quoted 7 lines Here's a reply to the message "Re: [idm] albums lying around the shop"> Here's a reply to the message "Re: [idm] albums lying around the shop"
> written on Sun, 21 May 2000 11:55:35 +0800:
>
> Perhaps Bytes needed to be heard in context with everything
> else that was around at the time (1993). It might sound a bit
> old-fashioned for folks coming to it 7 years later.
>
Exactly what I was thinking.
quoted 4 lines I always felt the the Peel Sessions *were* in the style of Bytes> I always felt the the Peel Sessions *were* in the style of Bytes
> and Spanners. If anyone wanted recommendations based on the Peel
> Sessions, that's what I'd suggest!
>
Funny, quite a difference for me!
quoted 12 lines Whether or not you like Plaid depends on whether or not you prefer> Whether or not you like Plaid depends on whether or not you prefer
> Handley/Turner's stuff (melodic techno) to Downie's stuff (more
> experimental soundscapes with heavy Middle Eastern influences). Again,
> the only way to be sure is try before you buy. Pop along to Warp's
> website, access the Warpography and listen to the Plaid albums (and
> possibly BD's "Music for Adverts (and Short Films)" -- Downie's solo
> effort).
>
> Plaid have evolved a lot since their BD days, taking on board a host
> of different influences, working more vocal and acoustic elements into
> their tracks.
>
Yes, I have Rest Proof Clockwork and love it, it's got the soul I was
talking about, yeah IDM soul! :) There's a bright cheery playfulness to it I
love. I will have to try to listen to not for threes and music for adverts.
Thanks for the recommends in your other email, Mark!
John
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