Softtempo | Nümphe

Fühlt sich an wie Creme für die Öhrchen... nach einem vollen dollen Sommer gibt's jetzt daunige Langsamkeit.

Daun to earth auf 102 bpm

"Am Attersee," by Gustav Klimt (1900) achieves a radical shift toward modern abstraction by focusing almost entirely on the rhythmic, shimmering surface of the water, effectively transforming a natural landscape into a meditative field of color. By pushing the horizon line to the very top edge of the canvas—leaving only a tiny, suggestive sliver of Litzlberg Island tucked into the upper right corner—Klimt creates an immersive, "top-heavy" perspective that makes the viewer feel as though they are floating directly upon the lake's vast turquoise expanse. This composition was largely influenced by his use of a square cardboard "viewfinder," a tool that allowed him to crop the world into a flat, decorative pattern and strip away the traditional sense of distance. He replaces classical depth with a meticulous, mosaic-like application of paint, employing hundreds of small, flickering brushstrokes in varying shades of emerald, teal, and soft grey to capture the ephemeral movement of light reflecting off the waves.

Born from his peaceful summer retreats to the Salzkammergut region with his lifelong companion Emilie Flöge, this work serves as a personal sanctuary and a departure from the high-pressure public commissions of his "Golden Phase" in Vienna. Rather than focusing on a central subject, Klimt prioritizes the sensory "mood" and the atmospheric texture of the environment, a bold stylistic choice that predates the color-field and impressionist movements that would follow decades later. The painting reflects a deep, quiet intimacy with nature, where the artist would often rise at dawn and row out into the middle of the lake just to observe the changing hues of the water in total solitude. Ultimately, "Am Attersee" stands as a pioneering example of how Klimt could bridge the gap between the natural world and pure symbolism, turning a simple view of an Austrian lake into a profound exploration of light, space, and the boundaries of the canvas itself.

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For our latest installment of the MuséeCast series, we are thrilled to welcome Nümphe to the booth. This set is a masterclass in atmosphere, blending deep, hypnotic rhythms with ethereal textures that perfectly encapsulate the "Le Musée" sound.

Expect a journey through lush soundscapes and driving beats, curated with the signature elegance and intuition Nümphe is known for. It’s the perfect sonic backdrop for those looking to lose themselves in the music.

Happy New Year! 🥂
To our incredible community of listeners and followers—Happy New Year! Thank you for being part of our journey and for sharing in our love for curated sound. We have so much more in store for you in the coming months, and we can’t wait to share it all.

Here’s to a 2026 filled with inspiration, connection, and, of course, beautiful music. ✨


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MuséeCast 034 by Nümphe

lach & krachgeschichten mit bass, bounce und flausch

downtempo | midtempo | indie dance | deep tech

part of GKS Kollektiv I part of Planet Disbluthek

2025
14.12. b2b MELAUNE, Sonntagstratsch, MVZ Wagner, Jena
13.12. b2b Cornicabra, txpx Leipzig
25.10. b2b MELAUNE, GKS Synergies IV, Leipzig 
07.09. TARMAC Festival, Allstedt
30.08. Distillery Re-Opening, Leipzig
09.08. Symbioza Open Air, Fritzlar
27.07. MIT DIR Festival, Klingemühle
21.06. Isotrophy, Göttingen 
01.06. ROSA Soli-Party, MVZ Wagner, Jena
31.05. Planet Disbluthek @ Klunkerkranich, Berlin
24.05. Sektor Evolution, Dresden
30.04. Afterhour Sounds x Philia x Sumpfkrüge, Station Endlos, Halle
22.03. b2b adrionaut, Synergies 3, GKS, Leipzig
14.03. Disko Scorpio, Ernst, Leipzig
21.02 b2b Cornicabra, fjeden, Lpz
01.02. b2b Saalamander, KUR 8, Lpz 

2024
15.12. DoSo, Kulturlounge, Leipzig 
08.12. Sonntagstratsch, MVZ Wagner, Jena 
26.10 Synergies II, GKS, Leipzig
21.09. Open Air w/ Distrikt 22, Leipzig
13.09. Fritten & Sekt, Gartenhaus, GÖ 
28.07. Keine Fische aber Grethen Festival, Aken 
19.07. Abenteuer Rave, Secret Location, Leipzig
18.05. txpx season closing, Leipzig
09.04. Unterdruck X Waschsalon, Halle 
16.03. Synergies, GKS Kollektiv, Leipzig 

Podcasts
- aka-tapes by Aka-Tony & Karl Potreck
- Natur & Techno by Kollektiv Kleinstadt 
- Schlürpenschrap by Diskoflausch 
- Flausette by Flause 

Mit dem Bass nach vorne verbindet Nümphe dunklen Sound mit verspielten Melodien.
In den langsameren Geschwindigkeiten fühlt sie sich zuhause – dort, wo sich der Bass in seiner ganzen Tiefe entfalten kann. Ihr Sound lebt vom Kontrast: zwischen krachenden Tiefen und zarteren Klängen, zwischen fließenden Elementen und einer ordentlichen Portion Energie.
Musikalisch bewegt sie sich im  Midtempo- und Indie-Dance-Bereich, ergänzt durch sanfte bis düstere Downtempo-Elemente oder einer Prise Tech House.