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2023-05-19 16:39kent williamsIf the modern idea of IDM hinges on rhythmic complexity and texture, these live recordings

From:: kent williams <chaircrusher@gmail.com>
To:: do id <idm@hyperreal.org>
Date:: Fri, 19 May 2023 11:39:47 -0500
Subject:: Eli Keszler "LIVE" album

If the modern idea of IDM hinges on rhythmic complexity and texture, these live recordings bring the brilliant mind of a virtuoso drummer to the fore. The tension between the clockwork rhythmic pulse and rhythmic freedom of Keszler is both sensual and intellectually challenging. https://elikeszler.bandcamp.com/album/live

2023-05-20 21:59Chris TaylorI dug Stadium from 2018 quite a bit, a bit more spare and affectless (in a good way) than

From:: Chris Taylor <christaylor415@gmail.com>
To:: kent williams <chaircrusher@gmail.com>
Cc:: do id <idm@hyperreal.org>
Date:: Sat, 20 May 2023 14:59:50 -0700
Subject:: Re: Eli Keszler "LIVE" album
Reply to:: Eli Keszler "LIVE" album

I dug Stadium from 2018 quite a bit, a bit more spare and affectless (in a good way) than the more recent Icons. Love that he's worked with both Skrillex and John Butcher. Will have to check this one. On Fri, May 19, 2023 at 9:40 AM kent williams <chaircrusher@gmail.com> wrote:

quoted 9 lines If the modern idea of IDM hinges on rhythmic complexity and texture,

> If the modern idea of IDM hinges on rhythmic complexity and texture, > these live recordings bring the brilliant mind of a virtuoso drummer > to the fore. > > The tension between the clockwork rhythmic pulse and rhythmic freedom > of Keszler is both sensual and intellectually challenging. > > https://elikeszler.bandcamp.com/album/live >

2023-05-21 19:36Laurent KnauthThanks for the advice. Although those smooth transients sound very pleasing, i haven't bee

From:: Laurent Knauth <laurent.knauth@gmail.com>
To:: kent williams <chaircrusher@gmail.com>
Cc:: do id <idm@hyperreal.org>
Date:: Sun, 21 May 2023 21:36:43 +0200
Subject:: Re: Eli Keszler "LIVE" album
Reply to:: Eli Keszler "LIVE" album

Thanks for the advice. Although those smooth transients sound very pleasing, i haven't been captivated. However, the man seems skilled so i'll try to listen to his whole discography. On Fri, May 19, 2023 at 6:40 PM kent williams <chaircrusher@gmail.com> wrote:

quoted 9 lines If the modern idea of IDM hinges on rhythmic complexity and texture,

> If the modern idea of IDM hinges on rhythmic complexity and texture, > these live recordings bring the brilliant mind of a virtuoso drummer > to the fore. > > The tension between the clockwork rhythmic pulse and rhythmic freedom > of Keszler is both sensual and intellectually challenging. > > https://elikeszler.bandcamp.com/album/live >

Re: Eli Keszler "LIVE" album