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patterns of perception

2018

Producer, DJ, promoter, and @soundsofvala label head, @soundsofkaspiann's work straddles a range of paces and moods, always with an eye toward the innovative. With a lower-tempo release due early next year on an undisclosed label, Kaspiann's more recent sonic explorations wade into swampy techno with psychedelic inflections.

In Patterns of Perception 117, Kaspiann pulls you into the flow through these murky sounds that dips and stomps along, with a selection of unreleased tracks from both his and his friends' studios, along with a handful of carefully unearthed gems.

Links:
https://www.instagram.com/kaspiann__
https://valaseries.bandcamp.com/album/vala-2
https://ra.co/dj/kaspiann
https://www.facebook.com/kaspiannhki/

Patterns of Perception 117 - Kaspiann

Known for her hypnotic dives to the psychedelic reaches of deep techno, London-based @freyacaldwell signature style emphasises meticulous sound design and the incorporation of lush and evocative textures. 

Having graced the stages of renowned venues and festivals throughout Europe, she has appeared at prestigious locations such as Amsterdam's De School, the Positive Education Festival, and London's own Village Underground.

Faery's Patterns of Perception 118 circles around echoes, resonances and hauntings, shifting between shadowy low-ends and moments of ecstatic crescendo. Encapsulating the tension and drama held in dnb's darker edges, the mix also weaves in touches of eerie contemporary classical-esque ambient.

Patterns of Perception 118 - Faery

Hailing from Amsterdam and with De School as his homebase, @nawazworldwide’s sound is always evolving, sliding deftly from wormhole techno to fast rhythms and glitchy electronics.

His selections on this Patterns of Perception 119 melt together while also reinforcing each other, each transition subtler than the last, sometimes even employing his own tailor-made tools and tracks for the purpose.

Beginning from a visual image, this mix blends diverse rhythms and atmospheres, offering a story line from which the listener can create their own narrative, their own image, free of imposition.

Patterns of Perception 119 - Nawaz

Marking the culmination of 2023, our final mix features the debut release from one of our own, @zilkamarie. As the driving force behind comms within our collective, Zilka's music inspiration is drawn from the diverse array of artists she collaborates with.

Recorded live at Jacopo (@severja) and Fred’s (@fred-czital) Hitze party back in July, the set follows on from a daytime open air while also opening the after party. Progressing from wet, spacious ambient sounds to dubby, irresistible beats, Patterns of Perception 120 captures and plays with quintessential afterhours vibes.

Patterns of Perception 120 - Zilka

Hailing from Germany and now based in Portugal, @vril_01 has in recent years been quietly producing and performing some truly extraordinary electronic music. Going from strength to strength, he takes dancefloors on vivid, compelling journeys across Europe and beyond.

Patterns of Perception 121 takes us back to a very special live ambient set .VRIL performed at @nachtdigital MINT 2019, an immersive hour of lucid textures and swelling intensity.

Big thanks to @sentientechno for making this happen with us.

Patterns of Perception 121 - .VRIL

An hour of peak time musings for the @janushoved 8 year anniversary event presented by @vaagner. 

For bookings: josefgaard@gmail.com

Josef Gaard - DJ Set @ OHM, Berlin 15.10.2022

everybody dreaming detroit

An open-air DJ set recorded at Barcelona's Lapsus Festival on April 2, 2016, that starts out ambient, descends into slow and murky vibes, and ends with wistful house and breezy breakbeats. 

