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Aran M. Parillo
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Tue, 30 Jan 96 14:23:40
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Re: (idm) Machine Codes?
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Tue, 30 Jan 1996 19:17:56 GMT+1 OIVIND-I@gribb.hsr.no said
quoted 3 lines The recent edition of Magic Feet features an interview with a couple>The recent edition of Magic Feet features an interview with a couple >of guys called Machine Codes, which have recently released "Beyond >The Box".
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quoted 2 lines but has anyone actually heard it? What'd you>but has anyone actually heard it? What'd you >think; does it live up to it's expectations?
Our beloved list owner, Alan M. Parry has heard/reviewed it...check it
quoted 14 lines ::: Mike Dred & Peter Green : Beyond The Box (Machines Codes CODE D)> ::: Mike Dred & Peter Green : Beyond The Box (Machines Codes CODE D) > > With Code D comes a partnership and some serious audio experimentation. > The EP contains 4 tracks, 2 of which are a collaboration between the > 2, and then one solo track each.The two tracks on each side are seperated > in the middle by etchings one, of which reads "don't be nosey." The first > side opens with the first of the collaborations and is followed by Mike > Dreds track, both of which are packed full of seemingly random electronic > pulses and squirts that occasionly break into rhythm. The second side > opens with "Modus Vivendi," a dark ominous orchestral track by Peter > Green and plays out with more sonic madness in the final of the two > collaborations. Altogether a nice bit of chaos. > > :: Alan M. Parry
I own the 12" as well and I'm in love with it. Truly out of the ordinary and very experimental. At one time I was grasping for the correct analogy to make and what easily comes to mind is that old supercool arcade game Tempest. Teep