"Ithica 27 ϕ 9" is a song by

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band Mogwai. "Ithica 27 ϕ 9" was originally released as a double A-side single with "

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" on 4 November 1996 through Love Train. It was later included on the 1997 compilation album, ''

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''. The song is also as referred to as "Ithica 27ø9", "Ithica 27-9" and "Ithica 27 Phi 9".

Musical composition

The guitars in the song are tuned to (C♯ A E G♯ G♯ G♯).Mogwai Interview
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'' The song begins with a repeated note played by guitar, until (0:13), when a soft riff based on the G♯ minor chord is played. At (0:38), more guitars and a drumbeat enter, and an alternate melody is played. At (1:01), the main melody is played again then at (1:25), the drumbeat and guitars get steadily heavier and faster, until at (1:47), a wall of distorted guitar noise explodes. This continues to (2:19), when the main riff is again played, until (2:40), when the guitar fades into silence.

Release and reception

The song was first released as a 7" single, limited to 1500 copies through Love Train on November 4, 1996. The artwork featured on the sleeve of the 7" is by Neale Smith.

Personnel and credits

;Mogwai * Dominic Aitchison – bass guitar * Stuart Braithwaite – guitar * Martin Bulloch – drum kit * John Cummings – guitar ;Production * Paul Savage – production, mixing * Neale Smith –

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References

External links

"Ithica 27 ϕ 9" Guitar Tablature
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ithica 27 Phi 9 Mogwai songs 1997 songs Rock instrumentals Songs written by Stuart Braithwaite Songs written by Dominic Aitchison