System Of Objects :: New label launch

Unearthing digital gems from the past and giving them a well deserved vinyl pressing.

Reminiscent of the early sounds of Bola, Wagon Christ or The Higher Intelligence Agency

Since the early 90s Ben Edwards has been exploring the sonic possibilities of electronic instruments under the name Benge. Over the years he has amassed one of the most exceptional collection of vintage synthesizers in the UK and continues to use them to create a unique sound that pushes the boundaries of their traditional use. His more recent projects include forming Wrangler with Cabaret Voltaire’s Stephen Mallinder and Fader with Neil Arthur from Blancmange.

Remastered and presented for the first time as a 12″ package, Polyrythmic Electronica, was originally released on CD in 1997. It displays Benge’s distinctive take on the electronica/IDM genres. In this five track EP, he explores tempos and textures reminiscent of the early sounds of Bola, Wagon Christ or The Higher Intelligence Agency.

The thought of Benge’s EP never making it on vinyl sparked the idea that it should dedicate a label, System Of Objects, to unearthing digital gems from the past and giving them a well deserved vinyl pressing.

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Now, a little bit about this release from Benge himself:

“I made this extended player back in 1997, when my studio was still in the living room of my first house. The tracks were made on my fledgeling electronic studio using a combination of Roland 808 drum machine and Moog Modular IIIC synthesiser, an Akai S950 sampler and my trusty Atari sequencer, plus a bit of Lexicon LXP1 and Quadraverb for good measure.

The idea I had back then was to use traditional electro-music equipment and compositional tropes, but to try and twist them into unconventional and hopefully interesting new territories. It was something I continued to explore over my following albums, most of which eschewed conventional 4-4 beats and rhythms.

As a side note, Polyrythmic Electronica was spelt wrong on the original release, due to a typo on the artwork that went unnoticed until after its release, and we decided to honor that original error on this new reissue, as one more enjoyable glitch in the system, something I have always happily embraced.”

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Polyrythmic Electronica is available on System Of Objects. [Bandcamp]