experimental electronica
Articles about experimental electronica:
What Do You Think Of Holy Fuck?
What do you think of Holy Fuck?
They’ve been getting a certain amount of press lately, partially because everybody likes an excuse to put “holy fuck” in their magazine/paper/blog, and partially because foodie Rachel Ray got them to play at her SXSW party.
They’re getting characterized as an electronica band, but they seem more like a jam band with a couple of synth players.
What makes them interesting to me is the way they are incorporate live noise jamming into a context that makes the music fairly accessible. Not really my thing – but it seems they could open up electronics to a new audience.
Noah Vawter, a.k.a. Shifty, created Ambient Addition, an ambient music generator that interacts with your environment.
A tiny Digital Signal Processing (DSP) chip analyzes a built-in microphone’s sound and superimposes a layer of harmony and rhythm on top of the listener’s world. In the new context, some surprising behaviors take place. Listeners tend to play with objects around them, sing to themselves, and wander toward tempting sound sources
“With Ambient Addition, I’m hoping to make people think twice about the sounds they initiate as well as loosen up some inhibitions,” explains Vawter.
Various – Expedition_2
Expedition_2, a new compilation CD from Everest Records, is one of the most adventurous electronica CDs to come our way in a long time.
Everest is establishing a reputation for fearless releases, and this is no exception. Expedition_2 ranges from IDM to bizarre experimental electronica.
If you’re into edgier, more experimental sounds, this compilation is a great introduction to a variety of artists that you’re not going to hear on the radio. On the other hand, if you’re into new age, this CD will be like a trip to the dentist to get your teeth drilled.
Expedition_2 is fill of interesting work and is guaranteed to clean out your ears properly. You can check out samples at the Everest site.
Tracks:
- alpha 5-04 | 4:52 | alphatronic
- la fin des usines | 4:57 | d’incise
- i should have fucked you | 4:52 | [sic]
- saint automatic | 3:24 | meienberg
- tölt | 5:17 | softland
- r”mm”ave | 4:15 | falls of mute
- d flat 9 | 3:51 | hopen
- 12_jo71 | 3:18 | jotta
- parallel universe | 4:34 | paral-lel
- qaqortoq akazehe | 3:35 | op rechts / matu
- qatw (vltkmx) | 5:37 | eakui
- senrei | 6:22 | tsuki
- schnitt (+.++) | 5:15 | steinbrüchel
- how to destroy a piano | 4:24 | uniform
- crosswinds | 3:01 | misel quitno
General Fuzz ( James Kirsch) has published 3+ albums of electronic music that are available as free downloads from his site.
According to Kirsch, “It is electronic music with the emphasis on music. Its not so much dance music as music to zone out to.” GF’s tracks have down-tempo grooves and often have a jazz influence.
Check out unconscious alliance (MP3).
Erratik Productions is a video production company that creates fresh, eclectic entertainment including rock, jazz, electronica, and hip-hop music.
They have a variety of experimental music videos available for download, along with a collection of free electronica MP3s.
Check out Playing By The Freeway, by Ryan Rapsys.
