From Vertical Form Sent Tue, Jun 6th 2000, 21:37
From Vertical Form Sent Tue, Jun 6th 2000, 21:37
Artist: Pub Title: Summer Tracklisting: 1. Original 2. (They Can't See Us In The Dark) Delay Configuration 1 3. Arovane AMX1 4. Nick Rapaccioli Remake 5. (Later In The Dark) Delay Configuration 2 6. Arovane AMX4 Catalogue No: VFORMCD001 Format: CD Release Date: Mid / Late June 2000 Distribution: Ideal Record Distributors Additional Note: Limited to 750 copies only For our first CD project we present a compilation package of the recent Pub: Summer project, which includes both parts one and two (taken from VFORM003 & VFORM004) with additional, specifically commissioned mixes from both Vladislav Delay and Arovane which were not released on either of the vinyl releases. In total, the project clocks in at over sixty minutes in length, effectively and consistently documenting the outcome of a large scale production projectwhich includes some of the most exciting, innovative and talented and producers on the current electronic scene. The opening cut sees the original version of 'Summer' in its full 16 minute long epic format which lays the foundation and starting point for the project to be built upon. This original version is a masterfully and beautifully crafted electronic masterpiece, which delves deeply into the blissed, melodic and aquatic side of atmospherics and electronics. With the fusion of heart moving melodies alongside expertly executed delayed and compressed sound formations, the groove develops into a beautifully shaped piece, that produces quite unique and special results. To follow, Helsinki based Vladislav Delay delivers the first of two stunning reconfiguration's providing us with a chilled, moving outlook on the 'Summer' sound. By approaching production without the use of any sound sources, samples or sequences, the reconfiguration was composed entirely as Delay's own vision of certain thought provoking and unique elements of the original. Through turning and recalculating this musical vision back into a completely new groove, the initial detailed melodic elements of the original are restructured in a much deeper, crisp and more experimental direction. In total, the piece lasts over eighteen minutes, with a number of differing structural and textural changes continuously added and withdrawn at varying stages of the groove's development, keeping the depth and feel continually fresh without ever losing direction. On the third cut, Berlin based Arovane applies his trademark electronic trickery to the mix, completely reinventing the original and producing quite simply, classic results. As with many of his productions and remixes emphasis is based heavily around the use of strong melodies and deep moving atmospherics, with this piece being no exception. In doing so, production is approached by carefully picking up on particular melodies present in the original and by completely rebuilding the rhythmic mechanics of the groove. With structure and form in place, an inspiring selection of heart moving chords, strings and melodies are played over an endless groove with the final outcome evolving into nothing short of electronic perfection. Next up, Vertical Form regular Nick Rapacccioli simultaneously redefines and restructures the 'Summer' sound in an equally fresh and inspiring direction. Using his signature style manipulative production techniques along with a heavy 'Berlin' influence, a whole new groove is written and created entirely from his own vision of the original in a differing context. The outcome is an entirely different take on the project, with the results being a much deeper, more diverse and conceptual arrangement which will undoubtedly appeal to anyone with an interest in the mechanics and new direction of modern electronic music. Track five continues with the research of deeper and more diverse experiments in sound, with Vladislav Delays second take on 'Summer' once again providing us with one of his untouchable sonic adventures into the world of chilled, icey soundtrack styled atmospherics. In reducing and reconstructing his first mix along with the subtraction of certain rhythmics and metalwork, greater emphasis is placed on structure of sound and the dark post industrial atmosphere of the initial groove. The outcome documents a deep and intense excursion which quite literally draws you captive from beginning to end. Finally, to conclude the project, Arovane provides us with his second instalment of advanced electronic funk. Steering away from his usual sound and groove format and adopting an almost more techno approach to the construction of the mix, the outcome of the piece develops into a groove somewhat reminiscent of early Chain Reaction outputs from the likes of Substance and Various Artists. The piece itself was designed and created to coincide with his first take on 'Summer', in which the interpretation was built predominantly around the recreation of selected chords and melodies sourced from the original cut. In this instance, production was approached by redirecting the atmosphere and mood that the original creates, resulting in an entirely new and fresh direction on the project and offering a level of production and inventiveness of the most professional order. In all, through a selection of unique, challenging and uncompromising recording artists, the project offers over sixty minutes of music that successfully manages to incorporate the conventional and unconventional sensibilities of techno, the open minded, diverse nature of modern electronics and the warm, moving feeling of groove based atmospherics. A listening experience that won't easily be forgot, we're sure you'll agree.