Jojo Mayer's Nerve - Ep1 / Ep2 / Ep3 (2010/2011) (FLAC)

Artist: Nerve
Album: Ep1, Ep2, Ep3
Quality: Lossless FLAC
Released: 2010-2011
Genre: Electronic, Dubstep, Jungle
Label: Self-Released
Size: 314 MB

Drums: Jojo Mayer
Bass: John Davis
Keys: Takuya Nakamura
 + Roli Mosimann: real time audio deconstruction


Since I already posted Three Trapped Tigers, I decided to share another kick-ass live band with you: NERVE.
I suppose most of you have heard the name Jojo Mayer before - among drummers he's said to be the best.

He's famous for his ability to play the rhythms of programmed jungle drum 'n' bass music on acoustic drums, terming this technique "reverse engineering", a phrase borrowed from computing. He executes this approach using various methods such as the Heel-toe bass drum technique, the Moeller stroke, and the "pull-out" or "push-pull" accent which takes the beat on the rebound. Using these techniques, he can play beats at astonishing speeds.
Fortunately he's not the kind of virtuoso that needs to show off his skills desperately, but on the contrary - channels every part of his skill into the way he fits into to the piece.

Nerve originally started out in the late 90s as an improvisational live-project in the NYC clubs, usually in collaboration with mcs and djs.
At that time material for the LP "Prohibited Beats" came together.

It was a decade later that they decided to attempt to translate the live experience into studio recordings. (both Prohibited Beats and the Eps that is)
In fact those recordings are LIVE RECORDINGS and are also partly IMPROVISED.
This is one hell of a tight band and I assure you that they will kick your ass seriously.

If they ever play in your city, I urge you not to hesitate.





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Boards Of Canada - In A Beautiful Place Out In The Country (2000) (FLAC)

Artist: Boards Of Canada
Album: Music Has The Right To Children
Quality: Lossless FLAC
Released: 2000
Genre: Electronic, IDM, Downtempo, Ambient
Label: Warp, Music70
Size: 130 MB

This an awesomely epic EP that hold I very dear.
Especially the second track "Amo Bishop Roden" is a masterpiece in it's own right.
Calm, dreamy and the perfect tonal extrapolation of "Music Has The Right To Children".

This record works on me the same way as Tim Hecker's "An Imaginary Country" does:
I either imagine myself driving through a cold, snowy, quiet city, or I in fact AM on my way through the city - usually with public transport.
And when I do, everything seems so completely out of place. Everything, everybody just floats by, like a time lapse video.
Listening to "Amo Bishop Roden", you're caught in the timeless stream of sound - it is so far away from the vicissitude around you, the fast pace of life. You instinctivly begin to question all this without even knowing why, but you're sure that something definately is wrong. Maybe because you feel reminded of the carefree when you were little and how there was no such thing like deadlines.

At least that's the way how I feel.
Maybe you'll experience a similar sentiment while savouring this gem.

Have a look at this:

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Boards Of Canada - Music Has The Right To Children (1998) (FLAC)

Artist: Boards Of Canada
Album: Music Has The Right To Children
Quality: Lossless FLAC
Released: 1998
Genre: Electronic, IDM, Downtempo, Ambient
Label: Warp, Skam
Size: 350 MB

So I decided to share this classic with you.
I´ve been thinking about wether or not I should write somewhat of a review about this and I still don't quite know.
While I do have my own opinion on this album and I do not praise pitchfork as the ultimate index for what is good music and what isn't, I do agree with this particular review. Forwarding without it gnawing at my conscience.

READ.
I understand this album isn't for everyone as it's "nostalgic" references root in the 70ies - samples of educational videos and commercials, that is.

My favourite: Sixtyten.

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Fuck Buttons - Tarot Sport (2009) (FLAC)

Artist: Fuck Buttons
Album: Tarot Sport
Quality: Lossless FLAC
Released: August 21, 2009
Genre: Electronic, Drone, Noise, Soundscapes
Label: ATP Recordings
Size: 431 MB

Ok, first of all, this is probably one of the most intense live experiences I ever had. A constant bass knocking out your conscious perception, taking your mind somewhere to space. An additional kick that makes your nose itch and your intestines shake. A continously more dense wall of sound(-scapes) that ultimately makes you fall completely into a mesmerised state.
They are like a more accessible, shoegazy version of Black Dice on downers..

