05 2 / 2010

"While the name Mark Van Hoen may not immediately garner as much recognition as Schnauss, his reach and influence is arguably as authoritative. As an original member of Seefeel, the BBC noted, “In a brief listen one can hear the influence on Boards of Canada’s damaged melodies and dense claustrophobia, more so than even the usual suspects like Aphex Twin.” After tours with Massive Attack, Orbital, and opening for Slowdive, Van Hoen formed Scala with three members of Seefeel, releasing three albums. Van Hoen has also released four albums as Locust, including the electronic masterpieces Morning Light and Playing with Time… "

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/02/ulrich_schnauss_1.html

As a huge fan of the criminally underrated and ignored Seefeel, and also remembering the time Ulrich Schnauss blew M83 out of the water at The Paradise in Boston, I am extremely excited for this show.