(idm) Coldcut "Timber"

From Jason J. Tar
Sent Wed, Feb 25th 1998, 18:33

Noticed today that my last message went through sans-text.  So, I'll try
again.
Howdy,
I picked up the Coldcut "Timber" ep today.  Was kind of skeptical as I
wasn't overly thrilled with the original, but the remixes are quite good
and breathe some life into the track.  Have yet to watch the videos though.
 (Why'd they have quality mpegs on the first disc in the series, but the
more recent only offer lesser grade quicktime videos?)  Question:  Who is
Bundy K. Brown?  (Rather liked his mix).  Though Ninja did it again as I
think the vinyl has a mix or two that isn't on the cd (and vice-versa too).
 Oh-well.
[note:  Now it's great and all that they want to get political, but there
damnation of clearcutting procedures are kind of off base.  Clearcutting,
done right, can be a vital and important part of a healthy habitat and
ecosystem.  Creates edge and allows shade intolerant species, such as Jack
Pine <home of the endangered Kirklan Warbler bird>, to grow.  I think they
should be more careful on their politics.  Don't want to become another
Consolidated, who got so mired in their message that they began to sound as
bad as the fascists they were condemming.]

JJTar
btw--Listening now to the first disc of the new Not Breathing.  Very
interesting stuff that would probably be enjoyed by many of y'all IDM
folks. (Especially the very powerful track 6 "Chunky Monkey"...silly name,
but great track!)  Oddly enough the recent Fugazi related 12" <I forget the
name> had a track that y'all would enjoy too (the b-side...new recording,
as opposed to the a-side which is garage punk stuff from early 80's)...as
well as the Jim O'Rourke produced track on the recent The Jesus Lizard ep.
Odd stereo effects with the drums on both pieces without the annoyance of
vocals.

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Peace Hugs and Unity,
Jason J. Tar
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