Dr. Stefan Helmreich recorded the rhythmic sounds of photocopy machines on a Realistic Minisette-20, manipulating the sounds in an Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus. The songs have titles like "Xerox 5828". This record is a trip, and far more interesting than one might imagine, as the copier sounds chug along and layers of different rhythms come in and out. Keeps reminding me of spending eight-hour days photocopying the early Tape Op issues, but as if I was having an acid nightmare! (www.negativland.com)
Music Reviews | No. 35
Distortion is Truth, Crossing Casco Bay
by Larry Crane
Speaking of Tone, one of their previous CDs was produced by Robert Poss, guitar genius, drone meister and ex- Band of Susans member. Here's some stuff from live performances and his well- equipped...