Kode9

Incredibly esoteric, but interesting. I'm a fan (and buyer) of Goodman's music (as Kode9 and other artists on his Hyperdub label), so I was intrigued by his academic work. It reads like a dissertation. Would be interesting in a more popular format, with photos and maybe a CD of audio examples. Hard to "hear" something described only by analogy.

I expected more from Kode9, who is one of dubstep's leading stars. I kept reading this, skimming around, wanting to hear more about dubstep, and how Kode9 basically spearheaded the entire Hyperdub movement. I think he is overly influenced by Kodwo Eshun (author of 'More Brilliant Than The Sun'), and it shows here. I appreciate the depth and enthusiasm he digs into sound and affect. Maybe it would help to read to this while watching his remix of Skeng, or Black Sun to orient the gentle reader show more to some dread sounds..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_6vFwQy1jU
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