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I've just been listening to a few samples of BOC's MHTRTC, and I have to say, it sounds pretty good. I've tried listening to them before now, but it just didn't grab me. But what is BOC? Who are they? How would you describe their music? What's the best thing to start with? Comments appreciated. Thx in advance :) |
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I would start with getting one of their albums and listening to it |
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uh yep, that sounds like a good idea. However, I am planning to buy lp5 soon, as I'm working my way through ae logically, trying to get into their stuff... should i interrupt the progress with MHTRTC? |
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try watmm.com it has all you need to know (nearly) |
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i started my boc journey with . i sujest you do the same Toejam.....if you can find a CD copy |
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cheers, nobsmuggler. |
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albums: mhtrtc geogaddi available eps: aquarius peel session twoism in a beautiful place out in the country hi scores www.boardsofcanada.com |
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also from allmusic.com: Boards of Canada is the duo of Michael Sandison (b. July 14, 1971) and Marcus Eoin (b. May 27, 1973). Based on the northern coast of Scotland, the group got their start on acclaimed experimental electronica label Skam in 1996 after recording an obscene number of tracks and pressing the best of them up as a miniscule-run 12-inch, Twoism, a eight-track promo EP the group sent to labels in lieu of a demonstration tape. The pair's first official release appeared on Skam toward the middle of 1996, and was quickly hailed as among the label's finest releases to date. Titled Hi Scores, the EP is an engaging mix of simple, infectious three-part synth melodies, subtle hip-hop and electro references, and alternately tense and relaxing beatwork endlessly repeated in shifting combinations (a la Autechre, Bochum Welt, and Cylob). Almost a mini-LP at six tracks and nearly half an hour in length, the debut was followed in late 1996 by a series of live gigs opening for Plaid and Autechre, as well as compilation tracks for Uvm and Skam/Musik Aus Strom side project label Mask (under the name Hellinterface). Further releases for Skam, Mask, and 4th World in-house label Ampoule were scheduled, and in 1998 Boards of Canada issued Music Has the Right to Children. Nearly four years later (and after the release of only a single four-track EP), the duo returned with their second LP, Geogaddi. |
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Thanks, nacmat! :) aquagak: i'm pretty sure i saw a copy at 78's and Dada's. I'll check again soon. |
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Why is Twoism $5 more expensive than MHTRTC at $30 when its just an EP?? |
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you shall find it for only 9-10$ but its also possible for 7$ |
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you are looking for cd or vinyl? |
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cd, preferably. |
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its not as cheap as I got it at my local store but half cheaper than what you thought |
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Personally I would skip Twoism, go straight to MHTRTC, then go for IABPOITC, then Hi Scores, and forget about Geogaddi altogether. Or something. |
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Shop around a bit,for example I got hi-scores for £5.00 which I belive is a decent price compared to HMV'S £9.99. IMO geogaddi is the best release to start from,or fail that MHTRTC.Actually the more I listen to MHTRTC,the more it grows on me. |
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I got hi-scores for £3.50 on 12". Thanks to those lovely people in the shop at ATP :D |
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Yeah, I'd get MHTRTC, then ABPOITC and Geogaddi. The rerelease EPs are pretty throwaway IMO, and definitely not up to the standard of the aforementioned CDs. Still, if you've money to burn it might be interesting to see where they came from I guess... |
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mhtrtc and geogaddi are must haves hi scores and iabpoitc too |
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and Twoism is a dust-gatherer... |
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its ok for me better than 80% of the music out there but not as good as other boc |
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Its weaker than other BoC releases,but, as you said not weak compared to some imitators. |
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eevry release is as good as the next, so gt geogaddi as it is the most varied and has the most tracks.... |
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It is extremely good value for money. |
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I wouldn't be too fussed about where you start with BOC. Unlike Autechre, whose development has taken them through a pretty wide range of sounds, BOC seem more concerned with refining and perfecting a certain feel. So if you like that BOC sound, you should be happy with any of their releases. It's very interesting following ae chronologically, but less important for BOC, I think. |
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very interesting post |
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I'd go for Hi Scores first. |
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your name says so |
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just get MHTRTC... it is their best, it's a full length album, and it's what started all the fuss with them... |
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no its not, yes it is and no its not |
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where can i find the vinyl |
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whats the big deal.. 1) go to record store 2) buy boc record (any one of them will do) 3) listen to record 4) be satisfied |
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it's best to start with a full length album... so get MHTRTC or Geogaddi!!... |
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well I agree with you though I dont give it much importance really. I mean, yeah, sure its better to get first a full lengh album, but if he finds iabpoitc instead I wouldnt say no to that |
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no one actually knows Boc though right? i heard they give like reviews once a decade |
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they like do |
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I think you've started in the right place :) |
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eat shrooms and listen to geogaddi |
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i agree with weatheredstoner. actually i always kinda liked BoC untill one day i was smoking a phatty and watching the sunset listening to geogaddi in my car. and i was like, "yeah, yeah, Yeah. this is the shit right here!" as i feverishly pointed to my cd player. now i love BoC. |
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