BRUITS ET TEMPS ANALOGUES

3.5 stars. Patrick Vian was part of the band RED NOISE previously who released one album in 1970. Patrick was a student at the time, and he was their guitarist. He would get heavily involved in electronics after that, and would release this one studio album in 1976. He's playing sequencers, moog and synths while bringing in three guests who add drums, percussion, guitar, marimba and noises. Patrick also plays piano on track 8. Both RED NOISE, and he as a solo artist are included in the Nurse With Wound list.

While I'm not all in on this record, I do feel it's a low four star album. Mainly I just don't get the enjoyment out of this like I do my favourite Electronic albums. We get seven tracks worth under 40 minutes. The cover art is the best thing about this album in my opinion. Just incredible! I have a cd by a project called THE FUSION SYNDICATE called "A Speedway On Saturn's Rings". The cover art appears to be inspired by the art work here. Same girl? In her spacesuit. That album hasn't been added the site here but others from them are. You will not believe the artists who are on that one.

The opener here is a top three called "Sphere" and this track is the only one with drums. Lots of guitar too along with electronics. "R&B Degenerit!" is another top three. This is dark to start but brightens quickly. Lots of keyboards, guitar and bass-like synths. The other top three is "Tunnel 4, Red Noise" and that title brings in the name of his old band. Sequencers and spacey synths early. There's so much going on after a minute as it turns more intense.

"Grosse Nacht Musik" is slow moving and melancholic. "Oreknock" is interesting as we get lots of "knocks" you could say with the noises, marimba, percussion and electronics. A cool sounding piece actually. Tracks 4, 8 & 9 are all around the 2 minute mark. Not big on those, especially the closer with all the samples added. My least favourite though is "Barong Rough" which is fairly random sounding and sparse. A tough listen. So this album is very much hit and miss for me but I feel this it's worth the 4 stars, barely.

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