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opyxtwin on 2001-12-11 12:51 [#00059782] | |||||||||
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I have universal indicator red, blue, green and yellow. I know Richard was involved in the red one, but who made the others?? They are really nice! |
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Phobiazero from Sweden on 2001-12-11 12:56 [#00059783] | |||||||||
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Maybe the Green one - but who knows? I doubt it. :-) |
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opyxtwin on 2001-12-11 13:07 [#00059785] | |||||||||
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I downloaded it a couple of months ago. I guess I shouldn't think too much of it... there is a lot of fake Afx tracks out there... :( |
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Phobiazero from Sweden on 2001-12-11 13:43 [#00059793] | |||||||||
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I thought you meant you have real vinyl items - that would have been a minor fortune for sure. :-) |
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opyxtwin on 2001-12-11 13:44 [#00059794] | |||||||||
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I wish... I wish!!! :) |
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opyxtwin on 2001-12-11 13:51 [#00059797] | |||||||||
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...would be nice though to know the recordcompany who put out the universal indicators... |
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Phobiazero from Sweden on 2001-12-11 13:54 [#00059798] | |||||||||
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It's Rephlex, man! |
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opyxtwin on 2001-12-11 14:04 [#00059801] | |||||||||
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All of them? Cool.. |
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aktium from bat country on 2001-12-11 16:29 [#00059877] | |||||||||
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shit, i though richard made all of them |
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JOB from St.John\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Newfoundland, Canada on 2001-12-11 18:19 [#00059937] | |||||||||
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i could have sworn that i saw a cd out there somewhere with all of teh indicators on it. Must look into that, cuz i'm sure it wasnt just some burnt off cd either. |
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dosle from technodump.com on 2001-12-11 19:17 [#00059967] | |||||||||
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Aside from Rephlex CAT.002 (2x 7”), the Universal Indicator series has been the subject of much discussion by Aphex trainspotters since the first 12”’s appeared. To cut to the chase, much of the material is without doubt Mike Dred aka the Kozmik Kommando. He is credited with the work on the Blue TB-303 12” (In the etchings) and one of the tracks appears on the later CAT.010 KK compilation “Freaquenseize”, but this time titled (“Thoughts.of.you”). MC-202 (Yellow in the UI series) is 100% Dred material. The rumour suggesting that each of SH-101 records was created by a different artist can fairly quickly be quoshed ; most of it is Kozmik Kommando. The Red, Blue and Green EP’s production assistance and (possible) contributions by persons other than Dred, are of more significance. It is near-definite that Richard James (aka Aphex Twin) helped produce much of the UI series, and the suggestion of RDJ throwing in ideas or sounds himself is not unreasonable. Where the UI myth does start to get complicated, is with the rumours of tracks by Grant Wilson-Claridge (Rephlex co-founder with RDJ) and the nowhere-else-mentioned Martin Tressider. However, just recently a source very close to Rephlex has confirmed that neither Grant or Tressider were involved. One interesting (but previously confusing) fact is that Grant did at one time own much of the entire classic Roland x0x series (SH-101, MC-202, TB-303, TR-606, TR-808 etc..). It’s also known he regularly lent out bits of this to other artists. The other point of note is that these (TR-606 and TB-303) were quite probably the first ever Rephlex releases - especially due to the more “down to earth” production quality on the records (eg: hand-stamping the sleeves). They quite probably predate CAT.001 (Brad Stryder, aka RDJ) due to production quality, too - ultimately this is unconfirmed, though the 606 run-out etchings do mention 1989! Any comments/corrections, please pass them on to Joyrex. UI Red “TR-606” Vinyl ; Standard Black vinyl. Outer sleeve ; Plain Bright-Red shiney 12” sleeve with center circle cut out of one side. No markings. Inner sleeve ; Completely blank sleeve in my version. Vinyl Stickers ; Plain Red both sides, no markings - though faint radial marks (like record grooves) are visible on the labels themselves. Side A tracks (Play speed = 33 1/3 rpm) ; 4m,21s 4m,16s 3m,06s 4m,10s Run-out groove inscription