Aspects Of Physics - Systems Of Social Recalibration

Rising from the ashes of the enigmatic San Diego post-rock troupe Physics at the beginning of 2000, Aspects of Physics exists as a continuation of existing ideas with the much-needed fusion of new thoughts on music.

In order to further their experiments, Jason Soares & JFRE Coad teamed up to construct a wide array of input devices in the forms of guitar, synths (vintage to virtual), laptops, desktops, MIDI controllers, projectors, wireless transmitters, and modified electronic devices, among other techwich gadgets.
Like any good post-post-modern citizen, their influences are random at best, but can be summarized in the following token bio-name-dropping-section: Punk and its sub-categories (post-punk, no-wave, un-wave), Krautrock, Minimalism (Maximalism) a la Glass vs. Reich and company, Experimental (i.e. Cage, Stockhausen, Schoenberg), Early Experimental Electronic music and Modern Electronic music (sometimes referred to as IDM, not too dancey i.e. Aphex Twin, Autechre, Squarepusher to name a few)s
Aspects of Physics push the envelope one step further with their seamless welding of influences including but not limited to styles of post-rock, ambient, IDM, visuals (Jason was film/projection manager for the infamous Three Mile Pilot). And lest we forget the punk rock influence, does so with a general dissent towards power structures and non-dynamic systems.
Systems of Social Recalibration is more than an album �" it's a philosophy. The beautiful 12-page full color booklet diagrams these thoughts in accordance with the ideas set forth by AOP's music. In a scene so bent on being “cutting edge” and “groundbreaking,” often the original underlying ideas become masked, but Aspects of Physics has something meaningful to say. Every click, every sweep of the DSP plugin console, every amplitude and every frequency serves a purpose, from the spooky ambient intro of “Pulse Width” to the epic progression of the 17-minute long “Level 4.2.” Expect the post-rockers to shout with glee at the minimal guitar stylings of “Reson”, while the IDM geekboys will ponder whether the C64 Sid samples used in “s.id” are vintage C64 or a modern emulator. In the end, however, what matters most is that you have a cohesive package of music and mind, and beyond all, a refreshing break from the monotony of an often faceless and voiceless genre.
A must hear for fans of the Morr, CCO, Plug Research & Mille Plateaux labels!
**Limited Edition white vinyl on Rocket Racer / CD version on Imputor?**

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