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Two visionary maestros, Pierre Bastien and Michel Banabila, unite in their first collaborative album, Baba Soirée. The veterans of electronic music bring their unique expertise to the table, resulting in a captivating fusion of experimental styles. Bastien’s mechanical loops and experimental instrumental setups merge seamlessly with Banabila's sound design and impeccable skills of sampling collages. It's not a dance party, nor is it an avant-garde intervention. It's a soirée: a cultivated evening of sonic alchemy hosted by these two charismatic gentlemen.

Pierre Bastien is a composer and multi-instrumentalist with a background in French literature. He has spent decades crafting an idiosyncratic world of experimental sound with his self-built mechanical orchestra Mecanium. It was most notably showcased in audiovisual releases on Aphex Twin's Rephlex label. Bastien's creations are a mesmerizing combination of traditional instruments (he has a vast collection) and mechanical automatons. The violin in the track Rotomotor, for example, is physically played by one of his machines. In Baba Soirée, Bastien also plays a prepared cornet (Slow Dance, Banbas Aura), infusing the recordings with a breathy, dreamy dimension.

Michel Banabila, a sound artist, composer and producer, possesses an eclectic musical repertoire that defies genres. His seamless blend of minimal electronica, tribal ambient, and neo-classical influences has earned him a prominent place in the world of experimental music, and an impressive discography (Knekelhuis, Bureau B, Séance Center, a.o.). Banabila serves as the creative sampling editor for Baba Soirée, expertly weaving together the recordings to craft an evocative sonic tapestry.

The two share a curiosity for traditional instruments from various cultures. The instruments used in the recordings are shown in the cover artwork. A mutual admiration for each other's work paved the way for this fruitful artistic partnership of the Rotterdam-based artists: Collaborating on a single as a fundraiser for Yemen in 2022 set the stage for the creation of Baba Soirée.

For Pierre Bastien, Dada, Fluxus and International Situationism have played a significant role in shaping his artistic vision. The title Baba Soirée is an homage to Kurt Schwitters and Theo van Doesburg's "Kleine Dada Soirée" collaboration which took place exactly a century ago. There's an unmistakable stoicism and an anarchic not-giving-a-f*** attitude in these recordings by Bastien & Banabila, which resonates in the light of this Dada reference.

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Pierre Bastien, Michel Banabila: Baba Soirée (Pingipung 083 / LP, digital)

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That's it for January. In the last 31 days, our ears have been blessed with an overwhelming amount of musical delights. Take a listen to a selection of some of our favourite tunes.

Twistedsoul Stereo: January

Piere Basten / Michel Banabila

For this month's podcast we welcome Noema, head of The Magic Movement label from Berlin. "Palmer Eldritch's Dream" is a 1,5 hour long psychedelic deep listening experience. 

For any track list requests please send us a direct message. Be sure to tune in again next month for our jubilee episode 150, mixed by Michael Mayer (Kompakt). 

https://soundcloud.com/noema
https://www.instagram.com/doyouspeakmagic

https://soundcloud.com/the-magic-movement
https://www.instagram.com/the_magic_movement

PALMER ELDRITCH'S DREAM (THE MOONS OF JUPITER)

In a twilight space,
lava lamps illuminating corners
of the transcended mind. 
Strange liquids made of oil 
merge in kaleidoscopic spheres, 
faint memories of an impossible star 
slowly returning to dust. 
In the cubist cockpit, 
clouds of smoke passing by the windshield 
while the storms on Jupiter silently fade 
into a calm sea of quicksilver. 
Where did you go, 
and why did you leave? 

The rocket number nine, 
further advanced into everything that is me, 
looking for this love in outer space. 
Tomorrow never knows, 
but somewhere i belong to you.
In one hundred years, 
the steam heat of your shadow 
will grasp my ill-coloured coat 
and guide me to you, my love. 
Your mystery is a wave 
that breaks upon me every dawn. 
And when i fall, 
like circles into spirals, 
the silver apple will guide me 
on its orbit around the sun, 
and into your arms.

