Terence Fixmer
www.myspace.com/terencefixmer
Comedy of Menace
TF_amazon
( ;D --> With ‘Comedy Of Menace’ Terence Fixmer created a true techno album, with an instantly recognizable pure sound, a deep and dark atmosphere throughout. The Album is in many ways hypnotizing and mental, yet keeps the energy and a effectiveness for the dancefloor.)
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/06/flavor-of-week-24.html
JonQpublik
www.myspace.com/jonqpublikmusik
( ;D --> JonQpublik navigates through lush soundscapes with Tech elements along with deeper beats and sounds, crafting a Ambient darker atmosphere.)
Compass
JQP_BeatPort
JonQPublik - Compass [Album Taster Mix]
http://soundcloud.com/jonqpublik/jonqpublik-compass-album-taster-mix
House of Cards
JQP_amazon
'Tidal Dub'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWepzmel3PA&ob=av2e
Spektralized
www.myspace.com/spektralized
( ;D --> Started back in 1994 by three guys from Kråkerøy in Fredrikstad (also now known as Electronikstad) in Norway. Spektralized The mixture of catchy electronic elements with sweet synthpop tunes.)
The Puzzle
www.adifferentdrum.com/buy/Spek1/Spektralized-The-Puzzle
Capture The Moment
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Atomic Skunk
www.myspace.com/atomicskunktunes
www.atomicskunk.com
( ;D --> San Francisco Bay Area based electronic musician, Rich Brodsky aka Atomic Skunk, weaves together ambient field recordings, lush pads, and organic acoustic instruments with high-tech arpeggiated synths, glitchy, chaotic rhythms, and haunting melodies to create a unique psychedelic ambient soundscape.)
Portal
AS_amazon
http://atomicskunk.bandcamp.com/album/portal
Mechanical Cabaret
www.myspace.com/mechcab
www.mechanicalcabaret.co.uk
( ;D --> With influences ranging from Fad Gadget, Depeche Mode, and Kraftwerk, to Iggy Pop, Sex Pistols, and Killing Joke, Mechanical Cabaret is a heady mix of industrial strength electro with memorable melodies, slamming beats, and acid-tinged throbbing bass, along with Roi’s lyrical observations of the darker side to life in general, all delivered with a deadpan dose of sardonic punk attitude and a healthy dollop of good old British black humour.)
Damaged Goods
MC_amazon
Over And Out
Friday, October 29, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Flavor of the week #43
tenek
www.myspace.com/tenekuk
( ;D --> tenek is the latest project from Geoff Pinckney (The Nine/Mesh) and Pete Steer. The sound features shades of classic electronica fused with a contemporary twist.)
On the Wire
T_amazon
Stateless
T1_amazon
Broken Note
www.myspace.com/brokennoteuk
( ;D --> Raised on a diet of pure filth; Broken Note have dragged their own unique sound kicking and screaming to the electronic music scene. Combining lean, considered production skills with an appreciation of diverse rough beats; they have quickly established themselves as a sonic force to be reckoned with. Their slower-tempo sound can only very loosely be described as Dubstep, with little in common with much of the scene's output. Instead they draw from the Sino-Rastafarian sound and heavy bass; but also combine this with more of the kind of dark and aggressive beats that can be found in Breakcore and Jungle. Their Drum and Bass output is similarly disturbingly brutal, with undulating beats and bass that are unashamed to draw from the darkly edgy sounds of Gabba and Techno. It delivers a rhythmic pounding that has set dance floors around the world on fire with its astonishing heaviness. The result is both at home in clubs and the vast expanse of a decaying urban warehouse, inspiring visions of a dark and techy future for their music.)
Terminal Static
BN_amazon
Let 'Em Hang / Meltdown - Single
BN1_amazon
Psyche
www.myspace.com/psyche
( ;D --> Psyche are an enduring legend of independent electronic pop music. From cold harsh industrial, through warm synthpop, dancefloor minimal, dark wave, and beyond.)
Re-membering Dwayne
P_amazon
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/07/flavor-of-week-29.html
Juno Reactor
www.myspace.com/juno_reactor
www.reactorleak.com
( ;D --> Juno Reactor are a musical and performing act known for the cinematic fusion of electronic, orchestral and global music. Central to the project is Ben Watkins, and his collaborations with a constantly changing ensemble of musicians from across the world, including percussionist Mabi Thobejane from South Africa along with countrymen Amampondo, Eduardo Niebla, Steve Stevens, Taz Alexander, Ghetto Priest, Sugizo and recently Yasmin Levy. They are also famous for collaborating with composer Don Davis for the musical score of the film 'The Matrix' as well as other films. Originally Juno Reactor was formed as an art project in 1990; Ben Watkins wanted to collaborate with other artists to produce and be involved in exciting projects that were not commercially driven. He wanted to create experimental music/non musical soundtracks that would work with installations, art pieces and film projects.)
