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[[Category:Gescom]]
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Gescom is a musical collective that is associated with [[Autechre]]. The earliest mention of the group was under the thanks credits for ''[[Incunabula]].'' During their 2013 AMA, Rob mentioned that Gescom is a separate project from work as Autechre.<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D226</ref> Sean confirms that at least 15-20 people have been part of the group, including him and Rob.<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D301</ref> Sean also mentions that it means other people can release material without their involvement.<ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D325</ref>
Gescom is a musical collective that is associated with [[Autechre]]. The earliest mention of the group was under the thanks credits for ''[[Incunabula]].'' During their 2013 AMA, Rob mentioned that Gescom is a separate project from work as Autechre.<ref>{{Cite AAA doc|226}}</ref> Sean confirms that at least 15-20 people have been part of the group, including him and Rob.<ref>{{Cite AAA doc|301}}</ref> Sean also mentions that it means other people can release material without their involvement.<ref>{{Cite AAA doc|325}}</ref>


==Discography<ref>https://www.discogs.com/artist/49</ref>==
==Discography==


===Album===
===Albums<ref>https://www.discogs.com/artist/49</ref>===
*''[[Minidisc]]'' (1998)
*''[[Minidisc]]'' (1998)
*''[[A1-D1]]'' (2007)
*''[[A1-D1]]'' (2007)


===EPs / Singles===
===EPs / Singles===
*''[[Gescom E.P.]]'' (1994)  
*''[[Gescom E.P.]]'' (1994) <!-- dan one info https://web.archive.org/web/20250125023649/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/113883980986192784 -->
**Written by Sean Booth, Rob Brown, Rob Hall, Darrell Fitton and Daniel 72.<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/195-Gescom-Gescom-EP</ref>
**Written by Sean Booth, Rob Brown, Rob Hall, Darrell Fitton and Daniel 72.<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/195-Gescom-Gescom-EP</ref>
*''[[C & D]]'' (1995) (also known as Gescom 2)<!--https://www.discogs.com/master/18522-Gescom-C-D-->
*''[[C & D]]'' (1995) (also known as Gescom 2)<!--https://www.discogs.com/master/18522-Gescom-C-D-->
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[[File:Horizon.png|thumb|Screenshot of the program used to generate Horizon.]]
[[File:Horizon.png|thumb|Screenshot of the program used to generate Horizon.]]
*Horizon
*Horizon
**Horizon is a generative piece made using the BBC BASIC programming language for the BBC Micro series of microcomputers. It was originally created by Sean in 2004 for the rand()% generative radio station by the BBC.<ref>https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59299-sean-booth-horizon/</ref>
**Horizon is a generative piece made using the BBC BASIC programming language for the BBC Micro series of microcomputers. It was originally created by Sean in 2004 for the rand()% generative radio station by the BBC.<ref>https://watmm-archive.com/t/59299/1</ref>
**It was supposed to be reused for the Composing with Process radio series from [https://rwm.macba.cat/ Radio Web MACBA] in 2010, but was mistakenly credited to Sean instead of Gescom.<ref>https://forum.watmm.com/topic/58850-composing-with-process-radio-programme/?do=findComment&comment=1438583</ref><ref>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XAizLmKun4yF6oBVUhIrewYN-ZiY_9ORckmT-hF93Ho/edit#gid=0&range=D315</ref><ref>https://forum.watmm.com/topic/86350-does-anyone-have-a-recording-to-share-of-sean-booths-piece-horizon/</ref> It was subsequently replaced with a piece by Ryoji Ikeda due to Warp Record's exclusivity policies.<ref>https://rwm.macba.cat/en/research/composing-process-perspectives-generative-and-systems-music-12-exclusives</ref>
**It was supposed to be reused for the Composing with Process radio series from [https://rwm.macba.cat/ Radio Web MACBA] in 2010, but was mistakenly credited to Sean instead of Gescom.<ref>https://watmm-archive.com/t/58850/1 <!-- specifically beariksson's comment on oct 17 2010 --></ref><ref>{{Cite AAA doc|315}}</ref><ref>https://watmm-archive.com/t/86350/1</ref> It was subsequently replaced with a piece by Ryoji Ikeda due to Warp Record's exclusivity policies.<ref>https://rwm.macba.cat/en/research/composing-process-perspectives-generative-and-systems-music-12-exclusives</ref>
**The full BBC BASIC code used to create the track is featured on the artwork of its ID3 metadata – an emulator screenshot of the program after being loaded. It only uses 6 lines.
**The full BBC BASIC code used to create the track is featured on the artwork of its ID3 metadata – an emulator screenshot of the program after being loaded. It only uses 6 lines.
**The track is named after the emulator that was used in its creation, [https://www.bannister.org/software/horizon.htm Horizon]. The program's filename is actually "EL25", as shown on the screenshot.  
**The track is named after the emulator that was used in its creation, [https://www.bannister.org/software/horizon.htm Horizon]. The program's filename is actually "EL25", as shown on the screenshot.  

