Totakeke
Telematic
Four years in the making, Frank Mokros returns with his Totakeke moniker - and you know its not going to be easy, but surely rewarding for the discerning electronic aficionado. Totakekes brand of IDM extends the usual notions of the genre: It has the atmosphere, the occasional melodies, the inquiring mind and joy of pure sound - but successfully feeds industrial rhythms into his collages. "Telematic" feels perfectly comfortable in that remote area of braindance, with the opening and closing titles of the album providing a truly sophisticated, experimental frame. Thus, the buildup of "Telematic" is a comprehensible guideline for a fascinating exploration. One will surely agree that navigating Totakeke territory is a challenge not easily met. So enjoy your exercise in auditory path finding!