Re: (idm) Future Autechre?

From lota
Sent Sun, Jun 13th 1999, 15:18

From:          xxxx@xxxxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx (Mark Stevens)
To:            xxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject:       (idm) Future Autechre?
Date:          Sun, 13 Jun 1999 09:29:57 GMT
Organization:  Sonance Corporation

Hello.

Where next for Autechre?

As much as I like 'ep7', there are indications that a further
continuation or subtle development of this style could quickly become
tedious. It's difficult to see where they can go with their own
particular brand of digital editing. Of late, their tracks are more
about technique than anything else. 

Funkstorung are steering themselves towards vocals. Their forthcoming
album will have a rapper and female vocalist contributing to most of
the tracks. Would it benefit Autechre to explore something similar --
perhaps with the aid of Chantal? 

Or will we suddenly see a complete reversal and have Autechre
returning to Incunabula-style melodies?

Like I said, I've no specific problem with 'ep7', but it does
highlight a possible danger that Autechre could swiftly disappear up
their own arse if they're not careful. 


--

mark,
trying to predict the future is as pointless as this posting.
relax and enjoy the present while you still can.
sean.