This is a collection of livesets, sometimes the recordings are a bit dirty... Hope you enjoy it nevertheless.

CCO Live

In 2012 Claus Fovea self released a cassette containing 10 tracks, he was at his Swedish beginnings. 9 years later we re-discovered his tape, thanks to Sam. It still sounded so true and relevant to us that we decided to release it on vinyl. Claus then reworked some tracks, scrap some, and made few new. Florin Büchel mixed them down and Andrea Merlini mastered them. The result is a picture frozen in time, in between now and then, the struggle, and sadness, that fragile construction of hope shattered as time goes by, like nothing ever change. It is indeed, as he sings, just the same song playing all the time. Over and over.

Open Eyes Shut

Buy on Bandcamp

LXRC48 - Claus Fovea - Dreams

DC Promo Tracks #890: "Serendipity" by Florin Büchel is part of the release "Serendipity EP" on MMDiscos/Moon&Mann @mmdiscos  

Buy Now: https://mmdiscos.bandcamp.com/album/serendipity-ep 

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DC Promo Tracks #890: Florin Büchel "Serendipity"

Forthcoming on the interesting Berlin/Barcelona-based label MM Discos, Florin Büchel’s “Serendipity”, a Balearic as hell four-track EP carved with a charming laid-back style, cheerful melodies, and playful percussions, something rather different from his output as C C O (Contra Communem Opinionem), through which the skilled and creative Swiss producer explores darker sounds such as Acid and Electro. Two solid remixes by Romain FX and Bonnie & Kleine wrap up the release.

Always loyal to his love for analogue machines, Florin’s sunnier and more hedonist productions put to test his versatility – and he fails to disappoint. Premiered here, his “Multiple Discovery” is a gorgeous and sensual 100-BPM piece, full of tropical vibes mainly provided by its smooth and sandy synth layers plus its bouncing and breezy bassline, a theme definitely devoted to triggering warm summer feelings during the cold season.

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://mmdiscos.bandcamp.com/

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Serendipity EP

PREMIERE270 // Florin Büchel - Multiple Discovery

The rise of the "balearica movement" in the last years has been well supported by dj's and producers from Switzerland, being Zurich one of the most influent cities of the scene, contributing artists like Lexx or Kejeblos and labels like "Phantom Island" that lately have been inside the radar more than ever.

Besides of his brilliant work as "mixer" for different labels, Florin Büchel has been building a great reputation under his both monikers. "CCO", where the Swiss' producer explores darker sounds like acid or elektro; and under his own name where he dares with more sunny and hedonist productions.

Florin Büchel lands in MM Discos with "Serendipity EP" a work that follows the style of his productions signed on "Phantom Island". Always loyal to his love for analogue machines, Zurich' based producer delivers a heavenly landscape, built beat after beat with a charming laid back style, cheerful melodies and playful percussions.

Romain FX takes over the control on "Serendipity" and brings the track to his own territory, delivering an effective "80's-italo-styled" version of the original made by Florin Büchel.

Closing the EP, MM Discos' in-house producers Bonnie & Klein, take back the mediterranean vibe and the sunglasses to remind us that the summer hasn't finished yet.

PREMIERE : Florin Büchel - Multiple Discovery (Bonnie & Kleine Remix)

https://soundcloud.com/contracommunemopinionem
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🛒 https://mmdiscos.bandcamp.com/album/serendipity-ep
🔊 https://youtu.be/fQPFROqTHeU

The rise of the "balearica movement" in the last years has been well supported by dj's and producers from Switzerland, being Zurich one of the most influent cities of the scene, contributing artists like Lexx or Kejeblos and labels like "Phantom Island" that lately have been inside the radar more than ever.

Besides of his brilliant work as "mixer" for different labels, Florin Büchel has been building a great reputation under his both monikers. "CCO", where the Swiss' producer explores darker sounds like acid or elektro; and under his own name where he dares with more sunny and hedonist productions.

Florin Büchel lands in MM Discos with "Serendipity EP" a work that follows the style of his productions signed on "Phamtom Island". Always loyal to his love for analogue machines, Zurich' based producer delivers a heavenly landscape, built beat after beat with a charming laid back style, cheerful melodies and playful percussions.

Romain FX takes over the control on "Serendipity" and brings the track to his own territory, delivering an effective "80's-italo-styled" version of the original made by Florin Büchel.

Closing the EP, MM Discos' in-house producers Bonnie & Klein, take back the mediterranean vibe and the sunglasses to remind us that the summer hasn't finished yet.

Tracklist: 

1 - Serendipity
2 - Multiple Discovery
3 - Serendipity (Romain FX Remix)
4 - Multiple Discovery (Bonnie & Kleine Remix)

Florin Büchel - Serendipity Ep

Serendipity (Romain FX Remix)

PREMIERE: Florin Büchel - Serendipity (Romain FX Remix) [MM Discos]

Acid Ernst is the alias of Konstantin Unwohl. He’s reviving the MRT series with four tracks of different qualities. The A side is pushing in every direction, relentless rhythms, depressed melodies coming in waves and sombre lyrics. As to bring sadness and frustration in an otherwise angry techno room. The B side is rather sombre, with a masterpiece that goes by the name Ehering and a dark number called Deine Stiche taten Weh. The perfect starting point to close the MRT chapter, the first of 4 releases that will conclude this adventure.

