Concerning re-issues/archival releases, without question New York Noise Vol. 3 belongs on any Best Of 2006 list, as does Ike Yard. But you knew that already, I hope.
What was that like? I imagine if Ikeda was doing his Dataplex thing bastard-loud it would be fantastic.Ryoji Ikeda/Ava Noto at Tate Modern.
I saw the US premiere of Ikeda's multi-media piece C4i two years ago and it was one of the most compelling things that I've ever experienced, period, full-stop. In a small art gallery, audience sitting on bleachers in front of a huge screen stretched across a concrete floor, towers of speakers on both sides, I sat first row. Very, very loud. The video component was equally well done. What an excellent piece. Apologies for going off topic.What was that like? I imagine if Ikeda was doing his Dataplex thing bastard-loud it would be fantastic.
Cunts most in need of a kicking
I only bought about 4 new records this year that weren't a reissue or re-edit. And only one was good enough to really be Best of the Year. It's Gosub - We Are Still Searching on KONDI. For those who like the early Drexciyan sound.
I gave up following new music this year. What's the point? It's all going to be available on the internet forever.
An interesting statement, and a very true one at that. Newness is overrated anyway.I gave up following new music this year. What's the point? It's all going to be available on the internet forever.
You still have to find your particular e-needles of choice in the ever growing i-haystack.I gave up following new music this year. What's the point? It's all going to be available on the internet forever.
Zeitgeist?Newness is overrated anyway.