Mochipet
"Randbient Works 2002" CD
Btrendy
Records
Genres: idm, experimental electronica, FUN
Btrendy Records
PO Box 341280
Los Angeles, CA
90034
Nov 4 - 10 2002 |
Mochipet is an IDM genius. He's taken a genre that's become stale and
pretentious and turned it into a big, big joke.
Ok, no.
There is still lots of fun and innovation left in the world of
"intelligent dance music," but Mochipet seems to be taking it
one step further. Coupling bizarrely complex rhythms with the most
unlikely melodic samples (a particular infatuation with the banjo is
evident), Mochipet aka David Wang somehow manages to completely kick
ass.
Take "Polka Electronic Death Country," for example. By way
of insanely intricate beats, Mochipet manages to mix death metal,
country, and polka all into one explosive, yet completely engaging
listen. By the end, the metal riff has been completely dissected,
providing both amusement and a certain intellectuality. "Dirty
Geese," meanwhile, sees him giving the IDM treatment to a pretty
little Disney-esque melody, complete with quacking duck accompaniment.
"Audition," another notable track, reaches one of the most
crazy musical climaxes I have ever heard. Starting off with some bizarre
vocal samples, a Fenn'o'berg-recalling xylophone, and a weird, scattered
rhythm, the track quickly begins to gain tension, blasting forth with a
noisy gabber-esque build-up that powers up and then just drops out,
leaving you completely confused and dazzled. It's amazing.
For all the fun stuff, though, Randbient also sees Mochipet trying
some more "serious" pieces, including "Plastic Carpet
Ride," an Autechre-influenced piece with a calm melody and a more
restrained rhythm. The track, while certainly not the most innovative of
all, adds a certain depth to the album, proving Mochipet is more than a
simple jokester. "Nanu," meanwhile, continues this trend,
calling to mind comparisons to Aphex Twin and even Plaid.
To put it briefly, Randbient Works 2002 is an essential album. While
Mochpet's previous CDR was certainly an amazing glimpse into what he is
capable of, Randbient is a step further - a powerful IDM CDR that
reminds us how much fun the genre really can be. Buy this now or regret
it later.
92%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
14 tracks; distributed by Mochipet
himself;
released 2002] |