Date: Sun, 1 Dec 1996 22:45:48 -0500
From: William Perez <will@panix.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) new atom heart
Sean Cooper wrote:
> anyone know who is distributing the recent programmings label in the uk?
Recent Programmings is a division of Semaphore in Germany (not UK) if that
helps at all.
> also, a catalog number for the _shellgrove_ cd would be great...
Christopher Miller wrote:
> ...kinda expensive though. Has anyone seen it for cheaper?
Modern Music in Baltimore has it for $10.99. I'm glad I bought the 12" as
the remixes by Ian Pooley and Lisa Carbon are quite nice too. Is the
_shellglove_ album out yet? Anyone see or hear it yet?
P.S - Datacide's _Ondas_ is wonderful BTW.
Will no doubt be on my favorites for '96.
thanks
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Date: Mon, 2 Dec 1996 14:25:25 -0800 (PST)
From: VSVN ARAB <vsvnarab@3-cities.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) Sounds like "Render"?
> Try the latest albums by...
>
> THD
> Haujobb
> Clock DVA
>
> They are not the entirely the same style, but can go together nicely.
I'll second those and put in a strong recommendation for the new Haujobb cd
called _Solutions for a Small Planet_. it's very good intelligent electro-
industrial. that's saying something considering that i'd rarely put
intelligent and electro-industrial in the same sentence. and besides their
obvious Lassigue Bendthaus influence, they list a few other interesting
influences like cevin cey, Coil, Photek, Locust, Metalheadz, etc... check
it out if you like electro-industrial kind of stuff. hopefully this isn't
too off topic. they have been known to sample some of Uwe's sounds after
all.
VSVN ARAB
Date: Mon, 02 Dec 1996 22:31:03 +0000 (GMT)
From: Ashok Divakaran <adivakaran@worldbank.org>
To: "mother@nicar.org" <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: Re: (mother) Sounds like "Render"?
> I'll second those and put in a strong recommendation for the new Haujobb
> cd called _Solutions for a Small Planet_. it's very good intelligent
> electro-industrial. that's saying something considering that i'd rarely
> put intelligent and electro-industrial in the same sentence. and besides
> their obvious Lassigue Bendthaus influence, they list a few other
> interesting influences like cevin cey, Coil, Photek, Locust, Metalheadz,
> etc... check it out if you like electro-industrial kind of stuff.
> hopefully this isn't too off topic. they have been known to sample some
> of Uwe's sounds after all.
I'll third this. I never buy EBM/industrial dance of any kind these days
(except FLA now and then to scratch that nostalgia itch), but I am VERY
impressed by "Solutions for a Small Planet". I think it's fair to say that
even if you aren't in the least bit interested in the industrial scene
you'll find a lot to be happy about on this one - it stays away from most
of the genre's cliches and, in fact, is very original in most respects.
Ashok
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 1996 22:29:51 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) Tetsu spoke.
So.
The following was on the Ambient list over the weekend. Even though
I'm not at all well-versed in the world of Tetsu, I find it interesting
reading about the opinions of the `other' musicians involved in an AH-
collaborative work:
---------- Forwarded Message ----------
Date: Thu, 28 Nov 1996 17:17:02 +0900
From: gio&keiku <makyo@root.or.jp>
Subject: (amb) tetsu inoue speaks . . .
Spoke to Tetsu Inoue last week; he was in town recording with Atom Heart
and Hosono again. Good news for all who liked HAT; more lounge-mondo-jazz-
ambience due soon. Being a fan of his Ambient-Otaku/Organic Cloud/Shades
Of Orion/Zenith phase, it was interesting to hear Tetsu describe those as
highly emotional works, in contrast to what he's doing now, the lounge
stuff, which he described as being absent of emotion -- he couldn't really
form what he wanted to say, but that was the gist of it. So Organic Cloud
fans will have to sit tight until he's gotten the lounge bug out of his
system, I guess.
Also interesting to note that when I praised his work with Namlook on 2350
Broadway 3 , he couldn't remember the passage I was referring to -- he
claims not to have listened to the piece since he recorded it!!!! He also
said that he really has no idea which of his works is most loved -- I
suggested "Organic Cloud", but he said that personally, he's most pleased
with "World Receiver".
Ciao,
GIO
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 28 Nov 1996 01:06:58 -0800
From: scooper@best.com (Sean Cooper)
Subject: Re: (amb) tetsu inoue speaks . . .
> Also interesting to note that when I praised his work with Namlook on
> 2350 Broadway 3 , he couldn't remember the passage I was referring to --
> he claims not to have listened to the piece since he recorded it!!!! He
> also said that he really has no idea which of his works is most loved --I
> suggested "Organic Cloud", but he said that personally, he's most pleased
> with "World Receiver".
yeah, on two seperate occasions he told me he thought "organic cloud" was
"alright, not great," recorded too quickly and sat on by namlook for more
than a year. he was very surprised that anyone could think it his best
work (same goes for "2350 broadway 1"). this was just following the release
of "slow and low," which he went on to say he thought came closest to what
he was trying to achieve (although what he was trying to achieve with that
album was quite different than with others), and since he's now claiming
"world receiver" as his best work, i think it's safe to say he's on the
whole a pretty restless artist (a boon, imho, for those willing to follow
him where he goes)...oh, he did also say he thought th masters of
psychedelic ambiance cd was among his best (and this was over a year after
it was released), so i guess there's the exception etc.
gio, did he happen to mention when "instant replay" (his album with jonah
sharp on emi) would be released? also, since he was over their with uwe to
help promote "hat," has the daisy world reissue been released? and, perhaps
more importantly, is there vinyl?
ta,
sc
onnow: photek
---------- Fowarded Message ----------
Date: Thu, 28 Nov 1996 13:23:30 -0500
From: William Perez <will@panix.com>
Subject: Re: (amb) tetsu inoue speaks . . .
makyo@root.or.jp (gio&keiku) wrote:
> Also interesting to note that when I praised his work with Namlook on
> 2350 Broadway 3 , he couldn't remember the passage I was referring to --
> he claims not to have listened to the piece since he recorded it!!!!
Tetsu just returned from Japan and we spoke last night. I asked him about
Time^2 and he hasn't heard this yet either. He said he was also working
with Atom Heart at the time finishing up Datacide - Ondas on Rather
Interesting. This album has been in the works for the better part of this
year. I remember hearing an early version of it many months ago.
Knowing that Namlook prefers to record spontaneously, I figured that partly
explains why he hasn't heard these albums. Tetsu seems to normally be very
meticulous about his work. He strives for perfection which doesn't mean
there's anything wrong with spontinaeity. I'm sure he sees the beauty in
it and obviously he's managed to contribute to some masterpieces. Besides,
he doesn't really listen to music as he largely prefers to spend his time
making it.
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Date: Mon, 2 Dec 1996 23:01:22 -0500
From: William Perez <will@panix.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: (mother) del haze news
*news december 1996*
*music
- december sees atom heart touring australia together with cologne's bernd
friedmann aka >drom e</>non pIace urban fieId< and Melbourne dj david
thrussell (>black lung<). in january the tour will be continued playing
four shows in new zealand.
- around end of december rather interesting will release the second full
length cd of dandy jack entitled >dandy jack and the plastic woman<.
- the cd >hat< (haruomi hosono, atom heart, tetsu inoue) will be released
the 21st of december on haruomi hosono's label >daisy world< in japan.
- an exclusive atom heart track named >overcome the programming< as well as
the titles >smoothness above all else< and >organic mango< from the r.i.
releases >machine paisley< and >hat< appear on the >daisy world<
compilation >daisy world tour<, released simultaneoulsy with >hat< the
21st of december in japan.
