Monthly : October 2008

29 Oct

PowerMate

by Christian Nelson

Brian Eno is a genius and unparalleled figure of all time! Listening to Ambient 2, the Plateaux of Mirror, this is the good stuff, music for your body mind and soul. “Do you know what I hate about computers? The problem with computers is that there is not enough Africa in them.”?- Brian Eno, May 1995 This quotation is [...]

28 Oct

Autechre: Quaristice

by Christian Nelson

Autechre: Quaristice Warp, 2008 Autechre’s first album in nearly three years will probably take nearly that long to sink in, but my first impression is pure pleasure. The opening track, “Altibzz,” teases with warm synths seemingly played live. I liken it to the first sip of hot tea—very satisfying. “The Plc” is electro on speed. Each note [...]

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20 Oct

Music for Supermarkets

by Christian Nelson

Music for Supermarkets Music for Supermarkets (Musique pour Supermarché) is a 1983 album of instrumental electronic music by Jean-Michel Jarre. It is notable for having only a single copy pressed, and the subsequent, deliberate destruction of its master plates, effectively making the copy unique. Production In 1983, Jean Michel Jarre was asked to compose the [...]