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Jliat :: My Computer (Alku, CD)
In 39 mini tracks the white noise static dances and stains the silence
on My Computer by Jliat. There are warning signs, washes, staccatos,
frequencies, and more. The riveting sped sounds are continuously
punctuated by alternating track cuts. The tracks last from 6 to 38
seconds in length and are micro vignettes, noise haikus. This reminds
me more of a collection of sound samples – like stock photography.
Though not quite appropriate for a luncheon brochure.
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Greg Davis :: Mort Aux Vaches (Staalplaat, CD)
Where the skies meet the far-reaching electronics of guitar, laptop,
sine waves and other organic percussion on the brink of a nervous
breakdown. Recorded live in a garden hotel across the street from
Amsterdam’s VPRO radio studios, Davis has captured a warm and inviting
contemporary spirit. Davis uses Cycling 74’s MAX/MSP software on his
Mac to daring effect. His dreamy “Field3” makes for an afternoon
lullabye that just gently streams right into the exquisite ambient
passages on “Serein.” As usual the folks at Staalplaat wanted to make
an impression with the cover art to this series and have chosen a purple
wallpaper looking candy wrap foil silk-screened with a mustard yellow.
At about 45 minutes in length, this limited edition release of 600 is
empowered by its duplicity to be both very digital and analogue in its
approach. “At My Window” sounds like the Dylan Group or High Llamas not
taking themselves to seriously. Whizzing motors, taut drumskins,
ethereal drones all play a complex part in the making of this recording
which leaves a lot to the imagination. Isn’t that what good music
should do?
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