Description
Kit Clayton / Safety Scissors – Lateral Forces – Compact Disc
Kit Clayton and Safety Scissors are notable figures in the electronic and experimental music scenes, particularly known for their contributions during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Kit Clayton (Joshua Kit Clayton) has been a key figure in the development of experimental electronic music, blending techno with abstract and avant-garde elements. Safety Scissors (Matthew Patterson Curry) is similarly inclined towards minimalist and experimental sounds, often incorporating playful and quirky elements into his productions.
This EP is a fine example of the minimal techno genre, marked by its innovative use of sound and space. Lateral Forces, like other tracks on the EP, showcases a blend of rhythmic complexity and minimalist textures. The music typically features sparse, punctuated beats with subtle, intricate sound manipulations, reflecting both artists’ interests in the boundaries of electronic music.
This collaboration is significant as it captures a moment in electronic music where there was a strong emphasis on experimentation and the exploration of digital soundscapes. Both artists are known for pushing the limits of music technology and electronic music production, influencing subsequent generations of electronic musicians. The “Ping Pong” EP and tracks like “Lateral Forces” contribute to the legacy of minimalist techno, emphasizing texture over traditional melody and rhythm, and showcasing how electronic music can create immersive atmospheres through minimal means.
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Vertical Force Records
Track Listing
1 Untitled (4:38)
2 Untitled (7:20)
3 Untitled (3:30)
4 Untitled (3:58)
5 Untitled (5:00)
6 Untitled (9:33)
7 Untitled (4:11)
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