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Jan Jelinek’s iconic album, ‘Loop Finding Jazz Records,’ continues to captivate listeners more than 15 years after its initial release. Originally published on Pole’s Scape label, it has now found a new home on Jelinek’s Faitiche imprint, allowing a new generation to discover and appreciate this timeless example of loop-based electronic music from the early 2000s.
Jelinek’s approach to music revolves around a seemingly minimal set of ingredients: short samples of jazz recordings from the 1960s and 70s, the loop-finding modulation wheel, and the Moiré effect, transformed into an acoustic experience rather than a visual or spectral one.
However, the result is far from academic. On record, Jelinek’s compositions come alive, as decaying rhythms gradually emerge and envelop the listener like snowstorms colliding with a whirlwind. By extracting the finest elements from deep layers of static, Jelinek creates a sonic landscape that extends far beyond its constituent parts.
‘Moiré (piano & organ)’ sets the tone with its dampened echoes, where spiraling clicks, rustles, and analogue tones create an otherworldly perspective. ‘Rocky in the Video Age’ infuses an optimistically hued blush into the aquatic micro-sound ebb, while ‘Moiré (Strings)’ serves as a perfect companion to Basinski’s disintegrating tape archive. ‘Them, Their’ represents an aural crease, delicately catching the listener’s attention with its distinctive gleam in the corner of one’s ear.
‘Loop Finding Jazz Records’ is a masterpiece that transcends time and genre. Its innovative use of loops and manipulation of source material have left an indelible mark on the electronic music landscape. Whether you’re revisiting this album or discovering it for the first time, prepare to be immersed in the mesmerizing world of Jan Jelinek’s sonic wizardry.
