Exquisite Corpse

A few years ago, I read a book called “Exquisite Corpse” by Poppy Z. Brite. The book was…disturbing. It stayed with me long after I’d read it, like some bleak, toxic little cloud. So, naturally I had to share. I loaned the book out a couple of times. Both friends read it and were equally disturbed. They cursed me for ever mentioning the book and admitted they couldn’t put it down. Huh.

Fast forward to yesterday when I came across an album called “Exquisite Corpse” by Daedelus. I think it might be just as disturbing as the book. I wonder if he ever read it?

Daedelus was born in Santa Monica, CA. To give some background, he was formally trained on double bass and bass clarinet; he plays the guitar and accordion; and he studied jazz at USC.

Daedelus incorporates samples from the ’30s and ’40s into his IDM and left-field hip-hop. The random samples, feedback, odd noises, occasional anime, and distortions form an interesting tapestry of sound. I can’t say I necessarily enjoy it, but I do find the album interesting, and once again, I have to share. I’ve included a few of my favorite songs from the album in a Tune Bitez Daedelus Playlist.

Tags: daedelus, disturbing, electronica, experimental, exquisite corpse, IDM, music, playlist, poppy z brite, Tune Bitez

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