MARCEL DETTMAN - Seduction - Ostgut Ton

There are only few producers that represent the essence of techno and the hardness and gloom of Berghain as perfectly as Marcel Dettmann, the founding member of the Ostgut Ton family. After the release of the limited 12" "Dawning/Dawning (Revisited)" with Ben Klock, his long awaited second LP "Dettmann II" emerged on Ostgut Ton last year. For this remix EP of the album track "Seduction", featuring the English, Berlin-based singer Emika, Dettmann lets Deuce, Anthony Parasole and Ryan Elliot take control of the temptation. While the digital release hosts the short version, the long version of "Seduction" on the vinyl release brings the haunting and eerie character of this semi-ambient track to full effect, with the voice of Emika circling like a floating ghost. After the Deuce collaboration of Marcel Dettmann and Shed got a brief update on the "Dettmann II" album track "Aim", the duo now modulate the techno potential of "Seduction". The vocals of Emika are not only transformed into morbid soundscapes, the resonance of the bass power turns their version into a brutal monster between agonizing desire and panic phobia. Anthony Parasole is not only the latest member on the Ostgut booking roster, the man from New York also showed his verve for spooky sounds already with an EP on Marcel Dettmann Records, knowing how to impress with a reduced relaxation. His remix spirals into futuristic territory and targets the dancefloor with its dominant kick. Both the subliminal funk and the driving character, with its pleading vocal loops, evoke a mantra of black art. Ryan Elliot rounds the EP off with his interpretation. Starting with a throbbing kick drum, he flanks the subtle rumble in the background with dry hi-hats before the synth chords perform a courtship dance that spits out a bizarre but striking groove. In combination with the claps and the reverb on Emika's voice a fantastic theme crafted by a versatile arrangement emerges. Simoultaneously to the 12" the short movie "Seduction" will be released, a Parker Ellerman film with Cleo von Adelsheim, Sven Gerhardt and Stefano Cassetti, the artwork of the EP is a still from the movie.


Tracklist:

01 Seduction feat. Emika (Long Version)
02 Seduction feat. Emika (Deuce Remix)
03 Seduction feat. Emika (Anthony Parasole Remix)
04 Seduction feat. Emika (Ryan Elliott Remix)

FABRIC 77 - Marcel Dettmann - Fabric Records

German producer and DJ, Marcel Dettmann takes the helm for the 77th part of the Fabric mix series.

Growing up in Fürstenwalde in the former German Democratic Republic, Dettmann has been influenced by various music styles since he was a child. His grandmother worked as a music teacher and inspired Marcel and his family to play instruments. In addition the radio at Marcel´s home was always on if there was already no record playing.
Little by little he discovered the likes of Depeche Mode, The Cure or DAF, then later Detroit Techno and Chicago House. As they only had a record player at home he obviously just bought vinyls. His passion led him to start recording mix tapes for himself and his friends, and he also began to organise parties in his hometown. When school and apprenticeships didn’t seem to work out he ran a small record store in the house of his mother. It was with this job that he financed the beginning of his own elaborate record collection.
Dettmann was DJing at the club Ostgut from the late 90s - the forerunner to Berghain. For a decade he’s been a resident DJ of the world renowned club in Berlin. Even though Marcel is involved with several labels such as Ostgut Ton, for the fabric mix he prefered to pick mostly unreleased material from his own imprint, Marcel Dettmann Recordings (MDR).

“I mixed it at home with 2 CD players, as most of the tracks are not available on vinyl yet.
The mix is mostly based on unreleased MDR demo tracks, which I’ve carried around with me for the last few years. For example the ROD track, I’ve had this one for at least 3 years. Now it is finally a good opportunity to release those tracks and they will all come out on MDR.” - Marcel Dettmann

Marcel chose to incorporate a variety of techno sounds in this mix – including tracks from fellow MDR artists Answer Code Request and Norman Nodge, to younger names in the industry that he's recruited for his label, such as Wincent Kunth, and a number of his own remixes, tied together by releases by the likes of Terence Fixmer and Robert Hood’s Monobox.
Fabric 77 is a well-balanced snapshot of current techno in a master’s hands. It may surprise some listeners with its vibrancy, delicacy and range that reaches far beyond the sound you would expect in a dark sweaty club at 6am.
It’s a perfect personal reflection of Marcel’s love of all music and techno in particular.

Marcel Dettmann will launch fabric 77 at fabric on Saturday 30th August (tickets: http://www.fabriclondon.com/club/listing/947) and at Berghain on Saturday 6th September.


