Monolith: Compressed Form
- Audio-Decoder
- Decompressed Form
- Between Zero and One
- The Resolution
- Virtual Product Code
- Protodive Five
- Entertune Converter
- Static Source Zits
- Crash Comfort
- The Shapeshifter
- PXL Flux v2.1
Eric Van Wonterghem, better known for his work with Absolute Body Control, and
Insekt, returns with his first new solo project in years as Monolith. For the
most part Eric has been laying low for the past few years, doing mostly studio
work for Dirk Ivens of Daft Records and a little bit of production for bands
like Suicide Commando. So it comes as no surprise that Monolith shares a great
deal in common with bands like Dive or Suicide Commando in its use of noise as
its sound element of choice. However, unlike the aforementioned projects, Eric
has chosen to work both without the aid of vocals and the use of fast beat
structures. Instead Eric has gone the route of minimalism and atmosphere with
his newest project, yet maintaining just enough substance and percussion to
retain the interest for fans of the so called Power Noise movement. As a result,
the eleven tracks on this album vary back and forth from more cohesive, yet
slow, beat driven pieces, to those who experiment with deep bass tones and
caustic strings. Monolith is certainly a project to keep an eye out for,
because often where Eric Van Wonterghem walks, a new musical trend seems to
follow.
Monolith is: Eric Van Wonterghem
Contact:
Daft Records
Stationsstraat 116
9120 BBeveren
Belgium
E-mail: None
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