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Review: O/V/R – Post-Traumatic Son – Marcel Dettmann Mixes

Published March 21, 2011 Review 2 Comments

Label: Blueprint
Catalog#: BP030.3

Tracklist:

A: Construction 1


B1: Construction 2


B2: MDR Version

Recommended!

After seeing Ben Klock doing his own remix EP for the ‘Post-Traumatic Son’ release by O/V/R, as well as Robert Hood and DVS1 doing the previous one, Marcel Dettmann gets a chance to interpet the track in his own style, spanning over three tracks with different approaches.

For the first mix, the ‘Construction 1′, Dettmann goes into a submerged state where the beat drives the hypnotizing track into a state of total confusion—similar to Dettmann’s previous experiments with beat structure and flow, the energy in this track is something special.

‘Construction 2′, the second of three mixes is closer to the more established sound of his residency, touching a little bit to a more broken sound. For a concept of three remixes, this version stands out as it takes the elements from the first mix but combines them in an excellent way.

Dettmann displays his most tripping side with the ‘MDR Version’, where the stripped sound feels more natural coming from him, as it pursues a more experimental and not so steady sound as for the other mixes.

The vinyl version will be out 28th of March.

Thanks to Marcel Dettmann and Addy for this release.

Review: Robert Hood – Alpha (James Ruskin Remix) / The Family

Published February 2, 2011 Review Leave a Comment
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Label: M-Plant
Catalog#: M.PM11

Tracklist:

A: Alpha (James Ruskin Remix)


B: The Family

Both M-Plant and Blueprint has been revived in appreciation to both dj’s and fans, taking their traditional sounds and talent into the state of today. When it comes to the production, they invite new acts for remixes as well as releasing new material which is a perfect combination with labels held in such high regards.

For this release, Hood has invited James Ruskin to remix one of the best tracks from the ‘Alpha’ album-releases, in which Ruskin shakes the track up a little bit by transforming it’s hard and reduced state into a more fully edged techno track – though not so similar to his previous work, but similar enough to combine his and Hood’s sounds into a remix that feels rightly placed and will probably work many floors.

The gold is on the B-side though, where Hood’s new production ‘The Family’ brings hints from the early M-Plant releases, though sounding fresh enough to be placed amongst the excellent ‘Master to Prophet / Clash’ release as well as the ‘Superman / Range’ release (two of his best records in a really long time). ‘The Family’ showcases a very reduced but powerful enough production to contest into one of the best tracks this year.

M.PM11 is out 14th February.

Thanks to Addy and Robert Hood for this release.

Review: Milton Bradley – Do Not Resist The Beat! #06

Published February 2, 2011 Review Leave a Comment

Label: Do Not Resist The Beat!
Catalog#: BEAT06

A: A Sky Full Of Numbers


B1: The Path To Mathematical Truth


B2: Numerical Analysis

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Recommended!

For Milton Bradley it comes as no surprise when a new ‘Do Not Resist The Beat!’ gets placed on the shelves and sold out in the same day.

With a label that holds such high standards as Milton’s, placed in the hearts of dj’s after only 6 releases, he is able to extract the current styles within techno and twist it into dark and haunting pieces of wax. After having pushed this sound into different directions, the A-side ‘A Sky Full of Numbers’ showcases a more refined and detailed track, focusing on a almost stepping attitude and combining his way of techno, ‘A Sky Full of Numbers’ is one of his best tracks to date.

On the other side, the same attention to detail goes even further on B1. The almost droning melody keeps everything together at a perfectionist rate, making ‘The Path To Mathematical Truth’ really stand out on a good sound system. For B2, ‘Numerical Analysis’ brings the 12″ into an experimental state, with brewing structures and a somewhat indistinguishable beat which fits perfectly with the rest of the elements and sums up #06 in a clever way.

One of the finest!

Thanks to Henning and Milton for this release.

The hiatus

Published January 7, 2011 The Futurist 2 Comments

When a shortage of inspiration comes by, it’s always easier to talk about that rather than actually getting the job done.

The reviews have been suffering because I’ve mainly been purchasing older records since my last post, as well as standing and sitting behind the turntables rather than looking into the new stuff coming up. I do still feel it’s necessary to point out the records that actually stand out and delivers the known feelings as well inspiring to the unknown ones.

