''Oceanic: Remixes & Reinterpretations'' is a 2004 compilation of remixes by various artists of songs from

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' 2002 album ''Oceanic''. The album was initially released across a series of four 12" vinyl EPs earlier in 2004;

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, 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. Frontman

Aaron Turner Aaron Turner (born November 5, 1977) is an American musician, singer, graphic artist, and founder of label Hydra Head Records. He is most widely known for his role as guitarist and vocalist for the post-metal bands SUMAC and Isis, while also pa ...

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. 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. Disc two's version of Tim Hecker's "Carry" interpretation - titled "Carry (Second Version)" - did not appear on the original ''Oceanic Remixes'' LPs and is exclusive to the ''Remixes/Reinterpretations'' compilation.Oceanic: Remixes/Reinterpretations Review by Johnny Loftus
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Reception

In reviewing, Patrick Slevin of the ''

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'' gave an effusive verdict, commanding that “everyone else should buy ''Oceanic'' first, then buy this.” He argues that ''Remixes'' “respects the overall spirit and feel of ''Oceanic'', moving into each song with care and deliberate attention, which makes tjust as pleasing, stimulating and soothing to listen to as its parent recording.”

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'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. 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

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adds a bit of last-minute revelation” to the piece.

Track listing

Personnel

;Band members *

Jeff Caxide Jeff Caxide is an American bassist, best known for his time with post-metal band Isis, of which he was a founding member and present until its dissolution in 2010. He was also a founding member of Red Sparowes, but left after the release of th ...

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bass guitar The bass guitar, electric bass or simply bass (), is the lowest-pitched member of the string family. It is a plucked string instrument similar in appearance and construction to an electric or an acoustic guitar, but with a longer neck and ...

(original) * Aaron Harris –

drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ...

(original) * Michael Gallagher –

guitar The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected stri ...

(original) * Bryant Clifford Meyer – electronics and guitar (original) *

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vocals Singing is the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer, artist or vocalist (in jazz and/or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without ...

, guitar, design (original); design ;Other personnel *

Matt Bayles Matt Bayles (born October 19, 1972) is an American record producer, Mixing engineer, mixer, Audio engineer, engineer, and musician, based in Seattle, Washington. Bayles (pronounced 'Bay-Less') is known for his work with bands such as The Classic ...

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* Aaron Funk – additional production/manipulation * Swarmbots – additional production/manipulation * Christian Fennesz – additional production/manipulation * Nick Zampiello – mastering * Maria Christopher –

(original) * Ayal Naor –

and samples (original)

Release history

References

External links

''Oceanic Remixes/Reinterpretations''
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