Making Orange Things

Released in 2001 on Planet Mu, Making Orange Things represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of breakcore. While Venetian Snares is often associated with the 'chamber-core' sound of Rossz Csillag Alatt Született, this earlier collaboration with Speedranch is a much harsher, industrial-leaning affair. The album is notable for its lack of traditional melody, focusing instead on rhythmic innovation and sonic texture. It was recorded during a period of intense productivity for Aaron Funk and helped establish him as the premier figure in the breakcore scene. Critical reception was divided, with some praising its technical audacity and others finding its abrasiveness impenetrable. It stands as a landmark of the 'Manitoba sound' - a specific brand of aggressive, complex electronic music emerging from Winnipeg at the turn of the millennium. The track titles, such as 'We Hate Russell,' hint at the irreverent, often confrontational humor that pervades Funk's work.