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Ticon - Zero Six After (Digital Structures)
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jimmy
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Posted : Nov 21, 2005 18:52
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dj buju:
ah yes, union jack, i don't know where i got the name red herring (lol) from, maybe it was a track of theirs?
anyway, yes, lovely melody..
aje:
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Posted : Nov 22, 2005 11:36
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One cant expect nothing but the best innovative progressive sounds from a Digital Structures release, this is no exception.
Ticon's new release zero Six After is just that and much more, a carnival of progressive to full on sounds articulately fussed with a hand full of electronic expressions, resulting in a massive release, a definite winner.
Ticon's sound is just brilliant, perfect if you ask me, rising into a class of its own.
An uplifting selection of tracks loaded with energy, groove & funkiness. This is a true classic and a perfect tool for the dance floor.
Its hard for an artists to keep on surprising, refreshing his spirit, constantly evolving, but Ticon seems to do so with ease, walking through the boundaries of sounds, constantly experimenting and taking his style to different dimensions.
I must say that this CD has really blown me away & I really suggest you just go out & buy it, no need to thank me & start sending me B-Day cards on my birthday, I know you will attempt to... ;-)
This is the best release I have heard in a long time, interesting, powerful & inspiring.
Ticon's high expertise & musical genius has been vivid for years, this is another golden milestone in his never-ending quest (hopefully never-ending...).
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Posted : Nov 22, 2005 12:13
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On 2005-11-21 16:05, Yuli wrote:
in that case I really wait to hear the album. Cactus was and is one of my oldest favorite tracks of all time, and altho I am not really in favor of ripping melodies of other artists, it can come out pretty cool if done with a good taste.
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It always been such an emotional track 2 me and so many times i was wondering what would it sound in a different, newer version...
IMHO they pulled it off big time! mind you the bass line and bpm are a bit to much 2 my liking but the track as got some magic in it 4 sure 
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Posted : Nov 22, 2005 15:26
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On 2005-11-22 11:36, homsy wrote:
Its hard for an artists to keep on surprising, refreshing his spirit, constantly evolving, but Ticon seems to do so with ease, walking through the boundaries of sounds, constantly experimenting and taking his style to different dimensions.
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Ermmmm... Ticon is a duo. So please give credit where credit is due. Haven't read the booklet I suppose??
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I have been a fan of the Scando sound since its very beginning, and therefore I have been following Ticon ever since they first started with the aptly named "Ass-Tronaut" track. What makes them stand out from the rest of their scandinavian colleagues, however, is the element FUN. It starts with the track names, if i were to make a top ten of my fav. track names, at least 5 of them would be ticon ("we are the mammoth hunters", "ü make me wanna drink more" "the clown smells like gasoline" etc...). Then it continues with the production and overall feel of their music, its "in your face", exciting, huge basslines and melodies, instead of the typical restraint and subtlety that we usually know and love from our northern friends.
So, just like Jesus, let me use an analogy. Son Kite is a fine red Bordeaux Wine, lots of subtle nuances, it gets quite heavy sometimes, the aftertaste is complex and almost more important than the real taste. Atmos is "Crystal", the $500 champaign all the rappers keep babbling about, its sparkly, light, care-free, subtle and sophisticated. Ticon, on the other hand, is BEER!!!
And this album is more Beer than the previous two. That means, for example, that unlike most other proggy artists, Ticon has picked up the pace instead of slowing it down. Therefore they have landed right in the gap between the normal proggy stuiff, which has been getting slower, and the full-on shit, which has been getting faster and more obnoxious every time i look. Anyways, IMHO, the result is pure Psytrance, not progressive, not electro, not club, but good old psychedelic trance the way it should be done if the Full-On Virus hadnt killed this style of music and given it a bad name. This album just overwhelms the listener with its sheer power at some points, the sounds jump out of the speakers in amazing plasticity, influences and ideas from other scenes wait around every corner, its like one big psychedelic circus and the Ticon Guys are standing in the middle of the manege directing the whole show. There are ten different performances in this circus:
1. Prologue: Tweedle deedle deedle, tweedle deedle, deedle tweedle...(just another one of them prologues....)
2. Kids of the 80's: This track sounds very normal without being normal at all. That means there are lot weird influences mixed together, 80's synths that sound straight out of a videogame, that weird twisted vocal from beat bizarre and the mammoth hunter remix, a very groovy and danceable beat plus typical prog. psy sweeping sounds. maybe its the name of the track, but it makes me think of Daniel-San on Acid.
