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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>"Most people thought of David Newman's
autistici-release "Volume Objects" on 12k as his first full-length. Brimful of
ideas, epic and demanding, constantly evolving and infinitely ambitious, it
surely had the typical traits of a debut: Newman's ambient acoustic worlds were
inhabited by myriads of sound creatures and sonic plants entwining themselves
around a laserbeam-like pillar of creativity. In reality, these both powerful
and peculiar pieces were the results of years spent refining a distinct style
through a plethora of net-releases. In a sense, however, "Volume Objects" did
constitute a fresh beginning for autistici. Not only was Newman devoting more
and more time to building his Audiobulb imprint into one of the more eclectic
and forwardthinking outfits on the electronica-scene. He was also turning more
towards minutely designed physical products. This tendency continues with his
latest record, "Complex Tone Test" on keshhhhhh Records, which again comes
accompanied by striking cover art. It also shows that Newman has no intention of
simply repeating the promising formula of "Volume Objects". Rather, "Complex
Tone Test" has turned out a concept work of sorts, researching the information
processing capacities of the human mind. What sounds like a scientific
experiment onpaper has, in fact, turned into an emotionally charged album which
never quite sounds the same. About time we spoke to David to find out
more...."</FONT></DIV>
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