Latest revision as of 10:37, 10 June 2025

Gescom is a musical collective that is associated with Autechre. The earliest mention of the group was under the thanks credits for Incunabula. During their 2013 AMA, Rob mentioned that Gescom is a separate project from work as Autechre.[1] Sean confirms that at least 15-20 people have been part of the group, including him and Rob.[2] Sean also mentions that it means other people can release material without their involvement.[3]

Discography

Albums[4]

EPs / Singles

  • Gescom E.P. (1994)
    • Written by Sean Booth, Rob Brown, Rob Hall, Darrell Fitton and Daniel 72.[5]
  • C & D (1995) (also known as Gescom 2)
    • Written by Rob Brown, Sean Booth, and Andy Maddocks.[6]
  • The Sounds of Machines Our Parents Used (1995)
  • Key Nell (1995)
  • Motor (1996)
    • Written by Rob Brown and Sean Booth, potentially with other contributors.
    • Despite releasing in 1996, Motor carries a 1994 copyright date. Early, rejected copies also contain contributor information which was redacted on all known copies, as well as a misspelling of the word "distributed". Later copies had the labels redesigned to remove all credits and correct the misspelled word. [7]
  • Autechre/Gescom - Keynell (1996)
  • Ad Vanz Vs Gescom / Foehn - Split Series #2 (1998)
    • Written by Rob Brown and Rob Hall.[8]
  • This (1998)
  • That (1998)
  • ISS:SA (2003)
    • Some tracks were made by Sean.[9]
    • "Megamix" was done with decks consisting of other Gescom records sent to and then edited on MiniDisc.[10]
  • Skull Snap (2011)

DJ Mixes

  • Disengage (1994-1996)
  • AMKS_1 (2021)

Rarities[11]

  • Bronchusix
  • Snorkel
    • from Various Artists - Groove Techno (From Acid To Ambient). Copyrighted 1994, written by Sean Booth and Rob Brown.[12]
  • Tony LeMesmer
  • Sklf2
  • Two Of
  • Peel Xyzdub
  • Stoop
    • Stoop could be a collaborative piece made with Boards of Canada, due to elements of the song appearing among other BoC material as loopable background music on their defunct 2000 - 2001 website. [13]
  • Leritue (Gibber Mix)
    • Written by Sean Booth and Rob Brown. [14]
  • Untitled (Mask 400)
  • Around Absolute Zero
  • 9Û5©03^.¶·5K70¸12i--) ..1`2`|||
    • frrom Fals.ch 02. A program generating music.[15]
  • PN-1.3.15 / YXJ440M
    • from the Various Artist OR MD COMP.[16]
Screenshot of the program used to generate Horizon.
  • Horizon
    • Horizon is a generative piece made using the BBC BASIC programming language for the BBC Micro series of microcomputers. It was originally created by Sean in 2004 for the rand()% generative radio station by the BBC.[17]
    • It was supposed to be reused for the Composing with Process radio series from Radio Web MACBA in 2010, but was mistakenly credited to Sean instead of Gescom.[18][19][20] It was subsequently replaced with a piece by Ryoji Ikeda due to Warp Record's exclusivity policies.[21]
    • The full BBC BASIC code used to create the track is featured on the artwork of its ID3 metadata – an emulator screenshot of the program after being loaded. It only uses 6 lines.
    • The track is named after the emulator that was used in its creation, Horizon. The program's filename is actually "EL25", as shown on the screenshot.

Remixes

  • Push Button Objects - Non-Existant (Keyed In by Gescom)
  • Man Parrish - Boogie Down Bronx (Remix)
  • Hecker - Itiso161/ae (Remix - Gescom)
  • Passarani - Phonok (Vacuum Party Mix)
  • Kid Acne - Eddy Fresh (Gescom Remix)
  • Kid Acne - Eddy Fresh (Gescom Dub Mix)

Collaborations

  • Mira Calix – Ilanga
    • Production Assisted by Gescom [22]
  • LSD Dream Emulator
    • Art Credited to Gescom and Sean Booth[23]

Live Shows

See,[24] also Live DJ recording at Cay Aoyama Tokyo 2000-07-01

2024-10-31 Bristol @ Strange Brew (Diagonal Records presents '13')[25][26] (DJ Mix by Rob Brown)

References

  1. ↑ Q226, WATMM Ask Autechre Anything, November 2013
  2. ↑ Q301, WATMM Ask Autechre Anything, November 2013
  3. ↑ Q325, WATMM Ask Autechre Anything, November 2013
  4. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/artist/49
  5. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/release/195-Gescom-Gescom-EP
  6. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/release/1927-Gescom-C-D
  7. ↑ https://aestheticcomplexity.wordpress.com/2016/11/20/gescom-motor-ep/
  8. ↑ https://fatcatrecords.bandcamp.com/album/split-series-2
  9. ↑ https://imgur.com/a/sean-ae-mastodon-2024-08-23-iss-sa-sean-contribution-https-post-lurk-org-sean-ae-113010561937955988-3Ip8cz3
  10. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/2/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/112591899866808551
  11. ↑ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i1o90JzFLUelov8bydmpurOCDhktdd-oMbErw8G0AXA/edit?hl=en#gid=3
  12. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/release/2496846-Various-Groove-Techno-From-Acid-To-Ambient
  13. ↑ https://youtu.be/Y6_FlG27Amo?si=_oxF3Ata71fR5TZ6&t=688
  14. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/release/282-Various-Alt-Frequencies-3
  15. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/release/410894-Various-Falsch-02
  16. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/master/3172464-Various-OR-MD-COMP
  17. ↑ https://watmm-archive.com/t/59299/1
  18. ↑ https://watmm-archive.com/t/58850/1
  19. ↑ Q315, WATMM Ask Autechre Anything, November 2013
  20. ↑ https://watmm-archive.com/t/86350/1
  21. ↑ https://rwm.macba.cat/en/research/composing-process-perspectives-generative-and-systems-music-12-exclusives
  22. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/release/159-Mira-Calix-Ilanga
  23. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20231229114858/https://post.lurk.org/@sean_ae/111660687133105749
  24. ↑ https://ra.co/dj/gescom
  25. ↑ https://ra.co/events/1983229
  26. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/strange_brew_briz/p/DBqfBTuNm_c/?hl=en&img_index=6
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