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From:
James Newton
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Date:
Mon, 21 Jul 97 17:45:13 -0000
Subject:
Re: (idm) Paradinas
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quoted 8 lines I got tango N vectif first, and although I liked it and could>I got tango N vectif first, and although I liked it and could >appreciate its quality and his talent, In Pine Effect seems to do a >lot more for me (although I've only listened to it once). > >On Sun, 20 July 1997, at 08:07:16, phlux@ix.netcom.com wrote: > >> Is it just me and was Tango N Vectif his best ?? It seems like everything >else was down hill from there.
OK, I'm going to get flamed into oblivion for this most likely, but what I really hope is that someone will explain to me what it is about Paradinas' work that is so engaging (here come the flames). Years ago I had heard "Roy Castle" on TEX3. Loved it, how could you not? It's just an adorable little happy go lucky tune with smarmy little childlike melodies and metallic drums that beat you over the head. So when "In Pine Effect" came out, I bought it, hoping, I don't know, that the album would convey a similar mood (Roy Castle was the opener) or at least some good tracks. The album to me was just very wonky sounding, not very masterful, and just all around bad.Granted "roy castle" is kind of wonky, but somehow strikes a balance. About half way through the cd I was thinking "this has got to be some musical humor on a higher level", kind of like RDJ does, only much more masterfully so IMHO. In Pine Effect is the only techno/idm cd I've given away in my years since collecting this genre. I just found it entirely unlistenable, with the exception of the opening track. Yet I read so many listmembers clamoring for his work under various aliases. I humbly ask that someone recommend another cd of his, be it Muziq or Kid or Gary or Jake, so that I might see the light. If there is a certain required mindset that should accompany listening to a Paradinas work, I would like to be informed of that as well. Again, not bashing the man as I've only experienced one cd, and would like to hear what the fuss really is all about. Putting on the flame retardant underoos now, James