Time Wharp – Castle (Astro Nautico)
Anna Homler and Steve Mosher – Celestial Ash (RVNG)
Arca – Gratitud (Mute)
Timeblind – Rastabomba (Orthlorn Musork)
Claro Intelecto – Second Blood (Delsin)
Seefeel – Extract (Warp)
Oni Ayhun OAR-002A (OAR)
Aphex Twin – Shiny Metal Rods (Warp)
Factory Floor – How You Say (Invisible Conga People Remix) (DFA)
nsi. – Nikia (Non Standard Productions)
Peder Mannerfelt – BZ Reaction (Peder Mannerfelt Produktion)
Kassem Mosse – 2D (Kinda Soul Recordings)
Kate Bush – Watching You Without Me (EMI)
P. Eladan – Monochordium II (Muting the Noise)
Ra.H & Dynamo Dreesen – Space Pops (Donato Dozzy Remix) (Morphine)
Mr. Fingers – Quazars (Alleviated)
Actress – Ivy May Gilpin (Honest Jon's)
Gunnar Wendel – 578 (Omar-S. Rude Boy Warm Mix) (FXHE)
DJ Slyngshot – Ain't Got No Time (Japan Blues Remix) (Place No Blame)
Four Legs – Clarky Cat (The Trilogy Tapes)
Jupiter Jax – Armed for Peace (100% Silk)
Gnork – Chord Tool (unknown)
Yoni – Creepy Bitch (Source)
Ondo Fudd – Veto Plank (The Trilogy Tapes) 
Studio OST – Unnatural City (Lustwerk Music)
Traumprinz – I Love Ya (Traumprinz)
DJ Koze – Cicely (Philpot)
Eduardo de la Calle – I Think I Love You (Hivern Discs)
Photonz – Parque da Liberdade (The Phantom Remix) (Silverback)
Planetoid – Spectral Colors (Apollo)


Lapsus Festival 2016

The #pkbacktothefuture extended versions (1/9)

S.P.Q.R - Tribal Experience 
Underground Records 
1993

S.P.Q.R - Tribal Experience (Paul Kalkbrenner Version)

The #pkbacktothefuture extended versions (6/9)

Hole In One - X-Paradise The Remixes (12")
See Saw 
Belgium 
1992

Hole In One - X-Paradise (Paul Kalkbrenner Version)

The #pkbacktothefuture extended versions (7/9)

Slackjaw – Drive My Body (12“)
Brute Records
UK
1992

Members, Tim Scott & Stephen Bent who also formed the music project Freeloader. Tim Scott is also known under Cube, Element N, Nimrod, Polekat, Squareface, Vilasido

Slackjaw - Drive My Body (Paul Kalkbrenner Version)

Hailing from Seattle, Korean-American artist @fugal expresses both dynamism and nuance. As part of the @secondnatureseattle collective, he’s one of the driving forces behind a string of renowned events in Seattle and the US, as well as an impressive young label which has seen contributions from fellow secondnature residents @archivistseattle and @simictacoma, along with @smoreira and Svreca (@semantica-records).

Now based in Berlin, Fugal has continued to refine his rhythmic, emotive sound, with gigs across Berlin and abroad. On the production front, 2017/18 has proven to be a fruitful period, with a recent co-release with Archivist on @volte_face_bleed’s BleeD imprint, and his sophomore secondnature release coming up in mid-February.

With his contribution to the Patterns of Perception mix series, Fugal has taken a measured approach, veering away from more functional dancefloor sounds, and instead drawing inspiration from the warmth found amongst the grey Berlin winter. Toeing the line between experimental sounds and deep techno, Fugal’s mix delves into the intricate - focusing on musical phrases and creative transitions between widely varying tempos.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/FugalMusic
https://soundcloud.com/fugal
https://www.facebook.com/secondnatureseattle/
https://soundcloud.com/secondnatureseattle
http://secondnatureseattle.com/

Patterns of Perception 27 - Fugal

An unerringly astute selector and producer, DBR (@breezydbr) is among the most exciting of young acts within the buzzing Melbourne scene. With an affinity for texture and sound design owing to his background as a sound designer for games and film, his productions and DJ sets heave with dissonance and unpredictability, yet are charged with echoes of emotion and melodic complexity.

Patterns of Perception 28, recorded live on vinyl and digital in his home studio, encapsulates his unique musical leanings, and at the same time represents the cutting edge of ambient/experimental electronic music. Layers of electronics dance with organic acoustics to create a vivid, compelling whole.

Patterns of Perception 28 - DBR

Patterns of Perception resident @andreasmaan has been injecting a unique sense of drive and intensity into Patterns of Perception’s dance floors since the club night began almost two years ago.

Alongside his dance-floor oriented material, however, he has long cultivated a wide collection of arrhythmic recordings, ranging across a diverse spectrum of genres, from ambient, minimalist and musique concrete, to medieval chant.