*communication*
- macos (musicians against copyrighting of samples)
internet address: http://www.io.org/~macos/
- macos mailing list: macos-list@resrocket.com
- macos e-mail address has changed!!!: halvx2@resrocket.com
- atom heart website:
http://www.hyperreal.com/music/artists/atom_heart/index.html
- atom heart booking: infect entertainment.,
attn. kataa, tel: +49-6021/461148, fax: +49-6021/460485
- rather interesting mailorder: emc distribution service,
tel/fax: +496039/45406. e-mail: thier@wiwi.uni-frankfurt.de
*definitely >in< december*
01. sun
02. orchids
03. abbey road
04. hd-editing
05. d flat major
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Date: Mon, 2 Dec 1996 21:19:28 -0800
From: David Jones <djones@jfku.edu>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) del haze news
At 11:01 PM 12/2/96, William Perez wrote:
>- around end of december rather interesting will release the second full
> length cd of dandy jack entitled >dandy jack and the plastic woman<.
Whoa, nelly, this isn't gonna be one of those "enhanced" Cdee-roms I hear
tell of, is it? :-)
--
David "to quote Fiennes from "Schindler's List" -- "Why's the top down, I'm
fukkin' fweezin'" Jones
onnow: "Silence II" -- the only CD in the changer for days....
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 1996 22:36:29 -0800
From: Sean Cooper <scooper@best.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) del haze news
>- an exclusive atom heart track named >overcome the programming< as well
> as the titles >smoothness above all else< and >organic mango< from the
> r.i. releases >machine paisley< and >hat< appear on the >daisy world<
> compilation >daisy world tour<, released simultaneoulsy with >hat< the
> 21st of december in japan.
will this be carried by any u.k. distributors (perhaps rtm, as with ri)?
how will those of us in the states track this one down? and for the last
time, are any of the daisy world releases on vinyl?!
sc
onnow: asmus tietschens & vidna obmana : s/t (syrenia)
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 1996 18:24:25 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: David Jones <djones@jfku.edu>
Cc: mother@nicar.org
Subject: (mother) Re: del haze news
On Mon, 2 Dec 1996, David Jones poked (fun):
> Whoa, nelly, this isn't gonna be one of those "enhanced" Cdee-roms I hear
> tell of, is it? :-)
Man, you're sick. I gotta remember that one. ;}
decnahne.
.`--).
o o ._)
christopher miller ==;'
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on: "Paraphysical Cybertronics" - v/a
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 1996 00:42:32 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) Holy Microwave.
Heh.
I haven't heard a song this wonderful in such a long while. Tetsu and
Uwe (presumeably) approach their deity, chant the words `Holy Microwave',
insert the sacrifice, close the door, the venting of radioactive perticles
begins... and seven seconds later you have:
Frozen Beef (?), in the microwave.
Fried Chicken, in the microwave.
(blah blah) (?), in the microwave.
Pasta, in the microwave.
And then you hear all of the little chirping birds and other little
fuzzy warm animals (leftovers from "Second Nature") that have been/will be
nuked and consumed. Ritualistic machine-worship is where it's at (yeah,
baby). Either that, or this is a soundtrack for some twisted Mark Pauline
movie.
So who's doin' the singing? I'd say Uwe. If so, it's been a
loooooooong time since "Render". Good to hear him again. ;}
evaworcim.
.`--).
o o ._)
christopher miller ==;'
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on: "Ondas" by DATACIDE... with a side of `Zesty Garlic' Pasta Accents,
Ritz Crackers, and green Kool-Aid.
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 1996 00:56:20 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) Jet Chamber 2 ... question/review/opinions/answer
Jet.
These were on the Ambient list this past Wednesday:
---------- Forwarded Message ----------
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 1996 16:31:17 -0500 (EST)
From: Brad Nash <bjn@umich.edu>
Subject: (amb) Jet Chamber 2
I recently saw this at a local record store, and was wondering if it's
worth picking up. Also, what's it comparable to? Don't say Jet Chamber 1,
because I haven't heard that one either.
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 1996 19:52:57 -0500 (EST)
From: Aaron Michelson <amichel@io.org>
Subject: Re: (amb) Jet Chamber 2
On Wed, 4 Dec 1996, Brad Nash wrote:
> I recently saw this at a local record store, and was wondering if it's
> worth picking up. Also, what's it comparable to? Don't say Jet Chamber
> 1, because I haven't heard that one either.
Thankfully Atom Heart gets some control of the decks this time, as this
recording is an immense improvement over last year's mediocre Jet Chamber.
Easily the best track on the disc, "Inner Rotation" allows Atom Heart to
slather on layers of dark, bleepy, bass heavy percussion while Namlook
compliments the beats with his trademark dark and spooky melody. The music
evolves and grows; an incredible piece of electronic work oozing with
intelligent sequencing and slick production. Then enter "Calm Box,"
lengthy chillout session providing the listener with a chance to regain
consciousness before the second bombardment of Atom Heart's trademark
percussion in "Outer Rotation." This time the beats are harder, faster,
quirkier and more spontaneous then before. In all, "Jet Chamber" is a well
crafted piece of electronic music, and worthy of repeated listenings.
(I ripped this from my web page; posted on IDM when it JC2 came out)
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Date: Wed, 4 Dec 1996 18:56:02 -0800 (PST)
From: Goethe <martinej@rohan.sdsu.edu>
Subject: Re: (amb) Jet Chamber 2
On Wed, 4 Dec 1996, Aaron Michelson wrote:
> On Wed, 4 Dec 1996, Brad Nash wrote:
>
> > I recently saw this at a local record store, and was wondering if it's
> > worth picking up. Also, what's it comparable to? Don't say Jet
> > Chamber 1, because I haven't heard that one either.
>
> Thankfully Atom Heart gets some control of the decks this time, as
> this recording is an immense improvement over last year's mediocre Jet
> Chamber.
Split Wide is a simply wonderful 30 minute track on Jet Chamber 1 that
makes the disc worth purchasing for this track alone. Both Jet Chambers
are pretty necessary. :)
T.
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 1996 22:05:00 -0500 (EST)
From: Aaron Michelson <amichel@io.org>
Subject: Re: (amb) Jet Chamber 2
On Wed, 4 Dec 1996, Goethe wrote:
> Split Wide is a simply wonderful 30 minute track on Jet Chamber 1 that
> makes the disc worth purchasing for this track alone. Both Jet Chambers
> are pretty necessary. :)
It's a nice track, and very pretty I should add... the format is very
different from Jet Chamber 2, and I prefer the sequel... Jet Chamber 1 is
just too vague-sounding; it's hard to put a finger on it...
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Date: Wed, 4 Dec 1996 23:34:31 -0600 (CST)
From: Deckard <njurcin@orion.it.luc.edu>
Subject: Re: (amb) FAX nomenclature
[snip, snip]
OnNext: "Split Wide" Jet Chamber I
no@h
(who knows what an "xjack" is, can guess what a "solphax" is, but is
still scratchin' his head over what a "xangadix" might be)
. . . . . . ...
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 1996 09:57:23 -0000
From: "Eddie O'Hanlon" <eddie@autodealing.com>
Subject: RE: (amb) Jet Chamber 2
On Wed, 4 Dec 1996, Aaron Michelson wrote:
> It's a nice track, and very pretty I should add... the format is very
> different from Jet Chamber 2, and I prefer the sequel... Jet Chamber 1 is
> just too vague-sounding; it's hard to put a finger on it...
Yeah. Just like heaven, isn't it ?
eddY
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Date: Mon, 9 Dec 1996 18:01:48 -0500 (EST)
From: Hal Vx2 <halvx2@io.org>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: Re: (mother) Holy Microwave.
Speaking of which, I recently went to a rave in Montreal and was shocked
and dismayed to discover the new local trend there. A few of the local
newspapers printed a story surrounding the whole drug/rave culture and
uncovered a new fad to *get a buzz*. This involved people placing objects
into the door sensor of a microwave oven and then placing their entire head
inside the unit while turning the microwave on for about 7 seconds.
