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Re: [microsound] review of Early Modulations...



salon entertainment article:
>Even those who groove on abstract artists like Squarepusher, Aphex Twin and
Autechre might find that ugly little conservative voice in their heads
sneering, "This isn't music, this is just, just ... noise!"

i think at the least, even these "abstract" artists have provided us with
some degrees of noise at times.  my appreciation for what this writer
considers "noise" comes from the fact that its more interesting and
challenging to listen to.  it's how i hear it.

estevan/dia


> talk about absolutely clueless!
> http://www.salon.com/ent/music/review/2000/01/20/modulations/index.html
>
> just a taste:
> ============
> > Through 400 speakers, the bright, crackling textures of "Concret
> > PH" might have been otherworldly, exhilarating, shattering. Heard on a
> >regular
> > stereo, though, it's just nearly three minutes of hissing and popping.
>
> enjoy!
> KIM