Words About the Music of Spontaneous Respiration
NPR (National Public Radio)
"Last Layer of Analysis focuses on building tension and reaching passionate and sometimes overwhelming outbursts. [The] music seems to function opposite of minimalism. It combines intricate cut-up and rearranged instrumentation with the rich, graceful tones of classically trained harpists and pianists. The vocals are used in moderation usually for frantic moments of screaming intensity. Pieces of ambient noise also add a peculiar touch to the album. Although 20 collaborators played over 30 instruments on the album, the sound manages to maintain a well organized, yet organic feel."
Fat Cat Records
"SR's tracks here are nicely controlled, restrained takes on a kind of melancholic indie. Picked acoustic guitars, bass, strings, drums, accordian and a voice weave around organically, occassionally spilling over as the intensity is ratcheted up. Cool stuff."
Phoenix New Times
"[Spontaneous Respiration] fuses affable sonic rhythms with melodic layers that are textured with keen laptop programming and supple keyboard melodies."