I've been tuned into this new release by Moorush & Nik Zavriev
(aka Lazyfish) and am once again impressed by the quality of
yet another Art-Tek (Russia) product.
After listening to a series of Russian output last year including
the "Artefacts" comp, Ambidextrous' (unreleased) "Errorism",
Novel23's "Melodies of Childhood for Advanced Imagination" on
Pitchcadet, and Eu's self-released "Eu_Soft", Lazyfish have managed
to keep their digital experiments alive while veering into areas i
wasn't expecting to hear.
On the first half of this full-length, "Vortex", this Russian duo
from Moscow create a sonic palette of digital sound manifesto's
with funky electronic bits ranging for beat heavy instrumentals
to jungle flavored extracts and straight IDM. If you were as excited
as i was to hear more from Lazyfish from their teaser-track on
"Artefacts", then you'll be pleasantly surprised with the direction
they've taken. The distorto-beats, odd frequencies, wacky bass
rhythms and obscure samples molds this album consistently
over the first 13 tracks.
The last three tunes, tagged as "Please-126" (might be an EP?)
takes a step in different direction to produce a minimal techno vibe
with dubby elements thread deep below its core. Quite nice, and
totally unexpected. It's good to know that Lazyfish haven't limited
themselves with the array of sounds the play with. I should also
mention that track 11, "June, Moscow" is in a lush Detroit techno
style as well.. so if i've confused you so far, my apologies. ; )
I can't say it enough, though.. the Russian electronics scene is very
much active, and it's a thrill to hear the future sounds of Moscow on
this side of the water. Art-Tek is yet another high-caliber electronic label
that i've filed next to labels like Toshoklabs, Sprout, Emanate, Involve,
Suction and City Centre Offices.
"Vortex.Please-126" should be available soon via the usual suspects..
Skimo, Bent Crayon, Riouxs et cetera.
Art-Tek Label :: www.art-tek.mu.ru
Lazyfish ::
http://lazyfish.mu.ru
:: Vortex/Please-126
:: 70:57 mins
~ Tracks ::
~ Ears Training ***
VORTEX
~ 31 Seconds
~ Vortex
~ Fat Angels
~ Optimalizm
~ Glasslens
~ Slow Not Silence
~ Underout
~ Air Build 2
~ Not Charcoal
~ June, Moscow
~ Endless Wrap
~ Overwrap
PLEASE-126
~ Microcosmonautic
~ Tonal (Fluid 2)
~ Accuracy (Fluid 3)
Notes on sleeve ::
*** Track 1 contains high level inaudible waves and can
damage your Hi-Fi. Try to set volume at "max" position..
at your own risk..
Pietro.
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