Altz [ Escape : The Reconstruction of Isophonic Boogie Woogie ] CD [EM1084CD]

Intergenerational gene-splicing from EM. Roland P. Young's Isophonic Boogie Woogie, tripped-out minimalist spiritual free jazz from 1980 (previously reissued by EM as EM1045CD/LP), is here mutated, masticated and machined by Altz, renowned "organic electronicist" from Osaka. Maintaining and magnifying the cosmic bliss-vibe of the original release, Altz lovingly massages Young's sounds into the year 2009 (as experienced through Altz's patented acid-disco filtration system). Sounds are layered and treated, atmospheres extended, and propulsive elements from Young's original recordings are bolstered (there is some fine drumming here from former Boredom Muneomi Senju). Altz also respects Young's more abstract side, following the elder master into atmospheres of freedom, unrestrained by the gravity of the beat and the conventions of the dance floor.

Rather than a mere roughshod remix, this release is a meeting, Young's San Francisco of the late seventies encountering Altz in Osaka in 2009. Young is respectfully and playfully transformed, but not trashed, and we all go home happy.

All tracks produced and remixed by Altz.
Mastered by Kabamix at LMD, Osaka.
All sound materials and sample sources (except newly over-dubbed instruments) taken from Roland P. Young's Isophonic Boogie Woogie [EM1045CD/LP].

+CD version: cardboard paper sleeve.

TRACKS:
1. Crystaliquid Sky
Editing and programming by Altz.

2. Magenta Loops
Electric bass, guitar and synthesizer by Altz.
Drums by Muneomi Senju, recorded by Kabamix at Free People Studio, Osaka.

3. Velvet Dreamin'
Electric bass and programming by Altz.
Drums by Muneomi Senju, recorded by Kabamix at Free People Studio, Osaka.

4. Fly Times
Noise, editing and programming by Altz.

5. Stillness with DJ Kensei (D'n'B version)
Disc scratching by DJ Kensei.
Editing and programming by Altz.
Percussion by Muneomi Senju, recorded by Kabamix at Free People Studio, Osaka.

6. Funks
Drum machine, editing and programming by Altz.