This cd is a very soothing listen: where a soundtrack-like melodic
layering builds and abstracts itself slowly within each track. Sometimes
very dreamy and sparse (end of track 2) and reminds me of PLod (more
ambient though), Tournesol (Koketsu-era, but not dark), and some FAx label
releases from a few years ago. Considering that this cd ends on a quirky
mix of dark sounds (distorted drums)and an unclear-but-ultimately upbeat
melody, I'm curious about which direction his future tracks will go
and am looking forward to trading cdrs again... btw, track 3, the title
track, is really solid, one of the best on the cd...
Solenoid
On Tue, 10 Aug 1999, `Pietro wrote:
quoted 23 lines Andrew Duke @ Cognition played Antarktika's
>
> Andrew Duke @ Cognition played Antarktika's
> "Miskatonic" (US Independent CDR) released July
> 1999 on Cognition. It's great to know that Antarktika
> is getting some recognition. Ak is none other than
> the independent electronic wizard known as David
> O'toole. Based in Central Massachusetts, Antarktika
> explores the depths of experimental ambient frequencies
> while inserting syncopated melodies that drench the
> listener in a plethora of soundscapes. Nice IDM for
> folks who want nice electronic music. You'll be hearing
> more about David O'toole..guaranteed. :)
>
> Pietro.
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