quoted 9 lines From: Richard Barnett <richard@wg.icl.co.uk>>From: Richard Barnett <richard@wg.icl.co.uk>
>what stuff in this vein is available on cd? i keep hearing about plug,
>2player, squarepusher & the like, but as far as i know they're all
>vinyl-only.
>i've got the following already:
> t-power `the self-evident truth...'
> spring heel jack `there are strings'
> subtropic `homebrew'
>any further cd recommendations?
Apart from the 4 Hero/Jacobs you mentioned, there are a few others.
Compilation-wise, 'Artcore' on React and 'Counterforce' on Internal are
OK (but they're getting quite old now). 'Promised Land Volumes 1&2',
mixed by Bukem and Fabio respectively could be worth checking, but I'd
go for 'Revolutionary Generation' on Moving Shadow/Creative Wax, or
better still, wait for 'Logical Progression' to come out. Here's a
review I did for 'Finetime' magazine a couple of weeks ago...
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Logical Progression Part 1
Good Looking/FFRR
Out April 8th (?)
'Logical Progression' indeed. The success of Goldie last year
was to pave the way for artists like Photek and Alex Reece, who
have both recently signed major deals, and it was only a matter
of time before LTJ Bukem, surely the most important musician in
the ambient jungle scene, would be snapped up too.
This collection catalogues the highlights of Bukem's 'Good
Looking' label, which for the last few years has been a
consistent supplier of premium-grade breakbeat, providing the
soundtrack to the pioneering 'Speed' night in London. Kicking
off with the first release, Bukem's own 'Demon's Theme', the
blueprint of the sound soon becomes apparent. Early gems such
as Bukem's seminal 'Music' and 'Demon's Theme' rub shoulders
with Link's 'Chameleon' and PFM's 'One And Only'. And it's here
that the 'progression' in the title really becomes apparent. The
contrast between the rougher, rawer early releases and the
hi-tech polish of the more recent cuts is fascinating,
illustrating the advances in techniques and technology that the
scene has witnessed. From Peshay's soul diva cut-ups on 'Vocal
Tune', to the sheer technical wizardry and electronic soul of
Bukem's 'Cool Out', to Conrad's MC chat over PFM's 'Western',
all bases are covered.
Anyone still foolish enough to doubt the validity of jungle
as a means of musical expression needs their horizons broadened.
This is music made using machines, yet with all the soul and
emotion of a million tedious guitar bands. If you're not yet
tuned in to this revolutionary sound, there is no better place
to start.
quoted 1 line what are the omni trio cds like?>what are the omni trio cds like?
Not bad, but a little too hands-in-the-air dancefloor hedonism for my
taste, lots of wailing divas and happy pianos, as Che mentioned...
see ya
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