.... Meant to also say I think I can tell he uses software to produce. Part of the linearity and over-regimented symmetricalness of what he does I'd say is partly due to the 'boxiness' of those software sequencers which make one think in terms of the order in which events will be repeated rather than a more lateral approach. Also no noise, no (natural) aftertouch and generally it sounds more '2001' than 'Blade Runner' which isn't ultimately what I'm into. k
Yeah, I'm with you Alex and that's despite the fact that I'm amongst those people who think that he had an EP which ranks amongst the standouts of last year in the 'Peace Of Mind'. His productions, atmosphere and overall ideas are very very compelling. The tracks grab you immediately and that's a real talent. However, not only are you right to suggest there is an overlaying cold and clinical feel to his music - I feel that too - I also find that it somehow seems to lack quirkiness and is a little bit predictable, in a sort of mechanistic way. I mean, usually so far, for most of his tracks, the location of the changes has been pretty obvious to me even before the changes have happened - and that's when there are changes. Another little prob seems to be a lack of real variation in what music of his (Matthew Stewart) I've heard so far. Anyway, I feel I've gone over the top 'cause as I say, I think those two EPs (the second one was 'Section' ) are pretty special and I can't wait to hear the LP 'Neurofibre'. k
