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I Choose Noise
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0881824107720
Label: Dist. Breaks [Stu]
Manufacturer: Dist. Breaks [Stu]
MPN: 172
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Dist. Breaks [Stu]
Release Date: September 16, 2006
Studio: Dist. Breaks [Stu]
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Editorial Review:
Few artists bring down the defenses of the electronic music skeptic quite like Hybrid (a.k.a. Mike Truman and Chris Healings). The South Wales duo's juxtaposition of elegant strings and athletic breakbeats is a potent cocktail, as anyone who has experienced the triumphant swells of "Finished Symphony" or the beckoning strangeness of "Higher than a Skyscraper" will attest. So it may be a bit of irony that Hybrid names its latest opus--which features collaborations with composer Harry Gregson-Williams, Perry Farrell, and others--I Choose Noise. Gregson-Williams's orchestration and the 36-piece Northwest Sinfonia give the album's compositions a deliciously harrowing, cinematographic quality; one could surely find no better soundtrack than "I Chose Noise" for that moment when the mad scientist realizes that not only is his creation alive, it seems to have plans of its own. Indeed, weaving itself into both the instrumental and vocal tracks alike is a primordial sense that something has gone terribly wrong, and I Choose Noise at times comes off as a more polite version of Boards of Canada's Geogaddi, one that trades in the latter's spiraling psychedelics for a more sinewy--though no less intricate--synthesis of elements. In the end, the listener can't shake the feeling that the music is straining toward some kind of mysterious, final confrontation. One thing, however, is clear: if this is Hybrid's idea of noise, it will no doubt leave fans and one-time skeptics clamoring for more. --Brent Kallmer
Hybrid are one of the most successful, influential and renowned electronic acts in the world. Their prolific touring and DJ sets have justifiably earned them incredible global support and adulation. They have sold in excess of 150,000 albums worldwide. I Choose Noise is HybridÂ's eagerly anticipated third album. The first single will be Â"Dog Star,Â" which features Perry Farrell on vocals and is targeted at daytime radio. Prolific live and DJ dates have solidified HybridÂ's global reach — a huge loyal fanbase is ready to buy new Hybrid music. Collaborators on this album will open Hybrid up to new markets, from indie to classic rock to classical — Perry Farrell (JaneÂ's Addiction), Peter Distephano (Porno for Pyros), Judy Tzuke, Harry Gregson Williams (film composer Shrek 1 & 2, Phone Booth, Chronicles of Narnia). A bonus CD features footage from GodÂ's Global Gathering.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - A solid release in the style of their previous album
Hybrid's third release I CHOOSE NOISE continues the production duo's highly individual vein of breakbeat with a cinematic scope. It follows in the mood of their second album Morning Sci-Fi, with a soundscape more dark and brutal than their debut, Wider Angle. Unlike earlier efforts, however, this is less a collection of individual songs and more a complete set. Each track, if you listen to the album as a whole, contribute to an incredible buildup. However, some of these, such as "Hooligan Spirit", ... Read More
Rating: - Between a Symphony Hall and a Dance Hall.
About five years ago I purchased a CD by Hybrid ("Morning Sci-Fi") and enjoyed it very much. It was an extensive, everchanging, moody and almost-symphonic piece that made for thoughtful listing. More recently, remembering the positive experience, I purchased "I Choose Noise" as a followup. I'd say that "noise" was very much in the same general style, but perhaps is harsher, less melodic and less interesting. Maybe "I Choose Noise" is a well chosen title. However, I think that anyone who enjoyed the ... Read More
Rating:  - I Choose Wide Angle
No, no, no... This is not what I had expected after downloading Just For Today a few months back. It is revealing in hindsight that Hybrid should have chosen JFT to hype the new album as it is really the only great song on I Choose Noise. The rest ranges from acceptable (Keep It In The Family, Dream Stalker) to outright boring (the entire first half of the album). Yes, boring. Great production, great sounds, leading absolutely nowhere. Don't get me wrong. I must be Hybrid's greatest fan in my part of ... Read More
Rating:  - Hybrid does it again!
Once again, Hybrid drops another spectacular album. Teaming w/the washington orchestra the two boys from wales drop one of their best albums yet. (i would have to say wide angle is still the best) however, since i started spinning back in 97, hybrid has been at the top of my list for their innovative sound. Hyrbid steps away from the mainstream breaks movement to deliver a solid, techy, progressive break album with incredible vocals and synths!!! A must have for any break junkie or electronic music ... Read More
Rating: - Hybrid Forever!
Since my first taste of Hybrid back in 2001, I've been on a frenzy to hear every song and remix made by them and haven't been disappointed since. These two artists that make up one hell of a name are one of the finest examples of sound the techno genre can bring and get even the most fickle of people who dislike Hybrid to at least pay an ear to them and if not say they are a worthy sound to be heard. This album has pushed even further of that unique sound only Hybrid has and can make and has pleased me ... Read More
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