From artist Sent Sun, Jun 13th 1999, 15:39
From artist Sent Sun, Jun 13th 1999, 15:39
> Where next for Autechre? a higher level of magnification, probably. music for microprocessor factories, then maybe virus laboratories. soon you won't be able to handle their records without abc protective gear. they can't deviate from the path - doing so would discredit and devalue what they have done so far. > 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. this was obvious from the start. but you've got to admire them for taking the plunge. problem is, if they ever reach a logical conclusion, they'll find that parmegiani was doing the same thing in the mid 80's. also, it's ironic that music which is so single-minded, musically shut off from the outside world, has ended up being the least innovative. pretty, but entirely predictable in the wider aspect. <waves>