Iszoloscope - Au Seuil du Néant, Album [05/05/03]

Iszoloscope - Au Seuil du Néant
(Ant-Zen)



Tracklist
CD 1 "Au Seuil du Néant":
01. Untitled
02. No More Sighs
03. Untitled
04. Le Dénominateur Commun
05. Untitled
06. -28C and Falling
07. Skotophobique
08. This Monstrosity Is Part of My Fibric
09. Untitled
10. The Apocryphal Market
11. Untitled
12. 32 Hours of Eternity
13. Au Seuil du Néant (Nonexistence)
14. Untitled
15. Iszoloscope Tomes Deux
16. Untitled

CD 2 "Le Dénominateur Commun":
01. Skotophobique (Recollection mix by Urusai)
02. Crimson Road (Remixed by Antigen Shift)
03. Skotophobique (Remixed by Ah Cama-Sotz)
04. Crimson Road (Menstrual mix by 45 Cep)
05. Spontaneous Cognitive Combustion (Remixed by Mortmain)
06. Crimson Road (Remixed by Sinequanon)
07. Skotophobique (Fear Leads to Anger mix by Pin)
08. Crimson Road (Dead End mix by Pupil)
09. Prima Momentum (Remixed by Élément Kuuda)
10. Spontaneous Cognitive Combustion (Remixed by Asche)
11. Phobos II (Remixed by Liar's Rosebush)
12. Le Dénominateur Commun (Remixed by Imminent)
13. Skotophobique (Remixed by We V2)
14. Le Dénominateur Commun (Flip and Multiply mix by If Then Do)

Release Date
5th May 2003

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Iszoloscope - Au Seuil du Néant



Press Release
the concept behind iszoloscope is an artistic portrait of the effects of isolation on judgment, mental health, interpersonal values and anger toward a human being. an accoustic interpretation, in a very personal way, of its consequences on one's mind. that is the inability to express and understand thoughts/feelings that result in irrational thinking and the overwhelming anger that climaxes in unpredictable cycles.
in 1999, françois bénard & yann faussurier, both from canada, decided to start a project that focused on their own sound; they already had a background as experienced djs at a local radio station and both had time on their hands. as such, they began to experiment. in early 2000, after creating several different ambient, experimental, industrial/noise and rhythmic compositions, the two named the project iszoloscope. in august 2000, iszoloscope performed for the first time as a live act. in the fall of 2000 iszoloscope was contacted by spectre records (belgium) in regards to releasing their first cd. this cd release was launched on september 11th, 2001. 'coagulating wreckage' focussed on the 'darker ambient-industrial' side of iszoloscope. in may 2001 the lineup changed after françois bénard departed the band. in october 2001, iszoloscope was invited to perform, for the first time outside of canada at the legendary maschinenfest in aachen, germany. this rhythm-based live-set caused euphoric reactions from the audience and there were many requests for recorded material. the first step - after the release of the 'aquifère' cd on nautilus - was the collaboration 3" cd 'the blood dimmed tide' with antigen shift. now, ant-zen presents the first rhythm-oriented full length album !
the production work on 'au seuil du néant' took two years, and you will understand why when you hear the final result. it is powerful and straight but it is also a very complex block of rhythms, which are combined with dark, droning atmospheric soundscapes (a specific feature of iszoloscope's sound). unlike other dark rhythmic projects, iszoloscope's rhythms don't overwhelm the drones with their loudness - the combination in intensity and volume is just mind blowing.
on cd2 you will hear interpretations of iszoloscope's concept. interpretations by such projects as imminent, ah cama-sotz, asche and antigen shift.
so if you think the rhythmic noise (or whatever you call it) genre only repeats itself and there is no innovation anymore - taste this - you won't ever regret it.

Links
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Edited by Luca EW - 30/9/2015, 22:22