the complexity of Amon Tobin, bass manipulation of Kode9...

[The Wests]

Hi all, we just, end of last week, released this EP. Sample in my sig.. It is a heavy, atmospheric, experimental breakstep and dubstep tingy.... its getting good radio play around the world (FM and internet) and was described by IGLOO MAG thusly,

"With the complexity of Amon Tobin and the bass manipulation skills of Kode9, Machine Gun Militia have produced an EP that stands out a mile. Can I call it dubstep? Maybe, but it’s the thinking man’s (or woman’s) dubstep, and it’s also the bass lover’s dubstep—it’s just really good dubstep and a good pair of headphones will help."

here is the review....

"The more I listen to this EP the more I like it. That’s not to say I didn’t like it upon first hearing it, I did.

There is something really balanced about these tracks, the beats are well thought out and crispy, and when the bass kicks in it is deep and heavy.

It instantly gets the head nodding when that first drop hits, coming as it does out of the murky ambience the dominates the intro. If this was a collection of banging bass heavy floor fillers, it would be working fine, but a few listens in, and I’m realising that it is much more then that.

The work that has gone into creating the sinister soundtrack style beds of sound that subtly pervade the EP is impressive. There are a lot of processed strings and various orchestral sounds layered up to form cinematic washes that would fit very nicely into any number of films, albeit the darker themed ones, or maybe those high budget TV thriller series that feature glamourous detectives or crime scene investigators investigating gruesome cases with lots of tense scenes.

It quite reminds me of Amon Tobin actually, one of the great masters of atmosphere creation through sonic manipulation. As I said, the more I listen to this EP, the better it gets, which can be a rare thing in the modern arena of heavy bass music. This veers dangerously close to experimental areas, but always tempers these forays into the dark outer reaches of the listening spectrum with timely drops of pounding bass and great beat programming.

An atmospheric blend of introspective moodiness, ominous and magnificent soundscapes, and most of all, heavy growling bass. The beats are pretty tidy too! Seriously, if you have any interest in progressive bass heavy dance music, this is a must have.

With the complexity of Amon Tobin and the bass manipulation skills of Kode9, Machine Gun Militia have produced an EP that stands out a mile. Can I call it dubstep? Maybe, but it’s the thinking man’s (or woman’s) dubstep, and it’s also the bass lover’s dubstep—it’s just really good dubstep and a good pair of headphones will help."

http://igloomag.com/reviews/machine-gun ... ire-oeuvre

[incnic]

Totally shit - wack review

[The Wests]

cheers mate, how lovely of you....

[_boring]

haters be mad is amazing! id defo play that

[Soiree]

try blowing a little more smoke up your ass...

see how that sounds.

[Duffman]

I'm looking for the complexity of Guetta and the bass manipulation skills of Wanka.

Oh well, my search continues...

[joeki]

fortunately the tunes aren't as gash as the review, they're actually all right (though not as varied as the review might have you believe...). I'd probably put this one on for a smoking sesh. But it's not really the style I'm looking for these days. Good luck to you.

[therapist]

Got to say it, the tune are good but it's hardly endearing to present yourself like that. It's hard to get heard and everyone needs to promote themselves but hey. Amon Tobin is one of the best producers about, it's great praise but steady on.

[Immerse]

im sure the tunes are pretty decent. you come off an ass though, a bit of humbleness goes a long way

[RightOnTime27]

I bet you make jokes about how big your dick is too

[_boring]

he didnt write his own review you stnuc.

[_boring]

shits dope dont let anyone talk shit! pretty damn amazing in my opinion great work! will be grabbin these 100%

also i think the review is fine.

fucking forum mugs

the more listen the more i hear the kode 9/amon comparisons.

really really fresh stuff i will certainly play all these out! opening for Joe Nice and Truth soon and yes some of these will get dropped in a big way! fucking haters are insane!! best shit ive heard in a long long time, very very original.

[Electric_Head]

Not hating on the tunes in anyway, you have great ideas and good beats.
Personally the review is horrible and not describing your music correctly.
Comparing it to Amon Tobin and Kode9 is a bit much.
It is atmospheric, yes, it has good bass, yes.
It`s not as complex as Amon by any means.

It good but it`s certainly not Amon or Kode9.

[_boring]

amons older stuff isnt quite as compelx, think cujo....fat larrys skank? lets get real.

[Electric_Head]

sure I get the reference

but his previous stuff was also not as atmospheric as this
therefore it is more akin to the later Amon Tobin
Also Cujo was more uplifiting imo

It`s different to the 2 mentioned in a good way though.

[NickUndercover]

I like the tunes, they're heavy. The review is a joke though lol.

[Immerse]

I like the tunes, they're heavy. The review is a joke though lol.

[The Wests]

Well, sorry if i came of as a twat.... i didnt think i did but if people think that then cool....wasnt intended.... i was only quoting what was said in the review... thanks to those who listened and liked it....Boring, you are a legend mate!

[Electric_Head]

Well, sorry if i came of as a twat.... i didnt think i did but if people think that then cool....wasnt intended.... i was only quoting what was said in the review... thanks to those who listened and liked it....Boring, you are a legend mate!

nah you didn`t come off as a twat

The tunes are good as mentioned, the write-up is just overly flattering.

[The Wests]

yea, probably is man, was stoked when i read it though! as im sure you can imagine! again, thanks to those that peeped it though...