Not all synthetic combinations need induce terror. Ears of GMO corn have great potential; insofar as scientists maintain their conservatively figurative approach whilst interpretating the term 'ear'
But though unnatural, these creations are hardly inherently horrifying human hybrids.
For all their frightening appearance, mythical mash-ups serve a practical purpose. It was Guillermo del Toro and his man-goat friend that taught all the world Spanish farms are best appreciated at a distance. In this sense, centaurs might as well be viewed as a beacons of the future just as much as relics of the past. Perhaps because of these man-horses, reform will one-day come to the scourge of jockey-based thoroughbred racing. Still, read this no, as a full endorsement of creatures praised for their skill and magic. Mythical marvels are sovereign of the animal kingdom's rule and should be confined to the realm of decorative statues and proto-home security creations.
This is not, however, a lesson is paranormal biology and ethics. And In a week full of "DJ Set I can't ado much about" what follows is still noteworthy.
Enter DeeJay Karfox; a proverbial mixture of fast and slow numbers (and potentially a transformer). Based in Amadora, this K.Z.A. affiliated producer is only eight miles from Lisbon proper but might as well live half a world away. Yes, Carlos Stress Soundzz has worked within his scene. Among those who have collaborated with KarFox is Dj Zulox. But more than a geography lesson, what this DJ provides is imagination. Sure, these pages have witnessed intriguing concoctions. Past experiments in rock and kuduro, classical and kudro, and even recently footwork and funana have all been addressed. Yet this DJ is unique; Karfox's product sounds neither forced nor unnecessary. Instead, idiosyncrasy often taken for granted are addressed. Regardless of a given author's style - just as well the nature in his genre of choice - beats out of Lisbon tend to feature succinct, mechanical samples. So instead of kowtowing to breakbeat and juke comparisons, KarFox turns to Detroit (which in hindsight seems obvious when rereading the good DeeJay's name). As a result comes the term KuTechno; first having appeared approximately a year ago care of, well...KarFox.
What can be found below is tautology: "Mix KuTeChno Vibez" is, in fact, an accurate representation of what can be heard. After some thirty-seconds of competition, opposing factions lay down their arms. A compromise is harmoniously and full of soul. Within the span of a minute, the competing kuduro and techno beats combine to form a single groove. The result is captivating. Despite being brief in duration - the length being a total of six minutes - "Mix KuTeChno Vibez" possesses the excitement and technicality of a live set (influenced in part by the affixed picture). Although a quick tempo is maintained throughout, KarFox is apt at incorporating enviably thick basslines into his breaks in addition to occasionally exotic percussion. But beyond form and style, this mix simply sounds fun. Maybe the techno aesthetic is aged and limited. Irrespective, though, a willingness to experiment and learn is clearly present; the audience is merely richer for it.
Moreover, where subjectivity is concerned, the author is comfortable saying this has been played directly into his ears four times (so far) within the past twenty-four hours. Feel free to do the same.
- John Noggle
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