Enasni.
Hal.
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) The world is nearing packed-to-the-gills with not-very-
interesting takes on lounge-jazz-electro.
Ondas.
Here's our buddy Sean over the weekend, laying the shit down on the
IDM list:
---------- Forwarded Message ----------
Date: Sat, 7 Dec 1996 22:45:45 -0800
From: Sean Cooper <scooper@best.com>
To: idm@hyperreal.com
Subject: (idm) man, i don't mean to be grumpy...
but after mike & rich, _das ist eine groovybeat, ja?_, and now that insipid
gary moscheles record, it would seem the world is nearing packed-to-the-
gills with not-very-interesting takes on lounge-jazz-electro. so, instead
of moaning about how this or that record sucks, or how this or that record
is sub-par, i'll offer a more constructive (at least, for the end user)
form of criticism by way of a list of alternate records in a similar vein
that i think just bury the likes of the above. consider it a collection of
tracks for those who agree to disagree:
1. the last three or four cheap 12"s ("showroom recordings #2," sokol's
"mean clown welcome," "gerard deluxe" by gerard potuznik, etc.).
rhythmically complex, with vibes, double-bass, traps, etc. seamlessly
fused with dense, often quite musical percussion arrangments similar to
plug, vert, etc., but with not nearly the cheese and tons of breaks,
diversions, and out-and-out bizarre tangents. some of the tracks on
these records even *sound* like their being played in real-time by a
band, and offer a glimpse of what will likely become the future
integration of live instruments and electronics on the most outbound of
combinations...
2. atom heart. duh. i'll name _ondas_--uwe's second record with tetsu inoue
as datacide--for more straight-ahead electro-jazz (they call it _future
lounge_ on the sleeve), as well as its predecessors _built_ (recorded
with victor sol under the name +n) and _brown_ (the long lost blank-
sleeve customs foiler!). these record are all over the place
stylistically, but wherever the go its usually with a clever smirk in
its pocket, with tracks bubbling up with rhumba and salsa rhythms, mid-
tempo claves, loads of latin percussion, etc. both are on rather
interesting, as well as being same.
3. mung's "places" ep (on blue planet, plan2). this ep could be a full-on
record for how satisfied you feel after listening to it. another style-
skipper, but everything is fitted together so perfect you never notice
you started at jungle, edged over downbeat breaks,and worked on through
supafunk electro-boogie, be-bop, and jazzy electronica. and that's just
the first track! (see also: the bowling green's "mettle" ep.)
innovative? i hear this word tossed around with impunity on this list, and
am continually dismayed to see it applied to so many records which lack
even the remotest justification for its use. and especially in the face of
so much good music being released that's never even mentioned here...
ok, my apologies for any bent egos. back to the regularly scheduled hero
worship...
sc
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 8 Dec 1996 10:54:42 -0800
From: David Jones <djones@jfku.edu>
To: idm@hyperreal.com
Subject: Re: (idm) man, i don't mean to be grumpy...
Sean Cooper wrote:
> 2. atom heart. duh. i'll name _ondas_--uwe's second record with tetsu
> inoue as datacide
Uh, "ondas" is there 4th full-length together isn't it? Datacide 1 was on
Pod, 2 on Fax, "Flowerhead" on RI/Asphodel.
I've never hear the Pod or Fax releases, so I don't know for sure if they
are different.
--
David "Christopher Miller has probably already pointed this out, but I'm on
the digest so forgive me" Jones
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Date: Sun, 8 Dec 1996 14:49:04 -0500 (EST)
From: Aaron Michelson <amichel@io.org>
To: David Jones <djones@jfku.edu>
Cc: idm@hyperreal.com
Subject: Re: (idm) man, i don't mean to be grumpy...
On Sun, 8 Dec 1996, David Jones wrote:
> I've never hear the Pod or Fax releases, so I don't know for sure if they
> are different.
I'd gather that the Pod release is pretty technoish, and the Fax release is
more electro-accoustic ambience...
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Date: Mon, 9 Dec 1996 23:56:30 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) Ondas (was: channel specific).
Waaaaaaaaay back on Mon, 24 Jun 1996 William Perez previewed:
> I was visiting Tetsu last week and he played me a track for the upcoming
> Datacide CD on Rather Interesting called Holy Microwave. The stereo
> imaging is very impressive - one side was recorded in New York, the other
> side in Frankfurt. Simply amazing music not to mention very funny.
On some parts of the song you can mess with the left and right
channels to where there's only the chirping/etc (ala "Second Nature") on
one side, while the music itself is on the other. Very strange effect when
played as a whole. My cats kept popping up on top and dodging underneath
the furniture looking for the phantom birds. Tweet tweet.
> Tetsu's wife Ingred plays a small role playing a trumpet like instrument
> that you can't help but laugh at. You'll realize what I mean when you
> hear it...
...instrument? Since when is an "Air-Trumpet" and instrument? It
sounds like someone's just making the noises with their mouth. Here,
listen: Brrrrmpt Brrrrmpt Brrrrmpt! See, I can do it too. ;}
Oh, and what's up with the Brian Wilson/Beach Boys references on the
album...
...at the very beginning of "Stereo Kiss", the speaker opens with:
"The time is now one a.m. - Brian is unable to snap his fingers.". Also,
track #5 is entitled "Onsurf (Hello Mr. Wilson!)". And of course there's
the guy surfing on the back sleeve, and the topless sunbather with sine
waves (I think) rolling across the contours of her backside.
I've just got to say that when I first heard this album, I didn't
really like it that much. Now I can't get it out of my cd player. Between
"Brown", "Built", and "Ondas" I don't know which one I like better.
Regardless, I have been very very impressed with each progressive R.I.
release. Thank Uwe. ;}
What does "Ondas" mean again?
tepmurt.
.`--).
o o ._)
christopher miller ==;'
evil@digital.net =='
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on: (still) "Ondas" by DATACIDE
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 1996 21:28:56 -0800
From: Sean Cooper <scooper@best.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) Ondas (was: channel specific).
> ...at the very beginning of "Stereo Kiss", the speaker opens with:
> "The time is now one a.m. - Brian is unable to snap his fingers.". Also,
> track #5 is entitled "Onsurf (Hello Mr. Wilson!)".
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
surfer/skater-ese for slamming due to inattention, derived from the episode
of "denise the menace" when the grouchy neighbor, mr. wilson, slips on
denise's misplaced skateboard (and featured in the show's intro, if i'm not
mistaken). all the surf imagery, to say nothing of the influence of lounge
and cocktail music in surf musics and their pop overlaps (the beach boys,
jan & dean, stereolab, and, yes, datacide), should be clarified by
answering your question:
> What does "Ondas" mean again?
"waves"...
sc
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 1996 00:51:44 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) Re: Ondas
On Mon, 9 Dec 1996, Sean Cooper wrote:
> surfer/skater-ese for slamming due to inattention, derived from the
> episode of "denise the menace" when the grouchy neighbor, mr. wilson,
> slips on denise's misplaced skateboard (and featured in the show's intro,
> if i'm not mistaken).
Oh, ok. I learn something new every day. First it's Hal with that
super-disturbing newsflash about people sticking their heads in microwaves,
and now thanks to Team Cooper, I can add a new phrase to my vocabulary.
Thanks guys.
BTW - who's "Denise The Menace"? Is she like Denis' female
doppelganger?
esined. ;}
.`--).
o o ._)
christopher miller ==;'
evil@digital.net =='
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off: my lights, my stereo, and now my computer... goodnight. klik.
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 1996 22:01:16 -0800
From: Sean Cooper <scooper@best.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) Re: Ondas
> BTW - who's "Denise The Menace"? Is she like Denis' female
> doppelganger?
oops!
sc
Date: Mon, 09 Dec 1996 22:11:58 -0800
From: Eric Hill <ehill@best.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: (mother) R.I. II
Is Real Intelligence 2 available on vinyl? I remember sc asking about it a
while back, but I didn't see a response..
eric
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 96 17:53:05 -0500
From: Roy SeGuine <rseguine@buckeye.mitre.org>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: (mother) Rather Interesting Help
OK, so I admit it. I've become a Uwe-a-holic.