In Patterns of Perception 29, Andreas Maan brings some of these aspects of his sound palate to the fore, weaving a path through the sparse textures and rich atmospherics that these disparate musical elements have to offer.

Links:
@andreasmaan
https://www.facebook.com/andreasmaan.music

Track List:

Mika Vainio, Ryoji Ikeda, Alva Noto - Movements 1
Fennesz, Vainio & Zanési - Coulour
Christian Zanési - Resonnance
Mika Vainio - Unien Holvit
Alva Noto - Xerrox Mesosphere
Neel - The Gravity Of Limtoc
Ghada Shbeir - Alyawn 'Oulliqa
Grzegorz Bojanek - Where Is My Cola?
Loscil - Brohm Ridge
Harold Budd - Dark Star
Terry Riley - Crucifixion Voices
Ben Russell, Yuki Numata Resnick, Caleb Burhans, Brian Snow, Clarice Jensen, Max Richter - Space 21
Harold Budd - Ice Floes In Eden
Harold Budd - Let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord/Butterfly Sunday

Patterns of Perception 29 - Andreas Maan

One of the most distinctive talents to emerge out of Melbourne’s techno scene, Mosam Howieson's (https://soundcloud.com/mos-how) singular brand of experimental live techno is texturally colourful, warm and immersive, drawing in listeners and dancers alike.

Patterns of Perception 30 sees Howieson set out to both challenge and captivate the listener, expertly weaving an array of textures, genres and atmospheres into a intriguing, powerful body of work. 

Having already released on @silent-season and @further-records, among others, his next EP is slated for release on Butter Records, and features remixes from Wata Igarashi (https://soundcloud.com/wata) and Sleep D (https://soundcloud.com/sleepd). His European debut at Belgium's Meakusma festival has also been scheduled for September, signalling what will no doubt be a breakout year for the Australian artist.

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/mos-how
https://www.facebook.com/MosamHowieson/

Patterns of Perception 30 - Mosam Howieson

Seventy seventh episode of HATE exclusive podcasts with Dino Sabatini

Download unlocked after 3000 listens.

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Dino Sabatini - HATE Podcast 077

@johnosborn moved to Berlin in the late 1990’s, in the aftermath of the fall of the wall, when the city was heaving with electronic music and full of empty spaces in which creativity could thrive. From his first gig at WMF, on the bill alongside @dixon and @mitja-prinz, to his residency at Panorama Bar for @scubaofficial’s famed SUB:STANCE parties, he quickly became a regular fixture in the local electronic music scene – and has remained there since. 
As the head of DRED (and formerly of TANSTAAFL RECORDS), John has found space to express his creativity away from the dancefloor, both as a producer/remixer and as a selector and champion of emerging and established artists.

This adroit, blistering mix is a live recording of his sunrise set from Patterns of Perception’s Two Years party at @about-blank-berlin on 5-6 May, 2018.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/JohnOsbornDJ
https://soundcloud.com/johnosborn
https://www.facebook.com/DredRecordings

Check out our interview with John here:
http://patternsofperception.tumblr.com/post/173512481314/a-chat-with-john-osborn

Patterns of Perception 31 - John Osborn

wegbier#25

Organik Festival 2018, Taiwan

LINE-UP /

- LIVE - 

Barker & Baumecker (Ostgut Ton) Germany
Agonis (Amenthia Recordings) Switzerland
Leafar Legov (giegling) Germany
Dorisburg (Aniara / Bossmusik) Sweden

- DJ -

Blind Observatory (Gravitational) Germany
Joel Mull (Parabel) Sweden 
Powder (Cocktail D'Amore) Japan
A Made Up Sound (AMS / Delsin) Netherlands
C.K (Regelbau / No Hands) Denmark
Diskonnected (Smoke Machine) Taiwan
Valentino Mora (IDO / Dement3d) France
Garçon (Amenthia Recordings) Switzerland
Eli Verveine (Tardis) Switzerland
Chris SSG / Japan

- BLUE STAR STAGE -

Jing (6dimensions)
Al Burro (Korner)
AHPR & Sébastien Robert (Field Records)
Yoshi Nori (Bass Kitchen)
Andy Chiu (Korner)
MiniJay (Bass Kitchen)
Umbra (Korner)
Atsushi Maeda (rural / addictedloop)
Toska (Korner)

www.smkmachine.com

Valentino Mora @ Organik Festival, Taiwan 28.04.18

Ben Preisinger - Live Session July 2018 / The Arctic /

Josef Gaard (@josefgaard) is a project focused on music as a conduit. Originally based in the Seattle area and now settled in Berlin, he has been sharing his salient sound through productions and performances for years. With a 12" coming up on @kalawila ’s Mountain Explosion Device, he is continuing to push his music forward with a distinct touch. This mix showcases the different edges of his musical sphere, from nordic house to electro to techno and back again.