Well whatever it is - I'm still lacking proper words to describe this stream of awesomeness - this definately is the perfect music to have sex to.

Just like their live-performances, all the pieces on this record are coherent, a subtle transition being all you'll notice.
Trying to find decent live-videos I realised that you can't display a Fuck Buttons concert that way. It's impossible. Why? It's a physical experience. That eventually can evolve into somewhat of a out-of-body experience - in...specific cases, given the corresponding amount of..inspiration, I suppose.
Listening to Fuck Buttons on your stereo does have a similar effect though - especially if played on a decent volume - so make sure you have your eyes closed.

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Three Trapped Tigers - Route One Or Die (2011) (FLAC)

Artist: Three Trapped Tigers
Album: Route One Or Die
Quality: Lossless FLAC
Released: May 30, 2011
Genre: Electronica, Math Rock, Experimental, Noise-Rock
Label: Blood And Biscuits
Size: 285 MB

After three ep's, this is the debut lp by the truly awesome english Three Trapped Tigers  - and is definately one of the strongest debuts I´ve heard in a long time.
The band started out as an improvisational duo that eventually became a trio and made it´s name as an impressive live act.

Soundwise they generally sound like Aphex Twin and Venetian Snares met up with a less dubstep/jungle-oriented young Jojo Mayer and a drummachine.
Unlike their early they add...BIG FAT RIFFS THAT MAKE YOU WANT TO DESTROY YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD.

IDM takes turns with breakneck-beats and aggressive noisy walls. And still never sounds out of place, every movement sounds likes the logical conclusion.
You should definately get your hands at this.




Concert from 2008 (!)


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They´re also going to rerelease remastered versions of their ep's as can be read (and ordered) at their page.

The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble - Mutations EP

Artist: The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
Album: Mutations EP
Quality: Lossless FLAC
Released: 2009
Genre: Electronic, Experimental, Futurejazz
Label: Ad Noiseam
Size: 200 MB

Ad Noiseam:

"A bridge between their first album on Planet Mu and the forthcoming second one on Ad Noiseam, the "Mutations EP" is The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble's coming of age. Profound and organic but dark and impressive, it is a perfect rendition of the ensemble's live shows and the proof that there is still something fresh to be done at the meeting point of post-rock, jazz and drones. A deeply emotional and original trip."

At the moment my favourite piece of theirs.

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The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble - Here be Dragons (2009) FLAC

Artist: The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
Album: Here be Dragons
Quality: Lossless FLAC
Released: 2009
Genre: Electronic, Downtempo, Futurejazz
Label: Ad Noiseam
Size: 245 MB

Ad Noiseam:

"For their second full length album, The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble set their sails towards uncharted territories and unveiled a new symbiosis of warm electronica and dusky yet clear acoustic instrumentation. Familiar yet unsettling, varied yet coherent, dark yet warm, the highly detailled maps of "Here Be Dragons" form TKDE's most personal and crafted release, a mesmerising combination of traditional and modern sounds, and a highly rewarding album."

Second that.


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The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble - The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble(2006) (FLAC)

Artist: The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Orchestra
Album: Self-Titled
Quality: Lossless FLAC
Released: 2006
Genre: Electronic, Downtempo, Futurejazz
Lable: Planet Mu
Size: 327 MB

Debut longplayer...ultra chill.


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Tim Hecker - Ravedeath 1972 (2011) (FLAC)

Artist: Tim Hecker
Album: Ravedeath 1972
Quality: Lossless FLAC
Released: February 14, 2011
Genre: Electronic, Ambient
Label: Kranky
Size: 278 MB

Yet again the master strikes..



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Tim Hecker - An Imaginary Country (2009) (FLAC)

Artist: Tim Hecker
Album: An Imaginary Country
Quality: Lossless FLAC
Released: March 9, 2009
Genre: Electronic, Ambient
Label: Kranky
Size: 316 MB

This is easily one of the most favourite albums that I own..dynamic ambient.
Take the public transport, drive through the city, listen to Tim Hecker with closed headphones.



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Tim Hecker - Mirages (2004) (FLAC)

Artist: Tim Hecker
Album: Mirages
Quality: Lossless FLAC
Released: September 20, 2004
Genre: Electronic, Ambient
Label: Alien8 Recordings
Size: 262 MB



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