Can some kind soul help me locate the following RI CDs:
RI023 - Flextone
RI025 - VSVN
RI028 - MU
RI030 - B2
---
Roy SeGuine Cyberspace Architect rseguine@clark.net
*Funds expand to meet the available amount of music*
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 1996 18:29:04 -0500
From: William Perez <will@panix.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: (mother) jet chamber 3
hi everyone
that's right, jet chamber 3 is coming your way soon!
I'm very busy right now but by the weekend, I'll try and have the info and
artwork up on the FAX web site. I just wanted to let you all know.
thanks
/ / / / / / mailto:will@panix.com
(_/__/ / (__ (__ http://hyperreal.com/~will/
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 1996 23:04:34 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) lead - Ongaku, Lisa Carbon Trio, Datacide, & Subsequence
Bloop.
Here's a tiny itsy bit from a much larger FS list I received today...
---------- Forwarded Message ----------
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 1996 19:50:44 -0800 (PST)
From: *+* <lotus@connectnet.com>
Subject: Re: (idm) TECHNO/INDUSTRIAL/ETC... VINYL SALE
the following records are up for sale. if the price isn't right make an
offer anyway. if you are interested in trading instead for more obscure
titles of music similar to below (i.e. techno,industrial,indie, ambient...)
please ask for my ever-expanding want-list and i'll be more than happy to
send it to you. an "*" denotes an item that is already reserved for
someone, but feel free to ask about it in case that person flakes.
*atom heart(ongaku)-mihon (rising high) 12" $10
datacide-extacy of communication (pod)(namlook+atom heart)12" $17
lisa carbon trio-opto freestyle swing +2 (pod) (atom heart) $13
subsequence 3 (fax) 12" $12
revised december 9th, 1996
http://home.connectnet.com/lotus/
---------- End ----------
...e-mail David Applegate <lotus@connectnet.com> for the list in it's
entirety. Or to reserve any of the above obviously.
I hope someone gets these.
etagelppa.
.`--).
o o ._)
christopher miller ==;'
evil@digital.net =='
'
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 14:16:31 -0600
From: Thad Biggerstaff <leafflow@coop.crn.org>
To: halvx2@io.org, mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) Holy Microwave.
On Mon, 9 Dec 1996 Hal Vx2 wrote:
> Speaking of which, I recently went to a rave in Montreal and was shocked
> and dismayed to discover the new local trend there. A few of the local
> newspapers printed a story surrounding the whole drug/rave culture and
> uncovered a new fad to *get a buzz*. This involved people placing
> objects into the door sensor of a microwave oven and then placing their
> entire head inside the unit while turning the microwave on for about 7
> seconds.
is this a joke?!?
ouchouchouch! SHUDDER I-P
i thought whipits were bad...
what'll be next :(
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 1996 23:00:39 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) lead - inexpensive FAX + R.I. releases
Well.
Just in case you hadn't already seen it, here are the AH-related
releases from a larger FS list which was posted to the IDM list on Friday:
---------- Forwarded Message ----------
Date: Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:57:02 -0500 (EST)
From: Future Sounds <futursnd@dhp.com>
To: IDM List <IDM@hyperreal.com>
Subject: (idm) Fax & RI Sale
Fax & RI Christmas Blowout Sale. All titles $13.99 + shipping.
All titles still sealed. It is first come first serve.
Jet Chamber 2 (one left)
+N: Built on RI#39
Paranoid on RI#36
Mono on RI#38
Hat on RI#37
Dandy Jack on RI#34
Machine Paisley on RI#35
Reasonable shipping costs, and most of you know that my service is
excellent. Postage is extra; the cost depends on how you want it sent.
US only Prices!
Compact Discs :
1. 4th Class - It is $1.24 for the first Cd $.50 for each additional.
2. Priority Service (Best Deal)
It is $3.00 for 1 to 3 Cd's; $4.00 for 3 to 6 Cd's; and .50 for each
additional.
UPS Rates
It is $5.50 for up to 5 Cd's or 6 records; $.40 for each additional item.
We can take payment by Visa, MC, Discover (only!), or a Money Order made
out to Future Sounds.
2141 Ardmore Blvd Suite #2 To place an order please phone, fax,
Pittsburgh, Pa 15221 E-mail, or Snail mail your information!
phone 412-351-3221
fax 412-351-3229
Thanks, Rob
-=FUTURESOUNDS=- [futursnd@dhp.com] 2141 Ardmore Blvd Suite #2
http://www.dhp.com/~futursnd/ Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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Date: Sun, 15 Dec 1996 22:53:54 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) "Polyester" reissue.
Huh.
This was on the IDM list (as part of a larger post) last Thursday:
---------- Forwarded Message ----------
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 1996 21:55:47 -0500
From: Paul Rafanello <intone@warwick.net>
To: idm@hyperreal.com
Subject: (idm) New Stuff out soon
LISA CARBON TRIO POLYESTER LP 01/20/97
Reissued due to massive demand, is this album from German electronica
genius ATOM HEART. An early excursion into acid jazz/trip hop/techno,
packaged in a gatefold album sleeve. On the Aphex Twin's Rephlex label.
Paul Rafanello
intone@warwick.net
---------- End ----------
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 1996 23:45:33 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) Flextone.
And.
A blast from the past... this discussion/plea was on the Ambient list
over the weekend (delete if you've already read it):
---------- Forwarded Message ----------
From: Chrish <chowe@tiac.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 14:12:14 -0500
Subject: (amb) Seeking Flextone CD
Greetings,
I'm looking to round out my collection of Rather Interesting CDs, and I'm
currently searching for "Flextone" (RI 023). I'll pay good money!
Thanks,
- -Chris
OnNow - From Here to Tranquility 3
OnNext - Sun Electric - "Present" Not as bad as Gio said!
------------------------------
From: taylor deupree <taylor@walrus.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 18:58:30 -0500
Subject: re:(amb) Seeking Flextone CD
as far as i know flextone was the first (and very very very best) RI
release and is vinyl only. i would LOVE to have it on cd as well, but dont'
think it exists, thus my vinyl copy remains sacred. if anyone can prove
this wrong, please let me know..
(taylor)
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + +
taylor deupree
taylor@walrus.com
http://www.walrus.com/~taylor
prototype909.seti.humanmeshdance.futique.arc.eox.unitpark.freakofnature.
drumkomputer (index records.kk/radikalambient.instinct.silent.ranchorelaxo.
emf.plasticcity.hollishaus)
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From: vsvnarab@3-cities.com (VSVN ARAB)
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 18:07:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: re:(amb) Seeking Flextone CD
> as far as i know flextone was the first (and very very very best) RI
> release and is vinyl only. i would LOVE to have it on cd as well, but
> dont' think it exists, thus my vinyl copy remains sacred. if anyone can
> prove this wrong, please let me know..
It was released on both vinyl and cd. I know this because a friend of mine
was selling both versions a couple of summers ago. What I'd like to know
is, how come everyone likes Flextone so much and why do some people think
it's the best RI release? I mean, it's okay, but releases like Datacide
"Flowerhead" are much better imo. Of course I never got around to buying
Flextone because I wasn't that impressed with it when i listened to it, so
maybe now I'm regretting my decision since everyone seems to love it so
much for whatever reason. Maybe i just needed to spend more time with it?
