zazen Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Today I went into Sister Ray on Berwick St and found Wisp's The Shimmering Hour on their 'Sister Ray Recommends' rack: I'm not sure exactly when it got released, but I think it was pretty recently, since the beginning of June. Its been a long wait, about 12 months of delay and strange rumours. Although there is already a 50-page thread about it in the New Releases section, I thought the phenomenon of Wisp being on Rephlex deserved its own thread here. For those watmm newcomers and lurkers who don't know, Wisp is a watmmer from way back. Here's been here as long as I can remember, posting tracks in EKT-YLC and releasing stuff on Net Labels like Theo's now-defunt TavCom and Earstoke. Then he was signed to sublight in 2005, and there was also a nice watmm-nificant moment when RDJ played one of Wisps Selected Ambient Works remixes in one of his DJ sets around that time. WATMM was (or arguably still is) a Rephlex fan site, so to have one of our own members release an LP on Rephlex deserves some kind of celebration. I think the idea of Wisp Listening Parties was suggested, but I don't know if any have been organised. In summary: Wisp being on Rephlex is like ... um ... a Beatles groupie being pulled out of the audience at a stadium gig and ending up getting married to all four of them, ... or something like that ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 finally a thread about the shimmering hour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awepittance Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 i was pretty impressed when i saw how many listeners wisp has on last.fm, around 43,000 which is around the same amount if not more than most of the other rephlex acts. edit: my intention is not to pit one rephlex act against another but i feel like Wisp has been so prominent on the internet that in a lot of ways has exceeded the popularity of artists who normally only get the rephlex promotional treatment (and were relatively unknown previously) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrcopyandpaste Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 i fucking love this album. everytime it comes on im all 'meeeeeeeh' then teddy oggie drops and im like BAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stoppit Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I purchased this album using actual money. I just wanted to let everyone know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnTqs Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I purchased this album using actual money. I just wanted to let everyone know. oh shit really? i bought it with monopoly money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stoppit Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I purchased this album using actual money. I just wanted to let everyone know. oh shit really? i bought it with monopoly money yeah, I should have done that...but the thought of Wisp crying, wiping the tears away with crappy fake money, and wishing he had enough to buy a hotel on Leicester Square was too much to bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 i nicked it from HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beatfanatic Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I think I read a review in last months Wire magazine. I guess it was one of those neutral reviews. I havent listened to the album though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Benedict Cumberbatch Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 i haven't even stolen this album yet. i'm ashamed of this. i kinda think wisp should send me a signed copy but whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 i nicked it from HMV yeah in my pants. "is that a wisp cd in yer pants or are you just happy to see me?" "WISP!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IRARI Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 beak should be on a label too... i love wisp just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alzado Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 i would love to be able to buy this via itunes or bleep. unfortunately it's not available for digital d/l. thanks a lot, robert moses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fishtank Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I heard Beadumaegen on a Darkfall PVP video but I can't find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velazquez Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Some asshole stole this from me when I was coming out of HMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Super lurker ultra V12 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 16th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encey Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I want a fucking LP! Wisp, can I just PayPal you some money and my address for one? PM me luv :heart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascdi Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Wisp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Barricade Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Whips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoon Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 wisp man, would you do a signed-copy for us watmmers? pretty pleaaaase? name your price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David R James Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 i was pretty impressed when i saw how many listeners wisp has on last.fm, around 43,000 which is around the same amount if not more than most of the other rephlex acts. edit: my intention is not to pit one rephlex act against another but i feel like Wisp has been so prominent on the internet that in a lot of ways has exceeded the popularity of artists who normally only get the rephlex promotional treatment (and were relatively unknown previously) I strongly agree about prominence and the internet. Yeah it has damaged and changed how the music industry works but it also has alot of positives when it comes to exposure and success. Basically if its good enough people find it, talk about it, and it grows from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tronicphace Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I'm listening to the album right now, and it is one of my favorite releases ever. period. *bumps squarepusher out of sig and replaces with Wisp* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLA FUR BIS FLE Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 thanks guys, and cheers for posting that pic, zazen. I have yet to see the album in any record stores around here, but then again, I live in Niagara Falls. As far as buying records directly from me, well... I don't have any copies to spare at the moment! The copies that I did have of The Shimmering Hour pretty much went directly to friends & family, and kept a few for myself. When my personal stock replenishes, I will see what I can do. On the other hand, I have a few copies of some of the older releases, but not a load of them. I know a few people have expressed interest (particularly encey), but drop me a PM if you want to get something directly from me and I will see what I have left maybe we can work something out(not very much to be honest). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SR4 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 why is it only 10 bucks at that store??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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