Tag Archives: Botaz

Muse

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Andrew Prieto | Leave a comment

Muse by Botaz (Seaside)

The latest from Seaside producer Botaz takes a step toward the lullaby as his energy begins to focus on softer subjects. If I was guessing, and I am, I’d guess that this record was made for someone, inspired by someone- most likely, the cover model and as each track begins to swell you may find yourself recalling similar situations. My ability to recognize some of the samples surely takes something away, but more realistically, I’ve learned to trust Muse as it seems to assemble it’s parts, the familiar and the unfamiliar, with true purpose. [Free Download] @Dingusonmusic

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Posted in A: Dingus, C: Free Music, T: LP/EP

Tagged Botaz, DIY, electronic, muse, seaside

†Paranoid†

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Andrew Prieto | 1 Comment

†Paranoid† by Woodz (Sweden) *

Right before listening to †Paranoid†, I was dismissing another band because I felt the music stayed too similar throughout, lacking progress and evolution. But Woodz made me eat my words, proving that it isn’t that particular dynamic that is to blame, but rather a bands failure to execute it. †Paranoid† is an album that takes a moment, a perfect moment, and stretches it out allowing you to nest. In similar fashion to Botaz’ Prelude, it’s solitary tracks like ‘Good Morning’ that capture you with elegant simplicity. [Free Download] Dingus

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Posted in A: Dingus, C: Staff Favorites, T: LP/EP

Tagged Botaz, electronic, Sweden, Woodz, †Paranoid†

Lucid Nightmares (Sunday’s Best)

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Andrew Prieto | Leave a comment

‘Lucid Nightmares’ by botaz (July 25, 2011)

‘Lucid Nightmare’ takes ‘the space between’ the notes very seriously. Honestly, it was hard to pick between this and ‘Madrugada’. I figured since the latter is the opening track on the album, there’s a better chance you heard it. So for those of you who didn’t take the time to get to know Botaz the first time around, here’s a track from the second half.

- Big Boss

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Tagged Big Boss, Botaz, dingus on music, Lucid Nightmares, Prelude, Sunday's Best

Prelude

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Andrew Prieto | 1 Comment

Prelude by Botaz (July 25, 2011)

Solidus would suggest that this is a failed piece of minimalism; that the layering is too static. But I disagree, I think that the strength to resist being ‘artistic’ and provide a track that focuses purely on creating an energy deserves just as much praise. Prelude by Botaz is an album that makes you feel nostalgic for the moment you’re in (if that’s possible). It’s the kind of music that puts you right to work as you, like the music, becomes mechanically oriented. The suspense set by the first 90 seconds bring you in softly and then, as if to bud in slow motion, unfolds itself. Within the fabric there seem to be hidden melodies, tracks set to such a low volume that you need to squint your ears to hear them. Devote your attention.