Hello,
I have been meaning to write this review for a while now. I was lucky
enough to have received the minidisc only comp called MD1. It is out on a
new label called n5md (
http://www.n5md.com). This is also a minidisc only
label. What I like most about this release is that I can tell it is a
labor of love. Somehow that always makes a release better.
Anyhow on to the music
Track 1. Spark - eopl
Track 2. Arovane - levd/a:crtel
These two tracks can be best described as the new pop. To me this is
music that employs odd crunchy beats surrounded by atmospherics and/or odd
noises/melodies. As a whole these tracks work great - this is the kind of
thing I like to work or drive to. Easy to get lost in them.
Track 3. Precenphix - redleaves
This also uses atmospherics but Precenphix stands out because it easily
maintains a darkness. The beats are faster and more desperate. Seems
like there is a definite beginning and end to the track. I have heard his
other work and it is of top quality. An artist to watch.
Track 4. O2 - 0002
This is my favorite track. A slow muted beat, odd percussion, sweeping
synth and what sounds like a piano. This is dripping with emotion.
Though somewhat minimal the detail here is incredible. Everything in it's
place.-- music for sunrises on battlefields.
Track 5 - Lilenthal - sucrosesand
Track 6 - rml - drg/n/drp
Track 9. Eu - tsutu
These three are similar in that they a take the basic approach of the
first two tracks but morph it into something more complex (especially the
rml track). There is a definite evolvement of ideas through out the
tracks. Again detail is a primary focus. I like these tracks a lot
because I do not get bored with them. I can listen to them over and over
and find new avenues to explore. The Eu track seems to be more direct but
also uses a bit of distortion to separate itself.
Track 7. Rivel - de-gress
A break from the more somber mood created by the other tracks. A little
bit more lighthearted. Fun little melodies - a fast good listen.
Track 8. Vcam -dirwhildagmer
Again mood is important - atmospherics are setup but then space is filled
with far away noises/percussion. Mostly an ambient track that seems to
linger with sadness - - a track designed for mood.
Track 10 - Neutral - Recoil
I will not review this track because I am biased.
Overall a very good comp. Definitely created to express a mood. None of
the tracks seem to be out of place. The main theme here seems to be
atmospherics and emotion. This is accomplished 10 fold. If you are
looking for an emotional ride you should seek this out.
-daniel: Fight Like Apes: Mad Monkey Records:
http://www.madmonkey.org
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