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2001-02-27 22:16Colin Bradley> 2nd Gen... anyone heard about these guys? > What izz/are he/she/they about musicwise? A

From:: Colin Bradley <colin@dual.co.uk>
To:: IDM <idm@hyperreal.org>
Date:: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 22:16:14 -0000
Subject:: [idm] Re 2nd Gen

quoted 2 lines 2nd Gen... anyone heard about these guys?

> 2nd Gen... anyone heard about these guys? > What izz/are he/she/they about musicwise?

A former member of Fundamental Wajid Yaseen specialises in a breakbeat noise that is as deep as it is varied. His debut album is entitled 'Irony Is' on Novamute and he has recorded four tracks especially for the XFM Xposure programme on 104.9 at 11pm (UK) tonight, saw 2nd Gen at the Garage London last weekend, excellent. http://www.2ndgen.net/ Colin www.dual.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org

2001-03-04 22:48Roman BelousovHello IDMers, Glad to say you that a new Russian label called Shaped Harmonics has release

From:: Roman Belousov <novel23@mu.ru>
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Date:: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 01:48:23 +0300
Subject:: [idm] new release on Shaped Harmonics

Hello IDMers, Glad to say you that a new Russian label called Shaped Harmonics has released its first product. Here is a press-release: Ambidextrous / Novel 23 "Cross-Split EP" (12", Shaped Harmonics, 2001) Debut release from a young "Shaped Harmonics" label, a split record by two Russian musicians known as Ambidextrous and Novel 23. Six tracks (two from each artist plus two remixes) make an audio cocktail of ingredients such as crunchy electro rhythms, interweaving melodies and distant voice samples. All this can be characterized as IDM with musical, harmonic component being dominant. The record combines modern experimental sound with neo-romantic feeling from the 80s. Thanks, Roman --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org

2001-03-04 23:59Greg ClowAt 05:48 PM 3/4/01, Roman Belousov wrote: >Ambidextrous / Novel 23 "Cross-Split EP" (12",

From:: Greg Clow <greg@stainedproductions.com>
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Date:: Sun, 04 Mar 2001 18:59:46 -0500
Subject:: Re: [idm] new release on Shaped Harmonics
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At 05:48 PM 3/4/01, Roman Belousov wrote:

quoted 9 lines Ambidextrous / Novel 23 "Cross-Split EP" (12", Shaped Harmonics, 2001)

>Ambidextrous / Novel 23 "Cross-Split EP" (12", Shaped Harmonics, 2001) > >Debut release from a young "Shaped Harmonics" label, a split record by two >Russian musicians known as Ambidextrous and Novel 23. Six tracks (two from >each artist plus two remixes) make an audio cocktail of ingredients such as >crunchy electro rhythms, interweaving melodies and distant voice samples. >All this can be characterized as IDM with musical, harmonic component being >dominant. The record combines modern experimental sound with neo-romantic >feeling from the 80s.

Glad to see that this is finally being released! I've had a CDR promo of this release for several months now and it's pretty damn good. The description regarding the combination of modern and 80s sounds is quite accurate - one track in particular has this really cool early Depeche Mode groove. Hopefully, some copies of this will make it over to the usual North American outlets. Greg --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org

2001-03-04 23:14Static BeatsI think it would be worthwhile to add that the music of both of these artists can be heard

From:: Static Beats <static@staticbeats.com>
To:: Roman Belousov <novel23@mu.ru>
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Date:: Sun, 4 Mar 2001 15:14:17 -0800
Subject:: Re: [idm] new release on Shaped Harmonics

I think it would be worthwhile to add that the music of both of these artists can be heard online at: http://novel23.mu.ru:8101/ - for Novel23 http://www.mp3.com/ambidextrous/ - for Ambidextrous Great Stuff. So when and through what channels can we expect to pick up this release stateside? Shimone/Justes http://www.staticbeats.com Electronic Music For The Mind ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roman Belousov" <novel23@mu.ru> To: <idm@hyperreal.org> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2001 2:48 PM Subject: [idm] new release on Shaped Harmonics

quoted 10 lines Hello IDMers,

> Hello IDMers, > > Glad to say you that a new Russian label called Shaped Harmonics has > released its first product. Here is a press-release: > > Ambidextrous / Novel 23 "Cross-Split EP" (12", Shaped Harmonics, 2001) > > Debut release from a young "Shaped Harmonics" label, a split record by two > Russian musicians known as Ambidextrous and Novel 23. Six tracks (two from > each artist plus two remixes) make an audio cocktail of ingredients such

quoted 2 lines crunchy electro rhythms, interweaving melodies and distant voice samples.

> crunchy electro rhythms, interweaving melodies and distant voice samples. > All this can be characterized as IDM with musical, harmonic component

being

quoted 6 lines dominant. The record combines modern experimental sound with neo-romantic

> dominant. The record combines modern experimental sound with neo-romantic > feeling from the 80s. > > > Thanks, > Roman

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2001-03-05 11:15philippe petitAmbidextrous / Novel 23 "Cross-Split EP" (12", Shaped Harmonics, 2001) Great to read that

From:: philippe petit <philippe-petit@wanadoo.fr>
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Date:: Mon, 05 Mar 2001 12:15:59 +0100
Subject:: [idm] new release on Shaped Harmonics

Ambidextrous / Novel 23 "Cross-Split EP" (12", Shaped Harmonics, 2001) Great to read that this has been released. I have had the remix of Ambidextrous by Novel 23 for quite a while and it is delightful. We have listened to it almost every morning to wake up because it is my girlfriend's favourite song and it is a great hit so begin a nice day. I think you need this song if you are into BOC and co... philippe ************************************************************** http://www.bip-hop.com unconventional sound adventures, adventurous & creative electronica... ************************************************************** TENNIS : europe on horseback [bleep 03] out in April TENNIS is Benge and Si-{cut}.db. An on-going London based collaboration exploring digital and electro-acoustic sounds and rhythms combined with 21st century audio software. "Europe on Horseback", and shows a progression of the "Tennis sound" into a harder more digital/glitchy but accesible rhythmic realm, with dub and german influences to the fore. BiP-HOp Generation v. 2 [bleep 02] out in March 20 exclusive tracks, 70+ mns of music and comes in a 6 page Digipack including a booklet w/ infos on each musician AROVANE / BERNARD FLEISCHMANN / WARMDESK / KÖHN / WANG INC. / LAURENT PERNICE BiP-HOp Generation v.1 [bleep 01] v. 1 offers 74 mns of music and comes in a 6 page Digipack including a booklet w/ infos on each musician : MARUMARI / SCHNEIDER TM / PHONEM / GOEM / ULTRA MILKMAIDS / MASSIMO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2001-03-06 17:16pietroHere's a review of the excellent split 12" on Shaped Harmonics, as reviewed in Igloo Mag (

From:: pietro <audionimbus@email.com>
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Date:: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 12:16:42 -0500 (EST)
Subject:: Re: [idm] new release on Shaped Harmonics

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. _____________________________________ audio::nimbus :: audionimbus@home.com web :: www.egroups.com/group/audionimbus cjam 91.5fm :: saturdays :: mid - 2am :: est 9745 lynngrove cr, windsor, ont, n8r 1b8, ca. igloo magazine :: www.igloomag.com ----------------------------------------------- FREE! The World's Best Email Address @email.com Reserve your name now at http://www.email.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org

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