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Originally Posted by sidewinder
Clark is definitely known for some twists and turns within his songs. Check this one out:
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Wow, sidewinder, "Totem Crackerjack" certainly does have a lot of twists and turns! It sounds like 83 songs spliced together and is stuffed with almost a bewildering variety of sounds, which made me enjoy listening to it.
I'll have to listen again to see if I think the its "stream of consciousness" feel (in which one sound leads to the next, and that to the next, without much reference to the first sound) makes the song feel too uncohesive to me.
I liked the playful, childlike quality of the tinkling notes (like those of a zanza) which are not always placed right on the beat. This must be intentional, since he places every sound where he wants it, I assume. I think that's in general what I like about non-dance electronica: since the songs aren't just repetition of the same beat or sound over and over from beginning of the song to the end (usually), I really sense the feeling of the musician having strong intentions and control (but also wildness) behind the song.