Random Stabbings 35
June's round of interesting records, subjectively compiled by Eric Saeger.
Vital Weekly 632
Frans de Waard presents the experimental releases of the week.
CD Feature/ V.A.: "The Sound Vol. 2 & 3"
The series has picked up pace: An unmistakable fusion of Jazz, Singer/Songwriter and classical influences.
CD Feature/ V.A.: "Favourite Places"
Very different places can lead to very similar results: Every moment offers the chance for beauty.
Net Feature/ V.A.: Autumn Leaves
Explains the allure of the phonographic phenomenon: Possibly the largest coherent collection of pure field recordings and associated styles.
CD Feature/ V.A.: "Active Agent of Sounds"
Tales from the Cosmic Octave: Perfect for reading, working attentively or to lock yourself in a dark and empty room ...
Net Feature/ Sawako & V.A.: "Summer Tour Remix Volume 1"
The Summer tour goes on: The time, care, dedication and love that has gone into this free release are impressive.
CD Feature/ V.A.: leerraum serie03.mp3
Meticulous attention to detail: leerraum have mercy on those who came to late.
CD Feature/ V.A.: "Patchwork Connect - Dead Wood tracks Remixed"
Drones, microsound and careful attempts at beats: You don’t build families like this with money.
CD Feature/ V.A.: "Electronic Music Vol.III - Música Viva Competition Prize Winners 2004/2005/2006"
Writing for a public again: Musica Viva is a quality brand for the fostering of young talent.
CD Feature/ V.A.: "Resonance - Steel Pan in the 21st Century"
Awakens curiosity about the Steel Pan: Gentle ambient, breakbeats and pure sound art.
CD Feature/ V.A.: "A Private Shade of Green"
An optima optimorum: Weightless field recordings as contrasts to intense aural hallucinations.
CD Feature/ V.A.: "The Sound 1"
For Ozella-newbies and long-time label fans: Smooth jazz and spacy instrumentals.
CD Feature/ V.A.: "Broken Nightlights"
A first assessment of Cinematic broken electro-hop.
CD Feature/ V.A.: "OGX"
Nothing comes closer to John Peel’s eclectic approach than this.