Thomas Dimuzio

[impulse manslaughter]

Just listened to the only Thomas Dimuzio record i have, the Louden cd on Odd Size and it left me wanting more. Great mix of dark ambient and old school industrial. I want to check out more of his material, any recommendations? Thanks!

[tisbor]

I think i only listened to his CD on RRR, which I remember was quite interesting.

[Zeno Marx]

Sonicism is a decent listen.  I've only heard it, Headlock, and Hz.  There's something missing within his work.  I don't know if it is tonality, structure, a combination, or whatever else it could be.  I think he's good, but he doesn't entice me to listen to him again and again; solidly average for my temporal investment.  There are moments when I think he is on the verge of breaking into Michael Prime territory (Cellular Radar, for instance), and that would be greatly welcomed.  He never quite gets there for me.  If it is something primarily due to tonality, which I don't think you can underestimate, maybe his newer work is better.  He's had a lot of time to develop his ear and experiences.  Then again, that could be where we part ways:  a difference in ear.

I see he has a collaboration with Voice of Eye.  Something I'll have to track down immediately now that I'm aware of it.

[andy vomit]

thomas did a one off live collaboration with mark wilson (conure, 15 degrees below zero) and andre custodio (nihil communication) called RINGS OF SMOKE THROUGH THE TREES ... i released a C50 of the recording, and it's quite good, if i may say so (i know it's kinda shitty promoting a tape that i released, but hey, it's good)

http://conure.bandcamp.com/track/rings-of-smoke
http://danversstate.storenvy.com/products/538435-rings-of-smoke-through-the-trees-self-titled

i've still got a few copies.......

oh, and here's a review from existence establishment:

"I can't believe this is merely the first Danvers State Recordings release to be reviewed on Existence Establishment.  I guess it's just a random set of circumstances that has led us to this point, but I'm happy to report the first review will be a very positive one.  Rings of Smoke Through the Trees is a new project to me and is a trio featuring the work of Andre Custodio, Thomas Dimuzio, and Mark Wilson.  The name Thomas Dimuzio rings a bell but I can't recall where I've heard it before.  Mark Wilson hails from the noise project Conure, a project which was more prolific in the late 90s and early 00s.
At 50 minutes this is quite a heavy load of material from this artist but luckily it's well warranted because this is atmospheric ambient music of great quality.  Side A is entitled 'Esemplasty' and begins with subtle synth background sounds, pulsating, blurping, and chirping, combined with low airy drones and sparse tribal style percussion.  All the elements here are quite spaced out and ambient to form a thick smoky atmosphere.  Eventually the percussive elements fade and the drones come to the forefront presenting a thick mist of speaker hum and hidden synth textures.
'Rings of Smoke' is much more minimal, and I might even say works just a touch better. The atmosphere here is top-notch using different sound sources. The track starts off with the softest drones and slow under-water sounding industrial waste movement.  Pretty soon we're back to the sparse improvisational drumming and instrument work flowing with more low drones that carry on with lush obscurity.
I really love this tape; it recalls a damp organic environment full of decay and mystery.  The sound is very contemplative and zen which many ambient artists try to pull off but don't actually succeed at.  Great work."