From david turgeon Sent Wed, Aug 11th 1999, 17:12
From david turgeon Sent Wed, Aug 11th 1999, 17:12
> Hey, I'm new to this list. I don't know much about idm (definately not > enough to decipher most of the posts), but am looking to learn more. One > of the reasons I joined is because I like the Aphex Twin and want to hear > other artists in the genre. Are there any good compilations I could get or > mp3's I could download (preferably mp3's, as I am poor). Also what are > some good internet resources? I would appreciate any help. i won't give you any recommendations on mp3 pirating (i'm against it for the most part) but you can always get legal mp3s at http://www.notype.com (which i kind of run -- check the stuff by kalx, tracing limelite, darck, oeuf korreckt...) & http://www.mono211.com (highly recommended) among other sites. obviously mp3.com is always good, if it hasn't given you cooties yet. as for cds... for some wacked out drill n bass action (like 'richard d james'-era aphex twin), i would recommend: - solar x 'little pretty automatic' (worm interface) - animals on wheels 'designs & mistakes' (ninja tune) - bogdan raczynski 'boku mo wakaran' (rephlex) - u-ziq 'lunatic harness' or the new one 'royal astronomy' (astralwerks (i think)) (there's probably more, but those will give you a good intro). more mellow stuff which you'll probably be interested in: - boards of canada 'music has the right to children' (matador) - jake mandell 'parallel processes' (worm interface) - funkstorung 'additional productions' (k7) - autechre 'amber' (warp) i don't buy many compilations so i can't really help you there, but the 'alternative frequencies' series (worm interface) is always commendable, & you can always try something like '0161' (vvm/skam) if you want to be introduced to the more noisy side of idm. as these may not be easy to find through most record stores, try the more indie stores in your town. if you can't find those records there, then order online. autechre & boards of canada, for example, can be found easily at cdnow, but for those really-hard-to-find ones, forced exposure <http://www.fe.org> is always a reference. hope this helps -- other listmembers feel free to add up to this. -- david