solipsism - 4 free tracks

Hello,

it would seem that people can't actuallly download the tracks we put up for free download at myspace, so i've put them into a zip folder that can be easily downloaded if anyone wants them.

solipsism - Free Tracks

These tracks were recorded while we were working on the new "Electricity Flows In Squares" EP




cheers
craig

solipsism - Electricity Flows In Squares

The new solipsism EP "electricity Flows In Squares" is available now at

Beatport



Tracklist

Wax
Bad Circuit
Flying
Bending Light
Glass Rod
Electricity Flows In Squares
Plug Me In

"Electricity Flows In Squares" has an nostaligic feel to it, advancing on the themes explored by artists such as Bola, Autechre and Bochum Welt. The pristine melodies posses a real other-worldly quality and are perfectly contrasted by the accomplished, mechanistic programming. It is an engaging listen that begs for an emotional response."

Boring Machines

Electricity Flows In Squares Review

http://boringmachines.blogspot.com/2007/02/solipsism-electricity-flows-in-squares.html#links

Herb Recordings is a label that is all about innovation, cutting edge programming, deft production and the exploration of fresh sounds in and around the electronica genre. It is important, therefore, that (Herb Owner) Craig Murphy, using his Solipsism guise, sets the standards and provides the benchmark for the rest of his stable to adhere to.

Starting of as a solo project, Solipsism has since evolved into a collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Ed Drury, to the point that he is now a full-time member. Murphy, himself, counts Frank Zappa as his main influence and in collaborating with Drury, a man with unlimited musical knowledge, Solipsism can tap into the diverse and other-worldly nature of the prolific experimental genius.

"Electricity Flows In Squares" is the 3rd Solipsism release and is an experiment of dance music that gets your brain thinking, rather than your feet moving. In other words, don't expect dumbed down beats and half-hearted synths, this one is for the purists. Right from the outset, on "Bad Circuit" it's apparent that there is something different about "Electricity Flows..". The melodies are light and float in the mix, while they are contrasted by precise beat work. "Bending Light" reinforces these sentiments and sees the duo create a mixture of a euphoric melody, overlapped with twinkling textures, with robotic drum patterns

However, it is on tracks such as "Glass Rod" and "Electricty Flows In Squares" that this combination strikes the perfect balance. The former uses 3 or 4 psychedelic melodies that float, overlap and merge together, evoking images of space. This is contrasted with a series of harsh, mechanistic programming. These conflicting styles shouldn't work, but Solipsism pull it off and it's impeccable. The title track, meanwhile, employs the crisp production techniques of Bola, but are equally as innovative in their own right. The machine-like precision is intact as the etheral synths swell around it.

It's not all accuracy and precision, though, "Flying" (first previewed on this site a few months ago), is a hovering ambient passage, that shimmers with a warm, analogue soul, while "Plug Me In" comes across like an updated version of the "A Clockwork Orange" main theme.

"Electricity Flows In Squares" has an nostaligic feel to it, advancing on the themes explored by artists such as Bola, Autechre and Bochum Welt. The pristine melodies posses a real other-worldly quality and are perfectly contrasted by the accomplished, mechanistcic programming. It is an engaging listen that begs for an emotional response. In a word : Tremendous.


Rating = 88%

New In 2007

Hello,

we hope everyone has had a good New Year!

2006 was a great year for Herb, we unearthed some wonderful new artists with real style and diversity
and we took our first steps into the digital download market. 2007 promises to be much bigger and much better though.
Our first CD release, "Carnivalesque" by Scottish duo Rubens is imminent and this will herald in our shift into the CD market.

*This album is currently available from the Herb CD Store

www.herbrecordings.com/cdstore.htm


“Rubens have created an album of timeless electronica, full of infectious melodies & emotionally stirring compositions,

that sit gracefully with hi tech beat programming...2007 is already off to a great start.”

DublinXFM Radio





“Rubens’ Carnivalesque is one of the most refreshingly emotive electronic albums we’ve heard in quite some time,

reminiscent of the likes of The Black Dog and Caribou at their best. From heart-tuggingly

upbeat melodics through to melancholic downtempo cuts, this debut album from the Scottish duo is a slice of absolute class.”

Reverb Magazine





“Carnivalesque was intended to be an album of “head-nodding melodic electronic music”,

every box is checked with regards to that statement,

making this a fine debut from the Rubens team and another goal for Herb Recordings.”

Boring Machines Disturb Sleep

Swiftly followed by the Rubens CD is the limited edition CD of the new Kinbastard ep [B a s t a r d i z e]

*This ep is currently available from the Herb CD Store

www.herbrecordings.com/cdstore.htm

"The beats are innovative and the melodies plentiful. There is some terrific work here,
most notably "[Box Clever]", "[Goodbye Mr Bendigo]" and "[Data Rape Function Creep]".
2007 could very well be the year of the bastard!."

Boring Machines Disturbs Sleep

2007 also sees us welcome 2 new artists to the label,.Engine7 from Scotland and Skytree from the USA.
Both of these highly talented individuals will be more than welcome additions to the label
and we're sure you'll love their music as much as we do.



Herb will now be operating on two fronts, Herb and Herb Digital. Herb Digital will continue our policy of
giving new and emerging artists their chance in the digital market. And through Herb we will also be building our CD catalogue
and releasing great new music on this format from now on also.

During March/April we will be setting up a new subscription service that will allow subscribers
to get new music delivered through their door on a monthly basis. The new music will be
a selection of official CD releases, digital EP releases on high quality cdrs, guest artist herb mixes,
compilation albums and a mish mash of other stuff also.
Please keep an aye on the herb site for the official launch.

Enjoy The Herb!


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