From: pet@mullian.ee.mu.OZ.AU (paul eng-yi tan)
Subject: SonnenSystem Cassette Release Soon!!!
Organization: Computer Science, University of Melbourne, Australia
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1992 12:34:41 GMT

Please excuse my crosspost :) Especially Bongsters who'd have seen this
by now... But the tape does straddle a few categories...
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SonnenSystem Information I

The first official SonnenSystem release is completely recorded and
is scheduled for release in mid-January. Thanks to all the wonderful
net people who've shown so much interest! Unfortunately I have only
completed one Depeche Mode remix, and the other is 60% finished. The
EP will be released initially on cassette, and I will be discussing a
CD release with a Melbourne producer. However, I don't think a CD will
be released in the near future. The costs are prohibitive, and my style
of music and image are nowhere near mainstream enough for Australian
record companies :). I have selected 6 tracks for release, for a total
of 27'01" and the price will be $5 plus postage (about $2 to most
locations outside Australia). This will still bring the total losses
to about $1300 but this IS a promotional item... if anyone wants to
donate extra, let me know *grin*.


SonnenSystem "Virtual Ambience EP" C-SYSTEM1.0
Total Playing Time: 27'01"

A 1. 3:29   Eclipse (Ambient-System IV)
  2. 4:53   Deep Structure (Virtual Assault mix)
  3. 4:35   Master and Servant (SonnenSystem "Brutality" mix)

B 1. 3:58  *Heaven (I-dom Factor I) 
  2. 4:43  *Even If I Wanted To (I-dom Factor II)
  3. 5:23   Deep Structure (Spatial Vibration mix)


Written, Arranged, Performed, Engineered, and Produced by SonnenSystem
Except * Performed by I-dom Factor, Engineered by Paul Higgins, and
Produced by I-dom Factor, Paul Higgins, and Trevor Carter.

I-dom Factor are SonnenSystem (Paul Tan) and Magic I-dom (Derek Wong,
who recently moved to Canada).


Additional Information:
I-dom Factor was a duo formed in 1989 by two Melbourne University
engineering students. Their music was influenced by the likes of Depeche
Mode, New Order, Pet Shop Boys, and Riuichi Sakamoto. The two I-dom
Factor tracks on this cassette are among the earliest IF songs ever written.
They were recorded at Studio 52 at ridiculous expense and produced by
opportunistic rock dogs who attempted to coerce us into signing an unfair
publishing contract by holding the money we had paid for the two tracks to
be released on 7". It had been 1.5 years since the completion of recording
and still no trace of the records! We recently defeated them at the Small
Claims Tribunal and are waiting anxiously for a check for $928 to arrive in
the mail. I think I'll have to apply for a warrant of seizure so the sheriff
can seize their studio equipment and sell it to pay back the debt.

I-dom Factor continued to explore techno, ambience, and alternative synth
music in whatever time they could spare from partying and cramming for exams.
There are approximately 40 more tracks existing in demo form, which may
eventually be reworked and properly produced for release.

In the second half of 1992 Derek was extremely busy in his final year of
Uni and I commenced work on the SonnenSystem project. It represents a
clear break with I-dom Factor material, which was relatively vocal and
pleasant. The music ranges from industrial dance to ambient to noise to
experimental to remixes of Depeche Mode and, in the future, other artists.
Four more SonnenSystem tracks exists on DAT and these are experimental or
ambient or noisy/industrial in the extreme and I will gladly send special
copies to the very interested. Be warned, though: they are not particularly
listenable and will take time to accept as music.

Attempting objectivity, I would say that SonnenSystem shows influence from
the Orb, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, Jean Claude Risset, Severed Heads,
Recoil, Igor Stravinsky, New Order, the Shamen, the Cure, the Beloved, and
the Pet Shop Boys in approximately that order of precedence. The music should
find a reasonable level of acceptance in rec.music.industrial, alt.rave, and
alt.music.alternative.


Track Descriptions:

Eclipse (Ambient-System IV)
An extremely ambient work characterised by extensive use of stereo panning
and movement as well as sounds which phase in and out. Six different
sampled rhythm loops appear in the track, each at a different BPM. These
are phased in and out and moved in the stereo environment using L/R panning
and depth effects.

Deep Structure (Virtual Assault mix)
Industrial-influenced rhythm, metallic clashes, ambient synthesizer patches,
analog-sounding squonks, and a rapidly changing soundscape. The real "single"
on the EP. The drum samples are from DM CDs. This track trips along at 122 BPM
and should please the more industrial oriented Orb fan.

Master and Servant (SonnenSystem "Brutality" mix) - Depeche Mode
A punchy mix which uses some hard samples, distorted vocals, tight rhythms,
and effected synths. It sounds quite different to the original 12" mix and
is fairly industrial. Some ambient samples make and appearance. If you
were expecting another Black and Blue/Slavery Whip mix clone, you've got
another think coming! Adrian Sherwood eat my dust :)

Heaven (I-dom Factor I)
Relatively mainstream pop track reminiscent of the Pet Shop Boys. Strings,
bells, and piano sounds provide the backdrop for my humble singing with
Kelly Auty on harmonies and backing vocals (she recently won a grand final
of New Faces, so I'd say her vocals kill mine!).

Even If I Wanted To (I-dom Factor II)
Tropical-sounding percussion, a rolling 98 BPM beat, pan flutes aplenty, and
a deadpan spoken vocal. The chorus adds singing, again with Kelly Auty on
backing vocals. This was originally the B-side for Heaven, but most alternative
people seem to like this one better.

Deep Structure (Spatial Vibration mix)
Extended ambience, minus the hard beat and the metallic sounds of the
Virtual Assault mix. A rather complex (modest aren't I :) interaction
of synths, wind samples, and squonks. There's no beat to speak of, so
this tracks would appeal to those who enjoy experimental synth music
or Orb fans who enjoy the less dance-oriented tracks.


Collaboration:
I'm interested in hearing from anyone in Melbourne who'd like to collaborate,
or submit tracks for release on a future cassette. We could do 3 tracks each
and share the cost of duplicating, etc. Or whatever :)


Direct enquiries to pet@munagin.ee.mu.oz.au, pet@mundil.cs.mu.oz.au, or
phone (03) 4207861 (BH), 3476674 (AH), 3491125 (AH) in Melbourne, Australia

Morgen das SonnenSystem!

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For a cassette of SonnenSystem tracks, studio produced and mastered to DAT
email: pet@munagin.ee.mu.oz.au, pet@mundil.cs.mu.oz.au, SonnenSystem
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