d.k. -
atest2
Songs: 4 Time: 17:07
Austria has spawned yet another great band,
d.k. From the homeland of Trylok, d.k. have developed a sound
that is closely related to synth-pop with a minimal hard electro / EBM edge. On
this, their Celtic Circle debut, d.k. deliver 3 new pieces, one remix, and a
CD-ROM video. On atest2 we are treated to a rigid EBM beat, light
vocals, and wavering sequences. On the remix of atest2 we find many of the same
musical elements, but they are arranged in a different manner, giving this remix
a fresh and new feel. Die sticks closer to the synth-pop formula, yet
their is still an edge to the rhythm which hinders the track from falling
completely into the synth-pop genre. Lastly, Any contains the similar
rhythmic edge and combines it with bubbly sequences and the airy vocals. The
CD-ROM video for atest2 isn’t really that spectacular, but I still find it nice
to be able to see a Euro video that otherwise I would never have the chance to
see. Separated into 2 sections, the video follows the band members as they walk
through what appears to be an industrial area. The odd thing about this video
is that on ½ of the screen, the video runs in reverse. At the halfway point of
the track, the reversed video changes direction and begins to run forward and
the other video switches into reverse. All in all, the music on atest2 is
catchy and unique and I look forward to the eventual release of a full length.
CELTIC CIRCLE / KHAZAD-DÛM
d.k.
is:
PO BOX 7113
Andreas Hugh
/ Clemens Haipl / Michael Hugh
47601 Geldern
Contact
d.k.
@
Germany
Tel: +43 (1) 212 55 75
Tel: +49(0)2831-87264
e-mail
clemens.haipl@blackbox.at
Fax: +49(0)2831-94298
d.k.
homepage:
Celtic Circle/Khazad-DÛm homepage:
http://www.infosys.tuwien.ac.at/~linus/dk/dk.htm
http://www.celtic-circle.com