Artist : Aleph-1
Title : Aleph-1
Genre : Electronic
Year : 2007
Date : 01/30/2008
Bitrate : VBR kbps
Tracks : 08
Label : iDEAL Recordings
Source : CDDA
Encoder : Lame 3.97
Length : 48:49 min
Size : 69,3 MB
Tracklist:
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01.1 C A a 01x 07:47
02.1 C A b 05 02:24
03.1 C A c 08.2.2 07:57
04.1 C A d 04 03:36
05.1 C A e 02 08:50
06.1 C A f 0.2n 1 05:36
07.1 C A g 08. 4s 08:55
08.1 C A h 09 03:44
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48:49 min
From Boomkat:
Always cause for no small amount of excitement, a new release from Carsten Nicolai tends to be a pretty
significant event for the electronic music community. As suggested by the new moniker, the Aleph-1
project marks a departure from some of the more familiar Alva Noto approaches to composition, although
these recordings do tie in to some extent with the rhythmic minimalism plotted out by Nicolai's older work,
marking a step back from the more harmonic Xerrox material from last year. The most immediately striking
aspect of this music is the presence of a pronounced melodic element, something that's previously barely
featured in Nicolai's solo recordings. This manifests itself by replacing the abrupt prickling static soundset
of the Transrapid/Transspray/Transvision triptych with more resonant, rounded tones, with simple,
sustaining waves evolving gradually over the course of each piece within a network of looping, modulating
phrases. This being Carsten Nicolai, the use of melody never makes itself too explicit, instead relying on a
mesmeric, cumulative effect for its power. There's a subtlety and precision at work throughout Aleph-1,
and after spending some time with these pieces you'll find yourself thoroughly absorbed by their awkward,
immense beauty. ESSENTIAL PURCHASE!
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