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yes, we're back. back i tell you. and after a 1.5 year-long hiatus, sublogic returns to bring you one of its most experimental releases so far. no manner of comparison can truly be made, but this one manages to supersede 2GI's release in all its oddness.

so are the works of richard sudney a.k.a. monopole. his procedure for musical creation involves such diverse elements as recording sounds in the field on the slightly frayed edges of civilization, manipulation of micro-samples, and abusing ancient equipment not originally intended for use in a music studio. monopole hails from the world techno capital, but has been influenced by more than just the music associated with his geographical position on the globe. all in all, this results in music that is barely describable as anything but indescribable, and simply has to be heard.

the first two tracks are the "floaty" ones: noises and voices in the distance, mixed with eerie strings, accompanied by a minimal electronic rhythm that can hardly keep itself together. it takes some time to get used to (unless of coarse, you listen to this kind of music all the time), but then picks you up and takes you along, borne on its apparent emptiness.

the latter couple are the reasons this release appears on routine instead of flow, as they introduce beats your head can follow. at least "here, once again" features something that resembles a more usual 4/4 pattern, or at least beats that are of equal length. "across the wire" drops this approach, but continues that flow (bad choice of words there, i know) in its own way, and eventually finds itself going silent.

the word "dub" probably ought to be used in this shred of text. so dub. there. dubbity dub. listen without distraction.

oh, and do leave a message, and let the world know what you got from it. also, do check back to see this place brought back to life; more new music is on its way here, hoping to be received with many, many open arms.

i wonder. hexfire's thread got replies aplenty (well maybe not aplenty, but it got replies). now, i drop a new release, and nobody leaves a comment? come on, people: at least some of you diehards must've seen it, and listened. if you think this is utter crap, do say so. discussion is good. attention is good. the worst review ever is better than no reviews at all.

as for me, i happen to have come to like this, though it took me a few listens. i also think i maybe should've filed it under flow instead of routine... but it's too late now: it's out there. and i'm glad i did it. proud, even.

now come on, shout out your thoughts! :D

This is a wonderfull EP, although a bit of an 808 overkill IMO. Very interesting music fo' sure!

I'm glad Subco is back Casper. :)

wow! im glad to see subco back on its feet.
congrats cadra!

I'm fascinated by the method of recording sounds from random things and using them as instruments. In Monopole's EP, these sounds melt nicely together with the electronic glitch effects, and how they work in a sound that I would describe as a type of minimal techno, although not totally minimal, and not totally even techno, but this stuff certainly resides in that direction :) I know, these are a matter of personal interpretations, and anyway, why categorize so tightly.

I like the flowing pads, the field recording bits and the overall minimalistic, yet atmospheric soundscape each track presents. Also, each track is very much alike in a good sense - I feel they really belong to the same release and same artist. I must mention the field recording parts again, I love them in general, and they are placed very nicely in these tracks.

I prefer listening to this EP as a whole, from the beginning to the end, and it's tough to pick up a certain track above others. If I must, I might pick up "Here, Once Again" a my favorite. The subtle sub-bass action, the nature sounds and the overall flow is nice.

This EP offers a nice moment for relaxing after the daily activities, just getting lost in your thoughts or alternatively giving the music a chance give you something to think about. Monopole has found a sound he can call his own, and I wouldn't mind hearing more of this sound in future.

That's a great release. i agree mostly with what Jani said.
Experimental sound, lovely pads and overall calm mood in the tracks, quite original and not repulsive which is at least at that.

I don't have a fancy name like you folks, but I've been around since the old Impulse Tracker days and Brand Nu White Coat songs. So it's great to see new releases after all this time, and the news that more are coming.

thanks for letting us know!

fancy names are optional. ;)

Sziasztok! Would be a packet here that if you would listen to it and you would decide in that manner possibly that would be qualified as one which can be given out at you then I would be glad if you would write it about the thing in a reply that we how!

here the fink from what you may download the musics in a zip file there is everything!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/iqxsol

I hope for it you answer! Thank you.

babelfish ftw? :S
ok, i'll check it out.

W000t! Good to see Sublogic returned!

Wow...

What an experience. The kind of music that is was afraid of having to look for in the most obscure corners of the internet or society, is actually here on SubCo!

Monopole delivers a great EP. Great production, great atmosphere and a truly phenominal use of both musical material and sound material (I totally agree with Janir on the field recording part!). Thumbs up!

Great to see SubCo going at it again. Thanks, Cadra, for putting this release up here!

Greetz, Psync

P.S. Cadra, I lost my name and password! Aaaaargh!