It’s when you realize that machine’s actually have feelings that you begin to take in the sounds that Gimmik produce so well. Sometimes sounding like C3PO giggling in an open field, but most of the time the melodies that are created have you wondering why tears are streaming down your cheeks.
Having reviewed this title shortly after Fizzarum’s Monochrome Plural on Domino, many similarities lie in between, except that Gimmik seem to have an accumulating amount of atmospheric beats and solid melodic tendencies. Having made an appearance on the Neurokinetic compilation with Toytronic Records, (and coincidentally running the label, too) Gimmik’s digital formula is in place to further the experiments in quality electronics.
Gimmik appeared on the amazing Toytronic Neurokinetic compilation, but this time around, the beats are sharper, more directed, and the overall mood is set on stun. “Monitor” contains a squeaking melodic vibe casually enjoying a ride on a dribbling beat while “RC Units” focuses on DSP driven percussion and an electrical pulse that literally speaks to you (is that a vocoder?). Nonetheless, this tune peacefully grasps your pulse and tickles you with warm thoughts. “Wavefiles” (also on the Neurokinetic comp.) concentrates on a skittery backbone of beats, peculiar rhythms, and an ever-persistent movement of sharp yet focused ambient elements –overall, a wonderful documentation of the Gimmik soundscape.
A process of slowly moving digital debris and casually placed melodies with powerful beats is the main focus with this title. Definitely one of the highlights of 2000, and one that you should seek out if you enjoy Fizzarum, Aphex Twin, and/or Phoenecia.
Tracklisting ::
- 01 :: Wavefiles
- 02 :: Powder Puff
- 03 :: Crak
- 04 :: RC Units
- 05 :: Form2
- 06 :: Low Fridge
- 07 :: Monitor
- 08 :: Cyclic Redundancy
- 09 :: Sarah
- 10 :: Resonance
- 11 :: Cabcrab
- 12 :: Slowdive
- Worm Interface
