David Kristian: a near-legendary local producer known for eccentric electro, d'n'b and experimental audio curiosities released over the last 15 years on Alien8, Interchill, SPV and more. This compilation gathers noticebly listener-friendly tracks recorded over the last decade. Thirteen tracks that I would characterize as lo-fi, nostalgic and pleasantly simple, lull the listener into popping, crackling womb-like comfort zone. IDM with emotion, electro sans clash, these timeless essentials point deep into a robotic future yet remain imbued with a childlike innocence. The cd functions as a precursor to an upcoming series of nine volumes of cd releases by the same name." (Steve Lalla, Hour Magazine)

Disc of the Week 09/2004"Over the last decade, Kristian has carved himself a name as top-notch sound designer, electronic musician, film-score composer and analog junkie. From the weepy, warm electro of "Mohaira" to the Dr. Who outtake that is "Saving Pulses" to the upbeat "American Robot," whose speedy breaks and emotive synths could easily have come off Detroit assembly lines circa '94, this third of the nine-CD retrospective covers a lot of ground. Like an early Aphex Twin, only less distorted, DK's Music From the Mermaid Room series is a must for anyone looking for emotive electro classics and night-blooming soundscapes planted in the darkest corners of your bedroom". 8.5/10 (Raf Katigbak)

"Deep and prolific, Kristian's music is as polyrhythmic as the best of Richard James/Aphex Twin and as melodic as the most heart felt Michael Paradinas/Mu-Ziq productions. Long before bedroom hobbyists like Manitoba and Solvent garnered any reviewer's ink, Kristian was the first Canadian to make in-roads into the British scene of the '90's, sharing an EP with Squarepusher's Tom Jenkinson and releasing tracks on several influential labels. Now the far-sighted entrepreneurs at Wikkid have made the commitment to release the best of Kristian's vast unreleased library of beat-oriented tracks on a series of 9 CDs!" (Chris Twomey, Tandem)

These first three samplers are just a taste of the exquisite intelligent techno, electro and analogue stylings that should firmly establish David Kristian's polyglot talent." (C.Twomey, Tandem)

"Kristian's "Music from the Mermaid Room" series is an excellent cross-section of this local legend's work that leaves the listener yearning for more." (R.Katigbak, Mirror)