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Gerald Cleaver: The Process
While haters gonna hate, The Process just might convert a few never-electric listeners. Cleaver, raised in Detroit, must certainly have absorbed the city's soul, electronic and house music traditions. This feel for groove and pulse has been evident in his earliest sideman work with the likes of Roscoe Mitchell, Chris Lightcap, and Matthew Shipp. None of that rhythm is lost in this deep dive into programming.
Unlike the prior releases referred to above, which were made up of mostly short, compact tracks that often felt like experiments, The Process is one long (36+ minute) composition. Artists like The Orb, Squarepusher and Aphex Twin might be a reference here, but an improvised music fan's bias comes into play with the choices Cleaver utilizes. He does not simply program and push play but orchestrates the pulse and layers of sounds. While other techno is best absorbed as background sounds, Cleaver's creation takes center stage.
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The Process.
Personnel
Gerald Cleaver
drumsAdditional Instrumentation
Gerald Cleaver: electronics.
Album information
Title: The Process | Year Released: 2024 | Record Label: Postitive Elevation
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