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Release Date
1 January 2004
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Length
8 tracks
Fernando Corona’s original template for Terrestre is based on the Mexican 'Nortec Collective’s idea of mixing traditional element of local and regional music with contemporary structures to create something at once totally unique and highly original. 'Secondary Inspection' steers away from this concept slightly as Corona revises his approach to this project by injecting some minimal sonic structures and elements of dub to give his compositions depth and substance. If he retains some discreet elements of his native culture all the way through, mostly perceptible on the two opening tracks, 'Botas De Oro' and 'Secondary Inspection Theme', the influence of Murcof is equally palpable as ominous soundscapes electrify each composition in one way or another. Yet, with Terrestre, Corona swaps the sumptuous and intricate ambiences of Martes for more straightforward 4/4 rhythmic structures reminiscent of early Detroit techno. It doesn’t however mean that there is no depth to his work as Terrestre. Far from sounding like some ethnodance project, Corona applies the same care to his sonic environments here as he does with Murcof. 'Secondary Inspection' is at once clever, effective and stunning, even if the sonic realm is not as instantly impressive as what Corona has got us used to. From the delicate beat structures and underlying ambient waves of 'Botas De Oro' or 'Secondary Inspection Theme' to the menacing atmosphere of 'Ejido Del Terror' and the voluptuous 'Alushe’s Night Out', 'Secondary Inspections' offers a new angle to Corona’s work while reaffirming his talent.
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