reads ; “TR 606 - SIDE A1 MADE AT LLANERLOG, UK -UNDILUTED- A PORKY PRIME CUT.” Side B tracks (Play speed = 33 1/3 rpm) ; 1) 2m,48s 2) 4m,28s 2b) **STRING GLITCH** 3) 4m,20s 3m,28s Run-out groove inscription reads ; “TR 606 SIDE ONE-1 P+C 1989 LTD 1000 -DYNAMIC- A PORKY PRIME CUT.” Trainspotter Comments ; The TR-606 EP is interesting - both in track content and possible authors. With 8 tracks (not counting the String glitch) there is more to be had buying a UI Red than a UI Blue - and especially if you’re an Aphex trainspotter. If correct, UI Red is limited to only 1,000 copies ever - and also originates from the other side of the 90’s ; 1989 - possibly making it the oldest ‘official’ Rephlex release known. However, the fact that UI Blue is dated 1992 - technically a 3 year gap between the 2 EP’s - and the minor style difference between the tracks on each - suggests that in fact the years are intended publishing dates and not accurate records for track creation (Rephlex were notoriously, but understandably pisspoor when it came to organisation in the early days). Track1) - a straight Kozmik Kommando track with no frills. Track2) has a small, faint “pad” glitch 2 seconds before it starts, and then it turns into what sounds like standard KK product. However, the track builds into either higher-quality KK material, or is the work of someone else. I would air on the side of high-qual KK material myself. Track3) Standard KK fare ; very similar to UI Blue material. Track4) Again, fairly obviously KK. Track5) This track starts with an Aphex-style intro (a 5 second faint rasp) then launches into a high-quality KK style Acid track. Probably Mike Dred. Track6) Again, standard KK material. Track6b) **STRING GLITCH** - This is a 1.5 second pad chord, very reminiscent of Aphex material (particularly the “i” track on the “Selected Ambient Works” album). Quite probably the only chord on the entire UI Red/Blue EP’s! This could quite easily be Mike Dred, but does suggest possible RDJ intervention or him just messing about. Track7) Standard KK material. Track8) The most significant track on either UI Red or Blue - mainly because of it’s inclusion on the Sire Records Amworks2 promo CD “Words & Music” (Track 3). The track is used as background music for Richard James talking about Sire. This might suggest the track is actually RDJ material, but it’s also possible that it is used to refer to Rephlex, as Richard talks about “having total control of his own label” on Track3 of the Sire CD. It’s also easily the best track on either UI Red or Blue in this authors humble opinion. UI Blue “TB-303” Outer sleeve ; Plain Bright-Blue shiney 12” sleeve with center circle cut out of one side. No markings. Inner sleeve ; Blue faded stamp on one side of inner sleeve reads - Universal Indicator EP INNOvAtiONs In THE DyNAmiCS OF aCid Blue faded stamp on other side of inner sleeve reads - PO BOX 2676 LONDON n11 1az Vinyl ; Standard Black vinyl. Vinyl Stickers ; Plain Blue both sides, no markings - again, faint radial marks (like record grooves) are visible on the labels themselves. Side A tracks (Play speed = 33 1/3 rpm) ; 6m,57s 6m,23s 3m,02s Run-out groove inscription reads ; “P + C 1992 TB 303 - Side One 1 PR-M Thanks to RePhleX and PROBE A PORKY PRIME CUT” Side B tracks (Play speed = 33 1/3 rpm) ; 6m, 21s 5m, 10s 4m, 16s Run-out groove inscription reads ; “TB 303 Side A1 MADE AT LLANERLOG, UK PR-M Porky THE KOMMANDO HAS RETURNED” Trainspotter Comments ; Though apparently made at Llanerlog (RDJ’s old studio in Lanner, nr. Redruth Cornwall) the 6 tracks on TB-303 are undoubtedly pure Kozmik Kommando. It’s quite likely RDJ helped produce the EP, explaining the Llanerlog reference. There is absolutely nothing within the 6 tracks to suggest anything other than being the work of Mike Dred (The Kozmik Kommando) - this is pure Acid with no frills, strings or deviation from 4/4 beats or the classic Roland gear origin. Track 4) is definitely Kozmik Kommando ; appearing on Rephlex CAT.010, “Freaquenseize” CD#1 Track 6 “Thoughts.of.you”. UI Green “SH-101” Description ; 3 x Vinyl pack, [1x Green 7” , 1x Green 10” , 1x Green 12”]. Comes with Plastic Rephlex carrier bag (which oddly isn’t large enough to fit the 12” in its clear plastic sleeve). The carrier bag is white with a large dark green print of a map of Cornwall, with insert of a Japanese style manga robot, the Universal Indicator and Rephlex logo. Text on bag ; UNIVERSAL INDICATOR SERIES: #4. SH-101 (green) 12”/10”/7” (+ Rephlex Logo and usual Mail order/demo information) Vinyl ; Bright green vinyl (all records). Sleeves ; Each size vinyl comes in it’s own size clear plastic sleeve. 