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I wrote a bit about the Warp20 releases when they were announced; now they’re out and I’m listening to them. I was primarily interested in the new content: two discs of Warp artists covering other Warp artists, a disc of unreleased stuff. I was actually even more excited about the vinyl box’s disc of locked grooves, but those are a little disappointing - they’d be very easy to grab from the original songs myself.
This song is an unexpected gem. I’ve never been too fond of Mira Calix, as her stuff is a little more abstract then I usually care for. But this cover of one of my favorite Boards of Canada songs is really lovely. The beat’s been mostly removed, and the synths replaced with somewhat plaintive strings. It’s even more low-key than the original, and really very pleasant. (I clearly have a weakness for strings like these).
Mira Calix with Oliver Coates - In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country
Similarly, I wasn’t too impressed by Leila’s output, but this piano version of Aphex Twin’s “Vordhosbn” is quite nice. The original is again a favorite of mine, but this version takes away all the aggression and frantic percussion, revealing a somber and moving melody.
Leila - Vordhosbn
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