VSVN ARAB
------------------------------
From: Deckard <njurcin@orion.it.luc.edu>
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 21:03:18 -0600 (CST)
Subject: (amb) Flextone:VSVN:Datacide
On Sat, 14 Dec 1996, VSVN ARAB wrote regarding t808's inquirey:
> It was released on both vinyl and cd. I know this because a friend of
> mine was selling both versions a couple of summers ago. What I'd like to
> know is, how come everyone likes Flextone so much and why do some people
> think it's the best RI release? I mean, it's okay, but releases like
> Datacide "Flowerhead" are much better imo.
RI025 "VSVN" (Very Synthetic Virtual Noise, NASA hasn't complained yet)
is also a unique album itself. Starts out with quasi-minimal-trancey-
yet-sparse-house track and then goes into aliens communicating with
toddlers with left & right speaker separation to wierd layered lowride drum
sequence demonstration type stuff. All with discrete Atom Heart humor...
Another excellent higher-bmp dark trancey type RI release is B^2, which
only has 2 25-35 minute tracks on it.
> Of course I never got around to buying Flextone because I wasn't that
> impressed with it when i listened to it, so maybe now I'm regretting my
> decision since everyone seems to love it so much for whatever reason.
> Maybe i just needed to spend more time with it?
ARAB, were you impressed by VSVN? ;)
What about the *new* Datacide-Waves...? Kinda gets wacky in places....
no@h
. . . . . . ...
------------------------------
From: scooper@best.com (Sean Cooper)
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 21:31:22 -0800
Subject: re:(amb) Seeking Flextone CD
> as far as i know flextone was the first
correct.
> (and very very very best) RI release
incorrect.
> and is vinyl only.
incorrect.
> i would LOVE to have it on cd as well.
then i guess you get in line behind chris...
sc
onnow: override : consume and destroy (octopus)
------------------------------
From: Ashok Divakaran <adivakaran@worldbank.org>
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 1996 02:46:20 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: re:(amb) Seeking Flextone CD
> What I'd like to know is, how come everyone likes Flextone so much and
> why do some people think it's the best RI release? I mean, it's okay, but
> releases like Datacide "Flowerhead" are much better imo. Of course I
> never got around to buying Flextone because I wasn't that impressed with
> it when i listened to it, so maybe now I'm regretting my decision since
> everyone seems to love it so much for whatever reason. Maybe i just
> needed to spend more time with it?
Flextone is also one of my favorites. I love it because it's super funky
and not as complicated and over-intelligent as some of the later things
(although I love those too, but on a more clinical and technical level.)
Uwe, we want da funk back!
Ashok
---------- End ----------
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 1996 23:53:20 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) haujobb - solutions for a small planet
Hm.
This seemed interesting (on the IDM list of all places):
---------- Forwarded Message ----------
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 21:15:14 -0500 (EST)
From: Gil <gil@l0pht.com>
To: idm@hyperreal.com
Subject: (idm) haujobb - solutions for a small planet
This release on Metropolis (US) is a very big and imposing pile of
industrial techno. That doesn't say much to distinguish it from too many
other CDs, but I can compare it favorably with Lassigue Bendthaus' "Cloned"
and "Matter". It's a bit cleaner, more refined, less grungy and shifts
through a spectrum of industrial genres, always keeping the beat more
innovative than 75% of button pushers who release records, and sometimes
more than 90%. Others may certainly disagree.
Industrial jungle isn't as wack as I would expect, in their capable hands,
that is.
As with anything, listen first. You'd probably be checking out Metropolis
stuff already if you liked the above-mentioned Schmidtwerken. Alas, my
mouth fell open and I had to say something.
Take care.
Mr. Gil gil@l0pht.com No authority is self-justified. Resist.
Visit The Compendium of Allowable Knowledge http://www.l0pht.com/~gil/
FREE MUMIA ABU-JAMAL. END THE RACIST DEATH PENALTY.
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 23:43:16 -0500
From: Bryan Bickel <bickel@sojourn.com>
To: Gil <gil@l0pht.com>
Cc: idm@hyperreal.com
Subject: Re: (idm) haujobb - solutions for a small planet
> an industrial album better than lassigue bendthaus, matter and cloned...?
Not possible even by haujobb.
Bryan
www.sojourn.com/~bickel
bickel@sojourn.com
bickelbr@student.lansing.cc.mi.us
Sojourn Systems Ltd.
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 23:01:31 -0800
From: "Robert C. Galbraith" <phlux@ix.netcom.com>
To: Gil <gil@l0pht.com>
Cc: idm@hyperreal.com
Subject: Re: (idm) haujobb - solutions for a small planet
You wrote:
> This release on Metropolis (US) is a very big and imposing pile of
> industrial techno. That doesn't say much to distinguish it from too many
> other CDs, but I can compare it favorably with Lassigue Bendthaus'
> "Cloned" and "Matter". It's a bit cleaner, more refined, less grungy and
> shifts through a spectrum of industrial genres, always keeping the beat
> more innovative than 75% of button pushers who release records, and
> sometimes more than 90%. Others may certainly disagree.
Solutions for a Small planet has got to be one of the most interesting and
unique records to come out this year. It really breathes some life in the
dying carcass that is industrial. Lots of quick second edits, great breaks,
and the vocals even work in the context of the tracks. Definately an album
worht checking out. The closest comparision that I can come up with is
Lassique's Cloned or to a lesser degree THD's outside in.
ROB:)!!!!!!!!
---------- End ----------
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 1996 23:10:22 -0700 (MST)
From: Eric Frans <franse@engr.arizona.edu>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: Re: (mother) Holy Microwave.
On Sat, 14 Dec 1996, Thad Biggerstaff wrote:
} i thought whipits were bad...
} what'll be next :(
Oh, the memories... I'd forgotten about whipits until you mentioned that!
I still remember listening to the effects you hear while music is blaring
in the back seat of a car. Plus you get to talk like a munchkin for a
brief period. Human ingenuity at it's finest.
Sorry for the lack of Uwe entertainment value.
| E r i c | [mail] franse@engr.arizona.edu |
| F r a n s | [web] http://intermix.engr.arizona.edu/~franse |
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 1996 23:58:03 -0800
From: Sean Cooper <scooper@best.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: (mother) Holy Blackout
> Oh, the memories... I'd forgotten about whipits until you mentioned
> that! I still remember listening to the effects you hear while music is
> blaring in the back seat of a car. Plus you get to talk like a munchkin
> for a brief period. Human ingenuity at it's finest.
i did one of these once. the "high" consisted of a near-loss of
consciousness, followed by about 5 minutes of fuzzy-eyed wooziness.
maybe its just me, but how can this be popular?
sc
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 1996 08:58:28 -0500 (EST)
From: Aran Parillo <aran@hnt.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) Holy Blackout
On Sun, 15 Dec 1996, Sean Cooper wrote:
> but how can this be popular?
in the words of the madbob, "it's never enough"
and to add the final sad reprise to this sad thread, a friend of mine
committed suicide by strapping a bag full of nitrous over her head...
ugly stuff, back to the music...
did I hear that jet chamber 3 was phorthcoming?
tp<-needs to play catch up since "hnt.com" just this w/e finalized a move
--
_________________________________
H a r r i s o n & T r o x e l l
Aran M. Parillo------aran@hnt.com
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 1996 17:52:39 +0100
From: Christian_Stender <Christian_Stender@public.uni-hamburg.de>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: (mother) thd ? haujobb !
good evening
people here recommend well known artists such as clock dva, haujobb
and ... THD ??
WHO'S THAT ??
spoke to haujobb last friday they said there is a _chance_ of an American
tour next year. they did a great gig here in hamburg !
so long
c.s.
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 1996 14:10:07 -0500 (EST)
From: Hal Vx2 <halvx2@io.org>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) thd ? haujobb !
On Mon, 16 Dec 1996, Christian_Stender wrote:
> people here recommend well known artists such as clock dva, haujobb
> and ... THD ??
>
> WHO'S THAT ??
