Please don't use Myspace to contact me - use syntaks(a)limp.dk instead! I don't reply to personal messages, even if you're lucky enough to get through all the Myspace-bugs.
Fan-video of soloset @ Chicago Cultural Center august 26th, 2007:
Previous album releases by Jakob Skøtt aka Syntaks:
Limp: Orion (Morr Music 2002)
Manual & Syntaks: Golden Sun (Darla Records 2004)
Reviews for Syntaks: Awakes (Benbecula may 2006)
"... Awakes is one of the most refreshing scores of electronica ... heard in a long time; respecting the foundations of the sound, but building onto them with skill and an individuality."
Igloo Mag
"A divergent mixture of crunching beats, micro-samples, live drums, processed vocals and dreamy guitar floes, the divine atmospherics prevailing on Awakes will appeal to those with a soft spot for Eighties indie-pop legends The Cocteau Twins, who appear referenced throughout, not to mention Slowdive, and then local heroes the Boards Of Canada, to whom Isaac is surely a musical nod. Graciously, this is all done in the best possible taste and should ensure a large raft of new fans navigates gently towards this Portobello-based imprint before the year is up."
The List
"...a really successful and quality release"
Sutemos (10 of 10)
"The hushed drone of Rise follows a similar pattern to the Mastermind theme then peters out amidst break up in their flow. It flickers, rustles and bursts, an ideal introduction to their twitchy post-rock that is both isolated and extrovert. With the drift and twist of Kilgore Lives they increasingly bring together psyche-rock and glitchy electronica in addition to the swoop of their crystalline guitar scapes. The oriental dusk of Stars Fell On The Shore is a breathtaking highlight."
Vanity Project
"This is electronica from Scotland's consistently reliable Benbecula label, and a top class album from Denmark's Jakob Skott, who darts from clicky intimacy to vast sound-fields with ease. Along the way it takes in micro-mechanical cranking, smothered vocals and multi-layered moments of brightness. This isn't an album with one sole direction; the ten intricately structured tracks vary in both mood and length. The journey begins with Rise, where dreamy Eno-like guitars are set against eroded beats, and the finale of In The Wake glues multitudes of layers together to achieve a grand climax to the album, although the end result is a bit overwhelming. The standout track here is the gorgeous Respirator Birth, where fuzzy snatches of dub meet weeping strings. A true delight to appreciate."
The Skinny
"If youre not afraid of an acoustic setting, youve definitely got a winner in Syntaks Awakes. Benbecula is pushing forward with the help of their talented roster."
Electronic Desert