3. U make me wanna drink more: Remember when He-Man kept talking about "...by the power of Grey Skull" when you were a kid? He must have been thinking about something like this, because this track is HUUUGEEEEE!!! It starts the moment the bassline kicks in, every mammoth hunter would be be goddamn proud of it, and accelerates even more when the electro starts during the break. Skeletor, why dont you try to fuck with this bad boy!!!!
4. In the Dirt: The oldest-sounding track on here, but still great. Its got that typical galopping beat that was in fashion around 2000-2001, mixed in with some nice euphoric pads, very straight forwad and nothing fancy, but it works and will get everyone dancing.
5. Poem for Granny: It starts grooving and tribal, and then in the break a shifting electro bassline kicks in, weird twisting sounds move all over, a cool female sample flies around here and there, tweedling sounds, what a beauty!! Even though its not my fav track on here, it shows everything that is great about Ticon, the diversity, the skill, the danceability, its like Ticon is trying to show off their skills. As Cartman would say: RESPECT MY AUTHORITAHHHHHH!!!!
6. In Stereo: Ticons take on Electro-house, so its trancy psychedelic electro house. The dominant element is a pulsating synth not unlike Der Dritte Raum "Hale Bopp", but everything is covered in lush pads and atmospheres. It would mix perfectly with Antix "Le Lascard".
7. Rip it Up: So far my favorite track, even thogh it sounds very simple. But its just the simplistic scenic beauty of the string arrangement and soundsscape that really gets to me, its so innocent and naive. The effect this track has on me is kinda like that song "Silhouette" by Kenny G., and that is not an insult coming rom me, I love that track (and Kenny G. in general ).
8. Chicken Shaker: So, I guess there was no way to avoid it, Ticons try at making full-on. The basslines makes me vomit, but the rest of the track is actually very funny, especially the lyrics. the rest of the arrangement is also quite clever, but with that bassline i refuse to listen to it.
9. The Analogue H: FINALLY!!!! Someones remixing Union Jack!!!! YAY!!! Ive been waiting for this moment for a very long time. And its a very good reworking, it could be a little slower, but thats why i have a pitch on my turntable. The Union Jack melody is incorporated beautifully , the bassline is typical groovy Ticon material, just a real feel-good track for the sunrise! Now Im just waiting fo someone to finally remix "Red Herring" ( Son Kite??? I know you read here sometimes...)
10. Six years after: It has been noted this track sounds somewhat like Shilohs Focus remix. And that is certainly true. The tweedling sounds and the "travelling bassline" are the main reason for that, methinks. But this track is brilliant enough to shine on its own, first of all because of that chanting male vocal, and also because of the intense electro-middle part. One of those goosebump tracks, even moreso than Shilohs Son Kite mix. Brilliant ending to a brilliant album!!
Soooo, that was it, this album rawks, you should really get it, or you will miss on a whole lot of fun. The only thing i dont like here is the use of samples, sometimes it gets a little annoying, but then this is also one of reasons why Ticon is Beer and not wine. The most convenient way to get it is the Digital Structures mp3 store which can be found on the DS website, it works really well and then its only 6.99. Have fun!!
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On 2005-11-23 01:38, aje wrote:
Son Kite is a fine red Bordeaux Wine, lots of subtle nuances, it gets quite heavy sometimes, the aftertaste is complex and almost more important than the real taste. Atmos is "Crystal", the $500 champaign all the rappers keep babbling about, its sparkly, light, care-free, subtle and sophisticated. Ticon, on the other hand, is BEER!!!