T.H.D. is Total Harmonic Distortion, signed to Hard/Cleopatra Records. See
review in Sonic Boom at http://www.sonic-boom.com/review/thd-2.html (BTW,
Sonic Boom recently interviewed me as well which may also warrent a peek...
http://www.sonic-boom.com/interview/atd.convention.interview.html)
For all you Connections fans, Outside In (THD's latest album) is also a
registered MACOS product. MACOS, as you may know, was co-founded by Uwe
Schmidt.
Hal.
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 1996 19:24:21 -0500 (EST)
From: "Francis X. Connor" <waxtrax@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) thd ? haujobb !
On Mon, 16 Dec 1996, Christian_Stender wrote:
> people here recommend well known artists such as clock dva, haujobb
> and ... THD ??
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) are a Pennsylvania duo who've recorded two
albums for Hard records. The second of these, _Outside In_, was strongly
influenced by Lassigue Bendthaus (although they manage to find their own
sound; it's not a rote copy). Highly recommended.
Later,
Fran
___________________________________________________________________________
"Because I know that time is always time |
And place is always and only place |
And what is actual is actual for only one time | T. S. Eliot,
And only for one place | "Ash Wednesday"
I rejoice that things are as they are..." |
___________________________________________________________________________
Francis X. Connor Career English Major George Washington University
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 1996 00:18:20 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) lead - "Render Audible"
Hey.
This tiny bit is taken from an immensely huge (and very very
interesting) FS list that was posted onto the Ambient list yesterday:
---------- Forwarded Message ----------
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 1996 16:36:37 -0500 (EST)
From: Elizabeth A Grove <egrove@ic.sunysb.edu>
Subject: (amb) Eclectic cds FS
Went through the dust and came to the conclusion that these cds+ a few
vinyl were not being played. Why not find better homes. Most are imports
and some are ltd/out of print. The majority are experimental/Advant Garde/
end of the world stuff. Tried my best to make kool/fair prices based on my
knowledge? In the few cases, correct me if I'm way out there. Some are
new/used but all play perfectly. In any case, an eclectic list. Well, most
of it anyway (see the last sect). I am accepting *only* Strawberry
Switchblade merchandise for trade. FEEL FREE to haggle.
LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS- "Render Audible" (Kk) $9
Thanks. If interested email privately.
Try to do so before Fri 1 pm.
After Fri 1 pm my reponse(s) will be delayed due to travelling.
also, for those who have dealt w/me b4, I have a new address!
---------- End ----------
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 1996 12:16:09 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) Call to arms - IDM polls.
Heya.
If you're on the IDM list, you're probably voting in the "Best Of
1996" polls. So, I thought it might be a good idea for everyone on mother
(who is also subscribed to IDM, or not) to cast votes for some of Uwe
Schmidt's albums. Hey, I mean he's released about nine full-length cds
this year alone (collaborations and/or solo), so it would be a shame not to
see him in at least the top three albums of the year, right?
Anyway, here would be the choices of AH/related albums released in
1996:
"Polyester" by THE LISA CARBON TRIO
"Jet Chamber 2" by JET CHAMBER
"Shellglove" by ATOM HEART
"Brown" by BROWN
"Mono Tm" by MONO TRADEMARK
"Dandy Jack & The Cosmic Trousers" by DANDY JACK
"Highly Active Texture" by HAT
"Machine Paisley" by MACHINE PAISLEY
"Built" by +N
So besides the re-issuances of "Second Nature" and "Flowerhead" (which
wouldn't really count for 1996), did I miss any?
Oh, and for the "Best Compilation" section I'm going to vote for "Real
Intelligence 2".
If nothing else, you ought to vote for Uwe Schmidt as putting out the
most consitent and best quality material for this year. And hey... why not
Rather Interesting as the best label?
Below is a copy of the form you would need to fill out. Send it to
the following address with the word "POLL" in the subject header by Friday
evening:
Chris Hilker <cspot@hyperreal.com>
----------------------------------------------------------------Cut-----
IDM Poll 1996 - Nomination Phase
<IDM Album Of The Year> (Three equal votes for '96 releases)
1)...................
2)...................
3)...................
1995 Winner: Autechre - Tri Repetae (Warp)
<IDM Single/EP Of The Year> (Three equal votes for '96 releases)
1)...................
2)...................
3)...................
1995 Winner: Plaid EP (Clear)
<Compilation Of The Year> (Vote for compilation released in '96)
1)...................
1995 Winner: (TIE) Macro Dub Infection (Virgin)/The Black Dog - 'Parallel'
(GPR)
<Chill Out Album OTY> (Vote for album released in '96)
1)...................
1995 Winner: The Orb - 'Orbus Terrarum' (Island)
<Drum & Bass Album OTY> (Vote for album released in '96)
1)...................
<IDM Label Of The Year> (For consistent quality in '96)
1)...................
1995 Winner: Warp
<IDM Artist Of The Year> (For consistent quality in '96)
1)...................
1995 Winner: Mike Paradinas
----------------------------------------------------------------Cut-----
Come on guys! Let's totally flub this poll up with our entries.
Actually, maybe we oughta have our own poll as well...
llop.
.`--).
o o._)
christopher miller ==;'
evil@digital.net =='
'
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 1996 13:12:02 -0500
From: William Perez <will@panix.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) Call to arms - IDM polls.
> So besides the re-releases of "Second Nature" and "Flowerhead"
> (which wouldn't really count for 1996), did I miss any?
Datacide - Ondas!!! This is my favorite CD for the year!
> Oh, and for the "Best Compilation" section I'm going to vote for
> "Real Intelligence 2".
Is this out? I don't have my copy yet. How are the new trax?
> If nothing else, you ought to vote for Uwe Schmidt as putting out
> the most consitent and best quality material for this year. And hey...
> why not Rather Interesting as the best label?
can you vote if you're not on IDM?
thanks
/ / / / / / mailto:will@panix.com
(_/__/ / (__ (__ http://hyperreal.com/~will/
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 1996 10:37:17 -0800 (PST)
From: mquinn@cerf.net
To: mother@nicar.org
Cc: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: Re: (mother) Call to arms - IDM polls.
> "Shellglove" by ATOM HEART
has this shown up in the u.s. yet?
thx,
mike
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 1996 12:39:23 -0700 (MST)
From: Eric Frans <franse@engr.arizona.edu>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: Re: (mother) Call to arms - IDM polls.
On Thu, 19 Dec 1996, Christopher Miller wrote:
} If you're on the IDM list, you're probably voting in the "Best Of
) 1996" polls. So, I thought it might be a good idea for everyone on
) mother (who is also subscribed to IDM, or not) to cast votes for some of
) Uwe Schmidt's albums. Hey, I mean he's released about nine full-length
) cds this year alone (collaborations and/or solo), so it would be a shame
) not to see him in at least the top three albums of the year, right?
I agree completely! Uwe needs a little more recognition over in IDM land.
} Anyway, here would be the choices of AH/related albums released in
) 1996:
} "Polyester" by THE LISA CARBON TRIO
} "Jet Chamber 2" by JET CHAMBER
} "Shellglove" by ATOM HEART
} "Brown" by BROWN
} "Mono Tm" by MONO TRADEMARK
} "Dandy Jack & The Cosmic Trousers" by DANDY JACK
} "Highly Active Texture" by HAT
} "Machine Paisley" by MACHINE PAISLEY
} "Built" by +N
}
} So besides the re-releases of "Second Nature" and "Flowerhead"
) (which wouldn't really count for 1996), did I miss any?
Damn. I voted for _Second Nature_ for the top ambient album of 1996. I
figured it came out in '96 since I came upon it only this year released on
SubMeta. When was the original release date? Maybe they'll let this one
slip through anyway.... poop.
} Oh, and for the "Best Compilation" section I'm going to vote for
} "Real Intelligence 2".
