No.0008
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ARTIST/LABEL NOTES:
Dust that Collects was formed in 1986 after the dissolution of a one-off project entitled Visceral Landscape. Having very limited access to equipment, much of the early material was recorded using two tape recorders, a series of RCA “Y* adaptors, a headphone amplifier and occasionally a borrowed digital delay pedal monophonic synthesizer (the size of your forearm) and Realistic reverb unit (courtesy of the Japanese Goverment, no less). The first decent piece of equipment purchased was a Sony Walkman Pro. On this anthology only tracks 1 and 3 of Side 1 employ the more sophisticated technology of a Fostex 4 track recorder and drum machine. Not to apologize in anyway, merely to emphasize the fact that these recordings were made strictly low-fi. This was the thrust behind Dust that Collects. You didn’t need Akai S-1000 samplers to make adventurous sonic journeys. In the five years since DTC began I’ve had to explore other reasons for creating what to many is “noise” but the facts remains that whenever I contemplate the possibilities associated with the ever expanding technology in music production, I have fond memories of a “pyramid” of eight “Y” adaptors converging around my home stereo. RON McFARLAN July 1991 Special thanks to MYKE DYER and the John Doe label on which much of this material was previously released.
GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker, 6/30/1992:
“Dust Never Sleeps” by Dust That Collects is a testament to the power of raw creativity and the art of making do. Formed after the dissolution of the project Visceral Landscape in 1986, Dust That Collects has created a unique sonic landscape despite — or perhaps because of — the limitations of their recording equipment.
The album, released in 1991, is an anthology of tracks recorded using rudimentary equipment: two tape recorders, a series of RCA “Y” adaptors, a headphone amplifier, a monophonic synthesizer, and a Realistic reverb unit. The only relatively high-tech piece of equipment used was a Sony Walkman Pro.
Despite these limitations, or maybe even because of them, Dust That Collects have managed to create an album that is adventurous, experimental, and incredibly engaging. The lo-fi quality of the recordings adds an extra layer of authenticity to the music, reminding us that you don’t need state-of-the-art technology to make compelling music.
Tracks 1 and 3 of Side 1 were recorded using a Fostex 4-track recorder and drum machine, demonstrating the band’s ability to adapt and evolve with the times. Yet, the essence of Dust That Collects remains rooted in their low-fi origins.
“Dust Never Sleeps” is a journey into the realm of experimental music. Each track is a sonic exploration, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with limited resources. The album is a reminder that music is not about the equipment you use, but the creativity and passion you bring to the process. It’s a celebration of DIY music-making in its purest form and a testament to the enduring power of creativity and a reminder that sometimes, less really is more.
Media: cassette.
CONTACT: Ron McFarlan, DUST THAT COLLECTS, Kircardine, Ontario, Canada
