From: owner-faxlist-digest@2350.org (faxlist-digest) To: faxlist-digest@monkey.org Subject: faxlist-digest V2001 #91 Reply-To: faxlist@2350.org Sender: owner-faxlist-digest@2350.org Errors-To: owner-faxlist-digest@2350.org Precedence: bulk faxlist-digest Monday, June 18 2001 Volume 2001 : Number 091 (fax) Future AW releases (fax) Possible Gardens f/t Re: (fax) Future AW releases RE: (fax) Future AW releases (fax) Wired (fax) Hemisphere Re: (fax) Wired ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 17:00:21 EDT From: Chrisknow1@aol.com Subject: (fax) Future AW releases Just curious about people's opinions on what should be re-issued from that massive back catalogue. I think the three most logical and deserving of imminent reissue would be: OUTLAND (long overdue), ORGANIC CLOUD, and ELECTROHARMONIX. Opinions, anyone? - --Chris K. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 17:28:50 EDT From: Chrisknow1@aol.com Subject: (fax) Possible Gardens f/t Mint condition copy of Possible Gardens f/t. Please contact me if interested. - -Chris K. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 08:03:14 +0200 (MEST) From: ghendershot@gmx.de Subject: Re: (fax) Future AW releases > Just curious about people's opinions on what should be re-issued from that > massive back catalogue. I think the three most logical and deserving of > imminent reissue would be: OUTLAND (long overdue), ORGANIC CLOUD, and > ELECTROHARMONIX. Opinions, anyone? ======================================== "Outer Dark" is a better album than "Outland 1" for the most part -- both should be on the list. So: * "Organic Cloud" * "Datacide II" * "The Putney 1" * "Outer Dark" * "Outland 1" * "Solitaire" or "Shellground" -- though I keep hearing that copies of both of these are *still* available (incredibly) Unfortunately, there are also some other classics worthy of at least considering for AW reissue, such as "I.F.," "I.F. 2," "Music To Films," "Escape," et cetera, but are stained by the presence of the evil Doctor Atmo. As for me, I've holding out for an AW reissue of "Oversize Pussy" :^) - -- C:\Gary H@> http://www.gary-hendershot.com/ ghenders@gary-hendershot.com ghendershot@gmx.de (junk mail) Houston, TX USA Sent through GMX FreeMail - http://www.gmx.net ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 23:22:28 -0700 From: "Raphael Almeria" Subject: RE: (fax) Future AW releases >cetera, but are stained by the presence of the evil Doctor Atmo. What's soooo evil about the good Doctor? He is awe-some! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 09:29:40 -0500 From: "Jonathan Osborne" Subject: (fax) Wired And now, I'm going to join the discussion on Wired. I think it's the best Move D + Namlook album so far. With the exception of a few tracks on Retro Rocket, I think it's definitely the best all the way through. Of course, it's another of those "produced and recorded in under 30 minutes albums." So here we have the fast food of IDM. But it's good. I wonder what would happen if these guys would get together and (gasp!) PRODUCE an album. You know, spend two or three months like a lot of artists, and just tweak the hell out of it. Have an idea of what you're going to do before you do it. "Softwired" is another epic story from Fax. Fortunately, it's quite interesting through its entire 27 minutes. It dorks around for a while at the beginning, but I really dig the porn groove from about 4.00 to 11.30. The next theme is pretty cool too. A swishy, swirling melody takes hold and the groove returns. Really nice stuff. The chords are unique and evocative. Around 15 minutes, Namlook's pleasant guitar enters. Honestly, I think his guitar playing, while certainly not Hendrix-caliber, makes his keyboard skills look naive. He's got a nice jazzy flair that's very easy to listen to. More indecision from 19.30 to about 21.00 and the porn beat is back. Variations on this theme last until the song's close. Overall, it's a good track. It has lots of ideas and definitely beats anything on The Audiolounge. "Short Return of the Astrogator" is a 20-second farce. Nothing more to be said. More funky beats on the "Hardwired" series. The "Tangent" section is pretty cool...it's got the signature Move D + Namlook percussion. Not a lot of variance here, but cool nonetheless. "Hypoteneuse" is really interesting. If I hadn't known better, I'd swear they stole this from Basic Channel, specifically Monolake. It's got that glossy house feel that I love about those guys. The "Asymptote" portion simplifies the beats a little and has some cool, long, drifty chords in the background. The drums exit, leaving the spare, spacious background sounds, which are really awesome. They evoke feelings of a foggy scene, with wind blowing leaves around. Sorry if that sounds dumb. That's what it was like outside while I was listening to this. :) "Wear Your Love Out" is pretty much schlock. It does basically nothing, and worse, it has singing. More proof that IDM does not need vocals. Sorry. "1969" isn't all that either. I think they ran out of ideas by this time, and it shows. Not sure what the title means, since they both would've been toddlers at that time. Anyway, it's a good album. Parts of it has that haphazard sound, like it was thrown together quickly (which it was). But a lot of it is refreshing, new music. Like I said, I think it's their best so far. While listening to this, I can't help but wonder why there hasn't been a solo album from Moufang for so long. I really like his solo work, and the Deep Space Network stuff, which is also extinct. forcasa ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 16:05:28 +0100 From: Rowland Atkinson Subject: (fax) Hemisphere Just got my copy of the re-issue and it is as good as I remember it though I preferred the original enigmatic cover (the rear of a bust of Beethoven perhaps?). That first track in particular really reminds me of what ambient was all about (for me) in 93/94 - ah, those were the days (sad bastard). As someone who always rated Miles Apart has anyone revisited this disc after Possible Gardens? I was reminded of how good MA is for driving when I went through the clyde tunnel yesterday :) still one of the best covers of the newer FAXs if you ask me. cheers rA ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 20:46:24 EDT From: Chrisknow1@aol.com Subject: Re: (fax) Wired Wow, I thought "Wear your Love Out" was the best track on the album (and every track is great). Speaking of the Retro Rocket, I've seen very few reviews on this, and was wondering what everyone thinks (there's only one review at 2350.org). Thanks! - --Chris K. ------------------------------ End of faxlist-digest V2001 #91 ******************************* --- + To post: ; to mail a person: + To unsubscribe: "unsubscribe" to + Online info at: www.faxlabel.com www.hyperreal.org/fax www.2350.org