Ehre

MRT009 - Acid Ernst - Ehering

There are only few constants in life, Speedparade is one of them. The now infamous party at Mikro Zurich launches its first compilation featuring friends and talents across the borders. The collection contains more than 30 songs and features some of the most intriguing electronic music subgenres out there. The album will be        available as a free download on Bandcamp, Slsk and Torrent on August 12 2022 (one day before the actual rave).  A 2xCD + T-Shirt will be available soon - so stay tuned. 

Thanks to all the contributors, Team LP & The Mikro Team.

Various - Speedparade Compilation Vol. 1 - 28 CCO - Escape Velocity

Naamal M’bae aka Nam’s is next on Lux Rec, namely, number 49. The young musician is all dark and desperation, fast, angry and on point. Song titles are quite explicative of the mood one will swirl into. A 7” with an extremely fresh take on all the things we like. Bitter frustration. Spiralling down into chaos.

Chaos

LXRC49 - Nam's - I want you Dead

CCO live jam at Zukunft (Zürich) 28 Feb 2014. I start with empty patterns, all of it is improvised on the fly. Enjoy!

Thanks a lot to Alex Dallas and the Zukunft crew for their generosity, as well as Kejeblos and Iron Curtis for the wonderful DJ set!

CCO Live Jam at Zukunft Zurich 28 Feb 14

Swiss label Phantom Island's second compilation features 5 previously unreleased tracks from the label's roster. The A-side kicks off with L.A.-based Maraschino remixed by Fuga Ronto, a bass-laden treatment that nods to the dancefloor. Second is Zurich's own crooner who is looking for fun: Moreeats, remixed by label co-owner Kejeblos. This is groove-heavy business that will get stuck in your ears. The B-side leads into dreamier realms, starting with CCO (Florin Büchel) in his most cosmic acid outfit. Followed by Ethimm, whose contribution proves his ability to create a romantic genre mix on a carefully arranged mid-tempo tune. The EP is brought to a close by Lexx with a soothing instrumental that will take you safely through a gentle drizzle of rain. The cover artwork by artist Anna Hilti is a depiction of 6 orchid species that are in danger of extinction in Switzerland. Uncommon species for sure!

V/A - Uncommon Species II (snippets) [PHI-23 - 12"]

SILR003 CCO - Sonic Atmospheres (snippets)

Despite various caveats with this set, I thought there are too much fun moments to not share it :) Probably besides trying to fit as many bassdrums as possible into one hour, the good old jazz motto was: "if you do a mistake, do it again". So here it is, CCO live at MM Lux Rec party at Grubenstrasse, 29th August 2015. Everything is completely improvised on the fly, I showed up with empty patterns.

We got a 909, 808, 2 Modular voices (2x Cwejman VCO6 thru MMF6, sequenced by an Acidlab Bassline; 2x Addac 701 thru MMF1, sequenced by Audio Damage Sequencer 1; ADSR-VC2 for envelopes, Addac 802 for VCAs) and a DX100 thru Waldorf 2-Pole. Mixed w/ a Boss BX16 plus some Boss DD7 delay and Ibanez PT9 phasing. I definitely didn't need reverb in that room :)

Thanks to MM and Lux Rec for the fine evening. Hope you enjoy it, cheers!

CCO live jam at MM Lux 29 Aug 15

For the third edition of the Corrosive Podcast series, we have a set prepared by Zürich-based 303 specialist Florin Büchel (CCO: https://soundcloud.com/contracommunemopinionem), recorded live at le Zoo on the 4th of May 2018, for our https://soundcloud.com/analogicalforce showcase with label boss Pervert and UK electro master https://soundcloud.com/jamesshinra. 

Acid lines seamlessly transform into beautiful leads, while the soaring pads add a dreamy vibe reminiscent of the British 90s warehouse rave sound. There is something beautifully nostalgic and mesmerising about Florin Büchel's use of vintage synths, while the ever-present groove and fast-paced drum programming keeps you on your toes throughout the set. 

Enjoy :)

ZOO_010: CCO (live)

11.30.19 we had C C O at Klub Kegelbahn for a live set, it was truly something special. 

C C O brought a bunch a gear and did everything on the FLY. No patterns saved nothing....everything from the feel of the moment. 

As soon as he started jamming the energy in the room changed right away and it got electric. C C O is really a master at his craft and knows his gear inside and out. 

A few months later and he sends us the mastered live set for the world to enjoy!

Big thanks to C C O!

More from C C O
DISCOGS - https://www.discogs.com/artist/1077415-Contra-Communem-Opinionem
RA - https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/contracommunemopinionem

C C O

Sound Aesthetics 46: C C O (LIVE SET @ KLUB KEGELBAHN 11.30.19)

Tripalium Podcast 126

by SAVAGE GROUNDS
February 2021

Improvised Live recorded at Umbo (Zürich) on oct. 30th, 2020
Private event with 10 spectators
Voice : Kleio
Modular Synthetiszer  : Florin
Roland 606 / Moog DFAM / RML Jekyll & Hyde / Metasonix F1 : Daniele

Tripalium Podcast 126 - Savage Grounds

Winter Restrictions Vol. 1 w/ CCO live (26.02.2021)

Booking & enquiries: florin.buechel(at)gmail.com

Contra Communem Opinionem

CCO live jam at MM Lux 29 Aug 15

C C O

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