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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-07-22

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Supplier GB

PIAS

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5054429005189

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Artist

Space Dimension Controller

Genre GB

Techno / Electro

Label GB

Ninja Tune

Ninja Tune is an independent record label based in London, England. Established in 1990 by the duo known as Coldcut, Ninja Tune was created as a platform to release underground music free from the constraints of major labels. Inspired by a visit to Japan, Coldcut sought to pioneer the emerging hip-hop/electro scene of the eighties.

The label's success can be attributed to its constantly growing roster of diverse artists and their innovative approach to music and multimedia. With the combined expertise of Black and More, along with the graphic vision of Openmind and sound business practices, Ninja Tune has become known for producing quality music while providing unparalleled support to its artists.

Notable releases include DJ Food's 'Jazz Brakes' series, which showcased instrumental hip-hop cuts produced by Coldcut. Through their dedication to musical excellence and artist empowerment, Ninja Tune has solidified its position as a leading force in the independent music industry.

Space Dimension Controller is a British electronic music producer known for his unique blend of house, techno, and ambient sounds. With influences ranging from Move D to Linkwood, he has carved out his own distinctive style that captivates listeners around the world.
His music transports you to another dimension with its ethereal melodies and hypnotic beats. Drawing inspiration from artists like Dauwd and Pearson Sound, Space Dimension Controller creates immersive sonic landscapes that take you on a journey through space and time.
With releases on renowned labels such as Fred P's Soul People Music and Kassem Mosse's Ominira Records, Space Dimension Controller has gained recognition for his exceptional talent in the electronic music scene. Whether it's his collaborations with Martyn or Shed, or his solo productions, each track showcases his meticulous attention to detail and expert craftsmanship.

In early 2008, age 18, Space Dimension Controller (R&amp;S, Clone Royal Oak) made his first album in his bedroom in Belfast.

Crunchy, tattered and enjoyably odd - 'Orange Melamine' is a lovingly produced and deeply personal album that laces supernatural sounds and translucent synths with a sense of overflowing harmony. Washed in reverb and draped in hiss, the album draws influence from the old VHS tapes handed down to Space Dimension Controller from his older brother and cousins, as well as artists like Boards of Canada, Brian Eno and William Basinski. The album is also steeped in audio and visual references from 80's and 90's sci-fi films and animations; from The Guyver, Short Circuit, The Gobots, and Ghostbusters through to The Fifth Element, Escape from New York and Power Rangers.

The recording process involved Space Dimension Controller (real name Jack Hamill) using a batch of unopened pyral cassette tapes from the 70's, some of which were so old they had degraded. The use of these tapes creates a rough prettiness and incessant buzz beneath the stuttering beats and glitch-heavy techno effects. On tracks like 'The Bad People' and 'West G Cafetaria' Hamill, like the best producers of his ilk, has made something just short of pop music without compromising the album's essential strange qualities.

The title refers to Hamill's memories of living with his grandparents when he was younger; the orange comes from the 80s style tiling in their kitchen, and the melamine from the snake enclosures his grandfather helped build for him.

On 'Orange Melamine' Hamill skilfully displays his early ability to make electronic tracks there are intricate and futuristic but also imbued with personality. Original without being difficult, enjoyable while being distinctive; that 'Orange Melamine' triumphs without compromise is testament to a distinctively creative artist.LP - Deluxe Gatefold double LP pressed on heavyweight 180 Gram black vinyl. Artwork by Jacob Chabeaux.

Orange Melamine

Music GB