Guest ruiagnelo Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Richie Hawtin has announced details regarding a comprehensive box set that will seek to tell the entire story of his alter ego, Plastikman, thus far. The release, collectively entitled Arkives, will come in four formats: Reference, Analog, Digital and Collection. Arkives Reference will be an 11 disc CD/DVD/book set that will contain remastered versions of all six of Plastikman's previous albums as well as five CDs of rare and unreleased material. Those additional discs are set to contain Plastikman remixes of other artists, specially commissioned remixes by other artists of Plastikman (including takes by soundtrack composer Cliff Martinez, Francois K, Chris & Cosey, Daniel Miller & Gareth Jones and more) and things like the complete "Spastik" sessions. There will also be a new Plastikman single buried in there as well, a track called "Slinky." The DVD will showcase videos from Plastikman's previous work, and also include footage from two festival shows: Glastonbury 1995 and Mutek 2003. Those opting for the Reference package will also receive a digital download code for even more material that didn't make it onto the physical edition of the box set. Last, but not least, RA scribe Philip Sherburne has penned a portion of the 64 page book that will be included in Reference, detailing the impact that Plastikman and Hawtin have had on the electronic music scene over the past 17 years. Arkives Analog, meanwhile, will be composed six pieces of vinyl that collect "exclusive tracks and a limited edition poster, presented in a deluxe custom box." Arkives Digital will be a limited online-only version of both Reference and Analog, and Arkives Collection will be the super-sized combination of both Reference and Analog. Orders for the box sets are set to begin on October 10th and will be taken though the end of the year. But, if you want one, be sure to get in during that time. Hawtin has promised this will be a strictly made-to-order edition. Tracklistings for the bonus material in both Reference and Analog have not yet been confirmed. We'll be bringing you that information as soon as we have it. RA article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDobalina Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Can someone draw a venn diagram of all these versions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) yes: a lot of cash for tracks most of which you already own, but with some extra unreleased stuff. it's extremely limited so you should not think and buy straight away. so essentially the question comes down to this: do you see it as an e-bay worthy investment and would you be willing to bet some cash on it? edit: alas no diagram but hey, we can't all get exactly what we want Edited September 25, 2010 by goDel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hanratty Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 how many of these big box sets do you think they'll really sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ruiagnelo Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 how many of these big box sets do you think they'll really sell? dunno. but i ain't buying one for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Depends how much they cost. I only own the Closer album, so might be worth it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Enter a new display name Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 how many of these big box sets do you think they'll really sell? This will depend on Pitchfork's rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hanratty Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 how many of these big box sets do you think they'll really sell? This will depend on Pitchfork's rating. I think it will get a 7.9 i hate pitchfork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexahedral Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) "Hawtin has promised this will be a strictly made-to-order edition." It will sell to however many people pre-order it. Though he didn't specify *which* box set edition, or all of them, so I'm a bit confused there I may end up going for the vinyl set depending what is on it. Edited September 25, 2010 by Hexahedral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Reason Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 That is fucking intense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd better start saving now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drix Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 The fact that the are remastered make me a bit more interested.. some of the old tracks would be great to hear in a freshened up version. The less they sell, the more expensive will they become on e-bay. :P Should probably buy up a few and keep them wrapped as savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascdi Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Is there a version I can buy that avoids giving Philip Sherburne any money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Reason Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Details are out. Not cheap but cheaper than I did expect. I've ordered Komplete. plastikman.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamos scorcho Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 thats pretty intense. and seductive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ruiagnelo Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 shit i want this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I want the few unreleased tracks I don't have without having to buy the entire lot again this is very George Lucas if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Ive only got the Closer album. Might get the Reference box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Reason Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I own none of his shit so I am very happy to grab it all in one fell swoop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ruiagnelo Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I own none of his shit so I am very happy to grab it all in one fell swoop same here. looks so komplete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Day Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I will torrent the shit out of this release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I will torrent the shit out of this release. if anyone puts it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ruiagnelo Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I will torrent the shit out of this release. if anyone puts it up whatcd lol it will be there the day it's released Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neurp Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Shame the actual Arkives section is not coming on vinyl, the vinyl selection looks shit. Dont think i will bother as i already own all albums on cd and vinyl in at least 3 versions of each. most artists doing the remixs are yawn, and i have all of his remixs. Krossover (Fuse vs. Plastikman) would have been nice on vinyl. and would have been nice for some decent braindance style remix work. Meh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capsaicin Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Yeah, no fucking way I'll shell out 80 bucks for remixes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredd-E Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) i feel komplete now, on the kontrary to my wallet Edited November 14, 2010 by Fredd-E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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