Name: Gudrun Gut: Monika In Polen (Thomas Fehlmann Remx) by ggut in De3
Duration: 5 min 8 s
Description: taken from DG release "Apples, Pears & Deer in Poland" monika 61- Thomas Fehlmann remix from the original track on "VA: Monika Baerchen" monika 60

Gudrun Gut and Mabe Fratti have worked together on a powerful hybrid album, where taut rhythms fuse with haunted vocal melodies and spoken word, and field recordings meld with extended ambient pieces. Limited edition of 500 copies on Yellow Transparent vinyl LP, digital downloads and streamings.

As part of Umor Rex’s 15th anniversary, we here present an album that builds a dialogue between two lands and two unique artists. Mexico is the origin and conceptual residence of our label, while Germany is where we produce and manufacture our records (Berlin functions as the center of distribution and logistics, thanks to our friends at Morr Music). The intertwining imaginations belong to German producer Gudrun Gut (Malaria!) —a notable figure of the subculture and the German music scene since the early 80s, and also a founder of Monika Enterprise and recipient of the ‘Listen to Berlin’ Award in 2019— and singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer Mabe Fratti (originally from Guatemala, now based in Mexico City). We knew about “Let’s Talk About The Weather” from the beginning, and since the moment Gudrun and Mabe made us part of their project, our excitement could not be greater.

The process started with Gudrun and Mabe having long distance conversations, asking about their whereabouts and discussing the weather. This might seem rather commonplace, but it works as a key thematic component for the entire album. The weather as the new great unknown, perceived through the optics of everyday life. Sound files were methodically exchanged, with Mabe exploring words and vocals, and Gudrun working with field recordings taken from each city. In the end, this joint musical venture would provide a healing effect for both artists during life in quarantine.

“Aufregend”, the opening track of the album, reflects upon a general lack of excitement in modern life. It wonders what the future might hold. Is it cold? Is it warm? Will it be the same? “Air Condition” is an eerie, dazzling collision of climates: the hazy warmth of Mexico City, the deep cold of Uckermark. The last track, which gives the album its name, is a long ambient piece composed of four parts: sound sculptures, field recordings of city life, news and weather forecasts, and private conversations about the climate. It’s kind of a collaborative diary, obsessed with a single, all-encompassing subject.

Produced and recorded by Gudrun Gut and Mabe Fratti between Berlin, Uckermark, Veracruz and Mexico City. Mixed by GGut at Stern Studio Mastered by John Tejada in Sherman Oaks, USA. Artwork & photos by Daniel Castrejón in Mexico City.

Special thanks to Goethe Institute, who contributed to the creation of this album with a Virtual Partner Residency support.

Let’s Talk About The Weather

Gudrun Gut + Mabe Fratti — Aufregend

Be Free, A Way (2014) Michael Wollny Trio (album: weltentraum)

BAD LIFE 2014

Fever Trails is the eponymous debut single from Fever Trails aka Nicolaas Van Reenan, a 24-year-old South African electronic composer who makes truly genre-defying, beautifully cinematic electronic masterpieces. We found him emerging out of Cape Town's seemingly bottomless well of incredibly talented, forward-thinking young creatives at a time where the city's scene has already given us so much of late.

Wow. Where to start? This is electronic music at it's most beautiful, but we're still not quite sure exactly what it is. 

We can imagine the BBC Radiophonic workshop cooking this up in a studio, only to rip off their 60's garb to reveal themselves as Orbital on synths, Flying Lotus on beats and Fever Trails at the helm sat proudly at the Steinway.

Like the very best electronic music, it's an escapist triumph. Both Fever Trails and Pattern Language transport you to somewhere else, creating vivid images, textures and atmospheres. 'Next level production' is a cliche which gets banded around all too often nowadays in electronic music but for Fever Trails the description falls short. This is otherwordly production, brimming with musicality.

Nicolaas Van Reenan is a lifelong student of music. In his debut offering we can sense his personal journey through indie rock, the Shangaan and Limpopo sounds of his continent and a musical epiphany on his travels in Europe. Finally it was his first festival experience where he fell in love with electronic music, Glastonbury 2008, where he lost a weekend to Shangri La.

Fever Trails

MATADOR ALTERNATE VERSIONS/B-SIDES

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See upcoming tour dates :: bit.ly/AAS_tour
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MATADOR ALTERNATE VERSIONS/B-SIDES

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Matador (Bedside Version)

Hedina

Lena Platonos - Shadow Of Blood

Il pédale pour produire sa propre énergie. Et il a aussi inventé l'éolienne buccale pour recharger son portable en dormant. 
Aujourd’hui chacun peut faire un geste pour la planète. En marge de la grande conférence sur le climat (COP 21), ARTE Radio dévoile les actions concrètes des héros du quotidien. Super écolo (2/5) : il ferait n’importe quoi pour sauver le monde ! 
Avec : Paolo Palermo - Réalisation : Charles Trahan

La cyclodynamie

All tracks written & produced by Infuso Giallo
Mastered by Steffen Baldo

Preorder EP: itzonlykamehouse.bandcamp.com

Ode To Sansevieria EP

A1 Ode To Sansevieria

Holger Czukay & U-She - La Premiere (Mudd's Ode To Phreek Mix)

an´genus

Taken from 'Top Of The Pops', a 2018 North American tour cassette.

