Micr.d.t Why Did You Kill Them, The Beautiful Flowers
Self-released Demo 2003
By Russell Garwood
"Why Did You Kill Them, The Beautiful Flowers" is the third release from solo project Micr.d.t in a year, and marks a slightly different sound from his noise-based, caustic electronic excursions of old. The most accurate description for this change in direction would be a mixture between the relaxing ambience and strange noises of "Lifeforms" era Future Sound Of London, the glitch of Ulvers silence EPs, and a remaining harsher edge from earlier Micr.d.t works.
In other words, what we have here is white noise interweaving with melodic electronics, under a constant layer of drones, chimes and occasional beats. The stripped down noises and cut back music focuses more on creating atmospheres which it does in abundance than music, and as such is an acquired taste. Despite this highly minimalistic approach, however, " .Flowers" seems more accessible than either "Never Mind The Fullst.ps" or "Mogwai R.I.P". Occasional forays into more extreme sounds provide a welcome contrast to the ambient, and make for a varied release. "Why Did You Kill Them, The Beautiful Flowers" proves Micr.d.t can vary his output considerably, and remain just as effective; more laid back than previous releases, it will appeal to fans of minimalistic ambient and glitch, and makes you wonder why Micr.d.t isnt signed yet.
Self-released Demo 2003
By Russell Garwood
"Why Did You Kill Them, The Beautiful Flowers" is the third release from solo project Micr.d.t in a year, and marks a slightly different sound from his noise-based, caustic electronic excursions of old. The most accurate description for this change in direction would be a mixture between the relaxing ambience and strange noises of "Lifeforms" era Future Sound Of London, the glitch of Ulvers silence EPs, and a remaining harsher edge from earlier Micr.d.t works.
In other words, what we have here is white noise interweaving with melodic electronics, under a constant layer of drones, chimes and occasional beats. The stripped down noises and cut back music focuses more on creating atmospheres which it does in abundance than music, and as such is an acquired taste. Despite this highly minimalistic approach, however, " .Flowers" seems more accessible than either "Never Mind The Fullst.ps" or "Mogwai R.I.P". Occasional forays into more extreme sounds provide a welcome contrast to the ambient, and make for a varied release. "Why Did You Kill Them, The Beautiful Flowers" proves Micr.d.t can vary his output considerably, and remain just as effective; more laid back than previous releases, it will appeal to fans of minimalistic ambient and glitch, and makes you wonder why Micr.d.t isnt signed yet.
