In a message dated 99-10-05 19:53:10 EDT, you write:
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hearing this talk of funkcarma.
i heard that Musik aus strom is going to be putting out a 12" by them.
also they are releasing a 12" by lexaunculpt which i am anxiously
awaiting.
Also Funckarma is sposed to have an album on Djak-Up-Bitch later this year,
which should compete with the new Autechre album for sheer "I have to have
it"-ness. I didn't think Funckarma's 12"s were great until I turned them up
loud, then I started hearing all the little nuances on them. I mean, they put
Funkstorung to shame (their version was way better than the remix) which is
not easy.
i saw him perform in chicago several months back. he was opening for
funkstorung. an excellent set. i think he is someone to look out for.
his double density e.p. is great. he has a wonderful sense for melody
and different song structures and intricate/subtle beats. plus he's a
really nice guy.
I personally think Lexaunculpt has tons of potential, but that "Double
Density" EP was really five of the same song that didn't do it for me in
terms of originality or excitement. "Sleeping Alone" (b3) was excellent
though. I would expect his MaS release should be better which would hopefully
promise great things.
anyone have any dates on these releases??
I'd ask mas@ovb.net, if they don't know, who does? (or maybe it's orb.net, I
forgot)
Quick aside on Funkstorung...just read their new album is going to have lots
of hip-hop vocals, electro, other strange touches. I respect their desire to
be original and innovative, but does this seem like a potential retread of
Beaumont Hannant or Squarepusher? (excellent early releases followed up by
alienating the fanbase)
I suppose we'll have to wait and see.
B.