I just got this baby myself. I would have voted for it also, but it
seemed too new to get much of a representation in the polls. However, I
still think it is a really strong comp. Now I really want to pick up
_Brown_ (I loved the remark in the liner notes about U.S. customs taking
their job so seriously, by the way.) Instead, I went with the Warp
_Blechsdottir_ comp... don't hurt me.
} If nothing else, you ought to vote for Uwe Schmidt as putting out
) the most consitent and best quality material for this year. And hey...
) why not Rather Interesting as the best label?
Yep. I went with Uwe for consistent quality in '96. Uwe's our man! I
decided to be patriotic and vote for Astralwerks for best label, though --
Soul Oddity, Spacetime Continuum (full length and remixes), FSOL, Werks
Like a 12" comp, etc... Things are really improving over in that camp.
However, Rather Interesting and Skam are my other favorites.
} Come on guys! Let's totally flub this poll up with our entries.
Yeah, get your votes in by tomorrow before it's too late! Uwe shall
conquer Mike and Rich!!! Jeez, what's gotten into me? I haven't even had
any rum balls yet.
} Actually, maybe we oughta have our own poll as well...
I like that idea too. I'd like to see the more eclectic choices that we'd
come up with. Anyone up for creating one? Chris?
| E r i c | [mail] franse@engr.arizona.edu |
| F r a n s | [web] http://intermix.engr.arizona.edu/~franse |
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 1996 19:44:35 -0600 (CST)
From: Mark Kolmar <mkolmar@xnet.com>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: Re: (mother) Call to arms - IDM polls.
> "Shellglove" by ATOM HEART
Has anyone located one of these yet?
I've seen the "Apart" 12", but passed on it in favor of the originally-
promised CDS (which I've yet to see).
Did he do some of the best material this year? Yeah.
Most consistent? Erm, no.
Consistent & prolific are damn-near impossible to do at the same time.
cf Merzbow, Richard H. Kirk, etc.
--Mark
Date: Fri, 20 Dec 1996 09:39:08 -0500 (EST)
From: Hal Vx2 <halvx2@io.org>
To: macos-list@resrocket.com, mother@nicar.org
Subject: (mother) Update: MACOS site???
Hi all,
I just wanted to give an update on the MACOS site, and the update is....
still nothing. I'm waiting to receive some additional information from
some people to offered web space. Just to let you know, the MACOS site at
http://www.io.org/~macos will be deactivated after December 31. I will
post the new URL here first, once I get any further. Thanks for your
support throughout our troubles here.
Also, happy holidays and New Years. Wishing the best for everyone for the
new year.
Best regards,
Hal.
Date: Sat, 21 Dec 1996 00:25:42 +0100 (MET)
From: Hz <harryw@sn.no>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) Call to arms - IDM polls.
How does one get on the IDM list? Is it a "bulk" list or like this one?
MerryXmass,Harry
Date: Sat, 21 Dec 1996 10:07:14 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) Call to arms - IDM polls (final voting).
Ok.
Well, Uwe didn't get enough nominations to be in the `Album Of The
Year' category (boo hoo... what about "Ondas?), or R.I. as even `Label Of
The Year' (it's all your fault Eric). But amazingly enough the "Real
Intelligence 2" release was nominated as one of the choices for
`Compilation Of The Year', *and* Uwe Schmidt does indeed appear in the
category for `Artist Of The Year'!
Anyway, as this is the final round of voting (the first was for
nominations only) I implore you all... vote for "Real Intelligence 2" and
"Uwe Schmidt". (Yeah Will, anyone can I would imagine - even if they're
not on IDM.) ;}
To do so, forward the message below to the following address with the
word "POLL" in the subject header. Just delete the entries you do not want
to vote on under each heading, and if you do not wish to vote on any of the
listed selections just leave the `no vote' choice. Oh, and everything
needs to be in by noon Pacific time on December 31st:
Chris Hilker <cspot@hyperreal.com>
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IDM Poll 1996 - Final Phase
<IDM Album Of The Year>
Cylobian Sunset - Cylob (Rephlex)
Dead Cities - FSOL (Virgin)
Emit Ecaps - Space Time Continuum (Astralwerks)
Feed Me Weird Things - Squarepusher (Rephlex)
In Sides - Orbital (Internal)
Richard D James - Aphex Twin (Warp)
No Vote
<IDM Single/EP Of The Year>
Girl/Boy - Aphex Twin (Warp)
Jega - Jega (Skam)
Key Nell Remixes - Gescom (Warp)
My Kingdom - FSOL (Virgin)
Port Rhombus - Squarepusher (Warp)
No Vote
<Compilation Of The Year>
Alt.Frequencies (Worm Interface)
Artcore 2 (React)
Blech (Warp)
Breakbeat Science (Volume)
Headz 2 B (Mo'Wax)
It's All Becoming^ (Clear)
Real Intelligence 2 (Rather Interesting) <-------------------- VOTE!
Tech Steppin' (Emotif)
Wipeout 2097/XL (Virgin/Astralwerks)
No Vote
<Chill Out Album OTY>
Ch-Vox - Seefeel (Rephlex)
Dead Cities - FSOL (Virgin)
Emit Ecaps - Space Time Continuum (Astralwerks)
Millions Now Living Will Never Die - Tortoise (Thrill Jockey)
Polar Sequences - HIA vs Biosphere (Beyond)
No Vote
<Drum & Bass Album OTY>
68 Million Shades - Spring Heel Jack (Rough Trade)
Drum & Bass For Papa - Plug (Blue Planet)
Feed Me Weird Things - Squarepusher (Rephlex)
Richard D James - Aphex Twin (Warp)
So Far - Alex Reece (Island)
Waveform - T Power (Anti Static)
No Vote
<IDM Label Of The Year>
Astralwerks
Clear
Emissions
Ninja Tune
Rephlex
Skam
Warp
No Vote
<IDM Artist Of The Year> (For consistent quality in '96)
Autechre
Luke Vibert
Mike Paradinas
Orbital
Richard James
Tom Jenkinson
Uwe Schidt <------------------------------------ VOTE!
No Vote
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Date: Sat, 28 Dec 1996 13:46:35 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) Lassigue Bendthaus interview #5.
Chimp.
Here's a super-dated interview with uwe Schmidt from an obscure U.S.
industro-zine called _For Crying Out Loud The Electronic Beat Zine_. This
particular issue (it's actually the very first) is the one listed in the LB
discography which includes the one or two exclusive LB mixes.
The magazine itself is pretty much just a bunch of grainy photocopied
standard letter-sized sheets all stapled together. Inside are featured
quite a few interviews as well as some reviews and copies of press
releases, etc. Your typical zine I guess.
Anyway, the below interview was condcted around the time "Cloned" was
just about to be released, and right as Uwe had left Parade Amoureuse.
I've typed it up here for all to (re-)read... run-on sentences, bad
grammar, generic dialogue, and all. Dig it.
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L A S S I G U E B E N D T H A U S I N T E R V I E W
FCOL: How did Lassigue Bendthaus start up?
LB: Since '85 I was a member of Frankfurt's band "Pornotanz", (a three
person project) but we split in '87. I found my music easier to be
done alone, so I started with Lassigue Bendthaus in '87, to music I
came through drumming, I'm originally a drummer but my interest in
machines and music computers lead me to my first rhythm-machine in
'85. That's been the start.
FCOL: Since you started in 1987, what direction have you taken in creating
your music now?
LB: Meanwhile I'm much more into collaborating and experimenting than in
the very first days. The equipment grew, also the musical
understanding. In '87 I only had an old rhythm-box recording at home
on a four track mostly alone. Now I'm pending between studios and
working with a lot of different people.
FCOL: Are there any bands that influenced or helped create the sounds of
your work?
LB: Almost everything I hear has an influence on me.
FCOL: On the release "Matter", did the album come from a single concept or
was it a compilation that was done over a period of time?
LB: "Matter" had a very strict concept, so every song has its position on
the album. But recording this album took us over a year so for some
ears it doesn't sound like a "concept" thing.