Tracklist:


1. Ryan James Ford - Arthure Iccon [MDR]
2. The Persuader - Sun Position [Concrete Music]
3. Terence Fixmer - Inside Of Me [Planete Rouge]
4. Marcel Dettmann - Apron (PAS The Rhythm Remix) [MDR]
5. Answer Code Request - Transit 0.2 [MDR]
6. Dario Zenker - Nearlin [MDR]
7. Monobox - Film [M-Plant]
8. FBK - It’s Not The Point [MDR]
9. Marcel Dettmann - Radar (Byetone Remix) [Ostgut Ton]
10. Rod - RSPCT [MDR]
11. Paperclip People - Country Boy Goes Dub (Marcel Dettmann Remix) [Planet E]
12. Norman Nodge - BB 1.0 [MDR]
13. Francois X - Rising [MDR]
14. Marcel Dettmann - Lightworks (Phase Remix) [Ostgut Ton]
15. Lockertmatik - M_Lock 4 [MDR]
16. Wincent Kunth - Carlre [MDR]
17. Joey Anderson - Repulsive (Marcel Dettmann Edit) [Dekmantel]
18. Marcelus - Flash [MDR]
19. Vril - Torus XXXII [Forum]

ANSWER CODE REQUEST - Code - Ostgut Ton

“Code“ is the debut LP from Berlin producer Answer Code Request on Ostgut Ton. Whether his DJ sets, the increasing appearances as a live act or with impressive releases on Marcel Dettmann Records and his own label ACR – as an emergent Berghain resident, Patrick Gräser is also one of the new exciting faces on the label. After the “Breathe EP“, his debut release on Ostgut Ton, his first long-player was not only a matter of time, but the next logical step.
“Code“ is a statement that coquettishly plays with the crucial question of electronic music – which tasks and perspectives a techno album should demonstrate – it also challenges current listening expectations. Even though the primacy of functionality seems to be engraved in stone as a paradigm, ACR turns his back on just a mere collection of dancefloor tracks. All created during the last year, the twelve tracks introduce a genuine, reverent and adult sound concept which presents itself as an fog-shrouded journey through time – combining Gräser’s influences and history with several genres of dance music: From Detroit-inspired elegies over the UK Sound with its break beats and IDM references to the warm side of Berlin techno from the 90’s. Despite the occasional nostalgic depth, „Code“ is shrouded in a shadowy aura and a mystical mood that runs like a common thread through these tracks.
Following on from the calm of title track, “Blue Russian“ unveils Gräser’s verve for detailed structure. His synthesis of swirling sci-fi sounds and stoical percussion develop a seething climax, which is constantly fed by his dramatic pads. “Field Depth“ with its tandem of warm synths and the precise, powerful bass drum clarifies that ACR’s author-focused techno goes way beyond the composition of mere sketches. The UK-influenced design between warm and dark sounds evokes a mix of claustrophobia and restlessness while enchanting shades converse like they are hailing from a foreign galaxy. “Odyssey Sequence“ sets foot on disturbing terrain where an ambient synth arrangement unfolds itself in the manner of a sound painting in atmospheric gliding flight. “Zenith“ emphasizes the drum-based focus of his compositions, whilenext to its rigidity a melodic figure communicates in the background like sparkling moments of longing and hope.
“Relay Access“ continues this fragile magic in a downtempo-driven way where each beat, each soundscape and even the rudimentary, swirling spirals enjoy sufficient room to develop. Euphoria or frenzy remain only as skeletons because Gräser’s trademark is distinguished primarily by his interest for harmonic motifs. For him the superiority of the 4/4-kick is not an inviolable rule, in “Status“ he just indicates the floor as a fixpoint from where to carry out some grumbling bass modulations in unison with mechanical hi-hats and oracular soundscapes. Both the rattling breaks of “Haul“ as well as the mantra-like prayer “Spin Off“ embody a non-conformist ritual, before the British artist and singer Elizabeth Bernholz, known from her project Gazelle Twin, brings her impressive timbre between whispers and choral meditation into heavy pulsation backed by some heartthrob beats on “Axif“.
As the final sounds of the dreamy “Thermal Capacity“ fade away, the moment has been reached where “Code“ is halfway deciphered. Patrick Gräser’s debut adds a pondering and sublime facet to the Ostgut Ton catalog, while also being emancipated from the dancefloor. Despite the references to historical roots, Answer Code Request combines his passion for break beats, IDM nuances and complex drum patterns to create a modern listening record that breathes the modern aspects of the present with thoughtful impetus. Fresh and timeless!


Tracklist:


01. Code
02. Blue Russian
03. Field Depth 



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04. Odyssey Sequence
05. Zenith
06. Relay Access
07. Status
08. Haul
09. Spin Off
10. By The Bay
11. Axif
12. Thermal Capacity

