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Same procedure as last year, our final release of 2023 is dedicated to the label highlights of the past twelve months. Additionally we added a remix that our friend Alfa State, also known as being one half of the Dj project Nature Of Music, did for Tigerskin’s classic ‚Silence of the Lamps’. He recently moved from Toronto to Austin and we’re happy he could take the time to finish this beautiful version for us.

We also wanna take the opportunity to say thank you to everyone involved, especially Stefan Janson aka Jack Jenson, who is one part of Session Two and also responsible for mixing most of our music since many years and of course Peter Gyselaers, who’s running the whole show and making our little label possible in first place.
 
We hope you'll enjoy our offering and wish you all a peaceful, happy and healthy 2024!

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V/a | Selected Forms & Figures 2023

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FF039 - Tigerskin - Anthems EP

01 - Anthem
02 - Jankowski (Restored by Stefan Janson)
03 - La La La Song (Restored by Stefan Janson)

We're back with three fun Tigerskin party grooves.
‚La La La Song‘ was a secret weapon for many Dj's when it came out in Spring 2011.
We've seen big smiles on the dance floor to this one. The ‚lyrics‘ just go ‚La La La‘ throughout the track, forming a simple canon. Originally the vocal was just recorded as example for a planned vocalist but Alex liked it so much, he kept it that way.

‚Jankowski‘ came out in 2014 on the short-lived Electronique label from Manchester and unfortunately stayed widely under the radar. It's a nice groover with classical strings and a cool break that leads you directly to a mountain pasture full of cows.

‚Anthem‘ is a brand new club tune that will shake your dance floors with it's super catchy percussion patterns, ducked cymbals and a 303 line straight from the alien ship. The vocal gives you a direct command on what you should be doing when hearing it: DANCING!

All tracks mixed by Stefan Janson in Berlin.
Mastered by Salz Mastering in Cologne.

Anthems EP

Tigerskin | Jankowski (Restored by Stefan Janson) | Forms & Figures

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FF041 - Haushausen & Dub Taylor - Der Sonne Glut

01 Der Sonne Glut (Lange Version)
02 Der Sonne Glut (Kurze Version)
03 Der Sonne Glut (Kurze Version Instrumental)

After their debut album ‚Behind the Roof’ from last December, here’s Haushausen & Dub Taylor's first single. ‚Der Sonne Glut‘ is a very unusual and personal German language hymn to the joys of cycling up a hill in summertime. For full excitement, we recommend listening to the original Lange Version (long version) but we also added a short version (Kurze Version) for those already in a hurry to get their bikes out. Besides Mirko, Andre and Alex ‚Der Sonne Glut‘ also features a friend of the Haus: Oli on Guitar. 

As always, all tracks mixed by Stefan Janson and mastered by Salz Mastering.

Der Sonne Glut

Haushausen & Dub Taylor | Der Sonne Glut (Kurze Version Instrumental) | Forms & Figures

Maybach

Crescendo

Boys' Shorts - A Kiss Goodbye

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FF042 - Tigerskin - Tools à la Chef

01 - One For Kenny
02 - Tool à la Chef
 
One For Kenny is one of those super deep, seemingly endless warmup groovers Tigerskin does best. A hypnotic Acid bass line and a woody drum set form the fundament for dub vocals, noise shots and strange, muted sax sounds that explode in and out of nowhere. Tool à la Chef instead comes out with a more uptempo Garage vibe that might set dance floors on fire. It’s main attraction is a far out female vocal in a totally unidentifiable style and language. Wild stuff!
 
All tracks mixed by Stefan Janson in Berlin. Mastered by Salz Mastering in Cologne.

Tools à la Chef

Tigerskin | One for Kenny | Forms & Figures

Brisa - State of Mind
Title: The Aesthetics of Japanese Electronic Music Vol.2
Label: Cosmocities
Cat: CMSR011
Format: 2 X 12inch Vinyl / Digital / Streaming
Genre: Deep House/ Afro and Jazzy House/ Deep Tech
Release Date: July 21st 2023
Buy/Pre Order: https://bigwax.io/collections/label-cosmocities

Still on and about after years of the most intense crate digging, gem mining, desperate head-scratching and avid schooling, thirsty as ever for the next musical thrill to wrap our ears and brains around, here comes the fruit of our life-long love story with Japanese electronics, Denshi Ongaku No Bigaku Vol. 1 and Vol.2. From the soul-fulfilling first crush felt upon hearing the iconic soundtrack of ‘Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence’ by Ryuichi Sakamoto onto our release of Inner Science ‘Cosmo Tracks’, through the life-affirming sets of Laurent Garnier at Dijon’s seminal club, l’An-fer, which have at all times nurtured and expanded our taste for Easternmost delicacies, the influence of Japanese music on our vision and endeavours was paramount to the development of our catalogue, whether directly or indirectly. 

