From Pietro Sent Fri, Aug 20th 1999, 00:34
From Pietro Sent Fri, Aug 20th 1999, 00:34
While we're on topic.. Here's a lengthy review i did for Grooves 002 back in February. I recommend all Emanate releases too, especially Lilienthal's work.. Pietro. >> Emanated (Various Artists) [Emanate Records] http://www.syncopated.net/emanate The first release on the Emeryville, California based Emanated label is a prime example of where intelligent dance music will [eventually] head, and where it ought to be. Combining breathtaking snippets of melody, style, and function in every track and a vividly percussive element threaded deep within each groove, you'll be hitting the 'repeat' button several times before each tune sinks into your subconscious. "Insert Silence," the opening track by Lillianthal (who are currently wrapping up their next release) is a mind bending electronic structure of syncopated beats, with subtle moods weaving peacefully within each other. If you're familiar with the Boards of Canada, enjoy childlike imagery with technically driven beats and sounds, then Lillianthal's "Scared Like Me" will leave an emotion of pleasurable memories and a smirk on your face. O.S.T. (a.k.a. Rook Vallade) has recorded for Switch Records of Detroit, Plug Research and Worm Interface; While slowly inserting powerful bassline's that pulse just as quickly as the blips and bleeps do, the track "August" is another gem that redefines the path that electronica has taken. David Chandler (a.k.a. Solenoid, who has recorded for OMCO and DISKono to name a few) is known for his deep and mysterious combinations of electronics, digital noise, synthetic pulses of disconnecting beats, and strangely enjoyable twists and loops. He offers up the pleasantly confusing "Pillow Speaker" and "Time F." And just when you thought your ears couldn't take any more of the mind drenching sounds spilling from every corner, If.Then.Else. (who has just finished his next contribution for Emanated) releases two of the most complex arrangements of electronica in the tracks "Floating Point" and "Start/Stop/Continue." With 64 minutes of oddly amusing tunes, Sybarite (a.k.a. Xian Hawkins) offers "Identity #1" and "Identity #2," the latter of which is my favorite track on this hypnotic and chemically energetic compilation. Xian Hawkins has already recorded two LP's and a number of 7"s with Simeon of the late 60's group Silver Apples, and tap's into an interesting part of IDM that is breathtakingly pure with a primary focus on bringing ambience, melody and beat-driven simplicity all onto one platform; He does this very well, and with great effect. For more information, upcoming events/releases, and even some Real-Audio sound clips, check out the Emanated web-site at http://www.syncopated.net/emanate. The folks at Emanated have seeded yet another genre of electronica that is a trademark for high-quality sound innovation. One of the best IDM compilations I've heard. Grooves Magazine 002 >> _____________________________________ Pietro Da Sacco, m b m @ n e t c o r e . c a ::: Experimental Electronica in Words ::: ::: Grooves Magazine 002::: http://www.rain.org/~audio/grooves/ ::: Insound.com ::: Grooves 001 ::: http://www.insound.com/zinestand/grooves/