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1998-02-02 18:52Vidar HanssenMIND OVER MIDI: ICE ACOUSTIK CD Mind over MIDI's debut album "Elektrical Aktivity", releas

From:: Vidar Hanssen <vidarh@dataconsult.no>
To:: 'idm@hyperreal.org' <idm@hyperreal.org>
Date:: Mon, 2 Feb 1998 19:52:29 +0100
Subject:: (idm) Mind over MIDI: ICE Acoustik

MIND OVER MIDI: ICE ACOUSTIK CD Mind over MIDI's debut album "Elektrical Aktivity", released spring '96, has gained an underground classic status with it's mixture of experimental electronica and minimalistic grooves. Helge Tommervag aka Mind over MIDI has been making various forms of electronic music since the early 80's. After years of producing, reproducing, experimenting and refining, he finally released his debut 12" on Beatservice Records in '95. After the "Elektrical Aktivity" CD, two more EP's was licenced to the UK Club Craft label. Both was very well recieved by a.o. Laurent Garnier and Mark Bell (LFO). The second Mind over MIDI album "ICE Acoustik" is finally here, this time with a more minimalistic approach, inspired by a.o. Basic Channel. The ten tracks moves from warm, analogue soundscapes and icy ambience to minimalistic grooves and ghostly drums, with liquid melodies and even some naivistic, post-new romantic lyrics. Availiable in shops in Scandinavia, Germany, England and BeNeLux. Or from Beatservice Mail Order http://www.beatservice.no/bsmo.html Bye, Vidar Beatservice Records P.O. Box 2478, 9002 TROMSO, NORWAY

1998-02-26 11:55Vidar HanssenAhem, did anyone mention "Intelligent Dance Marketing"? Well, here is more shameless self

From:: Vidar Hanssen <vidarh@dataconsult.no>
To:: 'idm@hyperreal.org' <idm@hyperreal.org>
Date:: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 12:55:44 +0100
Subject:: (idm) Mind over MIDI: ICE Acoustik

Ahem, did anyone mention "Intelligent Dance Marketing"? Well, here is more shameless self promotion, sorry if this offends you, but hey, it's definately IDM relevant, and it's on an idealistic label... Anyways, the new Mind over MIDI album "ICE Acoustik" was praised in the latest issue of Muzik. 9 (out of 10) points, and the following review: "Those Scandinavians really seem to have a knack for producing experimental electronica which is as accessible as it's deep. Beautiful gentle spars, minimal grooves, mesmerizing lush ambient-swirls, liquid grooves and even the odd smatlering of indie vocals. Imagine Joy Division producer Martin Hannet locked in an Arctic studio with John Beltran and Maurizio and you're nearly there. Beautiful." If you want to check it out, it's availiable from Beatservice Mail Order. More info on my web page http://www.beatservice.no It's currently on distribution in scandinavia, germany, england and benelux, and possible france and italy soon. Bye, Vidar Beatservice Records

(idm) Mind over MIDI: ICE Acoustik