On this second volume, focus is laid on the boogier side of Japanese sonics, nimbly moving the cursor from jazz to Afro-house, via deep technoid wares and spaced-out funky business. Setting the tone without further ado, Seiji Ono’s sun-streaked chugger ‘Celebrate Your Life’ is the very epitome of a time-proof party anthem; a buoyant and catchy ode to Larry Levan’s Paradise Garage that keeps on giving even after the thousandth listen. A dynamic ride down memory lane, Uyama Hiroto’s Afro-Bossa number ‘Compass’ delivers a suspended moment in time, halfway the soothing ethereality of Brazilian folk and syncopated patterns of African music. Up with the very much sub-Saharan-influenced ‘Pray’, J.A.K.A.M. takes us on a luminous ride across endless dunes of sand and lush oases of melodic abundance and polyrhythmic flair.

Yuu Udagawa turns in the jacking ‘We Float’, a proper NYC-style piece of abstract hip-hop and Chicagoan house laced into one lithe dance-floor churner, whereas Jazztronik summons ancient woodlands spirits on the kalimba-heavy ’Neon Forest’, ushering us into a world of pure soulfulness where ghostly silhouettes float in a haze of shakuhachi flutes and vaporous pads. We all know a classic slab of piano house done the right way is hard to resist, but when Brisa opts for this tried-and-tested route on ’State of Mind’, he nevertheless injects it with the kind of refinement and oomph you simply have to bow down before. The Backwoods remix of Ryoma Takemasa ‘Deepn’’ opens a spacious window that looks out onto a dreamy skyscape where the stripped-back rhythmic grammar of atmospheric techno rubs shoulders with that of electronica’s deep focus.

Not just contributing the aforementioned remix, The Backwoods - alias DJ Kent, steps up with the big-room momentum of ‘Cloud Nine’ - an alt-rock-influenced piece of racing electronics bound for ecstatic after-partying and beachside boogie with your loved one at sunrise. In the hands of Hiroshi Watanabe, 909state ‘RaTaTaTam’ morphs into an entrancingly beautiful mix of slo-burning prog techno and neo-classical orchestration, just as sleek and elegant as it proves deadly in a club context. Graced with similar melodic accoutrements, Satoshi Fumi’s rework of Tomi Chair ‘Remorse’ offers a grandiose and mood-enhancing display of piano-riddled techno bravura, clearly geared up for climactic DJ use. A magmatic finale that lacks neither that stadium-sized oomph, nor Fumi’s hallmark of all-around compositional excellence.

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HSM PREMIERE | Brisa - State of Mind [Cosmocities]

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FF043 - Session Two - Sendersuchlauf Sessions

01 - Grünbach Gerda
02 - Martin Muldenhammer

After their debut "Funkloch Sessions“ on Sofa Tunes and their infamous "Aetherwellen Sessions" earlier this year on Lucidflow, this is the third batch of tunes from Tigerskin & Jack Jenson under their Session Two moniker. The two session pieces of "Sendersuchlauf Sessions" have been condensed to forms of Dark Pop and Electronic Disco with a simple, very danceable groove. As always, their aesthetics are highly driven by voltage controlled radios, Vermona's east German built DRM drum machine from 1987 and the intense use of vocoders, not necessarily for voices but for all kinds of other sounds. Very cool!

All tracks mixed by Stefan Janson in Berlin.
Mastered by Salz Mastering in Cologne.

Sendersuchlauf Sessions

Session Two | Martin Muldenhammer | Forms & Figures

Peter Raou - Kidz Ep
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In this new series Peter still moves on the analog path
Four raw live direct-to-cassette recordings moving between Chicago House and UK Acid House.

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Cacao Records is proud to present the highly anticipated release by the talented artist Ben Gomori, titled "A Certain Vintage." This captivating EP features two incredible tracks that will transport you on a musical journey like no other. With its blend of vibrant rhythms, Afro-Cuban vocals, and infectious energy, this release is set to make waves this summer.

