ARCANE DEVICE - 'Devices 1987 - 2007' 2 x CD (Monochrome Vision)
(2007) Anthology of rare and previously unreleased tracks by Arcane Device, recorded within those 20 years and divided into two parts. The first part consists of tracks from compilations issued by Subterranean Records, Tragic Figures, SFCR Tapes, and Generations Unlimited, but also unreleased material remastered and/or remixed in 2007. The second part is subtitled as "Feedback symphony" and is based on various recordings, presented in four movements and finished in 2007. One more chance to approve the exceptional skills and compositional / technical talent of David Myers who controls electrons by will, creating fantastic soundscapes. Ltd x 500.
BATCHAS - 'Explorations 85-95' CD (Monochrome Vision)
(2007) Long awaited comeback of this mysterious Swiss-based project, returning with a new album released after ten years of oblivion. This is another masterpiece of minimal analogue synth-sound alchemy, a journey through Batchas acoustic world allocated in the deep space between two acoustic radiators of stereo system. Contains tracks from an old unreleased album as well as totally re-worked and re-mastered material recorded between 1985 and 1995. Ltd x 500 copies. Russian import.
DAS SYNTHETISCHE MISCHGEWEBE - 'The Escape Of The Electrified Dermatologist Epitomises His Dissent With The Compromising Juxtaposition Of The Smell And The Sound Of A Pair Of Wings Injured In The Subdued Romance' 2 x CD (Monochrome Vision)
(2006) DSM's music world appears as the intricate but finest tapestry of microscopic sounds, sophisticated packing of voids with sonic hallucinations, textural interactions and layering effects. Mostly sourced from ordinary life, sounds changed beyond any recognition, the endless flow of electroacoustic treatments and studio engineering. This album includes collaborations with some finest sound artists out there (ERG, Artificial Memory Trace, Jörg Thomasius, The Oval Language, TBC), and is therefore very diverse. Ltd x 500. Russian import.
(2007) Highly conceptual project that combines features of remix, recycling and plagiarism - the re-interpretation of classic album by Asmus Tietchens “Daseinsverfehlung”. All that can be heard on this CD, as always in case of Frans de Waard framework, is made from music that already existed: every sound, word in titles and even the cover picture - all is just processing and manipulation techniques. Ltd x 500.
H.H.T.P. & PORTABLEPALACE - 'Cavitation' CD (Monochrome Vision)
(2005) The interaction between computer science technology and freeform musical creative process becomes a central point in this international collaboration of three artists from Belarus and USA. The abstract soundscapes are obscured by intricate structures, acoustic phenomena and electronic effects, it's going to infinity and never repeat itself. The finest harmony of soundfield is credited to the principles of intuitive simulation, realised through the system of computer-aided instruments. Ltd x 500 copies. Russian import.
This is the new, remastered version of classic material recorded back in 80s, next to postindustrial aesthetics priority in electronic music. Rigorous and austere, ascetic but dynamic, this music rearranges everyday being into mindchallenging imagination, reserving the leading parts for the habitual processes and domestic objects. From the deep underground of Spanish industrial music, it comes to be rediscovered after 15 years. Ltd x 500 copies. Russian import.
NIKITA GOLYSHEV - 'Solaris' CD (Monochrome Vision)
The debut CD album of one of the most promising Russian underground musicians, presenting his own unique vision of ambient music. Combining the deep layers of machine-like hum and minimal melodic keys, Nikita creates highly emotional and dramatic journey to the netherworld. Dense drones live in strange harmony with micronoises, clicks and glitches, some alien substance, delicate acoustic splendor melodies, hidden in the tracks so deeply that they become almost invisible. An hour-long electronic suite in 2 parts. Ltd x 500. Highly recommended to fans of Necropolis!
An extraordinary, mystic journey into musical world of these two long-running, legendary French projects. This album was composed from old, but also completely new material (1986-2007) and includes both studio and live recordings, re-arranged and reworked for your listening pleasure. The first ever Vox Populi! CD after many vinyls and tapes produced in 80-90s. Acoustics and electronics, lyricism and dramatics, traditions and avantgarde. Ltd x 500.
RAFAEL FLORES - 'Nubes, Cometas, Rumores y Orugas' CD (Monochrome Vision)
First official CD album of Rafael Flores who hails from the depth of the Spanish underground noise scene, known for his early works released under Comando Bruno moniker. This compilation presents the latest decade of his sound experimentation, and shows quite diverse sides of his creative efforts. The music ranges from collaged field recordings to noise ambient loops, and from rhythmic structures to hypnotic electronic passages. Ltd x 500 copies. Russian import.
VA - 'Roulette Russe Pour Un Peu De Caviar' CD (Monochrome Vision)
This compilation of contemporary Russian artists was comissioned by Studio Forum (Annecy, France) for presentation at "Bruit de la neige" festival on 20th April 2007 and contains exclusive tracks by: Alexei Borisov, Bardoseneticcube, Cisfinitum, Exit In Grey, Hum, Instant Movie Combinations, Interior Disposition, Kolpakopf, Kryptogen Rundfunk, Moscow Laptop Orchestra and Noises of Russia. An excellent compilation showing the great potential of the Russian experimental music scene in the fields of electro-acoustic, abstract electronic music, drone ambient and noise collages.
VA - 'This Infernal Love Of Life' CD (Monochrome Vision)
(2008) CD reissue of the LP compilation (Ltd 418), released by Thee Temple Ov Psychick Youth Scandinavia in 1989. A visionary showcase of Sweden's finest artists, paying tribute to the mighty currents of LIFE within us all. Features Elm / Omala (who appeared on our CSR5CD comp), Phauss (C. M. Von Hausswolff & Erik Pauser), White Stains (Carl Abrahamsson & Thomas Tibert of Cotton Ferox) and Zbigniew Karkowski. Ltd x 500 copies. Russian import.
Concrete sounds and abstract constructions, endlessly recycled and digitally treated. The new album by Asmus Tietchens, Kouhei Matsunaga and Y-Ton-G bears the idea of total remix work. Following the great tradition of mail-collaborations, this German-Japanese trio recorded this new series of experimental music studies. Ltd x 500 copies. Russian import.
(2005) The interaction between computer science technology and freeform musical creative process becomes a central point in this international collaboration of three artists from Belarus and USA. The abstract soundscapes are obscured by intricate structures, acoustic phenomena and electronic effects, it's going to infinity and never repeat itself. The finest harmony of soundfield is credited to the principles of intuitive simulation, realised through the system of computer-aided instruments. Ltd x 500 copies. Russian import.
