In general, I find the more the hype surrounding a release, the worse the record is. This appears to have been the case of Aphex Twin's most recent "Cheetah EP" concept. While the self-imposed limitation of using only an MS800 for tone generation is intriguing, it doesn't yield too much that cannot be obtained elsewhere.
After this reaction, I contemplated what essentially attracts me to electronic music. Personally, I love hearing new timbres and music ideas together. The sheer creativity of inventing/using new sounds and musical ideas is esoterically pleasing.
It seems that Squarepusher had taken up where Aphex left off and blended this perfectly for several albums. When he began experimenting with more of the mundane...I lost interest. Nothing against Tom Jenkinson whatsoever. He is a respectable artist and truly ought to have the freedom to experiment as he likes. At the same time, I have my own cravings for a perpetually unsatisfied appetite for new music, so where to turn?
Plaid and Clark generally have regularly produced innovative and compelling sonically musical ideas over time. For example, Ableton has a story about Kyoka I read a few minutes ago. Her work is somewhat an extrapolation of what Aphex has done and yet she approaches things independently. A thoroughly enjoyable listen so far.
My main question, then, is where to turn for creative, experimental, yet enjoyable music? Because I value the variety of tastes within KVR, I'd love to have your recommendations.
Disappointed by Aphex Twin--what to do?
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- KVRist
- 149 posts since 13 Jan, 2004 from San Diego, CA
It's the music that makes the science worthwhile.
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- KVRAF
- 3506 posts since 12 May, 2011
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- KVRAF
- 7540 posts since 7 Aug, 2003 from San Francisco Bay Area
Holly Herndon is pretty interesting... In line with the glitchy, experimental stuff, but still straddles the line of catchy, listenable songwriting.
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- KVRAF
- 5664 posts since 7 Feb, 2013
I think, this guy is good at combining highly experimental IDMish approach with enjoyable harmonies and melodies, you may find something for your liking here
https://soundcloud.com/exmatproton
https://soundcloud.com/exmatproton
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 149 posts since 13 Jan, 2004 from San Diego, CA
True, true, I have admittedly not given it much of a shot yet. I ought to contribute there myself.
It's the music that makes the science worthwhile.
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- KVRist
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- 149 posts since 13 Jan, 2004 from San Diego, CA
Excellent; many thanks!deastman wrote:Holly Herndon is pretty interesting... In line with the glitchy, experimental stuff, but still straddles the line of catchy, listenable songwriting.
Reminds me somewhat of Roel Funcken, e.g.:
https://soundcloud.com/methlab-recordin ... el-funcken
It's the music that makes the science worthwhile.
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- KVRian
- 1352 posts since 17 Aug, 2012 from Old Zealand
Maybe this one could appeal to you. It is one of my favourite albums in this genre.
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- KVRAF
- 4338 posts since 20 Feb, 2004
Really love The Gasman. To me it's like he took over where Aphex left off. Ital Tek is good as well. Also, hope this isn't too obvious, but Venetian Snares and mu-ziq.
Also could try Jega, Jake Mandell for some good old-school IDM.
Also could try Jega, Jake Mandell for some good old-school IDM.
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- KVRist
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- 149 posts since 13 Jan, 2004 from San Diego, CA
Nice, this covers territory that I wish Mike Pardinas had gone into following µ-Ziq's "Lunatic Harness."sbj wrote:Maybe this one could appeal to you. It is one of my favourite albums in this genre.
It's the music that makes the science worthwhile.
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- KVRist
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- 149 posts since 13 Jan, 2004 from San Diego, CA
Venetian Snares is so great because it's the musical equivalent of watching a good horror film. µ-Ziq is one of my faves as well. I'll surely give your recommendations a solid listen as we appear to have similar preferences. Thanks!JerGoertz wrote:Really love The Gasman. To me it's like he took over where Aphex left off. Ital Tek is good as well. Also, hope this isn't too obvious, but Venetian Snares and mu-ziq.
Also could try Jega, Jake Mandell for some good old-school IDM.
It's the music that makes the science worthwhile.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 149 posts since 13 Jan, 2004 from San Diego, CA
Does anyone remember Wisp (aka Dwaallicht). This might do:
https://analogicalforce.bandcamp.com/al ... in-ep-2016
https://analogicalforce.bandcamp.com/al ... in-ep-2016
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- KVRAF
- 18146 posts since 24 May, 2009 from A galaxy, far far away
Don't know if this is your 'thing', but I'm really diggin' Mr.Bill
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- KVRAF
- 3362 posts since 31 Dec, 2004 from People's Republic of Minnesota
Join the club. Haven't liked anything of his since drukqs. He should've gone out on a high note. His mixes of late have been awful and the music is uninspiring.
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- KVRAF
- 5646 posts since 15 Dec, 2011
I'm very disappointed too. And did the only rational thing one can do in this situation...
...I went back to my 2 Unlimited CDs.
...I went back to my 2 Unlimited CDs.