• Label: WHITE_LINE EDITIONS
• Cat No: WLED:001.007
• 16/10/2008  

The next edition in the White_Line series from BG Nichols, aka Level and it's an interesting one as rather than reinterpret other people's material he's invited Koyuki head honcho Shinkei in for a split release. Both artists are known for their exquisite minimal sound pieces and here you get 10 minutes from each. Whether this could be considered a continuation of the Archisonics release, I don't know. What I do know, however, is that these thought-provoking and beautifully stripped back works are fascinating. Both work in a low-level minimalist way with subtle textures, sounds and field recordings creating a sparse, delicate atmosphere. Very much intended for quiet listening, I think, and as such it's the kind of thing one has to listen to in the right environment. When you find your optimum listening situation they both take on a compelling life of their own. Thoroughly engaging material once again from this exceptional label. Beautifully presented and limited, as always, to 100 copies. Superb.