I have been meaning to write about Hocket for a long time, possibly the entire five years that they have been around.
They originally ended up on my review list after being recommended by TV writer Aaron Fullerton. Over time they fell prey to my own disorganization about getting to bands from both the recommendations list and the following list, then to me being discouraged by the size of their output, and finally to my not liking them very much once I started to listen.
I understand what they are going for better now. "Hocket" is a music noun, referring to a spasm or interruption in the music, and the effect of that. Really it is more intellectual music, and music to think about, rather than to enjoy. I am sure some people do enjoy it.
To be clear, I think they are doing what they are doing well, even if I do not particularly value it. There are still no regrets about finally checking them out.
http://www.hocket.org/
https://www.facebook.com/HOCKETensemble
https://www.youtube.com/user/hocketensemble
https://soundcloud.com/hocket
https://twitter.com/HOCKETensemble
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