| D¤lek Turntablist, Still (Hsi-Chang Lin) goes solo and unleashes a dark ambient masterpiece that borders on sonic terrorism. Created using only Technics 1200's and an array of effects pedals, Still's 'Remains' is not a "turntablist" record in the traditional sense. Drawing from (and adding to) the history of alternative turntable use, 'Remains' is an ambient record with textures at times runnning side by side with the work of Phillip Jeck or Aphex Twin. Two laborious years were put into the 35 minutes that comprise the album. Each track was painstakingly mapped out and played live in the studio. Opening with aggressive noise and evolving into delicate ambience, 'Remains' supersedes the preconceived range of the turntable, infusing emotion into an otherwise inhuman instrument. Enhanced CD comes with a video clip. |
