shuttle358: frame

shu-f.jpg (11k) shuttle358: frame
(12k - 2000)

Indefinable-though-alluring sounds are captured within Dan Abram's very computerized frame; despite their digital origins, the soundforms of shuttle358 have been reshaped into pillowy amorphousness then sprinkled with varying amounts of microscopic particles... this process of easy-on-the-ears experimentalism yields fascinating results...

Dreamy aurora-borealis-like soundwaves are pocked by rhythmicated digi-grit as frame nicely blends the disparate materials into something appealingly smooth-yet-crunchy. Mechanical resonance and faintly sputtering static drift from the warm vagueness of out out. The indeterminate echoes and hazy streams of broom are subjected to seemingly random low-level crackles.

Hovering essences radiate and glow from the electronic/industrial sheen of fissure (8:01); multilayered drones warble slightly amongst recurring soft-focus hisses and buzzes. Despite its more-organic title, lyndon tree is every bit as electronic and obtuse as its counterparts, wafting and ringing in loosely defined patterns.

(Somewhat) like clockwork, chimey/buzzy tones emit from hasp22 (3:09) as do sporadic miniature ticks. The plushly pulsating organ-like chords of calty spiral around more-ephemeral rays, and are backed by ghostly percussive presences. isonpgn's shapeless drifts of stratified ephemera are topped with a goosey honking cycle.

Within spiff's easy tones and nearly-invisible specks, speech fragments are buried, discussing the creative joys of blending one's work and hobbies.

Also included on the CD is a short "frame" video by Abrams; the motion of enigmatic drive-by urbanscapes work nicely with the snappy track.

Perhaps slightly less user-friendly (and slightly more "experimental") than his debut (1999's optimal.lp), shuttle358 still places an intriguing frame around his abstract sonic renderings. These micro-mechanical-ambient hybrids melt together in indefinite-yet-inviting slurs, texturized by static-like molecules. I'm simply sucked into these 9.3 ethereal surrealisms and recommend that you get yours from 12k before they're gone. 9-3.gif
This review posted January 28, 2001

AmbiEntrance © 2001-1997 by David J Opdyke (except CD cover art, rights retained by original owners).