On 6 Sep 1995, Edward Pond wrote (on IDM, but I'm copying this to ambient):
quoted 2 lines Autechre/Gescom are probably my favourite group because of the way> Autechre/Gescom are probably my favourite group because of the way
> their tracks sound so complicated but fit together so neatly.
Actually, I was going to send a message to the list commenting on exactly
the opposite. Well, not exactly: I mean Autechre are one of my favourite
groups at the mo', but I get the impression very little is going on in a
lot of their tracks.
I thought 'Foil' was pretty remarkably minimal, but then I heard
'Garbage'. Basically, as far as I can tell the actual "music" in the
last two tracks (can't remember names sorry) doesn't change at all. By
"music" I mean the harmonies/melodies and so on, I just can't think of a
better term.
That last track just seems to get brighter and duller, in terms of
timbre, and that's all.
Similarly, once the little riff fades in on the third track, the only
change I've noticed is in that atmospheric percussion, which seems to get
"thinner" sounding (increased resonance or something?).
Are there secret harmonies and things going on that I haven't noticed?
Anyway, I realise I'm ignoring lots of their more complex tracks like the
first thing on that e.p. and tracks like ummmm... the one with the same
notes as U2's 'Pride (In the name of love)'. Sorry, I'm being useless on
the names front - it's near the end of 'Amber', and has lots of layered
riffs and beats. 'Teartear' is one example I can remember the name of
anyway. :)
Michael
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