Out now: https://orcd.co/REKIDS242

Tal Fussman’s first EP for Rekids, ‘Definition’, kicks off with ‘Freedom Defines House’ - a contemporary reimagining of the classic NY house cut. Big, drummy and complete with a House-focused spoken vocal, the track channels classic Tenaglia and Vasquez sounds, just with added mix-down punch and flair.

On ’The Royal’, Survival Tactics label-boss Fussman runs with the expansive sound design and power percussion that feature across the whole ‘Definition’ EP but delves into Techno-influences with a soaring set of staccato strings and stabs. ‘Pace’ builds on ’The Royal’s Techno references but contrasts the captivating leads with a tunnelling, heads-down vibe created by rhythmic filtered hits. The closing track, ‘Even Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day’, wraps up the ‘Definition’ EP neatly with a light but driving tone punctuated with yet more anthemic string sections.

Having released on Laurent Garnier’s COD3QR, Innvervisions, Drumpoet, and Dyinamic, Tal Fussman has already established himself as an artist to watch, but this memorable love letter to Detroit and debut for Radio Slave’s evergreen Rekids label sees him take things to the next level.

Tal Fussman - Freedom Defines House

Tal Fussman - The Royal

Tal Fussman - Pace

Tal Fussman - Even Rome Wasn't Built In A Day

ASR_God Was A Monkey ep

releasedate 12" vinyl worldwide online and street shops : 26/11/2010
releasedate digital Beatport only : 29/11/2010
label: simplex records www.simplexrecords.com
cat nr° SIMPLEX003 or DADSIMPLEX003

personnel:
ASR_original mix
JPLS remix
Shin Matsura remix
Mike Wall remix

Mastered by Tim Xavier

If God created men and if the ancestors of men are monkeys, then God was a monkey! This is ASR's 3th release on Simplex Records. The original mix is one for the stronger bodies and minds, full of energy & power, balancing between dark crazy techno and solid minimal. The syncopated percussion is pivoting on the Berghain based groovy sound. The melody is sparse and therefore a natural step in ASR's evolution as a recording artist. The structure of this track embraces well placed developments and sonic changes.

The sound of all tracks is coherent and vigorous hypnotic. ASR hired Minus artist JPLS for a remix on the A-side. Result is a typical JPLS sound. Abstract & subtracted. ASR's friends, rising Smallroom artist Mike Wall gives a dark dreamy mysterious point of view and Japan's tech & minimal talent Shin Matsura hits you straight in the face just like the original mix does. These two producers are the personnel on the B-side.

www.asrofficial.com

videoteaser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul4RnTIJ8mE

making of video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6SCaMZXSkA&feature=related




B2_ASR_God Was A Monkey (Shin Matsura Remix)

ASR (°1977, Belgium) started his love for music at the early age of 4. Discovering little by little what frequencies could do with the body-mind symbiosis, he evolved to become a synth- and bassplayer in several blues, funk &amp; psycho rock projects. Influenced by the great vibes from the Delta, from the African woods, the cities of Rajasthan &amp; the seatowns of Bali. The cadanz has still the same mother.
ASR is a solo-project where no compromises are made. Free &amp; impulsive, pure &amp; direct.
As a live act, ASR drives it even deeper, based on his resolute relation with the multiverse. Ready for every moment on the floor, ASR enjoys the true fact of action/interaction with the audience. Everything is energy. Everything is vibration. Everything resonates. So it does everywhere &amp; always.
ASR brings the sound LIVE or as a DJ SET. Anyhow, the music of ASR shifts your state of mind. The minimal sound consists of sober harmonics &amp; deep grooves. The natural structures reveal an organic &  atmospheric meditative drive to take you further.

Discography
"God Was A Monkey" by ASR on Simplex Records / 2010 (26+29 NOV) / remixers JPLS, Mike Wall, Shin Matsura / 12" Vinyl + digital
"Bodyless_ep" by ASR on Code 2 Records / 2010 / remixers Shin Matsura, Mabe &amp; Mave, Ono Akihiko / digital only
"Maze To Nowhere_ep" by ASR on Simplex Records / 2010 / remixers Shin Matsura, Roberto Vilas (Beatport top 60) / digital only
“High Mode People_ep” by ASR on Simplex Records / 2009 / digital only
“In One Go feat. Implant” by ASR on Alfa Matrix / 2009 / CD


B2_ASR_God Was A Monkey (Shin Matsura Remix)

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