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Artist: Various
Title: Tid
Cat: [sec.016]
Genre: Ambient / Electronic / Techno
Country: Sweden
Release page
Track list:
1.
Plattform 13 - Det Var På Tiden
2.
0
Musicians - Nu (Feat. Annelie Ahlgren)
3.
Jimahl - Strandby
4.
Glenn Liljestrand - I min Stresskvävande Låda
5.
Crystal Clear - Monument
6.
Hästoperan - Ekot
7.
0-Visionen - Urashima
Tid (Swedish for "time") is a part of a collaboration
project between three Swedish netlabels and seventeen
swedish artists, all trying to give their view on time.
The result has become a wide collection of songs; from
experimental improv poetry, electronic pop, trance and
dark ambient to name a few genres.
In the review below you can read about part 1 released
by TLHOTRA and part 2 released by 23 seconds.
"I enjoyed giving these a listen yesterday man, they
were perfect for a day behind the wheel. It's amazing
how the mental imagery one gets from each track changes
depending on the environment in which you're listening
in; I was getting a completely different "idea" of some
of these tracks when I listened to them in the house vs.
inside a moving vehicle. Part 2 was definately more
enjoyable for me, as it didn't seem as experimental as
Part 1 did, but rather much more progressive. This works
well in regard to the "Time" theme.
TLHOTRA
Alright, I'll start with part 1. Overall, this
particular complilation didn't do much for me, or not
like part 2 did. The first track by Vanvett seemed to
convey time in a sense of "the daily grind." It's very
industrial, dynamic, but also extremely repetitive...so
repetitive that I felt burdened by it around the halfway
mark. Given the translation above, I can only think this
was intentional as it directly played into "the daily
grind" idea that I couldn't shake while listening.
Electrofuzza's track made me think of the constant
struggle between form and function. The track begins
with an ominous heart-beat sound and continues in this
manner until the 3:30 mark where there is an obvious
shift to a more industrial pulse. I loved this idea and
the man vs machine visual that it produced. Daniel
Palmberg's track does this as well, though it
incorporates feedback distortion instead of the
heartbeat bassline, but Electrofuzza's track gave me a
much more pronounced image in mind.
Track 4 was just too subtle for my taste, really didn't
like it that much. Not much more to say in regards to it
:/
23 seconds
Part 2 was fuckin' awesome, there were some really
badass grooves on that comp. Much more progressive as a
whole than part 1. Platform 13's track made me feel like
I was in a submarine, lol. There's a sense of ordered
disorder that creates this uneasy tension in the
listener, I quite liked it.
"Nu" was my favorite track of all, a definate
club-burner centered around instant gratification.
Carefree, infectious, and sure to have your head bumpin!
Of all the tracks on both comps, this track is the only
one that I can imagine sounding great with vocals. The
female voice repeating "mmm mmm mmm" and "now" is cool,
but if sampled this track could outline a fierce hip-hop
song.
Track 3 had me thinking about foreplay actually, with
the whispering vocals of seduction and the overall
sensual musicsphere. Listening at 10:00 am while on the
road probably wasn't the best environment to fully
appreciate this song, ;). Enjoyed the texture, and
again...probably would have more to say if I wasn't
driving by roadkill at the time ;)
Track 4 was one of my least favorites on this comp,
borderline elevator music here. It's whimsical at times,
definately serene, and conducive to observation. Maybe
that's the best way to put it into words; this track
made me think about everything, but nothing in
particular. Could be a result of the subtle progression
the music undergoes, dunno really.
Track 5 was really interesting. Again, I'm driving
through bumfuck South Carolina here the imagery I was
getting in my head while listening could be a bit
slanted. The sounds in this track seem to emulate
insects and other beeps, buzzes, and bops that can be
heard in nature. Again, another track that appears to
have a disorganized and random soundscape, but after 1
minute the listener realizes that was intentional. I
like how the track begins with a sense of uncertainty,
but finishes with a sense of discovery. Once the drums
jump into action on this track around 1min, I'm hooked.
This one's been added to regular playlist rotation, btw.
I'm curious to see how my interpretation of it changes.
Track 6 begins ominously and builds on this theme early.
Great progression throughout this track, giving the
sense that something is building/gathering/mounting/growing.
The music shifts to a more serene note around the 1:30
mark, further strengthening the ominous key the track
began with. It's a musical calm-before-the-storm if you
will, 'cause this track really kicks it up a notch
around the 2:00-2:30 mark. Great bubbly bassline,
overall my 3rd favorite track.
Track 7 didn't do much for me though, and I'm struggling
putting words to it. The only good thing I can say at
this time is that I've gotta listen to it a few more
times before I can make a judgement. ;)
I've passed part 2 along to a couple friends, I'll se
sure to reroute their feedback to you as well."
Peg-Legged Greg, 2008-05-16
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