Alpha Channel consists of two Melbourne-based producers who describe themselves as “a mind- bending mash up of quirky electronica and smokin’ loungey vibes.” Both producers have used their skills in the education field and weekly DJ residencies: Trip-Hop beats combine with seamless sampling and live instrumentation to create a funky, laid back listening experience. This album will take you on a journey of ‘exotic’ locations, from an island paradise with snippets of the shore and other summery getaway sounds. Snake charmers at an Arabian Bazaar will enchant you with snippets of music that appear like they’ve come straight from the movie Aladdin.
A couple of standout tracks would have to be, A Brief History Of Music with its mix of jazzy piano, vintage sounding audio samples some sort of instructional video on instruments which makes this my favourite track of the album. International Jets sounds like something from an old James Bond movie, probably played at the part where him and a buxom woman are sneaking around a castle. This track really evokes a soundtrack feeling with its moody melody. Tabbo Island is a chilled out, enjoyable and at points a spaced out track until it kicks into that island feeling.
The only downside that I find that comes with electronic music is the lack of connection I get with listening to music without proper lyrical content. This may be due to the fact I’m not a musician and I can’t appreciate it in the same way. In saying that I am quite obsessed with the Perth artist Pogo but I don’t feel the same connection with Alpha Channel. It’s obvious that these producers have a vast amount of talent as they put together this pretty nice album with a great concept and vision.
If you like this type of music I suggest you check out the Gourmet Scavengeralbum which has been released also through Omelette. Electronica music is definitely growing on me.
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