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totally agree, nice way of visualizing the different styles. Tîcon got this rougher more malty taste in its sounds. the new album marks no exception and really is a joy to listen to... as beer is a joy to drink 
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Artist: Ticon
Album: Zero Six After
Label: Digital Structures
Web: http://www.mpdqx.com/digitalstructures
Year: 2005
Format: CD
Songs:
01. Prologue
02. Kids Of The 80`s [135 BPM]
03. U Make Me Wanna Drink More [136]
04. In The Dirt [140]
05. Poem For Granny [135]
06. In Stereo [130]
07. Rip It Up [136]
08. Chicken Shaker [139]
09. The Analogue H [138]
10. Six Years After [135]
What's this about
Filip Mårdberg and Fredrik Gilenholt have been changing the musical landslide of electronica, exploring different facets of their sound on every album with an unchanging attitude towards transformation, transmutation and personal evolution. Like tastes change, so do their rhythms and this obviously something they enjoy doing. Too worried about the next-best-thing to break all barriers, I forgot there is still music out there that subtly tweaks bits and pieces of the puzzle, channeling quality in the highest denominator to create… well… art…
Per-song break-down
01. Prologue *
The prologue (man, this getting trendy, huh?) is sonic redemption in less than two minutes. The kind of sweet melody juggling those magic notes you expect to hear when a life changing event happens. And if it doesn't well... at least the music is there.
02. Kids Of The 80`s
Being an 80's child makes me feel like I skipped a good ten years of productive life. Consequently I don't miss rappers hanging with wall-clocks from their necks, nor Madonna in lycra. Thankfully the song strips down the 80's of all those qualities we would rather forget with a reminiscent retro-beat, jumping right into progressive of the new millennium once the bass starts going. The pitchy synth does retain some of the old-school oscillation, alongside the vocals bits melting well together. Once again, the 80's are not my favorite theme so the song in itself is not overly appealing, but since its Ticon doing this, they could very well have placed broken glass for the kicks and still get away with it.
03. U Make Me Wanna Drink More *
Now kids nobody is condoning alcoholism, but every now and again an angel crosses your path and the inhibitions get mixed up with a death-wish to gulp just a bit more, so you can go chat the hottie in the corner. That growing pre-AA gut feeling to grab the bottle, surfaces as the post-New Order grungy synth starts taking force. The bass has that bad-ass feeling strengthening your confidence for the hunt ahead. Incredible groove as usual.
04. In The Dirt *
‘In The Dirt' has all the tall-tale signs of a great outdoor tune several months late for the summer solstice. Well there's always next year and it's so massive, you might as well hear it from now until then. For all effective purposes this is progressive at its best, building a monster rhythm of such epic proportions it makes the hair stand and the smiles blossom. There's nothing new here, but the notes seem to phase out on such sweet angelic intonations, you can feel the perspiration sliding down the skin, as the sun shines with your eyes closed and the soul open. All the while you are transported to that open patch of grass, loosing yourself to the delights of some unnamed festival, you won't remember was it not for those pictures… you will have to hide when the kids start popping out.
05. Poem For Granny *
The poem is lovingly chiseled with the most hip-shaking, belly-aching rhythm you might encounter in this far reaching musical field. So granny grab your stick, start rolling those wheel-chairs or simply shake in bed if that's your thing; cause the boys have produced beats with enough magnetism, to keep that hip-job going long enough to for you to enjoy this one fully. A delicacy by all means, running alongside an explosive line on top tambourines and a second lead in the middle, all going to your head faster than you can fathom… head-rush.
06. In Stereo
Its a bit disconcerting having that ‘skipped' effect on the first 20 seconds of the song. I don't know you, but I sure as hell cursed myself the first half a dozen times. In Stereo feels very break-beat-ish with an electro blanket covering the choral notes, floating past the speakers. This particular sonic excursion the boys have treated us with, is not personally my favorite type of clubbing music, but what they do is damn classy…
07. Rip It Up
“You will not able to stay home brother, you will not able to play a game turn on and drop out, because the revolution will be live” Rit it up, or rip it up, whatever's your choice this track has Insurrection written all over. The kind of mutiny that occurs when a bunch of drunk hooligans take over the DJ booth and evacuate the intern in exchange for better music. The alternative is clearly this track. There is nothing new in the sound, it's simply a lesson on how it's meant to be done right. That said, the final minutes are a bit over the top for me, but the use of long voice samples more than makes up for it.
