Dekkadeci: The Enigmatic IDM Composer
Dekkadeci was the primary alias of Argentine electronic musician and composer Daniel Escudero, known for his complex, melancholic, and often challenging take on the IDM (Intelligent Dance Music) genre.
Emerging from Argentina's underground electronic scene in the early 2000s, Dekkadeci released music primarily through the netlabel Sutemos and his own Dekorder label. His work, characterized by intricate rhythms, dense textures, and a pervasive sense of melancholy, garnered a dedicated cult following within the IDM community. He passed away unexpectedly in 2013.
- The origin of the name 'Dekkadeci' remains somewhat obscure, though it appears to be a unique invented word.
- His music, while critically acclaimed within niche circles, achieved only underground recognition during his lifetime, partly due to its challenging nature and limited mainstream distribution.
- Dekkadeci's death in 2013 at the age of 34 sent shockwaves through the online IDM community. While the exact cause hasn't been widely publicized in mainstream sources, online tributes and discussions within the community often allude to it being unexpected and a significant loss.
- His posthumous album 'The Rains' (2015), compiled from unreleased material, served as a poignant farewell and further cemented his legacy.