Friday, December 17, 2010

AMPTEK ‘Strategies to Manipulate Your Mind'

AMPTEK ‘Strategies to Manipulate Your Mind'


Label: Eclectic
Released: December 2010


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* Strategies to Manipulate Your Mind *

AMPTEK è un progetto di musica elettronica di Alex Marenga, produttore, dj, chitarrista attivo dalla fine degli anni 80, ha collaborato con formazioni rock quali “Simmetrie”, il gruppo di improvvisazione sperimentale elettroacustica “Frammenti di Caos”, approdando nel 1997 alla Nature Records con la quale ha inciso “Narcos” nel 1997.
Fondatore di Eclectic Records, è parte del gruppo electro-funk ENTROPIA, ha realizzato diversi lavori spaziando dalla musica industriale all’electro, dal break beat all’idm e all’ambient.
Ha realizzato musiche per il cinema, il teatro e la televisione.

Questo lavoro, dedicato alle manipolazioni mentali che condizionano la popolazione dei paesi industrializzati nella società contemporanea, è una raccolta di brani di varia natura, come spesso è avvenuto in altri lavori di Amptek, convergono in una sintesi unica varie influenze e vari stili legati all’emisfero elettronico.

“Real Life”, si ispira al sound di un certo rock funk dei primi anni 80, ed è un ennesimo omaggio ai lavori dei Talking Heads.
’”The Key Element” è una ballad minimale sorretta da un riff di basso sulla quale si sviluppa un tema diluito lungo la struttura del brano.
“Freedom of Mind” è un funk elettronico sporco, in cui una ritmica hip-hop sorretta da una bassline tipicamente acid, viene intersecata da timbri di chitarre elettriche e da un tema cromatico.
“Power of Persuasion” è un’altra ballad elettronica dai suoni crepuscolari e intimisti, un tema tonale, che riporta ai lavori fatti per il cinema, è esposto dal pianoforte e da suoni leggeri di sintetizzatori.
”Points of Difference” è un dub etereo, sul quale accanto a suoni discreti di sintetizzatore emergono delle chitarre slide.

‘Blues of the Red Planet’ , uno dei due brani realizzati con il Dr.Lops di Entropia, è una composizione surreale e psichedelica, rafforzata dai sussurri spaziali di Marco Paghewatt (Yax).

“Create your Own Future” un nervosissimo breakbeat isterico, frammenti di campioni eterogenei si inseguono in micro cellule sonore impazzite, un basso funk mantiene la continuità ritmica del brano frammentatissimo, sul quale essenziale scorre un tema di clarinetti.
“Below the Line” è una minisuite ambient che esplode su un finale apertamente dedicato alle atmosfere della psichedelica degli anni 70.
“Materialism” è una marcia dissonante e astratta, atonale nella quale si ritrovano elementi e influenze differenti.
“Oceans of Awareness” è un brano tipicamente dubstep, rarefatto e sospeso sul quale emergono chitarre space-rock.
“The Last Theory” brano meditativo e scuro, con i tappeti orchestrali del Dr.Lops, rientra fra le caratteristiche stilistiche di Amptek, ma anche di Entropia.
“Mysterious Travellers” è invece un funky break-beat saltellante e psichedelico che si sorregge su una ritmica asimmetrica esposta dalle batterie elettroniche e dal basso funky.
L’album è corredato di un out-take a download gratuito “Les Absents”, un brano quasi pop che si snoda su sequenze di accordi di chitarra acustica e sulle parole francesi di una voce femminile.

Alex Marenga: computer sequencing, synths, darbuka, tabla, keyboards, electric bass, electric, acoustic and slide guitars.
Dr.Lops: keyboards and synthesizers
Marco Paghewatt: space whispers



TRACKLISTING

1. Real Life 5:34 $0.99
2. The Key Element 5:52
3. Freedom Of Mind 5:00
4. Power Of Persuasion 5:06
5. Points Of Difference 3:28
6. Blues Of The Red Planet 4:38
7. Create Your Own Future 3:23
8. Below The Line 5:25
9. Materialism 5:59
10. Oceans of Awareness 6:19
11. The Last Theory 3:58
12. Mysterious Travellers 5:02

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Amptek's Last Release 2010



Amptek: Artificial Enemy

Saturday, March 27, 2010

www.alfredjohnmusic.com memories of an echo

Alfred John is about to release his debut album, much to the excitement of his already underground base of fans. With the album expected to be a success, the exciting, new-fangled sound that he has made his own is certain to gain interest from across the pond.

The development of his unique style is the result of a lifetime of musical influence. Growing up as a teen in the seventies and early eighties with his love for synth pop, he has created his own atmospheric, hypnotic guitar-based instrumental and synthesizer sound with a smooth sophisticated almost haunting voice.

Alfred has also been approached to write new material for several Motion picture studios, including the use of his track “ My Once Upon a Time” for an IFC film coming out this fall. (The trailer for this film is not available as of yet.) The link will be posted as soon as possible.

To describe Alfred John – uplifting, summery, dreamlike, moving quietly, coaxing beauty out of layers of echoes and always-inventive soundscaping. Many thanks go out to all who have helped to make this happen. A special thanks to Robin Hanley from Emerald City Recording Inc. www.emeraldcityrecording.com

The release of “Memories of an Echo” is a stunning collection of recordings that will truly be a complete listening experience.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

"Indian Dusk" by Sanjay Wandrekar (World Artist from India)

No stranger to the music scene, the talented keyboardist/composer Sanjay Wandrekar and his CD "Indian Dusk" will enlighten your musical senses through his artistic arrangements of World/Indian classical music. This album features sound textures that captures the essence of peace and tranquility. Wandrekar reveals his excellent taste in musical tonality on the song, "In Earnest," as the instruments projects crisp clarity with intense precision. A touch of Jazz is heard on "A Bridge So Near" as the female vocal rises above the soft drum splashes and strong bass line with a nice dynamic balance. The sultry sax on the song, "Eloquent Conversation," cascades around the strong and polished vocal while the sparkling piano plays a delicate riff. Relax and enjoy the thought provoking compositions of "Indian Dusk" as you will find this album filled with memorable peaceful music.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

"The Demolished Man" by Amptek and the Exit Strategy (Electronic Artist from Italy)

"The Demolished Man" is the latest release from the talented group Amptek and the Exit Strategy. In this album electronic artist Amptek collaborates with the instrumental ensemble known as the Exit Strategy to create an album filled with a variety of electronic songs that employs a mixture of genres and moods. The track, "Cause and Effect," is a slow moving, thought provoking song in which a crisp and clean piano interacts with the smooth and flowing drums providing a melody that is delicate and moody. "Technology of Power" is a song that is fresh and invigorating as there are edgy guitar hooks and riffs, funky bass lines, and a hue of energy bringing this song together. "Overbearing Future" is a distinctive number that uses a more danceable and distinguished beat, yet is quasi trance-like with moving sounds throughout the song. This album is for people who appreciate introspective electronic music which displays a dynamic balance of multi layered sounds and textures. If this brand of experimental electronic mood music sounds likes something you could appreciate, then you need to add "The Demolished Man" by Amptek and the Exit Strategy to your music collection.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
Check out Amptek and The Exit Strategy 's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites