Oceanic Remixes/Reinterpretations
2004 remix album by Isis
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Oceanic: Remixes & Reinterpretations is a 2004 compilation of remixes by various artists of songs from Isis' 2002 album Oceanic. The album was initially released across a series of four 12" vinyl EPs earlier in 2004; Robotic Empire, the label in control of those original vinyl releases, made available a compilation of all four vinyl EPs in one set on July 19, 2006.[1]
Hydra Head Records (2×CD & 2×LP)
(HH666-83)
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| Released | 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2002–2004 | |||
| Length | 91:57 | |||
| Labels | Robotic Empire (original LPs) Hydra Head Records (2×CD & 2×LP) (HH666-83) | |||
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Frontman Aaron Turner has stated that he was surprised by the response of the collaborators; having expected half of those contacted by the band to respond, all but two provided material for the series.[2] The stated intent of the project was to allow further exploration of the ambient, electronic and abstract side of Isis, but to delegate it to the “more capable hands” of musicians outside the band whose work Isis admired.[2]
Tim Hecker's "Carry (Second Version)" did not appear on the original Oceanic Remixes LPs and is exclusive to the Remixes/Reinterpretations compilation.[3]
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
| Aquarian Weekly | A+[5] |
| Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [6] |
| Mondo Sonoro | 8/10[7] |
| OndaRock | 5/10[8] |
| Pitchfork Media | 6.2/10[9] |
In reviewing, Patrick Slevin of the Aquarian Weekly gave an effusive verdict, commanding that “everyone else should buy Oceanic first, then buy this.”[5] He argues that Remixes “respects the overall spirit and feel of Oceanic, moving into each song with care and deliberate attention, which makes [it] just as pleasing, stimulating and soothing to listen to as its parent recording.”[5] Pitchfork Media's Brandon Stosuy felt that not all Isis fans would enjoy the album, and that the opposite was also true as it may appeal to those not fond of Isis' work.[9] He was critical of much of the material, but saved special praise for Justin Broadrick's rendition of "Hym", arguing that it represents a “coda [which] adds a bit of last-minute revelation” to the piece.[9]
Track listing
All source material is written by Isis.
| No. | Title | Remix artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Weight" | Fennesz | 6:34 |
| 2. | "False Light (Carry Edit)" | Ayal Naor, featuring Maria Christopher | 7:53 |
| 3. | "Hym" | Thomas Köner | 6:19 |
| 4. | "The Other" | James Plotkin | 9:49 |
| 5. | "Carry (First Version)" | Tim Hecker | 4:26 |
| 6. | "Maritime" | Teledubgnosis | 9:24 |
| 7. | "Maritime" | Mike Patton | 3:43 |
| Total length: | 48:04 | ||
| No. | Title | Remix artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Beginning and the End" | Venetian Snares | 5:05 |
| 2. | "Carry (Second Version)" | Tim Hecker | 5:21 |
| 3. | "False Light (Deadverse)" | The Oktopus | 5:30 |
| 4. | "Carry: Like I Will Love Her Forever? (Fuckin Die!!!)" | DJ Speedranch, featuring Guilty Connector | 5:51 |
| 5. | "From: Sinking, To: Drowning" | Destructo Swarmbots | 7:14 |
| 6. | "Hym" | Justin Broadrick | 14:54 |
| Total length: | 43:53 | ||
Personnel
- Source material (original tracks)[10]
- Jeff Caxide – bass, production
- Aaron Harris – drums, production
- Michael Gallagher – guitar, production
- Bryant Clifford Meyer – electronics, guitar, vocals, production
- Aaron Turner – vocals, guitar, production, art design
- Maria Christopher – vocals on "The Beginning and the End", "Weight" and "Carry"
- Ayal Naor – additional instrumentation on "The Beginning and the End" and "Weight"
- Matt Bayles – engineering, mixing, production
- Ed Brooks – mastering
- Remix material[10]
- Fennesz – production / manipulation / instrumentation
- Ayal Naor – production / manipulation / instrumentation
- Thomas Köner – production / manipulation / instrumentation
- James Plotkin – production / manipulation / instrumentation
- Tim Hecker – production / manipulation / instrumentation
- Teledubgnosis – production / manipulation / instrumentation
- Mike Patton – production / manipulation / instrumentation
- Venetian Snares – production / manipulation / instrumentation
- The Oktopus – production / manipulation / instrumentation
- DJ Speedranch featuring Guilty Connector – production / manipulation / instrumentation
- Destructo Swarmbots – production / manipulation / instrumentation
- Justin Broadrick – production / manipulation / instrumentation
- Nick Zampiello – mastering, editing
Release history
| Date | Title | Label | Catalogue number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2004 | Oceanic Remixes Vol. I | Robotic Empire | Robo 037 | 12″[1] |
| July 13, 2004 | Oceanic Remixes Vol. II | Robo 038 | ||
| August 24, 2004 | Oceanic Remixes Vol. III | Robo 039 | ||
| November 23, 2004 | Oceanic Remixes Vol. IV | Robo 040 | ||
| March 22, 2005 | Oceanic: Remixes / Reinterpretations | Hydra Head Records | HH666-83 | 2×CD[4] |
| July 19, 2006 | Oceanic Remixes Vol. I–IV | Robotic Empire | Robo 037–040 | 4×12″ [Box set][1] |
| November 2016 | Oceanic: Remixes / Reinterpretations | Hydra Head Records | HH666-83 | 2×LP[11] |