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[idm] !Exposé Review : "Unit 34: Assorted Tracks"
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Larry Kucharz - "Unit 34: Assorted Tracks" (International Audiochrome IA34, 2002, CD) “ ... By contrast, Unit 34: Assorted Tracks is fundamentally based entirely on electronically produced rhythmic patterns juxtaposed with melodic fragments in a series of catchy and energetic pieces, each with a fundamental rhythm and complex undercurrents and overlays. Back on the farm, we call this stuff techno, but Kucharz' approach is a fresh and novel one that uses many of the tonal elements from his cyberchoral and audiochrome toolbox and moves them into a more kinetic application. Some of the material here leans toward the academic side, being a bit stark and mechanical but nonetheless explorative, while other pieces are furiously busy and complex, overlaying rhythms and counter-rhythms and shifting gears with regularity, producing some amazing grooves. Especially noteworthy is the closing piece "Blue Through City Night Lights", which uses voice samples in novel ways combined with electronics over a slower rhythm. Unlike the more mature "electrochoral" style of CyberChoralColors, one can sense that Kucharz is still in the growth phase with this style of music, with a lot of ideas remaining to be discovered.” - Peter Thelen Exposé www.expose.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- available from BACKROADS MUSIC toll free (800) 767-4748 email: backroad@well.com website: backroadsmusic.com also available: ambient blue washes available from cdstreet.com 1-877-692-7999 http://www.cdstreet.com/artists/internationalaudiochromeinc available from amazon.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- Armchair DJ Interview “CLASSICAL TO TECHNO TO CLASSICAL” Larry Kucharz interviewed by Brian J. Dillard complete interview at: http://www.armchairdj.com/handler.asp?/features/interviews/larry_kucharz.asp ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- Larry Kucharz Home webpage: http://hometown.aol.com/audiochrom/myhomepage/business.html --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org