Fear Not (Juno Reactor vs Laibach)
JR_amazon
Transmissions
JR1_amazon
Se also
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/03/flavor-of-week-13_28.html
Heimataerde
www.myspace.com/heimataerde
Unwesen
H_amazon
( ;D --> Heimataerde burst onto the dark electro scene with the club-smashing single "Ich Hab die Nacht Getraeumet" and the debut album Gotteskrieger. With its sinister blend of massive electro and unusual instruments like bagpipes and cymbals, Heimataerde garnered attention from fans and reviewers alike. At a loss for a fitting description of Heimataerde s music, the press invented the term medieval-electro. Ashlar von Megalon is the narrator that leads us through this hellish scenario, having assigned himself the role of eternal wanderer on a quest for answers and a hidden truth. The new album, Unwesen, will raise a dark world of the forgotten avenger, following the trail of suppressed guilt and half-forgotten crimes rising to the surface with a vengeance. Unwesen is a further step of musical development for Heimataerde, expanding the atmosphere of its self-created genre.)
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/12/flavor-of-week-51.html
and:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/07/flavor-of-week-28.html
and:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/01/kode9-www.html
Over And Out
www.myspace.com/tenekuk
( ;D --> tenek is the latest project from Geoff Pinckney (The Nine/Mesh) and Pete Steer. The sound features shades of classic electronica fused with a contemporary twist.)
On the Wire
T_amazon
Stateless
T1_amazon
Broken Note
www.myspace.com/brokennoteuk
( ;D --> Raised on a diet of pure filth; Broken Note have dragged their own unique sound kicking and screaming to the electronic music scene. Combining lean, considered production skills with an appreciation of diverse rough beats; they have quickly established themselves as a sonic force to be reckoned with. Their slower-tempo sound can only very loosely be described as Dubstep, with little in common with much of the scene's output. Instead they draw from the Sino-Rastafarian sound and heavy bass; but also combine this with more of the kind of dark and aggressive beats that can be found in Breakcore and Jungle. Their Drum and Bass output is similarly disturbingly brutal, with undulating beats and bass that are unashamed to draw from the darkly edgy sounds of Gabba and Techno. It delivers a rhythmic pounding that has set dance floors around the world on fire with its astonishing heaviness. The result is both at home in clubs and the vast expanse of a decaying urban warehouse, inspiring visions of a dark and techy future for their music.)
Terminal Static
BN_amazon
Let 'Em Hang / Meltdown - Single
BN1_amazon
Psyche
www.myspace.com/psyche
( ;D --> Psyche are an enduring legend of independent electronic pop music. From cold harsh industrial, through warm synthpop, dancefloor minimal, dark wave, and beyond.)
Re-membering Dwayne
P_amazon
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/07/flavor-of-week-29.html
Juno Reactor
www.myspace.com/juno_reactor
www.reactorleak.com
( ;D --> Juno Reactor are a musical and performing act known for the cinematic fusion of electronic, orchestral and global music. Central to the project is Ben Watkins, and his collaborations with a constantly changing ensemble of musicians from across the world, including percussionist Mabi Thobejane from South Africa along with countrymen Amampondo, Eduardo Niebla, Steve Stevens, Taz Alexander, Ghetto Priest, Sugizo and recently Yasmin Levy. They are also famous for collaborating with composer Don Davis for the musical score of the film 'The Matrix' as well as other films. Originally Juno Reactor was formed as an art project in 1990; Ben Watkins wanted to collaborate with other artists to produce and be involved in exciting projects that were not commercially driven. He wanted to create experimental music/non musical soundtracks that would work with installations, art pieces and film projects.)
Fear Not (Juno Reactor vs Laibach)
JR_amazon
Transmissions
JR1_amazon
Se also
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/03/flavor-of-week-13_28.html
Heimataerde
www.myspace.com/heimataerde
Unwesen
H_amazon
( ;D --> Heimataerde burst onto the dark electro scene with the club-smashing single "Ich Hab die Nacht Getraeumet" and the debut album Gotteskrieger. With its sinister blend of massive electro and unusual instruments like bagpipes and cymbals, Heimataerde garnered attention from fans and reviewers alike. At a loss for a fitting description of Heimataerde s music, the press invented the term medieval-electro. Ashlar von Megalon is the narrator that leads us through this hellish scenario, having assigned himself the role of eternal wanderer on a quest for answers and a hidden truth. The new album, Unwesen, will raise a dark world of the forgotten avenger, following the trail of suppressed guilt and half-forgotten crimes rising to the surface with a vengeance. Unwesen is a further step of musical development for Heimataerde, expanding the atmosphere of its self-created genre.)