12” Vinyl Stickers ; Plain Green both sides, no markings - though as TR606 and TB303, faint radial marks (like record grooves) are visible on the labels themselves. The Green stickers perfectly match the colour of the Vinyl dye. Side A tracks (Play speed = 45 rpm) ; 1) 10m,16s 2) 2m,07s Run-out groove inscription reads ; “SH-101- UI EP A PORKY PRIME CUT” Side B tracks (Play speed = 45 rpm) ; 1) 6m,39s 2) 6m,03s Run-out groove inscription reads ; “SH-101- KI EP-Ki PORKY” 10” Vinyl Stickers ; Plain Green both sides, no markings - though as TR606 and TB303, faint radial marks (like record grooves) are visible on the labels themselves. The Green stickers perfectly match the colour of the Vinyl dye. Side A track (Play speed = 33 1/3 rpm) ; Track1) 7m,58s Run-out groove inscription reads ; “SH 101-10_A1 A PORKY PRIME CUT” Side B tracks (Play speed = 33 1/3 rpm) ; Track2) 5m,42s Track3) 5m,10s Run-out groove inscription reads ; “SH-101-C1” 7” Vinyl Stickers ; Plain Green both sides, no markings - though as TR606 and TB303, faint radial marks (like record grooves) are visible on the labels themselves. The Green stickers perfectly match the colour of the Vinyl dye. Side A track (Play speed = 45 rpm) ; Track1) 2m,53s Run-out groove inscription reads; “SH-101-I1 A PORKY PRIME CUT” Side B track (Play speed = 45 rpm); Track1) 3m, 52s Run-out groove inscription reads; “SH-101 D1” Trainspotter Comments; SH-101 is truly a collector’s item. I am unaware of the number pressed (though it’s surely highly limited) but the unique 12”/10”/7” combination alone warrants serious consideration by any electronic record collector. The artistes possibly responsible for the tracks on the 3-record set is also worthy of debate. Without doubt, Mike Dred (the Kozmik Kommando) is responsible for most of the tracks contained herein - but as with UI TR-606, the possible production/contributions of other Rephlex artists may be evident on certain tracks. Interesting too is the text on the bag, which reads “#4. SH-101 (green) 12”/10”/7” ”, suggesting this release POSTdates the Universal Indicator YELLOW 12”, but as far as I am aware - this is incorrect; Yellow was the most recent in the U.I. series. 12” Track1) Higher quality KK material. Track2) An interesting “dry” drums track with fairly traditional rock-style bassline and fills. Not in any way similar to any other KK material released. Track3) Possibly KK material, though does have Aphex-style haunting strings around the halfway point. The 303 stabs and hihat set are also reminiscent of the RDJ-created ‘Gak’ EP [Warp], but this is simply a comparison and not a suitably definitive one at that. A more interesting similarity is the distorted 606 (?) snare used with solidity in this track very similar in sound and use to the UT1-dot track on RDJ’s ‘Surfing on Sine Waves’ LP [Warp]. In fact, these 2 tracks deserve closer comparison. Track4) Unremarkable KK material. 10” Track1) Unremarkable KK material. Track2) A superb, near-gabba, distorted kick track. Could be high-quality KK material. Track3) High-speed KK material, basic strings and all. 7” Track1) Fairly chunky, distorted, 4/4 beat KK material. Track2) An interesting ambient drone track of debatable origin (the Kozmik Kommando has never released any other ambient drone tracks). Though that said, it is rather pants and in no-way reflects Aphex-quality ambient material. Probably Dred (incidentally, Track1 on SideB of the 12” has identically-sounding drone sounds at the start). UI Yellow “MC-202” Outer sleeve; Medium Bright-Yellow, plain shiny sleeve with center circle cut out of one side. No markings. Inner sleeve; Standard white sleeve, no markings. Vinyl; Standard Black vinyl. Side A tracks (Play speed = 45 rpm); Track1) Track2) Run-out groove inscription reads; “MC 202-01 A PORKY PRIME CUT PR-M DRUM AND BASS IS JUST A WASTE” Vinyl Sticker (plain yellow with white text) reads; “THE KOZMIK KOMMANDO 1993: ALL TRACKS RECORDED AT ACID LAB, UK” Side B tracks (Play speed = 33 1/3 rpm!!); Track1) Track2) Track3) Run-out groove inscription reads; “MC 202-D1 PR-M Porky” Vinyl Sticker; a 2-tone Yellow/White print of the A303 road sign + Motorway. Trainspotter Comments; Kozmik Kommando through and through - and this time it’s official. Much smoother Acid than the previous Red, Blue and Green releases, this is still fairly average 303/606/909 KK material. SideA Track2 is the best of the 5 tracks, closely followed by the final ‘air-raid’ pad track. Not much of a collectors item IMHO, but to complete a UI series collection it is of course essential. Final Comments; Of interest also is the rumour that the next in the U.I. series will be provided by Tom Jenkinson, aka Squarepusher - this rumour is somewhat old, however - and yet to be confirmed. A Universal Indicator compilation is also planned, and will be a first for the material on CD - but you’ll have to wait and see if this ever materializes… |
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opyxtwin on 2001-12-12 00:14 [#00060058] | |||||||||
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Nice info! I like! :) |
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Loogie from UK on 2001-12-12 00:30 [#00060062] | |||||||||
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Bloody 'ell, that was pretty definitive! Yes there is a UI compilation CD from Rephlex that has bits of all UIs on it in a mix. I bought it when it came out, it's OK, maybe a bit dated. |
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