Beat Cancel

Beat cancel is an experimental/noise duo that specializes in intense sound shaping. Formed in 1996, Jesse Bayer and Jerry MacDonald have been creating sonic pieces that use elements of electronic music and "studio improv" as well as found sounds and sample manipulation. The songs are not defined in the traditional sense of the word, they are almost "soundscapes," but that word implies new-agey sleepy-time music. Some of the songs presented have a rhythmic feel, but aren't dancable; some of the songs have a wash of spaciness that isn't quite ambient in the "background-drone" style. In short, a listen to Beat Cancel is to be affected emtionally, that is, these sounds will cause you to think. How it makes you think, and what kinds of emotions and feelings is up to the listener.