On Thu, 2 May 1996, Mark Kolmar wrote:
quoted 6 lines I did not care much for "The Box". Lost it on the harpsichord. I would>
> I did not care much for "The Box". Lost it on the harpsichord. I would
> have hoped Orbital operated on a higher level than to use a synth or
> sampler for a blasted -harpsichord- patch... However I did appreciate the
> percussion arrangement.
>
I think this one may grow on you -- it has on me.
It has a real Enrico Morricone soundtrack feel to it. I keep returning to
Mix 2. That weird rocking chair sound at the beginning ... then the
distorto blast drone. A door creaks. Brushed toms come in. Chords on
the harpsichord, layer upon layer of counterpoint. If this piece isn't
a journey somewhere I don't know what is.
The 'ever-spiraling-upwards' chord progression reminded me a lot of
Nik Kershaw for some reason. Anyone remember him? C'mon, show your
age!
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