FCOL: When you recorded "Matter", did you anticipate that you would be
playing live?
LB: For sure I had the idea of playing live but at that time I didn't
have a record contract or anything like this, so thoughts like these
were far away. For that reason, I concentrated on the recording
itself although the complexity of "Matter" prevents it's presentation
on a stage (if you wanna "play live"!).
FCOL: For your live show, what would people who haven't seen Lassigue
expect? Any visuals?
LB: For Lassigue Bendthaus I'm right now working on a live concept.
Visuals are very important, movement, acceleration. I had the chance
to show a video, that will also be shown in the regular live show, on
a festival in Florence Italy, together with Clock DVA and Pankow, and
also in Geneva Switzerland. It was kind of test, checking the
audience. I was very satisfied.
FCOL: Tell us about your newest release "Cloned".
LB: Well, "Cloned" was inspired by a French sociologist called Jean
Baudrillard and his writings. "Cloning" is one of his main words.
It means duplicating in the field of biology/technological
information networks and society. These three aspects are reflected
on "Cloned". For that reason I was cloning the music too: cutting,
decomposing, composing using the same information again. This record
is a little bit like a fractal zoom in and you find the same image
that you come from.
FCOL: Are there any side projects that you're working on?
LB: I'm also very interested in house music and all its hybrids, so I'm
producing some stuff under different pseudonyms on different labels.
I'm also producer for some labels here in Frankfurt. Being in the
studio with different artists, producing. Another pseudonym of mine
is "Atom Heart" who is doing techno/house stuff, dance floor etc.
FCOL: How would you compare American electronic/industrial type bands to
those in Germany?
LB: First of all the influences from the metal-side are a lot bigger in
America, Europe is cleaner (when it's techno). Somehow American
techno is more like rock, it often has this "headbanging" attitude to
me.
FCOL: How about some background on the record label Parade Amoureuse?
LB: I left Parade Amoureuse this month, so there is no information about
this label from March on. I'm on Contempo Records in Italy.
FCOL: What do you see in the future for Lassigue Bendthaus?
LB: Now that I got more support from the label, I hope to do a tour soon,
maybe a U.S. tour too. Some collaborations with other bands are in
planning, etc. I hope everything is getting bigger. Also the next
album (for '93) is ready (in my head), so accelerating is the future.
Lassigue Bendthaus
c/o U. Schmidt
Roedelheimer Landstr. 132
6000 Frankfurt / Main 90
Germany
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_For Crying Out Loud The Electronic Beat Zine_
issue #101 / Spring '92
pp. 12-13
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 1996 13:49:52 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) review - "Matter"
Chimpy.
The next two posts are composed of a short review of "Matter" by LB,
as well as an even shorter review of "Cy-Sex" by PORNOTANZ. These were
also taken from the same issue of _For Crying Out Loud The Electronic Beat
Zine_ as the previously-posted LB interview.
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LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS
MATTER
60 minutes
Don't ask who is Lassigue Bendthaus. Just imbed this name into your head
as one of the best electronic techno bands around. Characterized by its
highly complex sequence and rhythm structures. This one-man band from
Germany has created more of an electronic technoart with his music, as his
1991 release "Matter" is based upon a concept of having each track refer to
another intending "Matter" to be a hermetic reflection about the
relationship between perception, nature, science, technology and labour.
"Matter" reminds of bits of information reaching every person living in a
world where "voices of telecom pronounce how senses work". "Matter" does
not have one weak track on the 10 song album so if you're looking for
substance in your music that is the best around. Coming soon in a new
double LP/CD called "Cloned". Full release list is here.
Tape "The Engineers Love" 1988 not available anymore
12"/CD "Automitif" 1990 Parade Amoureuse Rec./Frankfurt
LP/CD "Matter" 1991 Parade Amoureuse Rec./Frankfurt
12"/CD "Hertz" 1991 Parade Amoureuse Rec./Frankfurt
12"/CD "Biohazard" 1992 Parade Amoureuse Rec./Frankfurt
Double LP/CD "Cloned" 1992 Parade Amoureuse Rec./Frankfurt
Compilations:
Official Techno-Club Compilation ffm with track
"Automotive (edit)": on New Zone Rec./Frankfurt
Official Techno-Club Compilation Vol. 2 with track
"Velocity Life rmx"
Electro Revenege CD on Energy Rec./Sweden with "Cloned"
Lassigue Bendthaus
c/o U. Schmidt
Roedelheimer Landstr. 132
6000 Frankfurt / Main 90
Germany
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_For Crying Out Loud The Electronic Beat Zine_
issue #101 / Spring '92
p. 48
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 1996 13:51:30 -0500 (EST)
From: Christopher Miller <evil@digital.net>
To: ATOM HEART/LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS LIST <mother@nicar.org>
Subject: (mother) short review - "Cy-Sex"
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PORNOTANZ
CY-SEX
12"
15 MINUTES
This is yet another fine release from New Zone. Though this has been heard
many times before, this is sure to please the techno fan. Very cosmic
style with female speech somewhat similar to Lords Of Acid but done with a
little more thought. more is likely to be heard from Pornotanz in the
future.
Music Research
Kaiser Freidrich Promenade 89
D-6380 Bad Homburg
Germany
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_For Crying Out Loud The Electronic Beat Zine_
issue #101 / Spring '92
p. 50
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 1995 06:05:32 -0500
From: Halvx2 <Halvx2@resrocket.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) Lassigue Bendthaus interview #5.
Actually, I have a few other interviews that I would be able to transcribe
(once I find the time). Currently, I'm in the middle of producing an album
for Zoth Ommog which has a very strict timeline, plus some production work
on another album, so I won't be able to transcribe it until sometime late
January (possibly February). There is also one catch... and that is....
the interviews are in Dutch. Anyone wanna translate them? I haven't been
able to fully understand them yet either. Oh well.
Egaugnal. <--- I'm starting to bite the Chris M. thang ;)
Hal.
P.S. MACOS site is dead in 4 days. Still no provider yet.
P.P.S. Happy New Years all!!
P.P.P.S. My io.org acct is closing. E-mail to halvx2@resrocket.com ONLY!!
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 23:17:35 -0500
From: William Perez <will@panix.com>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) Lassigue Bendthaus interview #5.
it seems the date on your computer is accidently set one year behind!
> Message-ID: <30E3CB7B.1653@resrocket.com>
> Date: Fri, 29 Dec 1995 06:05:32 -0500
> From: Halvx2 <Halvx2@resrocket.com>
have you been in touch with Uwe recently?
have a good new year's eve & hope your new account works out for you.
take care
/ / / / / / mailto:will@panix.com
(_/__/ / (__ (__ http://hyperreal.com/~will/
Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 05:18:19 -0500 (EST)
From: Hal Vx2 <halvx2@io.org>
To: mother@nicar.org
Subject: Re: (mother) Lassigue Bendthaus interview #5.
On Mon, 30 Dec 1996, William Perez wrote:
> it seems the date on your computer is accidently set one year behind!
>
> > Message-ID: <30E3CB7B.1653@resrocket.com>
> > Date: Fri, 29 Dec 1995 06:05:32 -0500
> > From: Halvx2 <Halvx2@resrocket.com>
>
> have you been in touch with Uwe recently?
> have a good new year's eve & hope your new account works out for you.
> take care
Whoops... I temporarly changed it to defeat some software time expiries and
forgot the change it back. Thanks. About Uwe, he's off vacationing for
the holidays. (I believe he said Australia) and will be back in the next
couple weeks.
Happy new years everyone! We should have a contest on guessing the total
number of releases Uwe will come out with for this year. Last I heard, he
actually lost count, but my guess for this upcoming year is 41 releases.
This includes all albums produced, remixes, and compilation inclusions,
etc. (basically the same as what you'd find on the infamous Atom Heart
release list). Any other guesses?
Hal.