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/12/flavor-of-week-51.html
and:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/07/flavor-of-week-28.html
and:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/01/kode9-www.html
Over And Out
Friday, October 15, 2010
Flavor of the week #42
Absolute Body Control
www.myspace.com/absolutebodycontrolbelgium
( ;D --> Influenced by bands from the German and UK electronic scene, Dirk Ivens (synths & voice) formed Absolute Body Control early 1980, and was joined by Mark de Jonghe (synths) and Veerle de Schepper (backing vocals. became one of the first Belgian electronic acts who proved to be succesfull also on stage. In 1984 Dirk became a member of "The Klinik", followed by Eric who left after the 2nd album to form Insekt. In 1989 they released their last tape "Tracks" wich contained all ABC compilation contributions so far, but the band was put on non active well before. However, the public intrest was std so far,"Eat this" (1993) on the German VUZ records. Many people re-discovered the band and ABC releases became much sought after collector items. Still, it took them over 22 years to reform and play at festivals like the Tinitus (Sweden). With the release of the "Shattered Illusion" album, wich contains 10 brandnew tracks and the EP "Sorrow" on the Sonic Seducer Magazine, the band is completely back again and on tour all over Europe.)
Shattered Illusion
ABC_amazon
Figures
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgr6ULrTEBY&a=4oVf-d_DwKDsBnsX9RsPaz4JptFjsLdo&list=ML&playnext=1
Die Antwoord
www.myspace.com/dieantwoord
http://dieantwoord.com/
( ;D --> Formed in Cape Town, South Africa during Spring 2009, Die Antwoord is an afrikaans futuristic rap crew consisting of Ninja (Watkin Tudor "Waddy" Jones of MaxNormal.TV) and Yo-Landi Vi$$er. DJ Hi-Tek keeps the beats nice and dirty. The majority of their debut album, $O$, was released for free on the Internet in 2009 - Ninja also handed out free albums with hand-drawn artwork at live shows called $O$: Burnt By the Master. As of Q4 2009, the band were 'officially' set to be working with Magnetron Music and were due to release a very special, limited-edition package for 2010 featuring the album, a DVD and a book. Die Antwoord's $O$ Album/DVD/Book package had a European release pending (featuring photography by Roger Ballen. But, it is impossible to buy their music anywhere, it seems...)
$O$
D_amazon
Evil Boy
http://vimeo.com/15622428
Enter The Ninja
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc3f4xU_FfQ
Simian Mobile Disco
www.myspace.com/simianmobiledisco
http://simianmobiledisco.co.uk
( ;D --> Simian Mobile Disco are a UK based production and remix team. Formed from the ashes of Simian in 2005 its members are James Ford and Jas Shaw. In addition to his work with Simian Mobile Disco, James Ford is a producer and has worked with bands such as Florence & the Machine, Arctic Monkeys, Peaches and Klaxons.)
Is Fixed
SMD_amazon
( ;D --> It’s hard to believe this is the first U.S. mix release from British duo Simian Mobile Disco (a.k.a. Jas Shaw and James Ford), but it was well worth the wait. This two-disc set kicks off the first volume of a new series celebrating Fixed, a weekly party launched in New York City in 2004 by DJs JDH and Dave P at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. The parties have featured a who’s who of techno, electronica and indie electro — from LCD Soundsystem to Klaxons to Little Boots to M.A.N.D.Y. to Booka Shade to Justice. The Simians do the party’s diverse guest list proud with a varied, seamless two-disc set.)
Attack Decay Sustain Release
SMD1_amazon
Grendell
www.myspace.com/grendel
( ;D --> Dutch adrenaline flowing EBM (with their name originated from Beowulf) with Distorted vocals, acidic synth lines, pummeling bass lines, and jagged melodies :). )
Chemicals + Circuitry
G_amazon
Soilbleed
G1_amazon
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/12/flavor-of-week-52.html
Blutengel
www.myspace.com/officialblutengel
www.blutengel.de/
( ;D --> Blutengel (German: Blood Angel) is a German futurepop musical group. It was formed by singer Chris Pohl, also of the groups Terminal Choice, Tumor, and Miss Construction and the owner of the Fear Section label.)
