On Wed, 7 Feb 2001, M Mercer wrote:
quoted 11 lines Their solo stuff (Mika Vainio and Ilpo Vainesen) is more sparse and> > Their solo stuff (Mika Vainio and Ilpo Vainesen) is more sparse and
> really
> > abstract, not as ultimately rewarding in my opinion but still
> interesting in
> > an "outer limits" sort of context.
>
> I think I'd take any of Vainio's output on Sahko over any Panasonic
> record, anytime. The first two 0 singles rate with Basic
> Channel/Brinkmann/Hawtin for sheer minimal metronomic bliss, and that's
> not even considering the CDs. Has he discontinued this alias/modus
> operandi or what?
I'll hold off on the Vainio solo vs. Panasonic comparisons, but yes - the
Rotgen and Kvantti 12"ches are great. Luckily they were reissued on CD,
(w/exclusives) so all can take part. I think the originals were <1000
pressing each?
I seriously doubt that he has given up his solo work.. he's been pretty
active recently, although his solo stuff has been more ambient than his
minimal beat-fests under 0 etc... who knows if this is a temporary vice or
if he's really off the minimal techno bandwagon. I'm hoping he's just been
kept busy touring as Pan_sonic.
Haven't heard enough to Ilpo Vainesen's solo stuff to comment - PJ hasn't
sent my order out yet :)
Confession: it's a tie between Panasonic's "osasto EP" and Kentolevi
(Vainio)'s "Keimola EP" for best driving music ever pressed on a 12". (if
you want to drive hazardously)
He's not as prolific as Brinkmann - but that's fine by me. I don't have
the budget to keep up with Mr. Brinkmann anyhow.
Andrew
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