Techno Unit 30, "audiochrome" (International Audiochrome) "Thinking man's techno" if there ever was such a style. Techno Unit 30 is really the innovative classical/minimalist composer Larry Kucharz, and this CD is a wonderfully unique take on contemporary electronic music. All compositions are named sequentially, the first being "U301" and the ninth and last named "U309." This is pretty appropriate, since all the tracks sound similar. However, it's hard to complain too much when that sound is like none other. Kucharz actively shuns most normal sources for techno loops; there is a little electronic percussion and techno's ever-present deep kick drum, admittedly, but there are also trippy organ drones, found percussion, and Tangerine Dream/Klaus Schulze-like ambient weirdness. The composer uses these loops very sparingly, as well, effectively creating wide-open spaces in the music. What's more, Kucharz isn't afraid to have different loops at different tempos, creating truly mesmerizing pieces of clockwork. It is here that his minimalist roots show most. True, the music is incredibly repetitive, but the repetition is an important compositional feature, and I doubt anyone used to hearing electronic music will find it too distracting. Bottom line: Unique and challenging. ~Jon Dharma - Eclectic Earwig Reviews http://www.geocities.com/trogotagel/EER_music_reviews/TECHNO_UNIT_30.html ------------------------------------- Audiochrome:Techno Unit 30 Audiochrome, the latest disc by Larry Kucharz blurs the line between contemporary composition and techno music. http://www.newmusicbox.org ----------------------------------------------------------- available from Hypnos http://www.hypnos.com/Merchant/merchant.mv available from BACKROADS MUSIC toll free (800) 767-4748 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] website: backroadsmusic.com Visit the International Audiochrome Website at http://www.hypnos.com/kucharz.htm
