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1996-01-10 16:49Dr. ZOn first listen... these two CDs Freeform: Elastic Speakers (worm Interface WI02) Octagon

From:: Dr. Z <smileee@ix.netcom.com>
To:: <idm@hyperreal.com>
Date:: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 16:49:38 +0000
Subject:: (idm) Freeform & Octagon Man

On first listen... these two CDs Freeform: Elastic Speakers (worm Interface WI02) Octagon Man: The Exciting World of... (electron industries tron 5x) are both very exciting IDM. Both give me just what I like: _minimal but beautiful melodies _lots of bleepiness _mutated Detroitisms _intermittent ambient stretches _some dubby beaty material _electro content _dancefloor savvy (for an unknown intergalactic club) Both would immediately be in my Top 10 for 1995. What's the scoop on these artists? Also worth hearing: Collaborations: Lo Recordings: Vol 2---collabs between such luminaries as Scanner and David Cunningham, Funki Porcini and Mike Flowers Pop (?)---its got some tr*p h*p and other forms of unconventional dance music. I like it. Full Moon Scientist:The Shrub-A-Dub EP --- Dubby trippy stuff with the occasional cooing reggae-ish vocal. Similar to Rockers Hi-Fi imo. I like it. I hope this helps. Happy New Year. Incidentally, if anyone wants to come to the New Orleans area and establish an IDM club, its wide open. Dr. Z |||||| james a zachary md ||||| smileee@ix.netcom.com

1996-01-11 04:25Aran ParilloFrom: "Dr. Z" <smileee@ix.netcom.com> > Freeform: Elastic Speakers (worm Interface WI02) >

From:: Aran Parillo <aran@MIT.EDU>
To:: Dr. Z <smileee@ix.netcom.com>
Cc:: <idm@hyperreal.com>
Date:: Wed, 10 Jan 96 23:25:47 EST
Subject:: Re: (idm) Freeform & Octagon Man

From: "Dr. Z" <smileee@ix.netcom.com>

quoted 2 lines Freeform: Elastic Speakers (worm Interface WI02)

> Freeform: Elastic Speakers (worm Interface WI02) > Octagon Man: The Exciting World of... (electron industries tron 5x)

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quoted 1 line What's the scoop on these artists?

> What's the scoop on these artists?

Interesting pair indeed! In one corner, the Veteran of nontraditional techno, J. Saul Kane (octagonman) finally flexing out in various shapes and sizes. In the other corner...the rookie, still wet behind the leaves but rolling up them smokers like an seasoned pro, Simon Pyke.

quoted 2 lines Incidentally, if anyone wants to come to the New Orleans area and

> Incidentally, if anyone wants to come to the New Orleans area and > establish an IDM club, its wide open.

B.Shelton...are you listening? :-) Teep

(idm) Freeform & Octagon Man