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
Say You Will
by Larry Crane
I admit that I'll buy occasional big budget, major label records just because I am curious about what can happen when lots of time and money (something I never get to see) are spent making a record....