Techno Unit 30, "audiochrome" (International Audiochrome)
"Thinking man's techno" if there ever was such a style. Techno Unit 30 is
really the innovative classical/minimalist composer Larry Kucharz, and this
CD is a wonderfully unique take on contemporary electronic music. All
compositions are named sequentially, the first being "U301" and the
ninth and last named "U309." This is pretty appropriate, since all the tracks
sound similar. However, it's hard to complain too much when that sound is
like none other. Kucharz actively shuns most normal sources for techno loops;
there is a little electronic percussion and techno's ever-present deep kick
drum, admittedly, but there are also trippy organ drones, found percussion,
and Tangerine Dream/Klaus Schulze-like ambient weirdness. The composer uses
these loops very sparingly, as well, effectively creating wide-open spaces in
the music. What's more, Kucharz isn't afraid to have different loops at
different tempos, creating truly mesmerizing pieces of clockwork. It is here
that his minimalist roots show most. True, the music is incredibly
repetitive, but the repetition is an important compositional feature, and I
doubt anyone used to hearing electronic music will find it too distracting.
Bottom line: Unique and challenging. ~Jon Dharma - Eclectic Earwig Reviews
http://www.geocities.com/trogotagel/EER_music_reviews/TECHNO_UNIT_30.html
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Audiochrome:Techno Unit 30
Audiochrome, the latest disc by Larry Kucharz blurs the line between
contemporary composition and techno music.
http://www.newmusicbox.org
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