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Fuzzion - Black Magic ( Boshke Beats , 2006)
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sophicos
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Posted : Feb 18, 2006 15:50
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The latest from Boshke Beats brings us yet another great pioneering release.
1. Distort and Discord
2. Tango De Color Mango
3. C41
4. BlackMagic
5. Frog On The Run
6. Recharge!
7. Shezabitch
8. Yellow Mellow
9. Starfall
10. Little Girl
11. Sound Surface
12. ICU
Fuzzion - Black Magic (BBCD006) - The Debut album the label’s core member From Moscow (Russia) – Vladimir (Vova) Kozlov aka: Fuzzion.
And to the Track list (Expanding my personal favorites):
1.Distort & Discord -
The opening track smooths things up with a pure electro / dance feel, very spacey and gets you started nicely .
2.Tango De Color Mango
3. Black Magic -
The theme track of the album stands out with the unique atmosphere and minimalism - SPOOKY!
4. C41 -
The pase goes up with number 4, a techno dancefloor freestyle madness that goes better and better as it evolves.
5. Frog On The Run -
Electro fiesta again!, the frog is on the run, gets you in the mood of smiling and grooving to the beat !
6. Recharge!
7. Shezabitch -
One of my favorites in the album, a true freestyle tune with a great attitude, (no offense girls) great build up & surprises from Fuzzion.
8. Yellow Mellow -
Here is another dancefloor techno/electro hit, a great tool for making u'r crowed go wild! - Awesome!, loved the elect guitar lines too!
9. Starfall
10. Little Girl -
Drifting and swirling your mind , this little girl just kept on looping here, again & again.. amazing.
** World Bonus tracks..
11.SoundSurface -
My personal overall favorite in this album - A perfect build-up & story in this tune, delicate and yet so solid in the idia. A true hit!
12.I C U -
The summing track of the album, definitely closes the gaps and prepares you to loop this album again and again.
Fuzzion's long awaited debut album - Black Magic brings a solid style that has been evolving since Vladimir's first works as Fuzzion and the progress that has been made thru the years.
The album is very innovative and creative - Vova's music has been going very electro and groovy, massive work of beats ,subliminal feelings, great lines and on top of all an awesome mastering !
The official press info states ; "Style: Electro, Cinematic Techno-Psychedelic, Freestyle Electronix".
Style fanatics : don't even try , it ain't tech trance.
Order your copy today !
http://www.psyshop.com/shop/CDs/bbs/bbs1cd006.html
http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display_release.asp?id=5396
http://www.fuzzion.ru/
http://www.boshkebeats.com/
Enjoy your self,
Ilan.
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Justin Chaos
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Posted : Feb 18, 2006 22:42
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Very interesting concept and album, still on my decks together with Kino Oko album.
Nice one Vova, keep on pushing the boundaries Alex&Inga, respect!!!
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Dot Kite
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Posted : Feb 20, 2006 13:26
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Indeed..this release it's outstanding!
there is a lovely flow between the tracks and i truly believe that Fuzzion brought the music in the next level!
Congratulations for creating such an interesting album!
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Christian
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Posted : Feb 21, 2006 01:39
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Masterpiece!!! Masterpiece!!! Masterpiece!!! Masterpiece!!! Masterpiece!!! Masterpiece!!! Masterpiece!!!
great sound, hugh production and amazing ideas. respect and congratulation!
this album is outstanding - Big Time
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traveller
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Posted : Feb 21, 2006 21:03
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<-agrees with the above 
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ZeRo
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Posted : Feb 22, 2006 01:27
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i listened to the samples online and now i just have to wait and wait and wait for the postman to provide the plastic that will provide the sensory stimulation that my brain will turn into something(but i dont know what yet) because i havent listened to it...
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evgeny@aero-groove
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Posted : Feb 22, 2006 12:51
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Rah
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Posted : Feb 22, 2006 16:22
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On 2006-02-22 12:51, evgeny@aero-groove wrote:
A long timse since i'm a Fuzzion follower, & this piece even exceeds my expectations...such a variable & high production release. a true musical experience!