This Thursday 2 August he plays at OHM alongside the special live debut of Acronym (@4cr0nym) & @kali-malone.

Links:
@josefgaard
https://www.facebook.com/josefgaard/
https://josefgaard.tumblr.com/

Patterns of Perception 36 - Josef Gaard

Basel-based Agonis (@agonis-amenthia) runs @amenthia-recordings alongside label partner @garcon. Fusing depth, rhythm, and echoes of Detroit, his DJ and live sets alike are captivating, at once both subtle and forward.

Following his transcendent live performance at Patterns of Perception earlier in the year, Agonis has taken his vision to audiences around the world, performing at key festivals and parties in Australia, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland where he is a resident of the famed Elysia (@elysiabsl) club. 
On the production front, he has been similarly prolific, helping to inaugurate @smokemachinetaipei ’s record label with the contribution of two tracks to its debut EP, plus overseeing the release of Amenthia's sixth EP - a debut from fellow Basler, and one-third of @varuna4053, Tafeit.

In Patterns of Perception 37, Agonis delivers a discerning selection designed to be equally enjoyed at home or on the dancefloor, constructed around the concept of bending time.

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/agonis-amenthia
https://www.facebook.com/agonis.amenthia/
https://soundcloud.com/amenthia-recordings
http://amenthia-recordings.net/

Read our interview with Agonis from earlier in the year here: http://patternsofperception.tumblr.com/post/170548160469/a-chat-with-agonis

Patterns of Perception 37 - Agonis

Celebrating 4 years of Sure Thing.
Mixed by Aaron J (@arn_j).
Thank you for your continued love and support. 

Artwork by Clara Cortés Garcia
www.claracortes.com

Sure Thing 4 Year Anniversary Mix: Aaron J

Chris SSG needs little introduction. As co-founder of the hugely influential (former) MNML SSGS blog and now organiser of MNML SSGS events, he has for years been at the cutting edge of electronic music in his hometown of Tokyo and abroad. Eschewing conventional dancefloor sensibilities, his music moves effortlessly between ambient, experimental, komische and abstract techno.

His Patterns of Perception 39 is a journey through a range of his current musical foci, and was recorded live at @dredrecordsberlin 's Space Cakes event on 12 August 2018, drawing from an emotional palate inspired by the summer in which it was recorded.

Links:
https://www.instagram.com/mnmlssgs/
https://twitter.com/mnmlssgs
https://www.facebook.com/chris.ssgs/
https://soundcloud.com/mnml-ssgs

Patterns of Perception 39 - Chris SSG

Sidney & Suleiman’s musical explorations – both as DJs and as founders of Paris-based Latency Recordings – traverse a rich tapestry of genres, moods, and sounds. Their distinctive combination of these elements places the label at the forefront of aurally diverse electronic music for both dancing and listening.

Patterns of Perception 40 reflects the keen and subtle musical sensibilities of the duo, drifting between and around ambient, experimental and techno, always remaining true to its creators’ unique musical vision.

Links:
@sidneygerard
@suleimanlatency

@latency-recordings
https://www.facebook.com/latencyrec/
https://latencyrecordings.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/__latency/
https://www.latency.fr/

Patterns of Perception 40 - Sidney & Suleiman

Since first playing at the second Patterns of Perception back in 2016, techno veteran @yuka, has bestowed a special beat upon Patterns of Perception’s heart.

With interests that span painting, sculpture, design and music, Yuka’s unique groove – which is as deep and psychedelic as it is lucent and energetic – has captivated dancers across the globe. Meanwhile, her productions, out on @fullpanda-records, @semantica-records, @silent-season and soon on @kalawila's Mountain Explosion Device are ornate, magical, and profound.

