It should be a project doomed to fail, a 12 track remix compilation of the same unreleased song. But “Skåne Revisited” is all but a failure and it works like a charm. The fourth New Speak release is just that a compilation CD with twelve remixes of an unreleased Komp track from 1998. As it… Continue reading Various Artists, Skåne Revisited [New Speak – NSPK004, 2004]
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Arovane, Lilies [CCO – TOWERBLOCK CD 20, 2004]
“Lilies” is a simply beautiful 9-track full-length release by Arovane out on City Centre Offices. You get it all: expert production of beats, warm lush sounds and just the right amount of melancholy. “Lilies” is a perfect follow-up to his first CCO album release namely “Tides” and Arovane is as impressive as ever.
Stendec, A study of ‘and’ [Expanding Records – ECD15:04, 2004]
Finally the long awaited Stendec album surfaces, and it was well worth the wait. On “A study of ‘and’” they sum up their production from the past four years. You’ll find their contribution to the first evs series, Static Caravan and our very own Electronic Desert Recordings too. You’ll find parts of their previous only… Continue reading Stendec, A study of ‘and’ [Expanding Records – ECD15:04, 2004]
Holkham, Komatta Saru [Expanding Records – ECD14:04, 2004]
An album released by the label that is synonumous with quality, both in music and artwork: Expanding Records. After starting releasing the second single series and introducing new artists on their label, that is, the artist Praveen and his debut evs3:03, Expanding present yet another new artist to their label: Holkham. However, Holkham has extensive… Continue reading Holkham, Komatta Saru [Expanding Records – ECD14:04, 2004]
Peekay Tayloh, Sofa O.D. [Poeta Negra – PN23, 2004]
Superb stuff from Peekay Tayloh on Poeta Negra, however if you don’t care for rythmhic complexity you might as well stop reading now, because this is nothing but examples of the finest material in that area. Masterfully crafted beats and breaks with a touch of jazz with seriuos leverage and stopping power. To make the… Continue reading Peekay Tayloh, Sofa O.D. [Poeta Negra – PN23, 2004]
Dani Joss, Liquid Photography [Poeta Negra – PN24, 2004]
Epic and ambient soundscape stuff on Dani Joss’ debut on Poeta Negra that has definite film score qualities. The EP is ladden with heavy strings and other processed string elements all riding on top of continously flowing washes of sound. It’s quite beautiful, powerful and as the last echoe of a guitar, piano or string… Continue reading Dani Joss, Liquid Photography [Poeta Negra – PN24, 2004]
Coti, Lido Lato [Poeta Negra – PN25, 2004]
Decidedly ambient and minimal first disc in a set of two on this beautifully packaged double CD. Soundscapes and glitches fused with with fragments of sounds, the experience of incompleteness of these fragments gives the composition an overall sinsiter feeling. The distinct feeling that something bad has happened… This music requires your complete attention. If… Continue reading Coti, Lido Lato [Poeta Negra – PN25, 2004]
Dirge, Fountain EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN005, 2004]
There’s a decidedly analogue feeling to the start of Dirge’s Fountain EP the fifth offering on Adim – Moulin005. In the “Hidden Track” the feeling is enhanced by the live sounding drums, guitars and unprocessed vocal, however there’s a lonely sounding violin involved as well in this melancholic track. “Casio (Early Version)” is a minute… Continue reading Dirge, Fountain EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN005, 2004]
Atone, Un Jour EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN006, 2004]
Un Jour EP is the name of Moulin 006 and that would be the sixth release on Adim. Atone delivers 5 tracks of high-quality electronic music stretching from dreamesque soundscapes to rhythmic complexity. The EP opens up with “Partir” with a sparkling melody reminiscent of the rising sun a beautiful summer’s day just after you’ve… Continue reading Atone, Un Jour EP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN006, 2004]
Propergol y Colargol, Charly Roger. Charly Roger. Songs for Fuzzycandy LP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN007, 2004]
The seventh release on Adim is brought to you by Propergol y Colargol. Their album entitled “Charly Roger. Songs for fuzzycandy LP” is Moulin007 it’s great. “No Particular Destination” sets of in a beatless and dark direction. “Il Covo Club” adds some structure to the sonic picture and its understated beats are decidedly glitchy. “Aunties… Continue reading Propergol y Colargol, Charly Roger. Charly Roger. Songs for Fuzzycandy LP [Autres Directions In Music – MOULIN007, 2004]