JEFF MILLS
Metropolis Metropolis
Boomkat Product Review:
Jeff Mills revisits Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' once again, stitching together an entirely new soundtrack that's intended to be a more nuanced reaction to the story itself. A headier, more psychedelic treatment, it's some of the most probing material Mills has released in years.
When Mills released his take on "Metropolis" back in 2000, he was the perfect candidate to approach such a cinematic milestone and bring it crashing into the techno era. The concept of the rescore was still in its infancy, so listeners weren't yet completely jaded by the mixture of silent movie footage and contemporary music. Mills' music had always represented technology, and Lang's classic detailed man's relationship with machines in the most visual way - Mills just offered a fresh backbone that helped build out the vision into another dimension. Over two decades later culture has shifted, so Mills felt it important not to just George Lucas his score but to J.J. Abrams it completely.
Unlike its comparatively compact predecessor, 'Metropolis Metropolis' is a labyrinthine sprawl of lengthy compositions that touch on jazz, baroque music and of course techno - but there's little you could imagine rattling through Tresor on a Sunday morning. Mills hardly reaches for the drums at all on the album's first two chunks, using jazzy flourishes on 'The Masters of Work and Play' but never allowing a beat to form completely. His focus is on mood curation, but the record wakes up when Mills plays to his strengths.
The second half of the record is more animated, with 'Transformation the Aftershock and Evil' using the Detroit legend's glassy soundset to evolve into a rhythm that's between Underground Resistance and Jon Hassell. 'Yoshiwara and the Players of Chance' is even better, with pinprick kicks and swirling oscillators that draw out a classic sci-fi scene without resorting to forgettable tropes. Mills' control of rhythm is most impressive, and he uses interlocking patterns to provide momentum to Vangelis-esque washes of electronics. 'Liaisons and Complicated Affairs' takes us to the end credits, plodding thru synthetic strings and into a flurry of hypnotic sequences that's not a million miles from Klaus Schulze's similarly engaging imaginary score to "Dune".
View more
Boomkat Product Review:
Jeff Mills revisits Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' once again, stitching together an entirely new soundtrack that's intended to be a more nuanced reaction to the story itself. A headier, more psychedelic treatment, it's some of the most probing material Mills has released in years.
When Mills released his take on "Metropolis" back in 2000, he was the perfect candidate to approach such a cinematic milestone and bring it crashing into the techno era. The concept of the rescore was still in its infancy, so listeners weren't yet completely jaded by the mixture of silent movie footage and contemporary music. Mills' music had always represented technology, and Lang's classic detailed man's relationship with machines in the most visual way - Mills just offered a fresh backbone that helped build out the vision into another dimension. Over two decades later culture has shifted, so Mills felt it important not to just George Lucas his score but to J.J. Abrams it completely.
Unlike its comparatively compact predecessor, 'Metropolis Metropolis' is a labyrinthine sprawl of lengthy compositions that touch on jazz, baroque music and of course techno - but there's little you could imagine rattling through Tresor on a Sunday morning. Mills hardly reaches for the drums at all on the album's first two chunks, using jazzy flourishes on 'The Masters of Work and Play' but never allowing a beat to form completely. His focus is on mood curation, but the record wakes up when Mills plays to his strengths.
The second half of the record is more animated, with 'Transformation the Aftershock and Evil' using the Detroit legend's glassy soundset to evolve into a rhythm that's between Underground Resistance and Jon Hassell. 'Yoshiwara and the Players of Chance' is even better, with pinprick kicks and swirling oscillators that draw out a classic sci-fi scene without resorting to forgettable tropes. Mills' control of rhythm is most impressive, and he uses interlocking patterns to provide momentum to Vangelis-esque washes of electronics. 'Liaisons and Complicated Affairs' takes us to the end credits, plodding thru synthetic strings and into a flurry of hypnotic sequences that's not a million miles from Klaus Schulze's similarly engaging imaginary score to "Dune".
Boomkat Product Review:
Jeff Mills revisits Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' once again, stitching together an entirely new soundtrack that's intended to be a more nuanced reaction to the story itself. A headier, more psychedelic treatment, it's some of the most probing material Mills has released in years.
When Mills released his take on "Metropolis" back in 2000, he was the perfect candidate to approach such a cinematic milestone and bring it crashing into the techno era. The concept of the rescore was still in its infancy, so listeners weren't yet completely jaded by the mixture of silent movie footage and contemporary music. Mills' music had always represented technology, and Lang's classic detailed man's relationship with machines in the most visual way - Mills just offered a fresh backbone that helped build out the vision into another dimension. Over two decades later culture has shifted, so Mills felt it important not to just George Lucas his score but to J.J. Abrams it completely.
