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From:
Mattias Viklund
To:
John , IDM List
Date:
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 00:40:04 +0100
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Re: [idm] Re: Looking for suggestions..
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Thanks for the suggestion, although I have to say that I'm well aware of Thug and his records. You're right though, his music is something that truly appeals to me. Appreciate it anyways, /Galuf_ ----- Original Message ----- From: "John" <turbo@zipworld.com.au> To: <idm@hyperreal.org> Cc: <matte.viklund@telia.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 12:10 AM Subject: [idm] Re: Looking for suggestions..
quoted 45 lines Mattias,> Mattias, > > >Mkay... I'm looking for music that draws *heavily* from 8-bit = > >Nintendo-music. Retro analogue melodies.. I'm a complete sucker for = > >scores to *so* many old titles, and I'd really like to find = > >music/artists outside of this context, but still in the same vein. = > >SunSoft had a distinct sound, as evident in the first Batman-game, = > >"Journey To Silius" and "Ufouria", among others. Capcom and Konami as = > >well. Castlevania had some great music.. > > > >It just strikes a chord inside of me, reminiscent of the past and all = > >that, and finding music produced with the same elements in mind, would = > >really mean a lot to me. It's all about nostalgia. I'm all ears for any = > >potential suggestions. > > > >Thanks, > > > >/Galuf_ > > Sounds like you definitely need to hear: Tim Koch :: Please Don't Tell Me > That's Your Volvo on Aural Industries. Here's the review taken from the > excellent http://www.igloomag.com/ site... > > Many of you are well aware of Tim Koch's (Thug) Isolated Rhythm Chock from > 1999.. it combined breathtaking electronica with distorted beats, odd > rhythms, and cute melodies. Well Please Don't Tell Me That's Your Volvo is > a logical step ahead for Tim. The intersection between electronic listening > and digital quirkiness seems to collide peacefully when Thug turns on his > musical skills. This release is an extension of that theme, with a little > twist.. > > Within 60 minutes, Tim manages to assimilate video-game styled electronica > tied to flowing blips and bleeps in a similar vein as Lackluster, Plod, > Arovane and even Plaid (yes, Plaid). I'm still wondering why Thug hasn't > appeared on the latest Nintendo or PlayStation video-game as his incredible > grooves are an exhausting (yet fun) workout for the ears! > > Regards, > > John > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org > For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org >
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