i think perhaps the best introduction to ancient methods, comes care of hardwax:
third method - mindblowing extreme funky industrial techno with drone atmosphere - TIP!
second method: ultra heavy & industrial / noisy atmospheric techno killer cuts - TIP!
you get the idea? if i hear hardwax say 'TIP!', i pay attention, so when i saw these records on the weekly mailout i began investigating and soon discovered their description is very accurate...
ancient methods consists of 2 guys based in berlin. there has been a bit of mystery surrounding them, but from what i can see basically for them it is all about the music and this is their priority, rather than creating an anti-brand through anonymity. so far they have put out 3 eps on their on label, each generating a lot of buzz, and rightly so. beyond the fact they are some of the most beautiful slices of vinyl i've ever seen (check this pic of AM02), these records are some seriously heavy gear fusing industrial and techno sounds. think some of the old downwards stuff and you'll start getting an idea. powerful, distinctive, uncompromising techno at its very best. so it should be pretty clear by why i approached ancient methods for a mix...
boomkat's description of ancient methods' music perfectly sums up what you can expect from their mnml ssgs mix: 'pitch black techno war funk'. just a warning. this mix is pretty fucking destructive. be prepared... for me this is techno at its very best - raw and powerful, without sacrificing quality or care.
mnml ssgs mx26: ancient methods presents 'fashion is not a part of it'
much respect to the ancient methods boys both for this mix and what they are doing. you can find more info about them at their myspace. later in the year we can expect the 4th method, as well as a split ep on RSB. and if you happen to be in the UK on 27 june, i would strongly suggest heading to leeds where they are playing at detatched.
ok, now go find yourself a dark room and a strobe light, it is time for some fucking techno.
Well looking forward to this... !
ReplyDeletei'm very excited...i own all of their releases and all of them are very special indeed...
ReplyDeleteexcelent choice...
... and I've been waiting !!
ReplyDeleteI am in a dark room. I have my speakers turned up high. I don't have strobe lights but I do have my lava light on. Is that ok?
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Holy fuck!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletelittle ravers' heads go boom
ReplyDeleteDear lord! feels like Im on acid dancing inside a chinese factory! need some proper house to rinse that off my ears!
ReplyDeleteAhh! I'm so excited! Chris, you always bring the goods. Whose next? ;)
ReplyDeleteif anyone could provide a tracklist for this that would be bloody ace
ReplyDeleteheavy!
ReplyDelete@ benjamin: not sure who is up next exactly. we've got some people that have agreed to do mixes, just depends when they arrive. but don't worry, we're currently scheming...
ReplyDelete@ modems: i'll be posting the tracklisting sometime next week.
Some proper old techno goodies in here, the sharpest mix so far and by far my fav aside cio and fengler, thanks guys
ReplyDeletesick, thanks for the tracklisting-to-come
ReplyDeletebetter than the berghain crew? hmmmm
raw.
ReplyDeletemy mouth is watering having read your description. loving these podcasts. my ears are being graced by the peter van hoesen one as we speak
ReplyDeletewhat an attitude !
ReplyDeleteBrilliant stuff from Ancient Methods. Continuing were British Murder Boys left off.
ReplyDeleteDL ! and very curious.
ReplyDeleteamazing. this is very very weighty material. almost barely containable, incredible vibe.
ReplyDeleteGalaxy-straddling, globe destroying UR-worthy terror techno. This shit'd take down the Death Star.
ReplyDeleteNot exactly subtle but then again what did subtlety ever give us? A billion hours worth of tick-tock, emotionless minimal perhaps? ;-)
any sign of a track list for this?
ReplyDeletethanks for all the great responses. the ancient methods boys have expressed how happy they are with all the feedback. will be posting the tracklisting in the couple of days.
ReplyDeletedo you honeslty have anything else along this lines or something you can recommend?????????? this is FUCKING AWESOME.
ReplyDeletehave a look at the tracklisting and do some digging about...
ReplyDeletemy suggestion would be british murder boys, old downwards stuff and especially regis.
ditto, a thorough crash course on the old downwards material is a good place to start. Particularly Regis - Gymnastics album and Female. Also look for the early Blueprint, E-COM (berlin label)and 65D mavericks. All industrial strength techno!
ReplyDeletethese two in the tracklisting are too much!!!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8lFR12LiFg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-uRLVmZIxQ&feature=channel_page
Gonna play this real loud and hang myself while wanking.
ReplyDeleteJust DL the mix now. Cheers
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see these guys live at Detatched. :)
You can get tickets & info here: http://www.ds2shop.co.uk/
Ancient Methods performing live in London @ Plex's 3rd Birthday along with Norman Nodge, SCION versions, Rene Lowe, Scorn & Combat Recordings.
ReplyDeleteOne not to miss!
http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?116716
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/56990
what's with the tiny volume?
ReplyDeleteSure mate, this kind of techno is so much powerfull ... thanks a lot for this post, U rock !!
ReplyDeletedid the trachlisting never materialize?
ReplyDeleteI am very late on this .. it's an incredible mix ... and like u say, its raw and uncompromising .. the way I like my techno
ReplyDeleteI love AM and Hieronimuch Bosch whos work was used as a cover for this set. Totall mental corruption!
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