„Wake up“, the moons whisper, 
and i open my eyes 
to a dream of island visions, 
an omen, 
or so i believe. 
Where did you go, 
and why did you leave?

Pingipung Podcast 149

Pingipung Podcast 149: Noema - Palmer Eldritch's Dream (The Moons of Jupiter)

Fluffy Glowstick is a small offspring of the Basel based DJ crew Furikuri. Constisting of the two members Pj the Dj and Neurosana they strive to explore the farthest corners and most hidden spaces of the electronical music-landscape.

"With our mix we journey through all kinds of moods and ambiences, always on the lookout for bridges and passways between them. Centered in a slow and heavy yet play- and cheerful ambience, illbient, dub and downtempo vibe, we try not to tighten our belt too much and stay reactive, flexible and curious about what lies behind the next corner. Music is a long journey and we are always curious where it leads us next."

https://soundcloud.com/furikurimusic
https://www.facebook.com/Furikurisound

For track list requests please send us a private message.
Coming up next month: Houschyar

PIngipung Podcast 156: Fluffy Glowstick - Verhangen In den Tag leben

First single from the album "Baba Soirée" 
Release: Oct 27 

Two visionary maestros, Pierre Bastien and Michel Banabila, unite in their first collaborative album, Baba Soirée. The veterans of electronic music bring their unique expertise to the table, resulting in a captivating fusion of experimental styles. Bastien’s mechanical loops and experimental instrumental setups merge seamlessly with Banabila's sound design and impeccable skills of sampling collages. It's not a dance party, nor is it an avant-garde intervention. It's a soirée: a cultivated evening of sonic alchemy hosted by these two charismatic gentlemen.

Pierre Bastien is a composer and multi-instrumentalist with a background in French literature. He has spent decades crafting an idiosyncratic world of experimental sound with his self-built mechanical orchestra Mecanium. It was most notably showcased in audiovisual releases on Aphex Twin's Rephlex label. Bastien's creations are a mesmerizing combination of traditional instruments (he has a vast collection) and mechanical automatons. The violin in the track Rotomotor, for example, is physically played by one of his machines. In Baba Soirée, Bastien also plays a prepared cornet (Slow Dance, Banbas Aura), infusing the recordings with a breathy, dreamy dimension.

Michel Banabila, a sound artist, composer and producer, possesses an eclectic musical repertoire that defies genres. His seamless blend of minimal electronica, tribal ambient, and neo-classical influences has earned him a prominent place in the world of experimental music, and an impressive discography (Knekelhuis, Bureau B, Séance Center, a.o.). Banabila serves as the creative sampling editor for Baba Soirée, expertly weaving together the recordings to craft an evocative sonic tapestry.

The two share a curiosity for traditional instruments from various cultures. The instruments used in the recordings are shown in the cover artwork. A mutual admiration for each other's work paved the way for this fruitful artistic partnership of the Rotterdam-based artists: Collaborating on a single as a fundraiser for Yemen in 2022 set the stage for the creation of Baba Soirée.

For Pierre Bastien, Dada, Fluxus and International Situationism have played a significant role in shaping his artistic vision. The title Baba Soirée is an homage to Kurt Schwitters and Theo van Doesburg's "Kleine Dada Soirée" collaboration which took place exactly a century ago. There's an unmistakable stoicism and an anarchic not-giving-a-f*** attitude in these recordings by Bastien & Banabila, which resonates in the light of this Dada reference.

Baba Soirée

Slow Dance

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Pierre Bastien, Michel Banabila: Slow Dance (Pingipung 083 / LP, digital)

Brooklyn-based bassist/composer Kenneth Jimenez presents his new work Sonnet to Silence on We Jazz Records, 17 November. Consisting of 7 original compositions by Jimenez performed by his quartet including pianist Angelica Sanchez, drummer Gerald Cleaver and saxophonist Hery Paz, Sonnet to Silence echoes the original fire of New York free jazz while stepping into a terrain of its own, boldly forward-thinking.

