ELASTIC VOID
"elastic void is the result of passion boiled with music, technology, autodidactism, experimentation and the search of self.
it is spontaneous and does not have any aim beyond form and the application of interior paths made with sonic and musical language." -
Rui Gato
some quotes from ELASTIC VOID:
«[...] apart from an obligatory secret track, a dumping ground for spare loops and sonic faffing, the album draws to an end with 'acid beam' a track that reconciles me with this album. a calm wistful piece that gently bounces with dub pace, similar to the pole format, encrusted with a profusion of tiny percussive noises and short break bursts [...]»
«[...] there is talent here; his application of technique is tasteful. hi-fidelity and clean production are affordable these days (compare the muddy cassette quality of mu-ziq in '94) but still this really sparkles. the attention to detail in the percussive and timbral sampling, stereo panning and micro editing are as thorough as an obsessive-compulsive hand washing maniac, and worthy of acclaim. highlights for me are tracks 1, 5 and 7: constrained and reflective without being too introspective and at times evocative of the beauty and poignancy of bola. [...]» -
by Will Whitaker [www.absorb.org - read]
Album of the issue at SWEAR
«[...] Touching places with the extremes of Murcof and Funki Porcini (past stuff) first thought to drop is that this music needs no vocals, better still: leave them alone.
The album really kicks some thrills and chills by arrival of fourth track 'do androids dream of electric sheep?' which is the trully first grand track to feature Mr. Gato's sampling expertise, one word of advice: please turn your bass knob 20 degrees clockwise and prepare for follow up 'strange attractors', in my oppinion, the best cut here. [...]»
«[...] Diversity is one aspect to retain with 'elastic void' (even though the whole album is presented in a mix-mode way). The other is the grandiose, atmospheric scope of the whole album: one could add some visuals and the right exciter while listening to most of these songs and certainly end up by feeling better/living in a better world, which isn't that dificult if you look at the current state of affairs but also helps setting your mindframe for what's going on in Gato's world: a strong element of positivity I guess, leaving all possibilities open as for the conclusion you draw upon 69 minutes of intrigging sonic landscapes.» - Jorge
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