(idm) Isan

From Sean Cooper
Sent Thu, Jul 22nd 1999, 22:31

>From Lance's Inaudible playlist:
>. Isan: bloody mary (Tugboat)
>. Solvent: lift me up (Suction)
>. Bochum Welt: la nuit (Kromode)

i recently got isan's "digitalis" lp, which i'm enjoying immensely. i
haven't seen this artist talked about much on this list (but then i tend to
ignore a lot); it makes sense that lance has played solvent and bochum welt
immediately after the isan track, as i would recommend them all in the same
breath. isan is very strong melodically and favors simple, well-chosen
rhythms instead of the overdriven, overbusy beats that seam to dominate
these days. fans of andre estermann, suction, b.w., the more ambient aphex,
arovane, etc., should buy "digitalis" on site. also, those who enjoy the
melodic comtemplation of cluster/rodelius, eno, etc. will find much to like
in isan. massively underrated artist. here's their web address:
http://www.mugwood.freeserve.co.uk/isan.htm.

anybody know anything more about them? other good releases? i've heard
something called "beautytronic" is meant to be their best...

sc

onnnow: autechre : garbage (warp)