Name: For Alex by Marc Neibauer
Duration: 4 min 14 s
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For Alex

"Unless", the sophomore album by Los Angeles 3-piece Crescendo: www.wwnbb.net/artists/crescendo/

Crescendo - Tell

“My Home is the Sea” use cascading drum machines, swirling keyboards, and ethereal vocals to capture your attention in this age of distraction. “Do As You’re Told” is an explosive anthem questioning the dynamics of power and our inescapable need for material things. Newcomer Natalie Wimberg’s voice effortlessly swings from delicate and alluring into an all out powerhouse while Marc Neibauer’s vintage synths and shoegaze aesthetics harken back to the golden age of alternative. Fans of Cocteau Twins, dark 1990s Trip Hop and melodic hooks rejoice.

released January 26, 2016 
Written by Marc Neibauer and Natalie Wimberg 

Produced by Marc Neibauer 
Vocals by Natalie Wimberg and Marc Neibauer 


Do As You're Told

Taken from his forthcoming album 'Spells' out June 10 on Erased Tapes.

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"A soothing piece of delirious sound" – Clash
"Strangely upbeat nocturnes" – The Wire
"It's just incredible" – Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC 6 Music

‘Spells’ merges programmed piano pieces with live instruments, combining the controllable technical world and the often unpredictable aspects of live improvisation. In some ways it continues where his underground debut ‘Gravity’ left off, though a lot of weight is lifted, making room for a lighter and more energetic listen. Friend and fellow Erased Tapes artist Nils Frahm mixed and mastered both albums. Ben is not a master pianist like his dear friend, but his sound collages are so meticulously designed that after hearing the result an impressed Nils declared: “from now on, if anyone asks – this is a real piano”. 

His intricate, humanised programming – enhanced by drummer Achim Färber, cellist Anton Peisakhov and harpist Lara Somogyi, and a considerate selection of echoes, delays and compressors – has been used to create a hybrid sound that intends to deceive, question and challenge existing listening habits. Utilising the contrast between reduction and decoration, ‘Spells’ can be seen as a quest to find out how much or how little composition is required to constitute a song. Why the ear can and should be deceived about the authenticity of instruments. What significance these instruments have within this process, and why the personal perception of balance and sound exclude ultimate truths. 

Linking the two albums are the four movements of ‘Nocturne’, an ever-developing conversation that on occasion flirts with the grandeur of compressed rock drums. The first single, ‘Golden Times 1’, received a world premiere by BBC 6 Music’s Mary Anne Hobbs, proclaiming it as "incredible." An alternative version of ‘Sleepers Beat Theme’ – composed for the soundtrack to a short film about the Trans-Siberian Express – opened Jon Hopkins’ Late Night Tales album from 2015, who noted “I thought it was such a calming and sensitive piece that sounded to me like the beginning of something...the warmth and depth of the sound entrances me every time”. 

Though ‘Spells’ and ‘Gravity’ are his first albums recorded under his own name, as acclaimed electronic producer HECQ he’s released nine albums since 2003, exploring everything from ambient to breakcore. He has simultaneously established himself as a trusted composer and sound designer, working for a wide array of clients including Amnesty International and Marvel Comics; composing for feature films, games, art installations and convention opening titles.

After embracing this demanding line of work, in 2010 Ben felt the need to explore his roots and early education, which inspired these albums under his own name. Born in 1981 as the third child of opera singer Deirdre Boysen and actor Claus Boysen, his classical music training on piano and guitar began when he was seven years old; the works of Bruckner, Wagner and Bach laid an important foundation. Rediscovering this music shared with his parents – united with the sounds of Autechre, Cristian Vogel and Jiri.Ceiver to Pink Floyd and Godspeed You! Black Emperor – brought back an understanding of why he wanted to write music in the first place.

“Finding my views understood, reflected and welcomed by Erased Tapes was an encouraging experience, crowned by the offer to release ‘Spells’ and re-issue ‘Gravity’ with them. Through many caring conversations with Robert I felt that there’s no better home for the existing ideas and no better cradle for new ones.”  – Ben Lukas Boysen

Spells

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Hardwired

Written by Marc Neibauer and Natalie Wimberg
Produced by Marc Neibauer (additional production help Franco Olivio)
Mastered by Mark Trewella at Full Circle Mastering

No One's Daughter

“Disappear” is the debut release from Marc Neibauer’s newest group, Good Morning, Daydreamer. Formed around a collection of songs that serve as the spiritual successor to his 2013 solo effort “Don’t Fall Apart”, Neibauer’s newest work displays all the hallmarks of his other efforts as well as his recent project My Home is the Sea. Elegant melodies, swirling guitars and elemental lyricism are a constant but here there is a focus on the ensemble’s deep connection rather than MHITS’ electronic explorations. These new efforts demand acknowledgement for Neibauer’s collaborators and their unique voice. Chiemena Ukazim’s understated virtuosity on the 8-string guitar compliments Neibauer’s spiraling guitars while longtime collaborator Robert Rouse adds drama and energy behind the drum set. “Disappear” is an enticing first peek at more great things to come out of Philadelphia in 2018.

Disappear

Marc Neibauer (formerly “Eat Your Birthday Cake”) writes pop songs dressed up as indie rock. An intimate and delicate voice cuts through swirling guitars and visceral drums, immediately drawing you in. “Playtime” is both alluring and immediately likable, yet like most of Neibauer’s songs, a simple melody hides lush harmonic and lyrical content. Substantial and relatable themes about growing up permeate throughout his tunes, “Playtime” is no exception. It’s to hard trace Neibauer’s direct influences, but fans of Grandaddy, Pavement, and Sonic Youth will no doubt enjoy next month’s debut LP, “Don’t Fall Apart”.

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