VARIOUS ARTISTS - SUB:STANCE 072008 072013 - SUB:STANCE

Nel 2008 la scena dubstep era ancora tutta da farsi. O meglio -parliamoci chiaro-, non era sicuramente pensabile organizzare grandi eventi internazionali dove il gotha del genere si riunisse mettendo in mostra il meglio del sound "spezzato". Oggi lo diamo per scontato, all'epoca non lo era per nulla, nei festival così come nei grandi club del circuito europeo. Quando, nel luglio 2008, Paul Rose aka Scuba e Paul Fowler (Spymania Records) bussarono alla porta del Berghain, già all'epoca roccaforte dell'ortodossia house e techno, con un foglio in mano e tante idee per la testa, sicuramente il 90% di noi gli avrebbe detto di bere meno gin, di cambiare aria, che il Berghain non era il locale giusto, non aveva la clientela giusta e che Berlino è grande, "Sai quanti club possono aiutarti?". Tutti, ma non il Berghain. Quel foglio però, sul quale campeggiava a caratteri cubitali la scritta SUB:STANCE, era molto più di un elenco: conteneva una manciata  di artisti, di nomi presi qua e la in giro per l'Europa, il cui unico fil rouge era l'avversione per il quattro quarti unita alla passione per la ricerca di qualcosa di diverso, innovativo, unico. SUB:STANCE al Berghain alla fine si fece. Il primo party fu un vero rischio, ma fu un successo così roboante che lo spot iniziale divenne poi una specie di consuetudine, di rito, che periodicamente si consumava tra le mura della roccaforte del quattro quarti berlinese, evolvendosi ogni volta e abbracciando in modo diverso prima la dubstep in senso stretto e poi la Bass Music. Nomi come Shackleton, Pearson Sound, Gilles Peterson, Mount Kimbie, Martyn, DeadBeat, oggi consuetudine nei migliori festival ed eventi europei, sono tutti passati in tempi non sospetti dal Berghain grazie a SUB:STANCE, splendida creatura che proprio in questo periodo estivo compie 5 anni. "SUB:STANCE 072008 072013" celebra questo lustro di feste e di crescita musicale riunendo in se gli artisti che più hanno rappresentato lo spirito del party, riportando certamente non completamente la poliedricità della festa, che ha cambiato veste e sonorità praticamente ad ogni occasione, ma rappresentando quello che è stato il fulcro sonoro e, perché no?, preannunciando quello che sarà, per la prossima stagione, l'esperienza SUB:STANCE. Appleblim, Addison Groove, John Osborn e Martyn, oltre ad essere alcuni dei nomi più interessanti degli ultimi 3 anni, rappresentano, in questa sorta di piccola compilation, il passato ed il futuro del progetto, accompagnati dal mentore Scuba, qui presente addirittura "in duplice copia" anche con il suo storico moniker SCB. Che dire di più? Se non potete proprio venire al Berghain per la prossima stagione, dare un ascolto a "SUB:STANCE 072008 072013"  è sicuramente il modo migliore di partecipare ai festeggiamenti per il lustro di vita d'un progetto che, nato innovativo, siamo certi che non finirà di stupirci nemmeno per i prossimi 5 anni.

Andrea Thelonious

Tracklist:

A   - Appleblim - Darkest Red
B1 - SCB - Closer
B2  - Addison Groove - Forgiven
C1  - Trevino - Tracer
C2  - Scuba - August
D1 - John Osborn - All Night Long
D2 - Martyn - Memory Hole

MARCEL DETTMANN - Dettmann II - Ostgut Ton

Marcel Dettmann è uno dei nomi più affidabili della techno contemporanea e sicuramente il volto più noto del Berghain di Berlino.
Marcel ha già compiuto una volta l'arduo compito di tradurre il suo sound nel formato album con il debutto omonimo sempre su Ostgut Ton nel 2010, composto da 12 sculture di pietra dedicate all'ascolto e al dancefloor.
"Dettmann II" è un vero e proprio seguito di quel progetto, una prospettiva sperimentale che vive e respira un naturalismo raro per un album techno e che impressiona soprattutto per la sua attenzione narrativa crescente.
Materiale d'ambiente di alto livello si mischia con binari di alluminio maestosi e costruiti con collaborazioni d'eccellenza che vanno dall'inquietante "Outback" ricca del contributo dello statunitense Levon Vincent, alla spettrale "Seduction" con il supporto vocale di Emika già nota a molti per le sue release su Ninja Tune.
Un album che allude a nuove direzioni, insolitamente melodico, saldamente levigato da Dettmann e scritto mantenendo fisso lo sguardo verso ciò che lo ha reso celebre nel passato.


Tracklist:

01 - Arise
02 - Throb
03 - Ductil
04 - Shiver
05 - Lightworks
06 - Soar
07 - Outback
08 - Seduction feat. Emika (CD Version)
09 - Radar
10 - Corridor
11 - Stranger
12 - Aim

VARIOUS ARTISTS - SUB:STANCE / 072008 072013 - SUB:STANCE

SUB:STANCE vinyl box segna il 5° anniversario e l'edizione finale dell'omino party tenutosi al Berghain segnando il suo passaggio con 7 brani esclusivi di artisti che han fatto la differenza per il loro suono.
SUB:STANCE è stata la collisione di due mondi: la vitalità della musica UK bass intrecciata all'euforia sensoriale e all'atmosfera unica che si respira al Berghain. 
Iniziato nel luglio 2008, SUB:STANCE ha visto passare alla consolle i più fiorenti esponenti della musica d'oltre manica e non solo, nomi come Scuba, Martyn, The Bug, Pearson Sound, Mala, Gilles Peterson, MJ Cole, Mount Kimbie, Deadbeat e molti altri che hanno prodotto eventi memorabili portando il suono dubstep nella mecca della techno.