Since my original comments helped spark this discussion, I thought I should
chime in a month or so later. I'm a bit guilty of spouting off prematurely
[quiet in the back]. At the time I claimed it was record of the year I
didn't actually own it (hadn't seen it in any UK stores yet at the time). I
had heard it out a number of times, and I'd heard it live twice. I think the
version on the vinyl needs to be thought of as a DJ tool, because it
certainly doesn't do as much as when it's performed live (he'll be bringing
back bits of other tracks, the next one, tweaking more, etc), and every time
I'd heard it in the mix it wasn't really left to play on its own for a long
time (rightly). I'm of the mind that this is how it is supposed to be, not
that it's some kind of laziness or unimaginativeness on his part (obviously
that's subjective, but whatever).
Since I picked it up I've been mixing it for a few minutes over other
tracks, because I think it can work really well in that way, but I have to
say there's a part of me that's slightly dissapointed that the recording
didn't measure up to the live performance of it, especially since the
recorded version is so long. I very rarely purchase DJ tools these days,
although I have nothing against doing so. I still think it's an excellent
track for what it is, and I think it really needs to be heard in the right
context to be appreciated. But given that it doesn't move quite as much as I
like on the pressing (and I can't just listen to it at home without wanting
more), I'm less enthused about it than I was. I feel similarly about the
Substatic record. Still can't wait to play it on a big system though!
On this note, I've just heard a clip of "911, How Can I Help You?" last
night, and think it's got more variance for those who absolutely require it
in their purchases. Worth a gander. There's also a new one on IIWII, 'Love
Letter to the Enemy', out in the last few days from what I can tell. I have
them both on the way. The former is in stock at Juno and both are in stock
at http://www.covert.uk.com (or were earlier today at any rate).
Hoping I've helped put my hype to rest (or in a clearer context at least).
Tristan
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Sent: 15 September 2004 09:20
To: 313@hyperreal.org
Subject: (313) Funk vs. Mathew
well, well, well, well..
workin thru the nite, i took off few hours spending time watching the city
waking up and _listening_ to musik instead of letting it play=)
..
i remember some peeps slagging off Soma-rec, well i came round to listen to
Funk D'Void's older "dos" and the new one: "volume freak"
once again and them good songs just broke my heart. so much of soul and so
much of blues! yet i'm for roughly half of each album, not every song works
for me. Funk's musik goes back to detroit roots but it doesnt sound old -
maybe not exactly futuristic but why should it - its musik of today.
although i dont dare to compare these two albums in detail, there is no
major jump from what've Funk been into 2001.
on the other hand i finally got an ear on Mathew. was i disappointed?
almost. following discussion on a list for a while, i expected something
more special - a great production at least, even if i wouldnt like it
personally. and this is where i'm stuck, cause both "decompression" and
"behind the mirror" EPs appear so average to me.
yeah, Mathew got an unique style to a certain extent [i'd say: by combining
known elements] and even own sound to it [although its more like bad
mastering for my liking]. and rite, his tracks are all groovy and well
constructed and they got a soul too. yet somehow they feel too raw.. somehow
tracks are going so straight, so much nowhere, and transitions are mostly
fades. it would explain if these releases are largely recorded live. and if
i'd like harmonies, rhythmics and sound on those EPs, i'd enjoy them still.
unfortunately it doesnt fit my taste and i cant rave about production as
well.
allrite
lets roll on wednesday!
../z99