Go Boshke & Fuzzion!
PS
and is it janis joplin in that hidden track?  wickedddddd!
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nope, i think that's Grace from Jefferson Airplane it's a 'remix' from the track "White Rabbit". It rocks huh?
review up soon.
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PKS
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Posted : Feb 22, 2006 17:25
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Fuzzion (Vladimir Kozlov) from Moskow, Russia, is finally out with his debut album on Boshke Beats. He is known for a techy edge on most of his releases, which has become quite many on various compilations by the years. Boshke Beats shows usually a pretty high quality in the tech trance sound, but this time we get shown a bit different sides of electronic music for a change.
Fuzzion "Black Magic" Boshke Beats 2006 (BBCD006)
1. Distort & Discord
2. Tango De Color Mango
3. Black Magic
4. C41
5. Frog On The Run
6. Recharge!
7. Shezabitch
8. Yellow Mellow
9. Starfall
10. Little Girl
11. Sound Surface
12. I C U
Several ”tech-trance” artists has gone new directions lately, and surprises everybody with eclectic electronic music reaching out to many different styles and ideas, just when you might expect something quite minimal and pumping all the way. Fuzzion is one of the artists who has for sure gone for variation in this album. Here we get tons of varation from beginning to end. We get everything from electro, tech house influences, synth pop and tech trance. This album is for sure not a boring voyage! Many of the tracks have simple, but good ideas and creativity. Some of of them is also quite melodic, which makes it to a much more interesting listening experience at once. At the same time, Fuzzion puts in pretty rough edges in most of his tracks. One of my favourite tracks here is track 8 (Yellow Mellow), which gives me a bit of that early 90’s hard trance feeling, mixed with some funny electro details. We also get some happy vibes in these tracks (Not only black magic...), especially in track 9 (Starfall), which is a nice little synth pop track which brings me right back to happy 80’s vibes.
The debut album by Fuzzion really surprised me with tons of creativity and variation! This album fits good for home listening, as a listening through voyage, passing through several different kinds of electronic music styles. Some of these tracks should also fit well on an techy electro influenced dance floor.
PKS
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Posted : Feb 22, 2006 18:59
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unless The Delta releases an album this year.. I have a feeling this will be an album of the year! this masterpiece is creative to the core!! fresh! |
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furthur
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Posted : Feb 22, 2006 19:13
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was listening to starfall on repeat for days when i first heard it
great album
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lucidpicnic
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Posted : Feb 22, 2006 21:20
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very original
great album! |
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Rah
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Posted : Feb 23, 2006 20:57
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Artist: Fuzzion
Album: Black Magic
Label: Boshke Beats
Web: http://www.boshkebeats.com
CAT: BBCD006
Sonic-energy: http://www.sonic-energy.net/core/content/view/168/2/
Tracks:
01. Distort & Discord [120 BPM's]
02. Tango de Color Mango [130]
03. Black Magic [130]
04. C41 [130]
05. Frog on the Run [125]
06. Recharge [132]
07. Shezabitch [137]
08. Yellow Mellow [135]
09. Starfall[130]
10. Little Girl[125-28]
Bonus:
11. Sound Surface [120]
12. ICU [125]
What's This about?
Fuzzion is an understatement. I would refer to it more as percolate of styles, Vladimir Kozlov has been brooding with love since the early 90's to present new idea altogether of electronic music not easily categorized. Previously released in TIP world, Tatsu, Z.M.A, Hadshot, Horns and Hoofs and of course Boshke the time is right for the man to introduce his Black Magic for all those audiophiles in search of novel sonic entrainment.
Per-song Break down
1- Distort and Discord *
If there is anything Fuzzion can do well is distort those bass lines to near static junk and this is a good example of his work. The wind hurls of passing airplanes (or spaceships perhaps) give it a very outer space touch, accompanied by windy pads and little blips transporting us to a space-age anthem of noir, every-man for himself type of qualities. The line rest on top with delicate textures, as the drums rumble below with very convincing results for the overall package.