Unlike its comparatively compact predecessor, 'Metropolis Metropolis' is a labyrinthine sprawl of lengthy compositions that touch on jazz, baroque music and of course techno - but there's little you could imagine rattling through Tresor on a Sunday morning. Mills hardly reaches for the drums at all on the album's first two chunks, using jazzy flourishes on 'The Masters of Work and Play' but never allowing a beat to form completely. His focus is on mood curation, but the record wakes up when Mills plays to his strengths.
The second half of the record is more animated, with 'Transformation the Aftershock and Evil' using the Detroit legend's glassy soundset to evolve into a rhythm that's between Underground Resistance and Jon Hassell. 'Yoshiwara and the Players of Chance' is even better, with pinprick kicks and swirling oscillators that draw out a classic sci-fi scene without resorting to forgettable tropes. Mills' control of rhythm is most impressive, and he uses interlocking patterns to provide momentum to Vangelis-esque washes of electronics. 'Liaisons and Complicated Affairs' takes us to the end credits, plodding thru synthetic strings and into a flurry of hypnotic sequences that's not a million miles from Klaus Schulze's similarly engaging imaginary score to "Dune".
Boomkat Product Review:
Jeff Mills revisits Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' once again, stitching together an entirely new soundtrack that's intended to be a more nuanced reaction to the story itself. A headier, more psychedelic treatment, it's some of the most probing material Mills has released in years.
When Mills released his take on "Metropolis" back in 2000, he was the perfect candidate to approach such a cinematic milestone and bring it crashing into the techno era. The concept of the rescore was still in its infancy, so listeners weren't yet completely jaded by the mixture of silent movie footage and contemporary music. Mills' music had always represented technology, and Lang's classic detailed man's relationship with machines in the most visual way - Mills just offered a fresh backbone that helped build out the vision into another dimension. Over two decades later culture has shifted, so Mills felt it important not to just George Lucas his score but to J.J. Abrams it completely.
Unlike its comparatively compact predecessor, 'Metropolis Metropolis' is a labyrinthine sprawl of lengthy compositions that touch on jazz, baroque music and of course techno - but there's little you could imagine rattling through Tresor on a Sunday morning. Mills hardly reaches for the drums at all on the album's first two chunks, using jazzy flourishes on 'The Masters of Work and Play' but never allowing a beat to form completely. His focus is on mood curation, but the record wakes up when Mills plays to his strengths.
The second half of the record is more animated, with 'Transformation the Aftershock and Evil' using the Detroit legend's glassy soundset to evolve into a rhythm that's between Underground Resistance and Jon Hassell. 'Yoshiwara and the Players of Chance' is even better, with pinprick kicks and swirling oscillators that draw out a classic sci-fi scene without resorting to forgettable tropes. Mills' control of rhythm is most impressive, and he uses interlocking patterns to provide momentum to Vangelis-esque washes of electronics. 'Liaisons and Complicated Affairs' takes us to the end credits, plodding thru synthetic strings and into a flurry of hypnotic sequences that's not a million miles from Klaus Schulze's similarly engaging imaginary score to "Dune".
Out of Stock
Boomkat Product Review:
Jeff Mills revisits Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' once again, stitching together an entirely new soundtrack that's intended to be a more nuanced reaction to the story itself. A headier, more psychedelic treatment, it's some of the most probing material Mills has released in years.
When Mills released his take on "Metropolis" back in 2000, he was the perfect candidate to approach such a cinematic milestone and bring it crashing into the techno era. The concept of the rescore was still in its infancy, so listeners weren't yet completely jaded by the mixture of silent movie footage and contemporary music. Mills' music had always represented technology, and Lang's classic detailed man's relationship with machines in the most visual way - Mills just offered a fresh backbone that helped build out the vision into another dimension. Over two decades later culture has shifted, so Mills felt it important not to just George Lucas his score but to J.J. Abrams it completely.
Unlike its comparatively compact predecessor, 'Metropolis Metropolis' is a labyrinthine sprawl of lengthy compositions that touch on jazz, baroque music and of course techno - but there's little you could imagine rattling through Tresor on a Sunday morning. Mills hardly reaches for the drums at all on the album's first two chunks, using jazzy flourishes on 'The Masters of Work and Play' but never allowing a beat to form completely. His focus is on mood curation, but the record wakes up when Mills plays to his strengths.
The second half of the record is more animated, with 'Transformation the Aftershock and Evil' using the Detroit legend's glassy soundset to evolve into a rhythm that's between Underground Resistance and Jon Hassell. 'Yoshiwara and the Players of Chance' is even better, with pinprick kicks and swirling oscillators that draw out a classic sci-fi scene without resorting to forgettable tropes. Mills' control of rhythm is most impressive, and he uses interlocking patterns to provide momentum to Vangelis-esque washes of electronics. 'Liaisons and Complicated Affairs' takes us to the end credits, plodding thru synthetic strings and into a flurry of hypnotic sequences that's not a million miles from Klaus Schulze's similarly engaging imaginary score to "Dune".
