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New review by Matthew Forss on Lo-Files 02
As a follow-up to Lo-Files 01, Lo-Files 02 continues in the same vein of instrumental bliss with ambulating guitar work, shimmering electronics, plodding percussion, and a smattering of vocals. WiltMan is spearheaded by Belgium’s Wim Kesteloot. As a master of the guitar, samples, bass, keyboards, and various production credits, WiltMan knows how to evoke wonder in the extraordinary. The lo-fi result is still adventurous and loaded with engaging instrumental highlights that are experimental, improvisational, and ambient.
WiltMan creates a nostalgic musical presence that pays a slight homage to the psychedelic offerings of the 1960s and 70s that could be from either the USA or Europe. At any rate, the meandering guitar sounds, limited percussion, precise use of electronics, and limited vocal accompaniment shows a proclivity for the obscure, experimental, and improvisational. The music is languid, temporal, and timely. However, there are only eight songs on the entire album, which may be a limiting factor for some. Yet, WiltMan manages to transcend time restrictions by producing songs that seem to carry-on forever—long after their running time ceases. Overall, WiltMan finds success with the mellow, psych, instrumental, and guitar offerings without any faults. Moreover, there seems to be something new revealed with each repeated listen—or maybe it is my imagination. Belgium is still the home for electronic music.
WiltMan creates a nostalgic musical presence that pays a slight homage to the psychedelic offerings of the 1960s and 70s that could be from either the USA or Europe. At any rate, the meandering guitar sounds, limited percussion, precise use of electronics, and limited vocal accompaniment shows a proclivity for the obscure, experimental, and improvisational. The music is languid, temporal, and timely. However, there are only eight songs on the entire album, which may be a limiting factor for some. Yet, WiltMan manages to transcend time restrictions by producing songs that seem to carry-on forever—long after their running time ceases. Overall, WiltMan finds success with the mellow, psych, instrumental, and guitar offerings without any faults. Moreover, there seems to be something new revealed with each repeated listen—or maybe it is my imagination. Belgium is still the home for electronic music.
Music by WiltMan for play
"Alice in Wond Wond Wonderland"
www.theatertrac.be (photo:Jeroen Willems)
Lo-Files 01 now at Vynilla Record Shop
www.vynilla.be