08. Chicken Shaker *
Shake your chicken, or borrow one if you must. The dribble in the shaker treats to an energetic fusion of psychedelic pretension, on top of voice samples you have to grow to love. The warm progressive touches these two splash on all the tracks, follows well and the build up is palpable. Midway we encounter good-old fashioned breaks and a falling insane voice samples, extending for aeons.
09. The Analogue H *
As it has been pointed out before this one has Platipus records written all over. Well at least on the uplifting lines and the a polymorphic drum sequences, bridging a joyous sonority with a hint of that classic rave feel. It remains moderate and cool like everything else Ticon is spitting out these days.
10. Six Years After *
Six years after is smooth… Smooth like silky lounge caressing the frequencies on a short arpeggio, briskly running on different pitches bridged together with such precise infusion, this stuff goes on the category of sonic plastic surgery. It moves quite well, but there is still a relaxed pace. It encompasses all the worth and experience these two have gained from Aero, showing you can do something different and still do it right.
* Favourites
All and all
The output sounds a more like a fusion of New Disco Science Alliance than a departure from Aero, and it's clear where these two are heading with their music. I personally would have liked to see a track or two showing some more pump, but that is probably because I hear too much kilargh music these days, and this is so NOT that type of sound. In most cases is quite refreshing.
The incredible aspect of Ticon's production is the amount of elements that come into play at any given time, all caressing each other in the frequency range in it's own lane like good little boys, too afraid to cross in each other's path. Quality assured or your money back. This is CD is for the DJ case, the car and for your cousin who is not yet into electronic music, but is waiting to hear something that changes his mind… well don't let him hanging…
read the review with samples http://www.sonic-energy.net/2005/11/album-ticon-ssa.html
Where to get
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http://www.saikosounds.com/english/display_release.asp?id=5199
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Posted : Nov 24, 2005 16:22
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Greeeeeat album by this swedish duo, very nice album, only in my opinion some tracks are influenced a little bit of full on, but indeed a great production, this guys knows what are doing 
Favourite tracks:
U Make Me Wanna Drink More
In Stereo
Chicken Shaker
Zero Six After
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Posted : Nov 25, 2005 10:57
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On 2005-11-23 01:38, aje wrote:
Son Kite is a fine red Bordeaux Wine, lots of subtle nuances, it gets quite heavy sometimes, the aftertaste is complex and almost more important than the real taste. Atmos is "Crystal", the $500 champaign all the rappers keep babbling about, its sparkly, light, care-free, subtle and sophisticated. Ticon, on the other hand, is BEER!!!
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totally agree, nice way of visualizing the different styles. Tîcon got this rougher more malty taste in its sounds. the new album marks no exception and really is a joy to listen to... as beer is a joy to drink
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well said. |
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Posted : Dec 14, 2005 09:06
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"This has to be one of the most eagerly-awaited follow albums in ages" Yesssss That's it ... i'm waiting to see ticon in new year in portugal .-. PORTUGAL need your feedback ...  bacio! |
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Pasha
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Posted : Dec 15, 2005 15:28
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Shame on me, I don't have the original CD. BUT in this connection, I have a question.
Six Years After sounds almost like a rework of Tycho's - Phoenix Cylinder, check out: http://tychomusic.com/sp.html
Did they credit it on the cd? Because you know, it really does sound like a remix or rework of this short track...
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xezo
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Posted : Dec 15, 2005 18:07
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I Love Beer!!!!! |
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Posted : Dec 16, 2005 14:55
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I think it's a very good CD, altough it's sound more like NDSA than Ticon I used to know in the days of the Cozy Cactus and We Are the Mammoth Hunters.
There is not even one psychedelic element, but nevertheless it's a good production and something I would love to dance to... |
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in the dirt.....
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Acidhive
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Posted : Dec 20, 2005 15:15
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Listened to it in full today for the first time after ordering it. Great album. I think all the tracks are superb. I'd be hard pressed to give any real favourites here. All the tracks just fit on this one. Great achievement overall.
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