From ajl Sent Wed, Sep 30th 1998, 02:23
From ajl Sent Wed, Sep 30th 1998, 02:23
>From: xxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx> >>Been listening to this Nils Petter Molvaer - Khmer 2xCD promo (ECM) lately, >>and I can't put it down! > >wow... you have a double CD? I only see the single CD version available on >BMG/ECM ($12.88 at Musicblvd, btw) > >what is on the second disc? is it worth tracking down the double CD version >or is the first disc the one you can't put down? The apparently elusive 2nd disc is Khmer Remixes: 1. Song Of Snad (Single Edit) 2. Platonic Years (DJ Fjord Remix by The Herbaliser) 3. Tlon (Dance Mix by Mental Overdrive) 4. Song Of Sand II (Coastal Warning Mix by Rockers Hi-Fi) It's both discs that are great. I guess it's up to you if you think it's worth your trouble. >From: Bathcat <xxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xxx> >could you provide more of a description of what "Khmer" sounds like please? > actually, i think it's been out for a while, 'cause i've seen it laying >around at my favorite record shop and have always wondered if it was any >good. i might be thinking of something else though. (looking at the >instrumentation and i think a drum machine and/or sampler was listed?). yeah, it's got a 1997 copyright, but the remix disc is copyright 98, so i'm assuming this is a reissue of sorts. ugh...i'm not too good at giving reviews but this equipment list may give you some hints as to its sound: trumpet, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, samples, treatments, talk box, dulcimer, drums, sound treatment. all of these are spread out amongst 7 people, btw. it's all very electronic at heart (now that I look at it, that above list doesn't really tell the whole story). very moody stuff... i've heard hints of black dog in there as well. i'm in a tremendous hurry or i'd try to explain a little more, but nonetheless... trust me. you'll dig it ;)