Description

A Blaze Colour's first proper release, as was so often the case in those days, was a self-produced cassette. The music – which would later be dubbed 'minimal' – was characterized by the use of basic rhythm machines (Boss Dr. 55, mainly) and analog synthesizers (for the synth geeks: Korg Delta and MS20, Roland SH-2 and Jupiter IV, and the infamous Casio VL-1). Camberlin’s vocals, meanwhile, displayed an aloofness totally in sync with the zeitgeist. Equally important, though: all five tracks on this cassette were bona fide songs with a clear sense of structure, aided by a sonic mastery that demonstrated a high level of experience. Considering the limited technical means the duo was working with, this was no less than a triumph.

Short, sweet, visionary, pioneering and highly influential. And as anybody listening to this first ever compilation will be able to assess probably one of the most colourful electronic acts of its time.

Karel Saelemaekers: korg polisix, ms20, m10, sq10, casio vl tone Ludo Camberlin: roland jupiter 4, roland sh2 synth, tr808 This is OS46 www.onderstroomrecords.com © & ℗ Onderstroom Records Restoration and remastering @ Dubplates & Mastering Cover artwork & lay-out by Koen Saelemaekers Liner notes by Bart Azijn