Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 11:17:09 +0100
To: ambient@hyperreal.org
From: Rowland Atkinson <r.atkinson@socsci.gla.ac.uk>
Subject: Review: Sense - Fourier Transformations (AI)
Message-Id: <3.0.5.32.20010608111709.008bd100@udcf.gla.ac.uk>
Sense - Fourier Transformations EP (Aural Industries)
Among the mass of Autechre-wannabes and land of glitch, cut and paste its
often difficult to choose a satisfying course through the music currently on
offer. Among the glittering gems of the past few years has been one of only
two cd releases on the promising Australian Aural Industries label. Thug's
Isolated Rhythm Chock filled music lists with new ideas and praise for a
fascinating blend of IDM suffused with a rich ambient undertow. Sense's
Fourier Transformations EP comes in a sleek jewel case with blurred
classical iconic artwork and, while I call it an EP, it actually clocks in
at roughly 70 mins. The six tracks range in their styles but predominantly
draw on the warmth of the emerging Defocus sound with analogue ambience,
chattering beats and an emotive edge which deeply appeals to these jaded
ears. The stand out track here is Advance. It is difficult to listen to this
loudly enough, a jumping bassline is overlaid with a hugely catchy and
complex refrain that simply shimmers between the speakers before slowly
melting away. On 'Ear of the Be hearer' comparisons with CiM's Commuter love
or the echoing digitality of Arovane's work would seem to be confirmed. This
is not surprising given Sense's connections with the likes of Lackluster (a
remix on R U Oho? 12", DeFocus, foc354 ). Overall, the lively and uplifting
qualities of these fresh tracks is bound to bring joy to those who found new
listening arenas in Thug's work or the emerging musical antidote, in such
labels as Defocus or Delsin, to bland technologically driven outfits. At
some point Ill have to listen to something else this week but when it is
this good why bother? For me this release confirms the future role of AI; as
a label with presence and one providing sonically satisfying releases with
an enduring appeal. Check it out, you know it makes Sense,
rA
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