We are very glad to start another year of mixes with someone who had a breakout year in 2010: Lucy, the man behind Stroboscopic Artefacts. In a remarkably short space of time, Lucy and SA have emerged to the forefront of contemporary techno. One thing that immediately struck us both about the artist and the label is how fully formed they were conceptually - from Lucy's opening release on SA001 you can already identify a very clear aesthetic, approach and intent. Obviously this development did not take place in a vacuum, and we were very interested to discover some of the formative influences that have helped give shape to Lucy and SA. So this was Lucy's mandate, and the way he responded was to create a deeply personal mix that provides some of the context for his upcoming debut album, 'Wordplay For Working Bees'. I don't really want to talk much about the mix, as it speaks for itself. The only thing I would say is that I think Lucy has composed something very beautiful, and it is a mix that we have strongly connected with. So take a wander inside Lucy's mind and heart. Enjoy:
Ssg Special: Lucy - My Very Own Palette Mix
We've got a tracklist, so no need to worry, we will post it next week.
Lucy and SA have a busy schedule coming up: there are SA showcases at Berghain on 5 February, Wuppertal on 18 March, and Corsica Studios on 2 April. 'Wordplay For Working Bees' is due out in March, and I think the best way I could describe it is saying it is kind of like a nice piece of steak: tastes great, but takes a while to digest! Prior to the album, there is a remix EP coming out early February, 'Beelines For Working Bees', which has some heavyweight contributions. For more info on gigs, releases etc., check Lucy's RA page and the SA homepage. Huge thanks to Lucy for digging deep on this one. The perfect way for ssgs to start 2011!
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ReplyDeletefrom ambient to trip-hop to electro to techno and all these with style! very nice mix
ReplyDeletehmmm i really dont want to say this but... part 1 was boring.. the end was nice, but nothing special.. and am i the only one whose recording in the end is kinda like tinny? like he has put some maximizers on top
ReplyDeletethis is a fascinating mix. i think it really disproves those who are calling Lucy -- or SA in general -- Berghain biters or whatever, because it's so much more than that. there is so much personality and LIFE in this mix, and it bridges stuff from all different eras together in a convincing way. i think people are going to be very -- pleasantly -- surprised by Lucy's album and hopefully people will start taking Stroboscopic Artefacts more seriously than they may be now.
ReplyDeletewhat a treat. it doesn't fit in any of those neat organized boxes lined up for us, which is quite refreshing
ReplyDeleteRokas - it's boring that you think it's boring. you're boring. Andrew Ryce - get your head out of your cunt. peace to LUCY. keep it the fuck up, man.
ReplyDeletehahahaha , i will never understand people who cant take other persons comment , am i saying that you all are boring because you like it?:)
ReplyDeleteandrew, what more is lucy or sa than berghain?:)) if they're more they started in the wrong place didnt they?
lets play nice boys and girls.
ReplyDeleteHardly a "mix" though is it? Just a guy playing records one after another. Agree part 1 was pretty boring and really didn't build into anything.
ReplyDeletethis mix is beautiful: and I'm especially elated when I hear Radiohead's opening of Amnesiac creeping in.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness.
Thanks for all of this man, opening my eyes to things.
Best, J
I saved it in my post, Lucy, as a "hit of the week" ;)
ReplyDeleteOf course the list you proposed it's an old fashion one but ... bla bla bla bla
Enjoy and "domo arigato gozai masu"
the mix is great and the ones who say the first part is boring,didn't understand too much.sorry,but that's the way it is.
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