Name: On The Threshold
Brand: Basic Rhythm

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ZIQ413

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-05-10

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Signed copies: No

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5055300399465

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Basic Rhythm

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Techno / Electro

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Planet Mu

Basic Rhythm is an influential artist in the electronic music scene. With a career spanning over two decades, he has become known for his unique blend of genres, incorporating elements of jungle, techno, and dubstep into his sound. His innovative approach to production has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Throughout his career, Basic Rhythm has released numerous albums and EPs on respected labels such as Planet Mu and Type Records. His tracks have been featured in popular media outlets and have received support from renowned DJs around the world.
With his signature style characterized by intricate rhythms, deep basslines, and atmospheric textures, Basic Rhythm continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories. Whether performing live or in the studio, he consistently delivers captivating performances that leave audiences wanting more.

Planet Mu is an independent music label that was founded in 1995 by Mike Paradinas. Originally starting as an imprint on Virgin, the label was created to release music from artists like µ-Ziq and others who shared a similar style. However, due to Virgin's lack of success in marketing this type of music, Mike Paradinas decided to establish Planet Mu as an independent label in 1998. It is at this point that the catalog numbers for releases under the name *ZIQ* began.

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Anthoney Hart (who last appeared on Planet Mu as East Man) now returns under his Basic Rhythm alias with a new album On The Threshold. Recorded primarily with the DJ in mind, these tracks are colourful, brutalist and adventurous. Contemporary hybrids constructed from blocks of sound, their angular rhythms draw on Britain's dance music past, but with an eye firmly on the present. The album starts with St. Fabian Tower, named after the now demolished tower block in Chingford where Anthoney used to DJ for Rude FM. The track's lush detuned synths and syncopated drums are girded by stern low end frequencies. Drum and bass, jungle and hardcore are the touchstones here, but the forms he creates make no attempt to imitate the music of those eras. Take the rolling, bubbling, almost jazz-drummer patterns of Yeah, I Like It and I Want You where strange pops and bubbles seem to be forced through the grid almost like they're an effect of pressure. It's an odd juxtaposition next to the soulful vocals but an effective one. Edge Of Darkness meanwhile, is an intense, rough ride of sliding rhythms and elephantine bass. Elsewhere, like on A New Consciousness, things are tempered into a more streamlined techno-like hybrid. He lets loose in the claps and kicks banger of Fi Di Gyal, but even here there are neat sonic tricks that sound like nods to minimalist composition. On The Threshold is a balance of smart and energetic, non linear thoughtfulness and makeshift experimentalism that does away with boundaries, but is very much its own self contained world.

On The Threshold

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