Stranger in a Strange Land

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Brainwave is a brilliant wash of synthesizers set to fast moving percussion. It isn't based on turntables and you'll hear no drum & bass. What you will hear are the types of rhythms and melodies more associated with the mavens of electronica like Orbital or the synth pop of OMD and New Order minus the cheese factor. Spanning over 60 minutes, the seven tracks are always engaging with a web of synthesizer interplay and fascinating samples. With Brainwave, Vince hasn't just jumped on track, he's hitched one hell of a ride - give it a go! . . . Mike Pfeiffer, ETCH MAGAZINE

Fans of old-style electronic rock music will like the synthesized and sampled sound of Brainwave, the latest nom de plume for long time southeastern Wisconsin artist Vince Andrae. Vintage Tangerine Dream influences are undeniably present in songs such as "Morphing Millennium" and "The Lucid Sculpture," although modern dance-oriented elements are also evident in some of the other numbers. With a frenetic touch on the first track, a brass mellotron theme evolves into an engrossing techno-jam called "The Human Race." Folks seeking melodic, inspired techno with a touch of solid space rock will find this CD fulfilling. . . . Jeff Berkwitts, THE ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER

Thanks a lot for the great cd. We are quite impressed by this enormous sound collage. Maybe we can sell your cd in Germany. It is nice to know, in this big world, that people like you make fantastic music at their "home". . . Maurizio Blanco, MEGAHERTZ RECORDS

Hey there,
My name is Tommy T from KUNM radio and the DSBP label. I recently seen a cd of yours at the station, and I liked track 1 a lot. I played it a few times and wrote down the e-mail address. But last week the cd was gone and it pissed me off. A lot of our stuff gets stolen in certain sections of the library. Since ambient and electronic is more known now people are nailing the cd's. I want to get another cd from you if possible for airplay on the show. Please send it to me at the address below. That will make it easier, and I play the stuff I get here. Actually better airplay goes to those who send ME the cd..cause I get fully into it when I have it myself. Thanks for doing this, the music is real good from what I heard. . . . Tommy T, CYBERAGE WORLDWIDE, KUNM RADIO

. . . I discovered your 1997 Brainwave cd today while doing a radio show at WWUH. While there is no shortage of new age cd's these days, there are ample amounts of mediocrity. Your cd is refreshing. Just wanted to thank you for putting out such an enjoyable project. Thanks from me and the listeners. . . Dave DeMaw, WWUH RADIO