At 12:07 PM 2/22/96 EST, you wrote:
quoted 2 lines I'm writing to ask about the Ersatz Audio label, which is a Detroit label with>I'm writing to ask about the Ersatz Audio label, which is a Detroit label with
>a solidly intelligent feel to it. Does anyone know who is behind this label,
I believe it's a guy named Adam (weitsman?).
what their motivations are, or why no one in Detroit seems to be talking about
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Although, they are from that region, I don't think they sound *anything*
like other artists. A bit sublime. Their tracks take some time to work
themselves between those synapses...interesting story I heard about the
label...one of the first releases was supposed to be put out by Rephlex (I
think they may still have the tracks lying around - reph, care to respond?),
but it has never materialized...
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I've got the first three releases (is #4 out yet?) and believe that it
quoted 4 lines would considered a strong addition to the Detroit legacy. Of course, it's not>would considered a strong addition to the Detroit legacy. Of course, it's not
>a very Detroit sound if you want to get technical; but if you want to get
>philosophical, I can't see how Detroit can deny it. Or is Ersatz Audio more
>underground than the Detroit underground?
I think the raw, emotive, moody, experimental aspect of Detroit evidences
itself in their music (especially #2), but again, they label is truly unique...
#4 should be out shortly. I've got the test (OMNIOLIO) and it sounds in line
with the previous releases; sparse drum programming, chord appearing from
above the atmospherics every few bars. It's too bad such a promising label
has not gotten more press. Perhaps that's a testament to their low-key genius.
sashainboston