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Occlusions; Real-Time Music For Hybrid Digital-Analogue Modular Synthesizer Image
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70

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  • Summary: The latest release from the electronic artist was recorded from concerts in Nantes, France and Amsterdam where he played a digital-analog modular synthesizer.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Jun 22, 2012
    80
    For those who have never heard Whitman's music, Occlusions provides a fabulous representation of both his performance instincts and how engaging and fun his music can be.
  2. Jun 22, 2012
    75
    For those readers familiar with Whitman, rest assured that this record only strengthens his hold on the contemporary experimental electronic scene.
  3. Jun 22, 2012
    70
    There is something powerful about the chaos of these recordings: it evades critique in that, at its best moments, the instrument becomes a force of nature.
  4. Aug 17, 2012
    70
    The sounds don't mesh, they stand separate and unique, a convoluted series of unique experiences looped and falling over each other in a series of accidents Whitman wants us to call 'dance.'
  5. Jun 22, 2012
    67
    The lack of any clear direction is the most fascinating aspect of Occlusions.
  6. The Wire
    Jul 24, 2012
    60
    The novelty of hearing synths act like drums definitely helps, but the record also contains just what you might look for in any solo improvisation. [Jul 2012, p.65]