Soultaker
B_amazon
I'm Dying Alone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=saNoXJn_Jtc&feature=related
Der Spiegel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0gjtGW-Pwk&feature=related
Over And Out
www.myspace.com/absolutebodycontrolbelgium
( ;D --> Influenced by bands from the German and UK electronic scene, Dirk Ivens (synths & voice) formed Absolute Body Control early 1980, and was joined by Mark de Jonghe (synths) and Veerle de Schepper (backing vocals. became one of the first Belgian electronic acts who proved to be succesfull also on stage. In 1984 Dirk became a member of "The Klinik", followed by Eric who left after the 2nd album to form Insekt. In 1989 they released their last tape "Tracks" wich contained all ABC compilation contributions so far, but the band was put on non active well before. However, the public intrest was std so far,"Eat this" (1993) on the German VUZ records. Many people re-discovered the band and ABC releases became much sought after collector items. Still, it took them over 22 years to reform and play at festivals like the Tinitus (Sweden). With the release of the "Shattered Illusion" album, wich contains 10 brandnew tracks and the EP "Sorrow" on the Sonic Seducer Magazine, the band is completely back again and on tour all over Europe.)
Shattered Illusion
ABC_amazon
Figures
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgr6ULrTEBY&a=4oVf-d_DwKDsBnsX9RsPaz4JptFjsLdo&list=ML&playnext=1
Die Antwoord
www.myspace.com/dieantwoord
http://dieantwoord.com/
( ;D --> Formed in Cape Town, South Africa during Spring 2009, Die Antwoord is an afrikaans futuristic rap crew consisting of Ninja (Watkin Tudor "Waddy" Jones of MaxNormal.TV) and Yo-Landi Vi$$er. DJ Hi-Tek keeps the beats nice and dirty. The majority of their debut album, $O$, was released for free on the Internet in 2009 - Ninja also handed out free albums with hand-drawn artwork at live shows called $O$: Burnt By the Master. As of Q4 2009, the band were 'officially' set to be working with Magnetron Music and were due to release a very special, limited-edition package for 2010 featuring the album, a DVD and a book. Die Antwoord's $O$ Album/DVD/Book package had a European release pending (featuring photography by Roger Ballen. But, it is impossible to buy their music anywhere, it seems...)
$O$
D_amazon
Evil Boy
http://vimeo.com/15622428
Enter The Ninja
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc3f4xU_FfQ
Simian Mobile Disco
www.myspace.com/simianmobiledisco
http://simianmobiledisco.co.uk
( ;D --> Simian Mobile Disco are a UK based production and remix team. Formed from the ashes of Simian in 2005 its members are James Ford and Jas Shaw. In addition to his work with Simian Mobile Disco, James Ford is a producer and has worked with bands such as Florence & the Machine, Arctic Monkeys, Peaches and Klaxons.)
Is Fixed
SMD_amazon
( ;D --> It’s hard to believe this is the first U.S. mix release from British duo Simian Mobile Disco (a.k.a. Jas Shaw and James Ford), but it was well worth the wait. This two-disc set kicks off the first volume of a new series celebrating Fixed, a weekly party launched in New York City in 2004 by DJs JDH and Dave P at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. The parties have featured a who’s who of techno, electronica and indie electro — from LCD Soundsystem to Klaxons to Little Boots to M.A.N.D.Y. to Booka Shade to Justice. The Simians do the party’s diverse guest list proud with a varied, seamless two-disc set.)
Attack Decay Sustain Release
SMD1_amazon
Grendell
www.myspace.com/grendel
( ;D --> Dutch adrenaline flowing EBM (with their name originated from Beowulf) with Distorted vocals, acidic synth lines, pummeling bass lines, and jagged melodies :). )
Chemicals + Circuitry
G_amazon
Soilbleed
G1_amazon
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/12/flavor-of-week-52.html
Blutengel
www.myspace.com/officialblutengel
www.blutengel.de/
( ;D --> Blutengel (German: Blood Angel) is a German futurepop musical group. It was formed by singer Chris Pohl, also of the groups Terminal Choice, Tumor, and Miss Construction and the owner of the Fear Section label.)
Soultaker
B_amazon
I'm Dying Alone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=saNoXJn_Jtc&feature=related
Der Spiegel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0gjtGW-Pwk&feature=related
Over And Out
Friday, October 08, 2010
Flavor of the week #41
Squarepusher
www.myspace.com/doyouknowsquarepusher
www.squarepusher.net
http://warp.net/records/squarepusher
www.myspace.com/thomasjenkinson
Shobaleader One: d'Demonstrator
S_amazon
( ;D --> This is by far the most accessible record Squarepusher (aka Tom Jenkinson) has ever made. This was not the original intent, but the result is clear. This record will change the way people view Squarepusher. Having been known as a leader and innovator in Drum 'n Bass and various forms of up tempo electronic music for 15 years, Jenkinson was always able to push the boundaries of the genre, but on ''Shobaleader One: d'Demonstrator'', he is pushing so far beyond his previous releases it is easy to hear why it might take a few listens to register that this is indeed a Squarepusher record. Vocals? R&B rhythms? Heavy synths? These and other un-Squarepusher like elements form what could even be described as 'baby makin' music'. Jenkinson's vast knowledge of rhythm and harmony help to make these songs much more than nu-soul R&B, they are truly an entity unto themselves.)