Jimenez, originally from Costa Rica, has a knack at composing pieces that breathe naturally and take fight on the wings provided by the first-rate quartet, joining scene stalwarts and newcomers together as a coherent unit.

"Since I was a kid I’ve had this reoccurring dream of running towards the edge of a mountain and suddenly discovering myself flying down to the valley, feeling weightless and fearless", say Jimenez. "This record is the materialization of that dream. The uncompromising voices in the band and our shared desire to explore the unknown make this music live and breathe. It feels that the possibilities become endless when creating with these master improvisers, and the only thing that matters is to take that initial jump into the abyss."

The opening track and first single "Dos Tazas" is a fine example of what the quartet can achieve. It sneaks up on the listener, drawing you in from the first moments, before revealing its melodically adventurous nature in its fullest. As a whole, the album lets the band loose at times, while the music maintains its natural flow. With Sonnet to Silence, Kenneth Jimenez establishes himself as a composer and bandleader with remarkably strong presence.

Ojo De Buey

Second track from the album "Baba Soirée" 
Release: Oct 27 

Two visionary maestros, Pierre Bastien and Michel Banabila, unite in their first collaborative album, Baba Soirée. The veterans of electronic music bring their unique expertise to the table, resulting in a captivating fusion of experimental styles. Bastien’s mechanical loops and experimental instrumental setups merge seamlessly with Banabila's sound design and impeccable skills of sampling collages. It's not a dance party, nor is it an avant-garde intervention. It's a soirée: a cultivated evening of sonic alchemy hosted by these two charismatic gentlemen.

Pierre Bastien is a composer and multi-instrumentalist with a background in French literature. He has spent decades crafting an idiosyncratic world of experimental sound with his self-built mechanical orchestra Mecanium. It was most notably showcased in audiovisual releases on Aphex Twin's Rephlex label. Bastien's creations are a mesmerizing combination of traditional instruments (he has a vast collection) and mechanical automatons. The violin in the track Rotomotor, for example, is physically played by one of his machines. In Baba Soirée, Bastien also plays a prepared cornet (Slow Dance, Banbas Aura), infusing the recordings with a breathy, dreamy dimension.

Michel Banabila, a sound artist, composer and producer, possesses an eclectic musical repertoire that defies genres. His seamless blend of minimal electronica, tribal ambient, and neo-classical influences has earned him a prominent place in the world of experimental music, and an impressive discography (Knekelhuis, Bureau B, Séance Center, a.o.). Banabila serves as the creative sampling editor for Baba Soirée, expertly weaving together the recordings to craft an evocative sonic tapestry.

The two share a curiosity for traditional instruments from various cultures. The instruments used in the recordings are shown in the cover artwork. A mutual admiration for each other's work paved the way for this fruitful artistic partnership of the Rotterdam-based artists: Collaborating on a single as a fundraiser for Yemen in 2022 set the stage for the creation of Baba Soirée.

For Pierre Bastien, Dada, Fluxus and International Situationism have played a significant role in shaping his artistic vision. The title Baba Soirée is an homage to Kurt Schwitters and Theo van Doesburg's "Kleine Dada Soirée" collaboration which took place exactly a century ago. There's an unmistakable stoicism and an anarchic not-giving-a-f*** attitude in these recordings by Bastien & Banabila, which resonates in the light of this Dada reference.

Stray Carrier Pigeon

Pierre Bastien, Michel Banabila: Stray Carrier Pigeon (Pingipung 083 / LP, digital)

@djromanski "Karma Calling" (@jiony RMX)

To rekindle the spirit of Romanski's 2022 "Karma Calling" release, we gather an illustrious group of music devotees once more: Mexico City-based Jiony, welding the title track onto the dance floor. MAUGLI unleashing a funky rendition infused with his signature groove of 'Tagh Tagh.' US American Mettabbana navigating the depths of imaginary soundscapes inspired by 'Gauguin'. Bliz Nochi & Kundan Lal, letting 'Ants' roam through their studios. Karma calling - your favourite diskofriends responding.

