An Anthology of Chinese Experimental Music 1992-2008的评论
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Nov 23, 2009, 2:16:00 PM11/23/09
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An Anthology of Chinese Experimental Music 1992-2008的评论
Hot damn! A sprawling four CD collection of experimental music from
China may seem a bit overwhelming and in some respects, it is. With
the exception of Torturing Nurse (who I'm only familiar with because
my friends did a split CD with them) I am unfamiliar with every artist
on this compilation. That's a lot of names to keep track of and
further delve into. The liner notes do a great job of offering brief
bios, gear lists and instruments used, personel and short statements
made by the artists regarding intent or or musical statement. A good
jump off point if you wish to pursue the artists further. If you have
an interest in discovering the non academic side of China's
experimental community, say hello to 49 exceptional artists! If you
don't feel the need to dig that deep, this album is perfect for an
overall primer. After all, China is fucking huge and not nearly as
regarded in experimental music as Japan, who has given the world such
name recognizable exports as Merzbow and Massona. I was recommended
this collection from a good friend who had sold me on it because of
how eclectic the different acts were. After listening to disc one, it
seemed a bit laptop dominant but as the hours passed, I could hear the
diversity. In addition to the laptop workouts, which range from
minimal digital soundscapes to terrorizing glitch and harsh noise, you
will find delightful electro-acoustic tapestries, old school tape
noise, borderline industrial and some very tasty audio collage work. A
personal favorite is Tats Lau on disc 3, a short but adventurous jaunt
through pre recorded voice, fairly untreated drum machines playing
what sounds like a pre-programmed reggae patch and a whirlpool of
strings and electronics. One of the more prolific figures represented
in the set seems to be Li Chin Sung, who also performs under the
moniker of Dickson Dee, DJ Dee and PNF (this project also has a track
on the compilation). The Li Chin Sung track kicks off the first disc
with a dark ambient workout colored by high end digital signals.
Creepy stuff. Liner notes reveal that he has collaborated with the
likes of Otomo Yoshide and Keiji Haino, as well as having released a
disc in the states on Tzadik.
It's difficult to go into too many specifics here. At the end of the
week I'd spent listening to this, one disc at a time, it ultimately
serves as a giant snapshot of a musical community in a giant country.
Each song is unique as well as being part of a whole body of work that
is vast, beautiful and ugly. I am impressed, enlightened and
entertained by this collection and it will be revisited in the future
with much enjoyment.
RATING: 7/10
http://jodyride.blog
spot.com/2009/09/va-anthology-of-chinese-experimental.html
Hot damn! A sprawling four CD collection of experimental music from
China may seem a bit overwhelming and in some respects, it is. With
the exception of Torturing Nurse (who I'm only familiar with because
my friends did a split CD with them) I am unfamiliar with every artist
on this compilation. That's a lot of names to keep track of and
further delve into. The liner notes do a great job of offering brief
bios, gear lists and instruments used, personel and short statements
made by the artists regarding intent or or musical statement. A good
jump off point if you wish to pursue the artists further. If you have
an interest in discovering the non academic side of China's
experimental community, say hello to 49 exceptional artists! If you
don't feel the need to dig that deep, this album is perfect for an
overall primer. After all, China is fucking huge and not nearly as
regarded in experimental music as Japan, who has given the world such
name recognizable exports as Merzbow and Massona. I was recommended
this collection from a good friend who had sold me on it because of
how eclectic the different acts were. After listening to disc one, it
seemed a bit laptop dominant but as the hours passed, I could hear the
diversity. In addition to the laptop workouts, which range from
minimal digital soundscapes to terrorizing glitch and harsh noise, you
will find delightful electro-acoustic tapestries, old school tape
noise, borderline industrial and some very tasty audio collage work. A
personal favorite is Tats Lau on disc 3, a short but adventurous jaunt
through pre recorded voice, fairly untreated drum machines playing
what sounds like a pre-programmed reggae patch and a whirlpool of
strings and electronics. One of the more prolific figures represented
in the set seems to be Li Chin Sung, who also performs under the
moniker of Dickson Dee, DJ Dee and PNF (this project also has a track
on the compilation). The Li Chin Sung track kicks off the first disc
with a dark ambient workout colored by high end digital signals.
Creepy stuff. Liner notes reveal that he has collaborated with the
likes of Otomo Yoshide and Keiji Haino, as well as having released a
disc in the states on Tzadik.
It's difficult to go into too many specifics here. At the end of the
week I'd spent listening to this, one disc at a time, it ultimately
serves as a giant snapshot of a musical community in a giant country.
Each song is unique as well as being part of a whole body of work that
is vast, beautiful and ugly. I am impressed, enlightened and
entertained by this collection and it will be revisited in the future
with much enjoyment.
RATING: 7/10
http://jodyride.blog
spot.com/2009/09/va-anthology-of-chinese-experimental.html
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