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/11/flavor-of-week-46.html
The Orb
www.myspace.com/orbisms
( ;D --> The Orb are an English electronic music group known for spawning the genre of ambient house. Founded in 1988 by Alex Paterson and KLF member Jimmy Cauty, The Orb began as ambient and dub DJs in London. Their early performances were inspired by ambient and electronic artists of the 1970s and 1980s, most notably Brian Eno and Kraftwerk.)
Metallic Spheres
O_amazon
Martin Grech
www.myspace.com/meatsuitmartingrech
( ;D --> Grech's music is a dark, disorientating landscape, as informed by surrealist artists H.R. Giger and Joel Peter Witkin as Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead.)
Open Heart Zoo
MG_amazon
Unholy
MG1_amazon
Open Heart Zoo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xja7UXSZmps
Baby Fox
www.babyfox.biz
www.myspace.com/alfuk
www.discogs.com/artist/Baby+Fox
( ;D --> The dub-blues trio Baby Fox formed in the late '80s around vocalist Christine Leach plus producers Alex Gray and Dwight Clarke. Influenced by Burt Bacharach, Lee "Scratch" Perry and Gang Starr, among others.)
Dum Dum Baby
BF_amazon
( ;D --> Baby Fox's "Dum Dum Baby" is a showpiece of dark, dense, trippy beats and melodies, perfectly offset by the female lead singer's crooning and the occasionally growled/rapped male vocals providing counterpoint.)
Chillout Basscapes Vol. 1
CB_amazon
Normal Family
BF1_amazon
Satanicpornocultshop
www.myspace.com/satanicpornocultshop
( ;D --> A multiplicity of sound layers pierced by one single beat. That would be a simple definition to describe the complexity but straightforwardness of the music from this band from Osaka. However, there is no special Japanese flavor here, and it would be best if we could please once and for all retire these tired clich?s. Satanicpornocultshop is global, linked with their fellow collagists, plagiarists and other plunderphonist counterparts (Kurt Schwitters, Negativland, John Oswald, etc.)
Arkhaiomelisidonophunikheratos
S_amazon
CustomDRdestroyaa
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MCSxotHJ8w
Over And Out
www.myspace.com/doyouknowsquarepusher
www.squarepusher.net
http://warp.net/records/squarepusher
www.myspace.com/thomasjenkinson
Shobaleader One: d'Demonstrator
S_amazon
( ;D --> This is by far the most accessible record Squarepusher (aka Tom Jenkinson) has ever made. This was not the original intent, but the result is clear. This record will change the way people view Squarepusher. Having been known as a leader and innovator in Drum 'n Bass and various forms of up tempo electronic music for 15 years, Jenkinson was always able to push the boundaries of the genre, but on ''Shobaleader One: d'Demonstrator'', he is pushing so far beyond his previous releases it is easy to hear why it might take a few listens to register that this is indeed a Squarepusher record. Vocals? R&B rhythms? Heavy synths? These and other un-Squarepusher like elements form what could even be described as 'baby makin' music'. Jenkinson's vast knowledge of rhythm and harmony help to make these songs much more than nu-soul R&B, they are truly an entity unto themselves.)
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2008/11/flavor-of-week-46.html
The Orb
www.myspace.com/orbisms
( ;D --> The Orb are an English electronic music group known for spawning the genre of ambient house. Founded in 1988 by Alex Paterson and KLF member Jimmy Cauty, The Orb began as ambient and dub DJs in London. Their early performances were inspired by ambient and electronic artists of the 1970s and 1980s, most notably Brian Eno and Kraftwerk.)
Metallic Spheres
O_amazon
Martin Grech
www.myspace.com/meatsuitmartingrech
( ;D --> Grech's music is a dark, disorientating landscape, as informed by surrealist artists H.R. Giger and Joel Peter Witkin as Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead.)
Open Heart Zoo
MG_amazon
Unholy
MG1_amazon
Open Heart Zoo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xja7UXSZmps
Baby Fox
www.babyfox.biz
www.myspace.com/alfuk
www.discogs.com/artist/Baby+Fox
( ;D --> The dub-blues trio Baby Fox formed in the late '80s around vocalist Christine Leach plus producers Alex Gray and Dwight Clarke. Influenced by Burt Bacharach, Lee "Scratch" Perry and Gang Starr, among others.)
