From GD Sent Wed, Oct 22nd 1997, 03:36
From GD Sent Wed, Oct 22nd 1997, 03:36
Got a couple of new Source Direct 12"s recently. Here's my take: Source Direct 'Capital D/Enemy Lines' - A side starts off menacing then goes into a break (can anyone ID this? apache?) that loops for pretty much the duration of the tune. OK in terms of setting a mood but a bit too repetitive - breaks could be cut up a bit more. AA is equally paranoid, buzzing horn-like stabs and slow voices coming in and out while a bell cup ride cymbal driven break runs a frantic trail through the mix. Perfect chase scene music. Hokusai 'Cold/Divine' - A is half horror theme and half dark jazz; sinister synth-bell and string sounds play an eerie refrain while washes of filter-swept clavichord and dirty Rhodes chords appear and trail off in a reverbed distance. Think B-grade horror theme meets "Bitches Brew" to get an idea of this track stylistically. AA is kind of dark too, featuring a filtered synth bass, distant string pads, and a mix of amen and bell-cup breaks. All in all two decent releases if you're into the SD/Photek/Hidden Agenda style. GD