/Experimental electronica, Avant-garde,
Ambient noise, IDM, Krautrock, Kosmische Musik, Glitch techno, Experimental
techno, Experimentalism/
Comment:
this project with the strange name seems to be ahead of its time. It is
formally an indicator of the point at least, because the title of the album is 03.12.25. In fact, this 11-piece
composition has been issued in 2003 to provide meandering spaced-out landscapes
backed up by crunchy IDM-alike and glittery glitched out techno propulsions and
bass-heavy rumbling here and there. By considering the project`s intention to
be ahead of its time it is not incorrect at all. More concretely, there are up
many high-pitched synth sounds which used to chime in an overtly futuristic way
(for instance, Throw Up). Those brooding
synth lines on the top are to startle us by creating phantasmagorical imageries
and hyper-realistic associations in the listener`s mind. Is it an electronic
counterpart of progressive rock music? Furthermore, it is more close to 70s German
progressive music called Krautrock/Kosmische Musik (especially relating to such
artists as to Tangerine Dream, Ash Ra Tempel, and Klaus Schulze). For instance,
Dumpstered which sounds almost like
an example of space rock created by a stoned Terry Riley in the meantime. Might
it be that it comes out from the same branch of reflecting upon Angus Maclise`s
artistic endeavours in Nepal after the departure from the Velvet Underground?
Indeed, Stark offers up some clues to
be proven. The overall pattern of the outing is thought-shifting and
mind-provoking along with vivid changes in rhythmic structures and harmony
fabrics. Moreover, the issue`s coverprint used to resonate with the whole`s sound. In a word, let`s enjoy this fabulous item.