Dum Dum Baby
BF_amazon
( ;D --> Baby Fox's "Dum Dum Baby" is a showpiece of dark, dense, trippy beats and melodies, perfectly offset by the female lead singer's crooning and the occasionally growled/rapped male vocals providing counterpoint.)
Chillout Basscapes Vol. 1
CB_amazon
Normal Family
BF1_amazon
Satanicpornocultshop
www.myspace.com/satanicpornocultshop
( ;D --> A multiplicity of sound layers pierced by one single beat. That would be a simple definition to describe the complexity but straightforwardness of the music from this band from Osaka. However, there is no special Japanese flavor here, and it would be best if we could please once and for all retire these tired clich?s. Satanicpornocultshop is global, linked with their fellow collagists, plagiarists and other plunderphonist counterparts (Kurt Schwitters, Negativland, John Oswald, etc.)
Arkhaiomelisidonophunikheratos
S_amazon
CustomDRdestroyaa
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MCSxotHJ8w
Over And Out
Friday, October 01, 2010
Flavor of the week #40
Chris Carter
www.myspace.com/chris_carter_/
www.chriscarter.co.uk
( ;D --> Chris Carter sure has turned his childhood hobby into a career. Born in Islington, London, England on January 28, 1953, Carter became enchanted with high-tech equipment early in his youth. When he was only a boy, Carter spent hours playing with a tape deck; his father would record family conversations and add sound effects to them, even changing speeds. At the age of 13, Carter fell in love with mixing electronic sounds. Carter joined a garage band called the Dragsters in 1967. A year later, Carter took drugs and saw Pink Floyd perform at a dive in North London. The group's visual presentation and acid-damaged pop left Carter spellbound. Inspired, Carter formed Orpheus Lites with his friend Chris Panayiotou, providing local acts with Pink Floyd-ish psychedelic light shows. Orpheus Lites eventually turned into an integral part of their biggest client, the outfit Willa. Carter joined Willa as a keyboardist, but he left in 1974. In 1975, Carter made his solo debut, performing at Thurrock Technical College in England as Waveforms, utilizing synthesizers and keyboards. He then met future bandmates Genesis P-Orridge (vocals) and Cosey Fanni Tutti (guitar), both of whom were in COUM Transmissions, a performance art ensemble that disgusted and disturbed English audiences by torturing their g*****ls and licking their vomit on-stage. With the addition of Carter, COUM Transmissions evolved into industrial pioneers Throbbing Gristle. In 1980, Carter released his first album, The Space Between. Throbbing Gristle broke up a year later, and Carter started collaborating with Fanni Tutti as Chris & Cosey and Creative Technology Insitute, otherwise known as CTI. They also created their own record label, Conspiracy International. Carter entered the journalism field in the '90s, writing music reviews; he also designed album covers with Fanni Tutti and remixed two songs from Erasure.)
The Spaces Between remastered
www.kompakt.fm/releases/the_spaces_between
( ;D --> Originally recorded between 1974 and 1978 at Industrial Records studio in London 'The Space Between' album was first released as a 90 minute cassette in 1980 on Throbbing Gristle's Industrial Records label. It wasn't until 1991 that it was again released by Mute Records on CD. Although tracks from 'The Space Between' have appeared on numerous compilations since its release, the album has never been available on vinyl until now. This new vinyl edition on Optimo Music, now retitled 'The Spaces Between', doesn't include all the tracks of the original album but has been enhanced and remastered from the original two-track master tapes and has new cover artwork especially for this release.)
Small Moon
CC_amazon
Disobedient
CC1_amazon
Electronic Ambient Remixes One
CC2_amazon
The Spaces Between (original release)
CC3_amazon
CTI - Core - A Conspiracy International Project
CTI_amazon
( ;D --> Each track was a joint project between Chris Carter & Cosey Fanni Tutti, together with colaborators; Joe Potts, John Duncan, Monte Cazazza, Robert Wyatt, Lustmord and Boyd Rice. Sounds were mailed or brought to Studio 47 where they were manipulated, processed, composed and mixed with the full collaboration of those involved.)
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2007/10/flavor-of-week-42.html
And:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2007/07/flavor-of-week-28.html
Throbbing Gristle/Chris & Cosey clip from Synth Britannia:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpH-8Exq5oE
Brian Eno
http://brian-eno.net
www.enoweb.co.uk
www.myspace.com/enobrian
www.myspace.com/ambientlegend
( ;D --> The longest and poshest name in music - Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno - is often just abbreviated to just 'Eno', and belongs to a man with an incredible record of innovation as a musician. A multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, composer, music theorist and producer, he has been involved in the best work of several prominent artists, as well as pioneering ambient music with his own solo work.)
