Published
Thu, Aug 7, 2008, 01:25
- Yesterday saw Marc Houle release the first in a four part digital series on Minus titled Sixty-Four.
Yesterday saw Marc Houle release the first installment of a new four part digital series on Minus titled Sixty-Four.
Each Wednesday in August will see Houle release a new EP featuring 3 tracks.
Initially produced as a set of live DJ tools for Richie Hawtin and his Minus labelmates, the tracks have been created using rare, strange and hard to find production and sampling methods. These including obscure sequencers and drum machines, an assortment of synths (80s, modern buchla, digital and early analog), samplers, vocals, acoustic drums, electronic trigger pads, a bass guitar and even a VST.
Week 1 is a new batch of minimal blips and bleeps which will be a welcome addition to the many Minus sound-a-likes around the world. Week 2 takes in video game influences, a heavy dose of basslines and driving techno. Week 3 is more mellow, sampling guitar loops and drum rolls. Finally, Week 4 promises effects, delays, disorientation and even some vocals from Magda.
Tracklisting
M64a - Marc Houle - Sixty-Four: Week 1 (06.08.2008)
01. Sands
02. Deathray At You
03. Jouster
M64b - Marc Houle - Sixty-Four: Week 2 (13.08.2008)
01. Buchla9
02. Steeplechase
03. Door Nobula
M64c - Marc Houle - Sixty-Four: Week 3 (20.08.2008)
01. Flapping Around
02. Selection 12
03. Ketchup And Beans
M64d - Marc Houle - Sixty-Four: Week 4 (27.08.2008)
01. Meatier Shower
02. Investments
03. What Are You Doin
2 x 12" Vinyl
A1. Buclha9
B1. Deathray At You
B2. Meatier Shower
C1. Sands
C2. Jouster
D1. Flapping Around
D2. Ketchup And Beans
Marc Houle releases Sixty-Four in digital formats on Minus from August 6, 2008. The double pack vinyl featuring seven of the twelve tracks will be available in September.