Lay Me Down

Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan 
Wilhelm - Mercurial 
Kevin Carey - Try_Again
Randomer - Percussion Workout 2 
Da Poet - Fly Over Palestine
EPROM - Samurai

MERCURIAL

taken from DG release "Apples, Pears & Deer in Poland" monika 61- Thomas Fehlmann remix from the original track on "VA: Monika Baerchen" monika 60

Gudrun Gut: Monika In Polen (Thomas Fehlmann Remx)

A1 - Don't Touch Me (I'm Dancing) from the Pantene EP

Vinyl & Digital:
https://superutu.bandcamp.com/album/pantene

Pantene - Don't Touch Me (I'm Dancing)

Shards of glass lay across the street, twinkling like diamonds under the hot sun. The front windows of the bank were no more. Inside people cowered on the floor while the whirring sound of alarms pierced the air overhead. Pockets and bags full of cash and coins, the robbers clambered out of the window, making for their getaway vehicle. This was the only way of doing things, the only way they'd ever know. For them this was about survival.

After a brief hiatus Berlin-based label Malka Tuti return with a limited edition 7" release from an artist named Lena Muir, real name Bruno Deodato. With only one previous release under his belt for Eye for an Eye records, there's an air of mystery around this alias, however under the guise of Trikk, Bruno is well known for releases on the likes of Optimo, Innervisions, Drumcode and Pets Recordings. As Lena Muir his sound is wildly different. Taking cues from angsty post-punk and new wave, these two driving cuts are perfect for that next bank robbery turned car chase you're planning...

PREMIERE: Lena Muir - Alma Vala [Malka Tuti]

It all started with a fan letter…

“Hey Peter, just noticed you on a Rhys Chatham link. Just want to say I adore your work, I had a release on DFA recently, and they sent me some of your releases you did with Jonathan - so brilliant! I’ve had “Condo” track for a while, this completely catches my personality and when I feel disillusioned or need comfort, I always put this on, and it makes me feel good and strong.....i will stop gushing now! Thank you!

Nik Colk Void x”

This was Peter’s reaction…

“I was quite flattered and was glad that ‘Condo’, one of my lesser-know tracks, was being appreciated. (I was also curious, because the most-viewed clip of ‘Condo’ on Youtube is actually a slowed down version: someone played the 12” 45rpm EP at 33 rpm. The result, however, is quite beautiful.)

I responded, said I hoped we could meet the next time I am in London, and Nik then suggested that she had a track that she was working on, and would I like to listen to it and possibly collaborate. I am always game for a new challenge, so I said sure and Nik sent an mp3.

I was immediately struck by the haunting and evocative nature of the track, the analog synths feeling fresh and familiar at the same time, the vocals having a primal quality of breath and phrasing. I loaded the track into Ableton and instinctively began recording some overdubs. I used analog (Prophet 5) and digital (Moog iPad) synths and a soprano saxophone. I then sent a mix to Nik.

Nik responded quite positively, and over the next few weeks we exchanged files back and forth, experimenting with different mixes and submixes. After a couple of dozen rough mixes, accompanied by email discussions among the three of us (Gabe had entered the process after the first few exchanges,) we settled on a final mix. Shortly after we had a final mix, I synchronized the track with a video that my partner Kit Fitzgerald was working on. This long extended shot fit the music perfectly, and we had a video for ‘Beachcombing’. (A still from this video serves as the artwork for the 12”.)

Initially, there was going to be a one-sided 12”, with ‘Beachcombing’ the only track. Nik then wrote to me that Dominic was also interested in working on a track, and would I be interested in working on a B-side with Dom. Of course, I readily agreed, and I received an mp3 of synth tracks. As previously, I began building up tracks, using the alto sax (rather than the sopranino used on Beachcombing) and the addition of a vintage Korg vocoder.

Once again, a series of file exchanges of mixes, submixes and discreet tracks ensued, and we finally settled on mix #26a. There is kind of a sweet quality which surprised the both of us.”

The result is before you now and forthcoming on Optimo Music. Modern collaborations with magical results!

www.optimomusic.com

Peter Gordon and Factory Floor - Beachcombing

Modelado Físico de Audio! Análisis de Espectros Sonoros  , Producción de Música Popular Contemporánea. Síntesis Musical .

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