AllienApparat+Geist+WagonChrist+Bonobo
I have a couple of staple electronic acts to share with you today. Apparat’s collaboration with Ellen Allien which during its release was the pinnacle of that epic synth techno trying to be pop which others like Josh Holden, Superpitcher, and Nathan Fake also made a name for themselves.
Morgan Geist who you might know from working with Junior Boys and Metro Area puts together dreamy synth melody that I want to hear Erlend Oye sing over.
You probably remember this Luke Vibert project called Wagon Christ, it was the most catchy thing you’ll hear from Luke Vibert that was accepted by the mainstream, I remember going to lounges and hearing it everywhere I went.
NEW BONOBO! just came out in December, I thought this track was a real stand out on his new EP Blur, it has this Four Tet meets Zero 7 feel, he is really sticking to his guns on his sound, I admire that.
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mike says:
January 20, 2010 at 2:57 pmjosh holden? i think you mean jack holden.
Iain says:
January 20, 2010 at 3:21 pmthe Bonobo EP is supposedly a bootleg. I can’t find any information on its release… all that I can find is that people are saying it’s by an impostor using Bonobo’s name. the production sounds a bit off, so I’m getting suspicious.
any thoughts?
Tardlovski says:
January 20, 2010 at 4:13 pmwhat is that lush string sample in the wagonchrist tune?
fenn o’berg used it in their ‘fennoberg theme’ too…
i used to be quite a vibert man back in the mid-late 90’s. it’s funny, i listened to plug and throbbing pouch a couple of years ago, and it’s amazing how snoozingly repetitive his old stuff is. maybe it’s just me. this tune is pretty nice though
Rob McDougall says:
January 20, 2010 at 5:43 pmOr perhaps James Holden ;)
Check out Modeselektor + Apparat = Moderat :D
Rob McDougall says:
January 20, 2010 at 6:00 pm@Iain – Ninja Tune have the new Bonobo EP for pre-release… so it’s definitely happening… whether or not that’s what you’re hearing is another thing altogether… Remember, leaks are sometimes pre-mastering…
ryan says:
January 20, 2010 at 10:31 pmdayum! that Bonobo track is some BABY MAKIN’ MUSIC, for sure.
lovely.
Farfromrefuge says:
January 21, 2010 at 12:34 amModerat is just crazy!
In fact everything Apparat touch becomes amazing!
givethemmoonrocks says:
January 21, 2010 at 1:15 am“Morgan Geist…puts together dreamy synth melody that I want to hear Erlend Oye sing over.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjGn9ZmiCP8
your wish is reality, you probably knew anyways ^^
and i love luke vibert, good reminder…
cheers
Thomas says:
January 21, 2010 at 2:39 am@Iain – It does sound a bit clean (especially the drums, the snare could use a little more thickness). And where is his (usually great) bassline?! It sure has the Bonobo feel all over it though.
‘The Keeper’ is really great! He made an ‘album version’, so I guess there’s an album comming .. (Be sure to check out the Redeyes remix by the way). He should stick to his sound, it’s a great sound!
Thomas says:
January 21, 2010 at 3:09 amWikipedia says ‘Black Sands’ will be out in March. (Can’t wait!)
jp says:
January 21, 2010 at 4:36 pmblack sands has a march 29th release date. that bonobo track is on this ep http://www.amazon.com/Blur/dp/B0032G7AT8 which sure looks shoddy. random label, crappy artwork, etc.
Julian says:
January 24, 2010 at 4:27 pmwonderful songs
Paco says:
February 2, 2010 at 7:26 am@Tardlovski
…the wagon christ sample comes from the James Bond movie, Diamonds are forever… The great soundtrack composer, John Barry!
Check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avAeh9L3Txw&feature=PlayList&p=9539D888F1D73483&index=23
Great post ;)