Rashad Becker - Traditional Music of Notional Species Vol II

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Review by Nicole SweetYen

Album Review: Traditional Music of Notional Species Vol II by Rashad Becker Alright, let’s dive into this one. Traditional Music of Notional Species Vol II by Rashad Becker is one of those albums that feels like it came from another dimension—or maybe just a really cool basement studio in Germany. Released in 2016 on the PAN label, this experimental electronic gem doesn’t try to fit neatly into any box, and honestly? That’s what makes it so unforgettable. The album has eight tracks total, all numbered rather than named—like some kind of cryptic code only true fans can crack. Tracks like "Dances V" and "Themes VII" stand out for me because they’re weirdly hypnotic but also kinda playful. Take “Dances V,” for instance. It starts off with these sharp, almost metallic tones bouncing around your ears like tiny robotic insects doing a jig. But then—boom—it shifts into something smoother, almost melodic, before pulling you back into its glitchy chaos. It’s disorienting, sure, but in the best way possible. Like when you walk into a room and forget why you’re there, except instead of being annoying, it’s oddly satisfying. Then there’s “Themes VII.” This track hits different. There’s this low hum running through it, like the sound of an old refrigerator mixed with faint whispers. You can almost picture shadowy figures moving across an empty stage, setting up for a performance that never happens. The textures here are dense yet fragile, as if Becker wants you to lean in closer but warns you not to touch. I found myself replaying it late at night, headphones on, staring at the ceiling while my brain tried to make sense of it all. Spoiler alert: it didn’t succeed. Rashad Becker clearly isn’t interested in making music that spoon-feeds listeners. Instead, he invites (or challenges) us to explore his sonic landscapes however we want. And props to Bill Kouligas for the artwork too—it’s minimalistic and abstract, perfectly matching the vibe of the record. What sticks with me about Traditional Music of Notional Species Vol II is how unapologetically itself it is. It doesn’t care if you “get” it or not. Some people might call it pretentious; others will find it brilliant. Personally, I think it’s both—and that’s okay! Listening to it feels like stepping into someone else’s dream—a little uncomfortable, sometimes confusing, but ultimately fascinating. Oh, and here’s a random thought to leave you with: If aliens ever land on Earth and ask us to explain human creativity, handing them this album might not be the worst idea. Just saying.

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Artist: Rashad Becker
Album: Traditional Music of Notional Species Vol II
Rating: 3.75

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Filename: rashad-becker-traditional-music-of-notional-species-vol-ii.zip
  • MP3 size: 60 mb
  • FLAC size: 376 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Themes VI4:10
Themes VIII4:21
Dances VIII4:16
Themes V3:52
Dances V4:42
Dances VI4:7
Themes VII4:1
Dances VII4:4

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Catalog Numbers

PAN 74

Labels

Pan

Listen online

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Formats

  • 8 × File
  • MP3
  • Album
  • 320 Kbps
  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • FLAC

Companies

RoleCompany
Mastered AtDubplates & Mastering
Phonographic Copyright (p)Pan
Copyright (c)Pan

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkBill Kouligas
Music ByRashad Becker

Notes

  • Credits taken from the PAN Bandcamp page.
  • Comes with a download card.

Barcodes

Barcode: 5 060165 482528

About Rashad Becker

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Mixing, mastering and recording engineer at his own Studio (Berlin, Germany). From 1997-2019 he was a mastering and cutting engineer at (Berlin, Germany).

Real Name

    • Rashad Becker

Name Vars

  • Becker
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  • R. Becker
  • Rachad
  • Rachad Becker
  • Radshim
  • Raschad
  • Raschad Becker
  • Rashaad
  • Rashaad Becker
  • Rashad
  • Rashad Backer
  • Rashad Hassan
  • Rashard
  • Rashed
  • Rasheed Becker
  • Rashid
  • The Rashad
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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Rashad Becker's *Traditional Music of Notional Species Vol II* is like a sonic puzzle. Released in 2016 on the German label Pan, it blends experimental electronic sounds into tracks with names like "Dances V" and "Themes VII." The album feels both alien and familiar, as if imagining music from another world. Oh, and fun detail—the artwork was done by Bill Kouligas, adding another layer of intrigue to this mind-bending project.