Her Patterns of Perception 41 perfectly captures the rich threads in her musical tapestry.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/mamayuka/
https://soundcloud.com/yuka
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/yuka
http://yukafp.bandcamp.com/

Patterns of Perception 41 - Yuka

As a co-curator and resident DJ of Patterns of Perception, Steve Duncan aims to always infuse a sense of vibrancy and diversity into the sonic palette of his sets and musical offerings. A focus on rhythm and narrative allows him to traverse a range of sounds and moods, and challenges him to continually dig and refine his musical vision.

With Patterns of Perception 42 - his second outing since the very first edition some two and half years ago - Steve has created a soundscape filled with slow grooves, rough textures and vibrant interjections. It seeks to bridge home listening and dancefloor sensibilities, with driving moments countered with contemplative experimental pieces. 

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/steve-duncan
https://www.facebook.com/steveduncan.bln
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/steveduncan

https://www.facebook.com/patternsofperception/
http://patternsofperception.tumblr.com/

Patterns of Perception 42 - Steve Duncan

@eluize is many things: a producer, DJ, and label head, whose passions over the years have ranged from maths to (more recently) motherhood - both of which and more she discusses in an upcoming interview with us. Her label, Night Tide (@nighttideaudio), whose mission is deep melodic underground electronic music, has released music from @albrecht-labrooy, @djenacosovic, and @hans-berg.

Based in Berlin but with a foot still firmly grounded in her hometown of Adelaide, Eluize’s productions and mixes span techno, house, acid and more, fuse acoustic instrumentation with synths and machines, creating textures that are spacious, euphoric and rhythmically alluring.

Her Patterns of Perception 43 is at once precise, vivid and lush, a perfect antidote to the gathering darkness of Berlin’s coming winter.

Links:
@eluize
https://www.facebook.com/EluizeMusik/
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/eluize
http://eluize.com

@nighttideaudio
https://www.facebook.com/nighttideaudio

Patterns of Perception 43 - Eluize

Next on the series we welcome Josef Gaard (@josefgaard).
Originally based in the Seattle area and now living in Berlin, he has been sharing his salient sound through productions and performances for years. His penchant for both ambient music and dance-floor oriented styles has landed him at some of the best venues across Europe. His recent record, "2929" on Mountain Explosion Device saw him working with artists such as Kalawila and Dorisburg and gained international acclaim. As a DJ he is a true music connoisseur, consistently surprising audiences by weaving seamlessly throughout different genres.

Precept 031 | Josef Gaard

Fourth in line to our Re:Search Series brings us to @josefgaard. 

Originally based in the Seattle area and now living in Berlin, Josef has been sharing his salient sound through productions and performances for years. His penchant for both ambient music and dance-floor oriented styles has landed him at some of the best venues across Europe. His recent record, "2929" on Mountain Explosion Device saw him working with artists such as @Kalawila and @Dorisburg and gained international acclaim.

As usual, we asked Josef to share a few words to describe his approach to our invitation:

"My approach to this mix was very simple. I generally tend to want to build into a more peak time mood at some point while mixing, so my goal here was to practice restraint and working with a longer arc instead. I enjoy mixes that achieve this so I thought it was my turn to try something suited for both active and passive listening."

Little side note: Josef decided to release this mix with the artwork curated by his friend Oscar Rohleder instead of using the usual press picture.
Enjoy this deep trip

K&H | Re:search #004 | Josef Gaard

In the strange times when there's nothing and no one to turn to, you can always turn to the sea. No matter how far you are, or how bleak the future seems – it always moves, slowly yet surely washing the lands, cleansing of sorrow. Close your eyes and here it is, calming the restless mind, whispering a lullaby, a lullaby you can dance to or lie down to. Piercing through isolation the sound of the sea is omnipresent. 

Dance or lie down to Black Wave podcast no. 23 by the Berlin-based Josef Gaard.

Check our other podcasts: bit.ly/Black-Wave-podcast
follow Black Wave: www.facebook.com/blackwave.lt/
follow @josefgaard

Black Wave 023 - Josef Gaard

Visionary electronic music.

http://patternsofperception.com