Yeah I'm just guessing at what their methods are but the sounds are harsh to my ears.
SIGN is sweeter and more melodic though which is why I'm liking it a lot. I'm hoping there's more to come in that vein.
I'm ok with noisy music. I was more of an industrial fan before getting into IDM in the 90s.
The problem I have with a lot of Ae's more recent work is that it's harsh digital noise. It sounds like high mod FM that's been allowed to alias all over the place. I'm sure it's deliberate but I find it unpleasant to listen to.
This thread motivated me to go back and listen to Oversteps again. Like a lot of Ae records I'm enjoying it much more in hindsight. I think I just really hate the 3rd track but the rest of it is right up there with their best work.
I'm not sure if this album really fits with WATMM but I love it so I'm posting anyway. Think electronic/jazz/vapor fusion. He gets into some very IDM beats on track 4. If Squarepusher came up in the vapor scene he might sound like this.
I like their more recent work too but I do miss the prettier sounds from their earlier days. One of the reasons I like SIGN so much is that it's sweeter to the ear than a lot of their late period stuff.
If I had to pick one Ae record it would be Amber, but I'm glad I don't have to pick.
For a while now their music has been something I admire more than enjoy but I do like the direction they took on Sign. I'd be happier if they dialed back the harsh FM sounds.
Never heard of this guy before but I guess he's usually more of a hip hop producer. In any case this new ambient EP really is lovely.
Sorry no crazy origin story this time!
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