RE: Extropian/Transhuman music... Where?

O'Regan, Emlyn (Emlyn.ORegan@actew.com.au)
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 10:43:27 +1000

> >Where do I find current examples of transhuman/extropian music. I saw Max
> M
> >mentioned... Web site? Any other good examples? I'm especially interested
> in
> >stuff I can download.
>
> Max M's work is here: http://www.maxmcorp.dk/html/musical.htm
>
Very interesting - very good quality production. I like it. I listened to "400 years a bumm", which is like techno tom waits... weird combo but very cool

> >I'll be adding my own contribution to this area soon... watch this space.
> >I'm interested to see what others have done.
>
> Here's my project, Incomplete Sentience:
>
http://www.ualberta.ca/~spencer/is/
>
> I only have one piece in mp3 format, "Failed Cognitive Upload". I'll post
> more once I find a good place for them (limited web space) and decide that
> they are actually finished.
>
I couldn't open this on my Win NT pc. I was using Windows Media Player v5.12.morenumbers. It said "Unsupported format". Any ideas?

> I'm not as happy with this piece as I was when I first made it, but that's
> the way it goes with one's own material. Comments are very welcome!
>
I know that feeling

> My other stuff is more musical and not quite as frightening. :)
>
> I have done a little collaboration with a fellow extropian (and
> roomate/best friend) Aaron Davidson. His project Artickikin is here:
> http://ugweb.cs.ualberta.ca/~davidson/balzac/
>
Interesting, like it too.

> As for other extropian music, Autechre is worth checking out. Try the
> album
> "tri repetae++" for some incredible soundscapes.
>
I'll look for this.

> I look forward to hearing your stuff Emlyn.
>
> -Jason
>
>
Stuff coming soon (recording in the next 2 months)

Emlyn