From Brad Shelton Sent Tue, Sep 15th 1998, 17:39
From Brad Shelton Sent Tue, Sep 15th 1998, 17:39
"Arthur B. Purvis" <xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote >More to the point - THAT'S (Burger/Ink) what Basic Channel sounds like? >I haven't heard any of it, but I was under the impression it was more similar >to Plastikman - Consumed or EAR - The Koner Experiment which I thought were >pretty spiffy (hence I wanted to buy BC stuff). I can't answer that, because I unfortunately haven't yet heard Burger/Ink, 'Consumed', or 'The Koner Experiment'. I can't resist adding my two cents about Basic Channel-related releases though.. >So please, if >Monolake/BC/Maurizio/etc sound like burger/ink, someone tell me so I don't >waste my money. I'm confident that most anyone on this list would at least 'like' the Monolake release. From my limited perspective (Johnny-come-lately, vinyl-deprived) this is most fully evolved example (at least musically) of the Basic Channel/Chain Reaction sound. All the Basic Channel/Chain Reaction releases share a very inventive sound.. but while most lay those sounds over a minimal 4-on-the-floor, Monolake goes a step or two further musically. Great great stuff. If you really take a liking to the Monolake, take a gander at the other Basic Channel/Chain Reaction releases. I haven't yet heard the 'Session Elements' release, but of the others my personal favorites are the Basic Channel compilation and Maurizio compilation, rounded out by Porter Ricks 'Biokinetics'. If after those you're still into it, pick up the rest. A couple of questions for some of the other BC/CR listeners on the list.. What are your impressions of 'Substance: Session Elements' compared to other CR releases? That is, is it more stripped down (ie: Vainqueur, Various Artists) or.. not so stripped down (ie: Porter Ricks, Monolake)? And, what are some good artists to look into beyond BC/CR for a similar sound? I've got the new Pole CD and really enjoy it. I've got my eye on Burger/Ink & 'Consumed'.. anything else? Thanks in advance for any tips! - Brad