CARD INSERT INCLUDED WITH YUM YUM MUSIC TAPE
5IVE XIMES OF DUST
5XOD has always been Mark Phillips and Rob Lawrence since it began in
1981 in Bristol UK. Early influences were many, going back to pop, prog and
krautrock bands of the early 70s, through punk and new wave to industrial, then
later Japanese technopop like YMO.
We made our tapes one by one directly copying from the master reel to reel tape and we distributed them through the cassette scene postal network of the early 80s. We definitely were only interested in sounding original though we had influences like Art of Noise, YMO, Der Plan and Yello.
We made our tapes one by one directly copying from the master reel to reel tape and we distributed them through the cassette scene postal network of the early 80s. We definitely were only interested in sounding original though we had influences like Art of Noise, YMO, Der Plan and Yello.
We weren't very interested in UK synth-pop - maybe only Cabaret Voltaire
early on. We did much solo recording during the 80s, most of which is on the
Soundcloud site. do still like to make music, but just for fun. We've always
been attracted to electronic and modified sounds, but have tried to write
interesting songs to use the sounds in. We have lived through an era of
technological advancement, and we felt positive about that whilst recognizing
the dehumanizing potential of all machines.
Robert Lawrence
Robert Lawrence
The Soundcloud site Robert mentions above is no longer functional.You can still access 5XOD on the Minimal Wave site.
Robert Lawrence collation of 5XOD material that appears online.
MAP TAPES
Wonderful DIY electronica, full
of warm fuzzy intimate strangeness, as if you were listening into someone’s
private conversations through the wall of a neighbouring room. It’s just that
the other room is some 30 years in the future.
Jonny Zchivago
I can’t think of a more
accurate description of MAP TAPES than this one by Jonny Zchivago. There are
many highlights of MAPS creative output. The vocals on Plastische Taschen,
Sayonara, Production Line and vocals on his cover of Ladytron I personally find exceptionally
moving. An early pivotal moment for me is the raw emotion of the sawn furniture rhythm
and vocal dynamic of Punchcard Sex from DADACOMPUTER.
I am not sure how much focus has been applied to MAP’s unique graphic work. 1983 BEYOND THE SPECTACLE outlined here alongside YUM YUM MUSIC are wonderful cultural markers for me. The graphic cover work is a portent to the future influence that Japanese graphics and techno would have on culture.
I am not sure how much focus has been applied to MAP’s unique graphic work. 1983 BEYOND THE SPECTACLE outlined here alongside YUM YUM MUSIC are wonderful cultural markers for me. The graphic cover work is a portent to the future influence that Japanese graphics and techno would have on culture.
