Transform

Noto, Alva
Mille Plateaux
General | Nov 2001

Reviews

nari
Reviewed 2001-11-05
Alva Noto “Transform” [label: mille plateaux]

Abstract, minimal electronica. Precise “sine wave scratching” and blow-the-woofer bass. Scratchy, chirpy, and held together by regular beats. –nari

1. stripped down Squarepusher; turn the bass up
2. constant, vibrating tone adorned by cricket song – no rhythm
3. mellow, rounded singing tones with jerky, skippy beats that become more elaborate; on the long side (10:00)
4. hum of dying fluorescent lights; beats come in at 2:00; dentist's breakdance
5. uses volume as a parameter of rhythm; sea sick
6. low ominous pulse and perky speaker pops
7. darker, back alley sound; changing beat patterns
8. slower and thinner
9. low frequency rumble, then layers on complicated patterns of high frequencies; continues into ->
10. midrange tremolo rises slowly and falls again

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Track listing

1. Module 1
2. Module 2
3. Module 3
4. Module 4
5. Module 5
6. Module 6
7. Module 7
8. Module 8
9. Module 9
10. Module 10