turntable archive 2003

Rotation 23.03.2003

Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto
Vrioon
(Raster Noton, 2002)
The piano of Sakamto with the micro electronics of Alva Noto is unbelievably beautiful.  Ambient atmospherics reflection from two of the greatest musicians of our time.  related site

David Toop
Black Chamber
(Sub Rosa, 2003)
Abstract improvisation of electronics and field recordings backed by sonic contribution from guest artists such as Lol Coxhill, this is an experimental master piece of David Toop.
 related site

Keiji Haino
To Start With, Let's Remove The Colour
(PSF, 2002)
Peaceful and meditative, this latest solo work from Haino is filled with tranquility of zen-like spirit.  Probably the most peaceful Haino you have ever listened to.  related site

Spring Heel Jack
AMaSSED
(Thirsty Ear, 2002)
Extending the concept of DJ Spooky's Optometry, Spring Heel Jack completely deconstructed our notion of electronics, jazz and noise art.  Extremely abstract and noisy but jazz at heart.  related site

Keith Fullerton Whitman
Playthroughs
(Kranky, 2002)
Abstract experimental drone extracted from guitar sounds through heavy computer processing, this is a more experimental side of Hrvatski.  Something closer to Terry Riley's minimalism than the post-modern club culture.   related site

Susanne Brokesch
So Easy Hard To Practice
(Disko B, 2002)
Long awaited solo work since her last solo CD Sharing The Sun Hat.  Personal and idiosyncratic interpretation of techno, ambient and the DJ culture.  Electronic and experimental but at the same time poetic.  related site

Various Artists
Replay Debussy
(Universal Classics Germany, 2003)
Debussy has been one of the most important influences on the post-modern electronic culture.  This is the Debussy as re-imagined by Terre Thaemlitz, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Pierre Henry, Porter Ricks, Panasonic...etc.  related site

¥|¤èªG
¹L¥V
(POO, 2003)
Cold winter impression created out of one man's lonely introspection and reflection.  This 3rd solo work of Square Fruit is more acoustic oriented, and more mature to an extend that it feels like a forever deepening aging process.  related site

Various Artists
Japanese Avant-Garde: Agitation/Stillness - Noise/Silence
(Sub Rosa, 2002)
From extreme noise to meditative sonic construction, this compilation documented the new wave of the Japanese avant-garde.  Included works of Merzbow, Otomo Yoshihide, Viewmasters, Koji Asano, Aki Onda, Yoshio Machida, Bisk, Sachiko M, Multiphonic Ensemble, HACO, Ground Zero and So Takahashi.  related site

Wilson Tsang
Stuck In Traffic
(Montor Records, 2003)
A complex composite of sampling, electronics and multi-instrumentalism shaped by deep influence of multi-media and performing arts.  Brilliant while hard to describe.  related site

The Tea Party
The Interzone Mantras
(EMI Music Canada, 2001)
Tangents (EMI Music Canada, 2000)
Still my favorite Canadian rock band.  related site


turntable archive 2002


back to current rotation


(c) 2002-2006 Sin:Ned all rights reserved