Here's a review of the excellent split
12" on Shaped Harmonics, as reviewed in
Igloo Mag (www.igloomag.com) back in
November 2000 (glad to see it's finally
seeing a full release)..
Ambidextrous / Novel 23 :: Cross Split #1 EP (Shaped Harmonics)
"...Looking for robotic music with a melodic twist? Skittery beats diced with pleasant rhythms? Look no further..."
Ambidextrous and Novel 23 have been shaping sounds for the past few years, and have made a noticeable splash in many digital electronic fields. On this upcoming split 12" for Shaped Harmonics (RU), Ambidextrous and Novel 23 create tunes that dip into a sonic palette of sometimes dark, but mostly upbeat electronic happiness. With the Moscow, Russia based Art-Tek label leading the way for the future of homegrown glitch-ambience, Novel 23 (Roman Belousov) and Ambidextrous (Nick Zavriev) have branched out with digital layers of debris that is sure to tickle your ears.
Looking for robotic music with a melodic twist? Skittery beats diced with pleasant rhythms? Well, Cross Split #1 is a fine product of two individuals who's aim is to create atmospheric electronica with a wholesome Russian twist.
A-side on this (upcoming) 12" contains three tracks by Ambidextrous --"Sindance" is remixed by Novel 23 and is the highlight of the entire EP. "Visotopia" and "Vox Box" cleans up the A-side leaving you with a craving for more of the Ambidextrous soundwave.
B-Side contains three tracks by Novel 23 in a similar style to his Melodies of Childhood For Advanced Imagination (Pitchcadet). The dark and snappy beats on this side looped with ambient washes creates a very peaceful picture of rolling green hills on the countryside on a clear blue day. "The Gateway From Fairy-Tale" is remixed by Ambidextrous with an array of loopy melodic fragments, and subtle clicky beats around the edges. "Walk Now" and "M.L." finish the B-side of this well executed EP.
The Cross Split #1 Ep gives robotic machine music a warm vibe while the digital chaos within remains controlled, calm, and soothing.
Pietro.
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