From: Rev Simon Rumble <simon@rumble.net>
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>> But everyone raved about autechre more even tho most weren't
>> dancing or even nodding their heads throughout the set..
>
>Their music sucked. What's so interesting about a simple drum beat
>with static over the top?
glad it was said.
i've liked autechre for years and i must say, the-king-with-no-clothes-on
springs to mind.. i seriously wondered at the time if there was an
intentional joke being played. yawn.
the music has been simplified to the point where only the 'quality' of the
sound would have given the music any substance.. and that didn't seem to be
particularly outstanding either, though i'll be interested to hear the new
vinyl.. (incidentally, hunt down Henri Chopin's - Le Corpsbis & Co, if you
want an example of squelch and pop that almost breathes with life.. and
which happened to be recorded decades ago..)
i left the set early feeling drained and ready to catch television.. and not
knowing their material very well (cept a few listens to the essential
marquee moon) felt that knowing the songs would have added to the night -
perhaps showing some weakening with time? -- **but** their final song, 20
minute+ version of marquee moon made the hair stand on end as rock ruled
again and the souls were fired..
my pick of the weekend - the sun ra arkestra playing a relaxed but utterly
out-there set proving to any disbelievers that they are truly from outer
space..
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