I don't know, the melodic elements seem to work. Instead of the usual mulch
of stringy saccharine synth strumming over a constant loop. For me it somehow
has a nostalgic sad feel about it.
What's "naff" mean?
Andrew Schrock wrote:
quoted 33 lines On Sat, 26 Feb 2000, Christophe McKeon wrote:
> On Sat, 26 Feb 2000, Christophe McKeon wrote:
> > Generally Markant disappoints, there is one record though that I think
> > stands out. Markant 12; some very beautiful emotive music. It is the
> > only one I've heard of his which I feel was inspired at all.
> > Just in case some body cares,
>
> What is it that seperates 12 from the others? Just out of curiousity; I
> might pick it up if there are elements in there which would ensure it's
> not totally 'naff.
>
> > AeOtaku@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > > I think the general consensus on Markant is that
> > > he proves it doesn't take a lot of time to produce IDM and
> > > that he is also the polarized IDM producer (everything
> > > is wicked limited and he releases tons of records).
>
> But notice how even though his 12"ches are wicked limited, they aren't
> exactly in demand. Even on ebay they go for $10-15 all the time. Sometimes
> for that much they don't even get any bids.
>
> Personally, If I were joe superstar IDM producer (or as superstar as they
> get), I'd like to make my music as available as possible. That way
> everybody could hear it. Oops, is that heresy?
>
> later
> Andrew
>
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