Finally! Electronic music recognized!
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In the latest Speaker Specialist, there is a well thought out review of Boards of Canada's new album, Geogaddi.
They have been around for a while now, finally getting the press they deserve. There are a lot of VERY talented eletronic artists out there that are not getting the attention they deserve, because most people are not open to new types of music.
Oh well, more for me
- Steve
They have been around for a while now, finally getting the press they deserve. There are a lot of VERY talented eletronic artists out there that are not getting the attention they deserve, because most people are not open to new types of music.
Oh well, more for me
- Steve
LSi 9/C/FX
Arcam AVR-200
Arcam AVR-200
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try this mp3 streaming radio station
http:www.somafm.com/
click on grovesaled
and chill out
rt-20p surounds
cs-400i front center
cs-350 ls rear center
2 energy take 5, efects
2- psw-650 , subs
1- 15" audiosource sub
lets all go to the next ces.
Please continue to post examples of this cool music here. In fact, can I get you to follow the "review style" of the newspaper (and of the previous "demo material" thread) and give the title, artist, label # and track numbers of "demo-quality" material on the CDs, along with your ideas about why that track sounds so good or why it is a workout for your speakers -- what does it sound like on your RT800s, etc.?
The more pointed info we get here, the better this thread, and this forum, will be. I want to know exactly what you think and why. And then, I want to go buy the CD!
MC
"There's nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight." - Lon Chaney
In fact, in issue 4, I wrote the Home Theater Convergence article. I'm famous!!
I'm assuming there is no "age limit" to how old a disc can be since it seems like all that was in the Speaker Specialist was 70s and earlier
- Steven
Arcam AVR-200
See, most of the stuff we listen to here -- Matt even -- is old stuff. I need, and I think our customers deserve, new blood. No question that the old stuff Matt listens to is unequalled for his purposes, evaluating speakers and such, but I'm sure there is newer audiophile stuff out there, stuff engineered to make your speakers jump up and dance around the room. We just don't know about it because the most recent thing in my personal CD collection is... Skid Row's "SLAVE TO THE GRIND." In other words... I'm stuck in 1989. Matt and Paul are stuck in 1979. Justin's stuck somewhere, like yesterday, but I can't get him to stand still long enough to give me a review of something he likes.
Make this thread into a "demo list" of cool audiophile quality electronica, and then we'll be getting someplace.
You'll note also that I used some of the entries on that DVD Demo thread in the new issue, DVD reviews with "go-to" demo tracks from some of you guys. Do the same thing here.
Information is good.
MC
"There's nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight." - Lon Chaney
Break the old demo habit!
MC
"There's nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight." - Lon Chaney
Kruder and Dorfmeister - The K&D Sessions (this one gets five stars from me)
Govinda - Any of the albums (electronica mixed with asian/middle eastern sounds)
Anything on the Naked Music label.
Amberdelic Space (number 1) - 4 disk compilation of spacy, trip hop, downtempo, and ambient electronica. You can find it online for relatively cheap. ($20 US for all 4 CDS)
I'll post more once I get home. :cool:
I wish you guys would do the "Track 4 sounds great because..." thing. I'll wait!
MC
"There's nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight." - Lon Chaney
I can do that when I have some time. I tend to not keep up with track nunmbers etc (old bad habit) - so when I get a chance to go through my stuff I'll write a bit more.
Oh yeah, how can I get on the mailing list for the speaker specialist?
Absolute favorite track: Disc 1 Track 10
Lamb - Trans Fatty Acid
Why I absolutely love this track:
First off, the vocals are amazing on this track. They do some really cool reverb to her voice which makes it sound like it's a live set. In fact, the whole track has that effect. Also, there is some slight background "bar chatter" noise that can be heard when really listening.
The cowbell and open hats really get that mid to upper range to sing. The organs get the mid to lower range to stand out, and of coarse, the fantastic fingered bass line. There is also some very interesting electronic loops and worbles here and there to make sure you stay interested in the song. And the almost random sax riffs sometimes catch you off gaurd.
Overall, this track is a great showoff because of...
1. The range of instruments, it not only has electronica elements, but a very heavy jazz and hip-hop influence that definately makes the song a delight to listen to.
2. Lambs' singer totally rocks. She almost has that Portishead "grit" but is smoother and more like a lullaby.
Oh yes Micah, you asked for it, I'll give it to ya
- Steven
Arcam AVR-200
I gotta get this K&D thing.
MC
"There's nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight." - Lon Chaney
I'm sorry, but with the death of Napster and a new CDR, I'm just in the midst of a personal dilema.
When I tell people I have over 25gigs of MP3s, they think I am a pirate. When I let them know I have 350+ CDs, they quiet down
- Steven
Arcam AVR-200
Like you never taped an LP.
Musicians want anything from me, they know where to find me.
MC
"There's nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight." - Lon Chaney
http://www.ampcast.com/music/10992/artist.php
you can click on and listen mp3 streaming 56k or 128k
rt-20p surounds
cs-400i front center
cs-350 ls rear center
2 energy take 5, efects
2- psw-650 , subs
1- 15" audiosource sub
lets all go to the next ces.
Sorry fo the tangent. Back to the music. I'm learning good stuff.
MC
"There's nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight." - Lon Chaney
The only thing I don't like about it are the cuts with the rapping on it. I freaking hate that. I'm skipping right over them.
MC
"There's nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight." - Lon Chaney
There is a lot more out there too.