To sum things up, I’m very sorry for this hold up and letting The Futurist die a little bit, but I’ll try my best to get going again.

Noah Gibson – Never on a Sunday #1

Published November 21, 2010 The Futurist Leave a Comment

Review: Ostgut Ton – Fünf

Published October 25, 2010 Review 4 Comments
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Label: Ostgut Ton
Catalog#: OSTGUTLP07

Tracklist:
A1: Emika – Cooling Room

A2: Marcel Fengler – Shiraz

B1: Substance – Gestalts
B2: Ben Klock – Wolf

C: Shed – Boom Room
D1: Fiedel – Doors To Manual
D2: Cassy – Never Give Up On A Mood Swing
E: Dinky – Twelve To Four

F1: Nick Höppner – ISP

F2: Soundstream – Wenn Meine Mutti Wüsste

G: Boris – Rem
H1: Marcel Dettmann – Scourer
H2: Steffi – My Room
I: Margaret Dygas – For Five

J1: Murat Tepeli feat. Elif Biçer – Hold On
J2: Prosumer – Daybreak

K: Luke Slater – Boom Tang Shwuck
L1: Barker & Baumecker – Drink

L2: Ryan Elliott – Abatis

Recommended!

Some might say that the sound of Berlin is represented by a certain label and club, while others predict the downfall of both the label and the club. Ostgut Ton did what they do better than anyone else at the moment; they have displayed a very honest and non-traditional way of thinking and celebrating their first five years – where a lot has happened with both during.

There’s a point to which a label can experiment without losing a lot of following, which in most cases might not be so good when releasing vinyl these days. Counting in ‘Fünf’ as one of these experiments, Ostgut Ton has set a new level of their sound. By gathering all the people behind the label and the artists that empowers the club with its energy, this collection of tracks is one of the most interesting albums this year.

Emika has recorded ambient and field sounds within the club building, creating a sound library which the artists then use – this gives them a core for equal opportunity to bring their own style into a common factor.

And they did.

There are pieces of scattered memories from all night sessions, dust, killing basses and drums, together with stone cold percussion and intense noise, all mixed into 7 pieces of vinyl. There’s absolutely no limit when inspiration goes into a certain state. With this being in the hands of the proven artists that commit to this project, Ostgut Ton has released one of the most interesting and important compilations of their and our musical journey for this decade.

‘Fünf’ is released on 8th November.

My favorite tracks:

Soundstream – Wenn Meine Mutti Wüsste

Shed – Boom Room

Prosumer – Day Break

Marcel Dettmann – Scourer

Cassy – Never Give Up On A Mood Swing

Chart: October 2010

Published October 3, 2010 Chart 1 Comment

http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/noahgibson/top10?chart=46383

Axel Hallqvist with Autumn Mix 2010

Published September 29, 2010 The Futurist Leave a Comment

One of my friends and fellow djs put up a new mix a few days ago, which I think you should check out!

Chart: September 2010

Published September 8, 2010 Chart Leave a Comment

http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/noahgibson/top10?chart=44331

Review: Iori – Spaciotemporal / Grit (Skudge Remix)

Published September 7, 2010 Review 1 Comment
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Label: Phonica White
Catalog#: PHONICAWHITE003

Tracklist:

A: Spaciotemporal


B: Grit – Skudge Remix

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When it comes to spacious and dream-like arrangements and sounds, Japan’s Iori seems to be a future talent. Currently having a small output of three releases, he seems to be able to establish a sound that is deep but yet easy to get in to, in a positive sense.

Floating through small variations of the sonic landscape, Iori’s original of ‘Spaciotemporal’ feels a little empty due to the spacial nature of the track. Listening to it with that in mind, it’s easier to get into it as well as appreciate it, because all details and smaller shifts in sound becomes more impact.

What makes the record special though, is the fact that there’s two different versions of the same style. Skudge has remixed the ‘Grit’ track into a more rugged piece, removing the complexity of ‘Spaciotemporal’ which feels fresh and appreciative. Giving ‘Grit’ more punch and less dwelling, the pieces collected from Iori’s original is taken into a new place – which combines Skudge’s own established style and Iori’s soundscapes in a brilliant way.

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