TAG: Laurent Garnier

Apr05

Christian Prommer – Drumlesson Zwei (Review)

Christian Prommer

Drumlesson Zwei

Released by !K7


Christian Prommer presents us his second chapter of Drumlesson and he still draws his influences from Detroit techno, but also moves toward classic European electronic music this time around. His organic cover versions are less heavy on straight jazz, and have more of a prog rock and fusion edge surrounded by avant-garde arrangements. He gets a little more psychedelic and adds some kraut rock flavor, inspired by the plentiful German acts from the '70s and '80s. The selections are broad, from Carl Craig to Laurent Garnier, Dennis Ferrer, Jerome Sydenham and Jean-Michel Jarre. He produced everything alongside Peter Kruder and a handful of studio musicians. He was also more directly involved in playing drums, piano and percussion. After the recording sessions, he worked on each track in his studio, switching roles from live player to electronic producer.

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Nov26

Underworld vs. The Misterons – Athens (Review)

Underworld vs. The Misterons

Athens

Released by !K7


Being a very large fan of Underworld for quite some time now I was initially curious to discover what these two Essex boys were really on about.  Needless to say they have not let us down. Athens, titled from the accompanying painting that adorns the album, is a beautiful jazz offering of the highest caliber from the musical minds of Lemonworld Studios.  The feel of this album actually falls right in line with the classicism that has become the modern Underworld with its emphasis on the art of music, ...

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