Cutlasses is the solo project of Scott Pitkethly. The compositions combine field recordings, recorded from various sites around the British Isles, which are heavily manipulated using DIY electronic controllers and effects he has designed and built himself, accompanied by live guitar drones and melodies. Taking cues from the world of sound art and horror film soundtracks but always trying to apply pop sensibilities, the result is lush and cinematic soundscapes topped with delicate melody.
Checkout www.cutlasses.co.uk for details on how some of these DIY instruments are made. Most of the devices are open source, so you can make them yourself.
The new album, ‘Clutching At Conscious’ is available now cutlasses.bandcamp.com/releases