Available To Order (Estimated Shipping between 7-14 Working Days)
This item is to the best of our knowledge available to us from the supplier and should ship to you within the time-frame indicated. If there are any unforeseen issues with availability we will notify you immediately
Boomkat Product Review:
Jeff Mills revisits Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' once again, stitching together an entirely new soundtrack that's intended to be a more nuanced reaction to the story itself. A headier, more psychedelic treatment, it's some of the most probing material Mills has released in years.
When Mills released his take on "Metropolis" back in 2000, he was the perfect candidate to approach such a cinematic milestone and bring it crashing into the techno era. The concept of the rescore was still in its infancy, so listeners weren't yet completely jaded by the mixture of silent movie footage and contemporary music. Mills' music had always represented technology, and Lang's classic detailed man's relationship with machines in the most visual way - Mills just offered a fresh backbone that helped build out the vision into another dimension. Over two decades later culture has shifted, so Mills felt it important not to just George Lucas his score but to J.J. Abrams it completely.
Unlike its comparatively compact predecessor, 'Metropolis Metropolis' is a labyrinthine sprawl of lengthy compositions that touch on jazz, baroque music and of course techno - but there's little you could imagine rattling through Tresor on a Sunday morning. Mills hardly reaches for the drums at all on the album's first two chunks, using jazzy flourishes on 'The Masters of Work and Play' but never allowing a beat to form completely. His focus is on mood curation, but the record wakes up when Mills plays to his strengths.
The second half of the record is more animated, with 'Transformation the Aftershock and Evil' using the Detroit legend's glassy soundset to evolve into a rhythm that's between Underground Resistance and Jon Hassell. 'Yoshiwara and the Players of Chance' is even better, with pinprick kicks and swirling oscillators that draw out a classic sci-fi scene without resorting to forgettable tropes. Mills' control of rhythm is most impressive, and he uses interlocking patterns to provide momentum to Vangelis-esque washes of electronics. 'Liaisons and Complicated Affairs' takes us to the end credits, plodding thru synthetic strings and into a flurry of hypnotic sequences that's not a million miles from Klaus Schulze's similarly engaging imaginary score to "Dune".
More from JEFF MILLS:
-
JEFF MILLS The Trip - Enter The Black Hole Axis Techno / House- 2LP (Black Vinyl)
- CD
-
JEFF MILLS THE EYEWITNESS Axis Records Techno / House
- 2LP (Black Vinyl)
-
JEFF MILLS X-Ray Zulu Axis / Axis Records Techno / House
- MP3
- FLAC
- WAV
- 12" (Black Vinyl)
-
JEFF MILLS The Other Maria Axis Techno / House
- 12" (Black Vinyl)
-
JEFF MILLS Extension Axis Records Techno / House
- 12" (Black Vinyl)
More from Axis:
-
JEFF MILLS The Trip - Enter The Black Hole Axis Techno / House
- 2LP (Black Vinyl)
- CD
-
Millsart Neo Tantric Parts Axis Techno / House
- 12" (Black Vinyl)
-
Blake Reyes Vernacular Axis / Axis Records Techno / House
- MP3
- FLAC
- WAV
- 2LP (Black Vinyl)
-
Millsart Morning Glory Axis Techno / House
- 12" (Black Vinyl)
-
Millsart Don’t Ask Me Why Axis Techno / House
- 12" (Black Vinyl)
People who bought this also bought:
-
Eliane Radigue Feedback Works 1969-1970 (New Edition) Alga Marghen Early Electronic / Soundtracks
- LP (Black Vinyl)
-
FREE MP3 WITH VINYLANDY STOTT Faith In Strangers Modern Love Electronic
- MP3
- FLAC
- WAV
- Colour 2LP
-
FREE MP3 WITH VINYLANDY STOTT Luxury Problems Modern Love Electronic
- MP3
- FLAC
- WAV
- Colour 2LP
- Cassette
-
FREE MP3 WITH VINYLANDY STOTT We Stay Together (2022 Edition) Modern Love Techno / House
- MP3
- FLAC
- WAV
- Colour 2LP
-
Nsi. NSI Plays Non Standards Sähkö Recordings Electronic
- MP3
- FLAC
-
FREE MP3 WITH VINYLBurial Burial (Updated Edition) Hyperdub Electronic
- MP3
- FLAC
- 2LP (Black Vinyl)
- CD
-
Vatican Shadow Media In The Service of Terror Hospital Productions Electronic
- MP3
- FLAC
- WAV
- LP
- Cassette
-
FREE MP3 WITH VINYLRicardo Villalobos / Oren Ambarchi Hubris Variation BLACK TRUFFLE Electronic
- MP3
- FLAC
- WAV
- 12" (Black Vinyl)
-
PG Sounds PG Sounds SUED Techno / House
- MP3
- FLAC
- WAV
-
FREE MP3 WITH VINYLBiosphere Shortwave Memories Biophon Records (Norway) Electronic
- MP3
- FLAC
- WAV
- 2LP (Black Vinyl)
- CD