2- Tango De Color Mango
The mango comes loaded with unabridged electro influences and once again those scratchy distorted elements find a way to surface from the leads. The bass comes and goes like a lagging child suddenly delaying to near abstraction by bits. The percussion alone with half a gazillion different drums and novel use of hi-hats will work wonders in any progg-electro jumble.
3- Black Magic *
Black magic is a delicious treat that does justice to the self-titled album. Inside sounds bubble and oscillate like a loose electric cord, maintaining that strident pace Kozlov knows how to deliver so well. The rhythms allow a jungle of percussive elements to surface comfortably, since that is after all half of his knack. The magical touch comes from ancient gypsy line radiating to the plucked bass by the break with sheer brilliance.
4- C41 *
We're back to heavily distorted bass slices redoubling in the pace with all inhibitions thrown out the window and a clear invitation to bend those hips under the hypnotism of the crescent melodies. I'm not sure why it reminds me of the 60's version of batman, most probably because of the intent. A somber melody that no matter how low you shove it in the scale, it's still exuding a funky upbeat influence on the listener. < BAM! >
5- Frog on the Run
Frog on the run is another departure from an electro vein exploring break beats and a jazzy-aphex twin touch with organic dashes and classy accompaniments. The track switches by the middle with dense section of drums imitating a rock drummer more than a electronic pace-maker & it works.
6- Recharge
An all groove number with the classical slinky distortion and an undivided attention towards the rhythm with underlying accompaniments. This time around I find the charge a bit too scratchy and distorted, but a good tune to follow on the dance floor if you happened to purchase the new Bus album.
7- Shezabitch
Talk about the cheekiest set of electro bass lines coming out in a respected tune since… well I’m not sure, I don’t really listen to this type of music much. The lyrics say it all, and since there might be under aged audiences reading I won’t repeat it. Suffice to know Fuzzion does not like the ex and even though the lyrics clearly specify it, the rhythm is on the other hand begging her to stay and dance for a little longer. I have my days with this track while it mostly brings a corny smile to my face.
8 – Yellow Mellow *
Like the name indicates yellow is a rather mellow number with cute lines that recall a lot of the cinematic old-school IDM of the 90’s. The midsection brings very cool guitar bits Vladimir picked up in his teens for the alternative band he used to play in. I tend to agree with his vision.
9 – Starfall
Number nine, has ‘first summer love’ memories to reminisce, either hugging a pillow or even better a real person. Alternatively you might find a bit too sweet toothed for the stomach. It does retain a Russian scent of syrupy electro-pop-IDM and god knows what else that stands somewhere between Wolfsheim (without the lyrics) and Paraplan.
10 – Little Girl + Hidden Track*
Hidden girl is another emotional number with dreamy lines that stands bit further from “Starfall”, nevertheless using very cool guitar riffs and solid theme to close album. The hidden experiment starting after the 6th minute brings a departure from the song that defined the summer of love back in 1969 for Jefferson Airplane with “White Rabbit”. Grace Slyck’s voice thunders over the synth-adapted guitars with ease and by god this 3 minute blip will do wonders to open your sets with a cult flashback in time, asserting you as knowledge as savvy neo-hippie. Miss Slyck back in the 70’s once attempted spike President Nixon’s coffee with LSD and there was a whole plot, but sadly it never materialized. One can’t help but wonder what kind of world we would have grown in if this had happened.
All and All
Following on Horns and Hoof’s footsteps last year with Kino Oko, Boshke has delivered another solid piece to sink your brain in original material, I would categorize it as adult listening (forget electro, techno, IDM, boogie-woogie… those terms turn meaningless here). The sincere effort to pull away from progressive beats you could swear has been repeated a thousand times, albeit with the same speed. Fuzzion’s riding a distinct wave altogether to poise dance floors with new a proposal, influenced by Kozlov’s background as progressive rocker and his electronic experiments. All that remains in my head after listening to Black Magic for a less than week is Grace’s voice repeating the words “Feed your head… feed your head”.
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