The first track, "Chin Chin Boom," is a peak house anthem that draws inspiration from Afro-Caribbean influences. Featuring captivating vocals and percussion elements from Cuba, this track exudes a remarkable energy that is hard to resist. Its pulsating beats and irresistible grooves create an atmosphere that is both electrifying and euphoric. Ben Gomori effortlessly weaves together a powerful fusion of diverse musical elements in this energetic masterpiece.

On the flip side, we have "Emotional Weather," a track that delves into a deeper and more introspective realm. Blending percussions that maintain an infectious groove, emotional piano chords, and a throbbing bassline synth, this piece captures the essence of both sunset bliss and the after-party euphoria. Its captivating melodies and evocative atmosphere take listeners on a sonic adventure, provoking a range of emotions and leaving a lasting impression. "Emotional Weather" is a testament to Ben Gomori's ability to create music that resonates deeply with the listener, evoking vivid imagery and connecting on a profound level.

"A Certain Vintage" showcases Ben Gomori's exceptional talent as a producer and his unique ability to craft music that transcends genres. This release is a testament to the innovative and forward-thinking sound that Cacao Records continues to champion.

A Certain Vintage

Emotional Weather

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Ben Gomori - Emotional Weather

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Looswing - Muted Expressions [Free Downlaod]

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FF044 | Tigerskin | New Life Ep

01 - Leave Behind
02 - New Life
03 - Summer People

Tigerskin returns to Forms & Figures with three fresh and beautiful groovers. “Leave Behind” and “New Life” are sample-heavy pieces featuring some of Alex’s personal goosebump moments from classic and sometimes widely forgotten Jazz, Soul, Easy Listening and Funk music of the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

“Summer People” goes in the direction of many of Tigerskin’s recent works. Based on misusing guitars for other purposes than just playing notes on the fretboard (e.g. the bass drum was played on a bass guitar), he creates an extremely chilled out atmosphere.
We hope you enjoy these tracks of sheer beauty as much as we do.

All tracks mixed by Stefan Janson in Berlin.
Mastered by Salz Mastering in Cologne.

New Life EP

Tigerskin | Leave Behind | Forms & Figures

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"The Dirt Files 5" looks back at some great moments for Dirt Crew! Here we have three classic tracks that we released back in 20102012 and two of these were not available digitally before. Enjoy!

The Dirt Files 5

Dirt Crew | The Sound | Electron Feel

Same procedure as last year, our final release of 2023 is dedicated to the label highlights of the past twelve months. Additionally we added a remix that our friend Alfa State, also known as being one half of the Dj project Nature Of Music, did for Tigerskin’s classic ‚Silence of the Lamps’. He recently moved from Toronto to Austin and we’re happy he could take the time to finish this beautiful version for us.

We also wanna take the opportunity to say thank you to everyone involved, especially Stefan Janson aka Jack Jenson, who is one part of Session Two and also responsible for mixing most of our music since many years and of course Peter Gyselaers, who’s running the whole show and making our little label possible in first place.
 
We hope you'll enjoy our offering and wish you all a peaceful, happy and healthy 2024!

Selected Forms & Figures 2023

Tigerskin | Silence of the lamps (Alfa State Remix) | Forms & Figures

Aetherial

To celebrate 15k followers on SoundCloud, I present to you: The Ian Carey Project - Get Shaky (AUSMAX Edit)

Melbourne’s AUSMAX flips the iconic Ian Carey Project hit “Get Shaky” into a high-octane tech house weapon. With rolling basslines, tight percussion, and an irresistible groove, this club-ready edit is built to ignite dancefloors.

Following standout releases on TMRW Music, Glasgow Underground, and Hood Politics, AUSMAX delivers once again—blending underground energy with crossover appeal.

DJs, don’t sleep—this one’s a guaranteed crowd-mover.

FREE DOWNLOAD - https://hypeddit.com/theiancareyproject/getshakyausmaxedit

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The Ian Carey Project - Get Shaky (AUSMAX Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Mashup:
Bensy - Strings of Love
Nitefreak - Corocito

DAVEE - Strings of Manguelena (Extended)

"Forms & Figures" will release restored and remastered classic, lost and new music by Alexander Krueger aka Dub Taylor aka Tigerskin aka Korsakow and friends.
Contact : licensing@dirtcrew.net

Tigerskin | Leave Behind | Forms & Figures

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