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cDr|m's
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artist :: elliot sharp: tectonics
release :: errata
year :: 1999
genre :: avantgarde
label :: knitting factory
catalogue :: kfr-255
website :: www.algonet.se/~repple/esharp/es.html
date :: 22-nov-2001
quality :: 192kbps/44,1khz
source :: compact disc
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01 spliny thicket 3:58
02 in tongues 4:08
03 city of sand 6:06
04 which delta 5:06
05 calle siete 7:25
06 hotfoot 5:22
07 noospheric 5:31
08 goomy 5:29
09 kargyraa 5:01
10 errataka 7:07
playtime :: 00h 55m 13s
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few avant garde guitarists have made as much of a statement as
elliott sharp. in his many projects he has worked within rock,
blues, free jazz, electronica, and modern classical idioms. but
his great talent (and primary intent here, i suppose) is to build
unexpected combinations from these elements. his solo tectonics
project, now in its third reincarnation, approaches music using
samplers and sequencers as well as guitar and saxophone. (and itÆs
a lot more effective than, for example, his drum&bass
collaboration with dj soulslinger last year. mainly because the
electronic component has more structure and variety.) errata
blends electronica with free jazz and a touch of noise. while
pulsing and crashing noises emerge from his powerbook, sharp
performs on his weird-looking 8-stringed guitarbass or saxophone
(sounds like alto to me). while a lot of the time the performance
sounds are distorted to square waves, sharp also throws in dry
tones and touches of reverberant warmth. the style of his
performance also varies widely, from bluesy lilt to nostalgic jazz
to all-out noise. the programming is highly variegated and
somewhat mesmerizing. it canÆt be emphasized enough that e# is not
for everyone. but if you have an open mind and seek something
creatively expansive, you might find sharpÆs music highly
addictive. errata is as good a place as any to start.
nils jacobson
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greetings :: sb, qdp, sour, dps, it, rac, dh, sfe, hbz, igr and mgc
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