Small Craft On A Milk Sea
http://enoshop.co.uk/
Taste:
www.brian-eno.net/#audio-stream
Another Green World
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David Byrne & Brian Eno
www.everythingthathappens.com/
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today
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My Life in the Bush of Ghosts
DBBE1_amazon
Brian Eno & John Cale
Wrong Way Up
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( ;D --> Recorded at Brian's Wilderness studios, Eno comes close to the style of Another Green World. Cale is as catchy as he's been since Honi Soit. The result is one of the best albums either one has ever made.)
Feindflug
www.myspace.com/feindflug
www.feindflug.info
( ;D --> Feindflug is a controversial German aggrotech band founded in 1995. Translated, the name means "attack-raid" or literally "foe-flight" ("flight against the enemy"); it corresponds in military use to the French/English word "sortie".)
Im Visier
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Feindflug
F1_amazon
Jesus Antichristus (Feindflug Remix)
F_W_amazon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=alPinZirnN8&feature=related
Govinda
www.myspace.com/govindamusic
www.govindamusic.com
( ;D --> Govinda fuses beautifully spooky melodies inspired from across the planet with sexy beats and crunchy, ambient atmosphere. Govinda has played with Thievery Corporation, DJ Spooky and Cheb I Sabbah and been featured in compilations such as Buddha Bar II, Asian Travels II, and Nirvana Lounge.)
Amethyst Noise
http://govinda.bandcamp.com/album/amethyst-noise
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2007/02/flavor-of-week-07.html
Switchblade Symphony
www.myspace.com/30511393
( ;D --> Switchblade Symphony was a San Francisco, United States–based band which was formed in 1989 by composer Susan Wallace and vocalist Tina Root. They released their first album in 1995 on the Cleopatra Records label. They also had two live guitarists, first Robin Jacobs (who later joined Razor Skyline) and then George Earth, and two live drummers, first Eric Gebow (now with Blue Man Group) and then Scott van Shoick.
Switchblade Symphony's music combined orchestral sounds with heavy synth sequences and ethereal vocals to create a highly original sound resembling The Flower Duet sung over a twisted union of classical music and gothic rock. The band's name refers to this union, the result of cutting up elements of classical music to mix them with harder sounds. Though this sound is uncommon, it might be compared with Rhea's Obsession, Siouxsie Cindergarden, The Machine in the Garden and Dead Can Dance.
Switchblade Symphony disbanded in November 1999. Subsequently, Tina Root started Tre Lux. In 2008 Tina Root and George Earth formed SmallHalo. Small Halo is based out of L.A. and are working on an upcoming EP.)
Serpentine Gallery
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Clown
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNQ58zV-WkI&feature=related
Over And Out
www.myspace.com/chris_carter_/
www.chriscarter.co.uk
( ;D --> Chris Carter sure has turned his childhood hobby into a career. Born in Islington, London, England on January 28, 1953, Carter became enchanted with high-tech equipment early in his youth. When he was only a boy, Carter spent hours playing with a tape deck; his father would record family conversations and add sound effects to them, even changing speeds. At the age of 13, Carter fell in love with mixing electronic sounds. Carter joined a garage band called the Dragsters in 1967. A year later, Carter took drugs and saw Pink Floyd perform at a dive in North London. The group's visual presentation and acid-damaged pop left Carter spellbound. Inspired, Carter formed Orpheus Lites with his friend Chris Panayiotou, providing local acts with Pink Floyd-ish psychedelic light shows. Orpheus Lites eventually turned into an integral part of their biggest client, the outfit Willa. Carter joined Willa as a keyboardist, but he left in 1974. In 1975, Carter made his solo debut, performing at Thurrock Technical College in England as Waveforms, utilizing synthesizers and keyboards. He then met future bandmates Genesis P-Orridge (vocals) and Cosey Fanni Tutti (guitar), both of whom were in COUM Transmissions, a performance art ensemble that disgusted and disturbed English audiences by torturing their g*****ls and licking their vomit on-stage. With the addition of Carter, COUM Transmissions evolved into industrial pioneers Throbbing Gristle. In 1980, Carter released his first album, The Space Between. Throbbing Gristle broke up a year later, and Carter started collaborating with Fanni Tutti as Chris & Cosey and Creative Technology Insitute, otherwise known as CTI. They also created their own record label, Conspiracy International. Carter entered the journalism field in the '90s, writing music reviews; he also designed album covers with Fanni Tutti and remixed two songs from Erasure.)
