Doubler - Alter Vu

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  • Confused House is an intriguing space in the L.I.E.S. universe. It gives Jason Letkiewicz, who runs the label, an outlet to experiment with friends without needing to satisfy the dance floor. Max D, Bookworms and Terekke have all worked with Letkiewicz on the label in one configuration or another. Improvisation with whatever gear was lying around at the time was the starting point for each release so far. This latest Confused House release introduces Doubler, a new project from Letkiewicz and the DC artist Mike Petillo. Random and repetitive machine-based experiments, the four tracks come with the loaded descriptor of "ambient warrior values." The beautiful title track hints at where the phrase might have come from, unfurling into gentle ambient house that recalls Jochem Peteri's work as Ross 154. The muddy drums give the only sense of forward momentum, leaving Petillo and Letkiewicz to focus on twisting knobs. At 12 minutes, hearing "Bruised Fruit" is the best way to gauge Doubler's methods. It springs into life fully formed and reminiscent of Idjut Boys at their delay-laden best, as drums cascade around swirling organs, ghostly vocal harmonies and a cavernous, dubby bassline. Around seven minutes in, the duo craftily strip away these elements as the track mutates into a dank dub monstrosity. Was this decision premeditated? Not likely. The track feels like it was cut from a longer improvised session, and is a fascinating example of two producers caught deep in concentration.
  • Tracklist
      A1 Alter Vu A2 Occluded Fronts B1 Bruised Fruit B2 Entrance
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