Yet again, another track that we featured on our “Colorcubic Helios Office Mix.” This track was produced by Thomas Fehlmann, titled: “Du Fehlst Mir.” Not exactly sure what that means, but it’s a beautiful track, and an even more beautiful album which it’s featured on, titled: “Visions of Blah.” I’m also pretty fond of the packaging as well. The type looks like Futura [medium], but the A, V, M, and N throw me off a bit. Usually the A, V, M, and N are sharp at the cross section in Futura [medium], but here on the cover they’re flat at the cross section. Oh well, maybe it’s some extended family. Anyway, beautiful album, beautiful song, and worth picking up.

Enjoy

- m / Colorcubic™

Christy and I found this dope article in Graphis Annual™ 85/86 about featured package design. This one in particular really stood out to us, so we thought we would feature it here. The package was designed by Yasuo Itou of the Tac Co. Agency for the Japanese gift company, Zeniya™. I personally love the use of negative space. It’s very minimal, and the logo treatment is beautiful as well. Almost seems like something you would expect to see in Los Logos.

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- m / Colorcubic™

Mornings at the Colorcubic™ office tend to involve Gusto Crema blend coffee from Cafe Umbria, a bagel with cream cheese and tomato, and Autechre…. an interesting blend of circuit bending, good production, and eclectic beats. I’ve noticed Autechre tends to be hit or miss with some people. For me Autechre has always been an inspiration for the never ending exploration of sound design. Albeit there’s a time and a place for Autechre, but one of my favorite albums of theirs would have to be “EP7″ hands down. To this day I’ve never heard them try to reproduce that sound. Whatever the reason, it’s a brilliant album.

The packaging is pretty dope as well. Kind of an unconventional approach to fractal design. I think if you’re new to Autechre, or you’re battling with the “love / hate” relationship that tends to follow Autechre, I would highly suggest picking up this album. It’s probably one of their most melodic albums I’ve ever heard. My all time favorite track from this album would have to be track 11 titled: “Pir.”

Anyway, just thought I would share this Autechre experience. Feel free to give it a listen below.

Enjoy

- m / Colorcubic™