Translation:
John Lee Richardson, better known in the electronic music world as Acrelid , represents a hidden treasure yet to be discovered. He honed his sound in the shadows, purposefully keeping out of the spotlight to this day.
Deeply influenced by the dawn of the British rave scene , in which he found himself from the tender age of 12 and which is in all respects a life obsession, Acrelid has undertaken a path of internal reflection, transforming his career into a journey of silent, yet intense production, focusing on the pure art of sound rather than the pursuit of fame .
His creative process has always been characterized by the use of every device and technology, experimenting with every type of electronic equipment at his disposal,
whether it was recording loops from a PlayStation 1 onto cassette/CD or
experimenting on any other equipment he could manage to put his hands
on or that people lent him.
His approach is not limited to simple musical composition; it is rather a constant search to recreate the sonic essence of the rave era that deeply inspired him.
The recent vinyl release “Illegal Rave Tapes Selektion: 1999-2012” on Dance Data Records brings to light a large repertoire of Acrelid's works, previously largely unexplored. This collection, which draws from an archive of 134 songs created over two decades and has been carefully curated by label manager Dreams , represents a refined selection that highlights the breadth and depth of its sonic spectrum.
Each
song in this collection is a piece that, together, compose the portrait
of an artist faithful to his artistic vision, indifferent to the search
for fame or recognition. This release is not only a testament to Richardson's significant skills and commitment, but also represents the revelation of a hitherto hidden chapter in the history of electronic music .
