(idm) André Estermann : Simstim ep mini review

From Jason McCollum
Sent Sun, Mar 7th 1999, 22:52

André Estermann
Simstim ep
Tracklisting:
Simstim. Kit. Vector. Falcone. Journey. Mentha Arvenis.

Note: For fans of André previous ep on Musik Aus Strom, Funkstörung, and 
perhaps
Jega's first ep on Skam.

"Simstim"
Starts out with a style almost like what Michael Fakesch does 
rhythmically
where the beats are chpped up in various places.  The melody is quite 
chipper
and exhibits a happy quality thoughtout the track.

"Kit"
The melodies are the driving force which sets the tone for the whole 
track.
Much like the previous track.

"Vector"
This is a much more gritier  track that pulls out all the stops
with Sci Fi washes thats come in and out and a violen-like
melody on top.

"Falcone"
A short track.  Starts with some odd noices flowing in and out changing 
ever
so slowly.  A pause... then more of a grtty rhythm along with happy
melodic strings and then powers down.

"Journey"
This reminds me of the Jega's first ep in terms of melody.
Simple rhythm consisting of bass and snare.  Its a pleasant track.
If you like the" Naem" track from the "Type Zero" ep by Jega, you 
might like this as well...  or, those ambient washes Global 
Communication
is so good at.  It really makes you sit down and listen.

"Mentha Arvenis"
The last outing is a darker rendition of what André can do.
Stretched out melodic strings upon bell-like rings with a light 
hiphop-ish
beat.  






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