Thomas Metcalf - 'ONE' (CD, 43:05); Clockwork Records CWCD-1 Contact: Clockwork Records P.O. Box 68 Paoli, PA. 19301 USA E-mail: tm@thomasmetcalf.com Cyberhome: http://www.thomasmetcalf.com/ What we have here is electronic music that fans of Wendy Carlos, Larry Fast, or David Van Tieghem would find similarly well-done, innovative, intriguing, involving, eerie, and cutting-edged. Even though Metcalf released this in 1989*, it is essentially 21st century-slick and as good or better than current productions sent out for reviews to EER. Seven pieces called 'D', 'C', 'A', 'B', 'E', 'G', and 'F', ranging 2:59 to 10:49, pull the psyche into soundworlds of mechanized mayhem and aural curiosa. There is a clear analog richness with that barren, cold sterility bathing some of Metcalf's compositions. At first listen one might find things simplistic or stripped down but with subsequent hearings the rich layerings and effects become apparent. Metcalf has done a superb job sculpting his robo-world visions. Keyboard, synth, and electronics/electro-percussives fans need this in their collection. My fav cut was 'D', especially in its subdued and creepier, noir-ambient, mid-section and outro. Still, each composition is full of twists, turns, and chilling surprises. Recommended soundtrack for 1960s-styled, kitchen remodeling and aerospace robotics engineering. ~ John W. Patterson
*Footnotes from Thomas Metcalf via 7-7-00 e-mail to EER: . . . just one thing, this music was actually written and recorded between 1983 and 1987 . . . Thanks again. TomTo purchase this recording and get more info, soundclips, etc.
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