The Spaces Between remastered
www.kompakt.fm/releases/the_spaces_between
( ;D --> Originally recorded between 1974 and 1978 at Industrial Records studio in London 'The Space Between' album was first released as a 90 minute cassette in 1980 on Throbbing Gristle's Industrial Records label. It wasn't until 1991 that it was again released by Mute Records on CD. Although tracks from 'The Space Between' have appeared on numerous compilations since its release, the album has never been available on vinyl until now. This new vinyl edition on Optimo Music, now retitled 'The Spaces Between', doesn't include all the tracks of the original album but has been enhanced and remastered from the original two-track master tapes and has new cover artwork especially for this release.)
Small Moon
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Disobedient
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Electronic Ambient Remixes One
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The Spaces Between (original release)
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CTI - Core - A Conspiracy International Project
CTI_amazon
( ;D --> Each track was a joint project between Chris Carter & Cosey Fanni Tutti, together with colaborators; Joe Potts, John Duncan, Monte Cazazza, Robert Wyatt, Lustmord and Boyd Rice. Sounds were mailed or brought to Studio 47 where they were manipulated, processed, composed and mixed with the full collaboration of those involved.)
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2007/10/flavor-of-week-42.html
And:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2007/07/flavor-of-week-28.html
Throbbing Gristle/Chris & Cosey clip from Synth Britannia:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpH-8Exq5oE
Brian Eno
http://brian-eno.net
www.enoweb.co.uk
www.myspace.com/enobrian
www.myspace.com/ambientlegend
( ;D --> The longest and poshest name in music - Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno - is often just abbreviated to just 'Eno', and belongs to a man with an incredible record of innovation as a musician. A multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, composer, music theorist and producer, he has been involved in the best work of several prominent artists, as well as pioneering ambient music with his own solo work.)
Small Craft On A Milk Sea
http://enoshop.co.uk/
Taste:
www.brian-eno.net/#audio-stream
Another Green World
BE_amazon
David Byrne & Brian Eno
www.everythingthathappens.com/
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today
DBBE_amazon
My Life in the Bush of Ghosts
DBBE1_amazon
Brian Eno & John Cale
Wrong Way Up
BEJC_amazon
( ;D --> Recorded at Brian's Wilderness studios, Eno comes close to the style of Another Green World. Cale is as catchy as he's been since Honi Soit. The result is one of the best albums either one has ever made.)
Feindflug
www.myspace.com/feindflug
www.feindflug.info
( ;D --> Feindflug is a controversial German aggrotech band founded in 1995. Translated, the name means "attack-raid" or literally "foe-flight" ("flight against the enemy"); it corresponds in military use to the French/English word "sortie".)
Im Visier
F_amazon
Feindflug
F1_amazon
Jesus Antichristus (Feindflug Remix)
F_W_amazon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=alPinZirnN8&feature=related
Govinda
www.myspace.com/govindamusic
www.govindamusic.com
( ;D --> Govinda fuses beautifully spooky melodies inspired from across the planet with sexy beats and crunchy, ambient atmosphere. Govinda has played with Thievery Corporation, DJ Spooky and Cheb I Sabbah and been featured in compilations such as Buddha Bar II, Asian Travels II, and Nirvana Lounge.)
Amethyst Noise
http://govinda.bandcamp.com/album/amethyst-noise
Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2007/02/flavor-of-week-07.html
Switchblade Symphony
www.myspace.com/30511393
( ;D --> Switchblade Symphony was a San Francisco, United States–based band which was formed in 1989 by composer Susan Wallace and vocalist Tina Root. They released their first album in 1995 on the Cleopatra Records label. They also had two live guitarists, first Robin Jacobs (who later joined Razor Skyline) and then George Earth, and two live drummers, first Eric Gebow (now with Blue Man Group) and then Scott van Shoick.
Switchblade Symphony's music combined orchestral sounds with heavy synth sequences and ethereal vocals to create a highly original sound resembling The Flower Duet sung over a twisted union of classical music and gothic rock. The band's name refers to this union, the result of cutting up elements of classical music to mix them with harder sounds. Though this sound is uncommon, it might be compared with Rhea's Obsession, Siouxsie Cindergarden, The Machine in the Garden and Dead Can Dance.
Switchblade Symphony disbanded in November 1999. Subsequently, Tina Root started Tre Lux. In 2008 Tina Root and George Earth formed SmallHalo. Small Halo is based out of L.A. and are working on an upcoming EP.)
Serpentine Gallery
SS_amazon
Clown
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNQ58zV-WkI&feature=related
Over And Out
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