Karma Calling (Jiony Remix)

Romanski - Karma Calling (Jiony Remix)

Choral

Pierre Bastien, Michel Banabila: Ban Bas Aura 1 (Pingipung 083 / LP, digital)

Pierre Bastien, Michel Banabila: Ban Bash Up (Pingipung 083 / LP, digital)

Pierre Bastien, Michel Banabila: Walk The Talk (Pingipung 083 / LP, digital)

Pierre Bastien, Michel Banabila: At The Party (Pingipung 083 / LP, digital)

Pierre Bastien, Michel Banabila: Senseless (Pingipung 083 / LP, digital)

The Scandal of Time

Eine Dunkle Wolke (feat. Anna Gerth)

The Swiss trio divr debuts on We Jazz on 2 February with their new album "Is This Water". divr is Philipp Eden on keys, Jonas Ruther on drums and Raphael Walser on bass, and they play largely acoustic improvisations which loops without ever quite repeating. Their music swings, but never feels like it’s doing so in response to a fixed, single pulse. The new album is edited by Dan Nicholls (of Y-OTIS).

“We play in multi-directional time. You could hear three different timings, but on the other hand it’s together. We land in the same place. It’s not done with maths, it’s more about entering a flow”, say the band members, based in Basel (Eden) and Zurich (Ruther, Walser), the city where they all met more than 15 years ago.

“It’s a free approach to playing time. We don’t refer to a straight metre. But play around it. We never repeat something exactly, it develops with every turn, there’s always a small difference.”

Their music is elegant in its intricacy while covering a wide dynamic range. Opener "As Of Now" begins with languid chords on the piano, bass and drums skimming over the surface offered by Eden. Later comes a rush of energy, the piano briefly switching into more jagged terrain before peeling back. From there the album journeys through different intensities, rising and falling in smooth arcs as if you’re hearing their conversation move from gentle pleasantries to more heated discussions.

"Is this Water" presents a band who's heading into a direction of their own, crafting pieces out of improvising together and tapping into a natural brand of instant composition. Nicholls' edits and post production give the music another layer, one drawing from field recordings and layered textural ideas. Together, the elements form a sound that feels personal, organic and forward-reaching at the same time.

Tea High

LOOMY

Samarcande - Mooving Feet ( Original Mix)

The set which i played on 23rd of July 2016 at the Camp Cosmic festival — a small fairy-talelike gathering somewhere hidden in corn fields and woods.

◮◮ Much ℓove and thanks to everybody who made this very special and on many levels inspiring experience possible — to the organizers, volunteers, dancers and to all artists! I feel blissful to be part of this family for five years now. ◮◮

◮◮ More recordings of that weekend can be found here, list is growing:
https://soundcloud.com/campcosmic/sets/live-recordings-from-camp ◮◮

André Pahl @ Camp Cosmic 2016

Camp C∅smic 2◐16

„I’m standing on an embankment - I’m very high up - I am looking down on a landscape - on a vast landscape - it’s all dry - it looks like the moon, because it’s all dried up …“ 

Schon in den ersten 30 Sekunden macht André Pahl klar - die Reise geht hoch hinaus, tief in die Zwischenlagen der kosmischen Sphären, quer durch die Wildnis, einmal zum Mond und wieder zurück. 

Der dritte Teil der „Auf Zu Neuen Dächern“ Serie lädt ein zur musikalischen Klangreise durch die Weiten der Pahl’schen Plattensammlung: ein Podcast voll tribalistischer Rhythmen, verhallten Streichern und wundersamen Klang-Artefakten aus lang verschollenen Kulturen. Wir beziehen unser Lager zwischen ersten Knospen im Klunkergarten und blinzeln in die Sonne - on our embankment - really high up. 

Am 30.03.2017 lädt André Pahl mit seinen Gästen "Arcane Onde" aka "Eva Geist" und "Philip Rohé" von der Leftfield-Electronica Band „Popular Bluff“ zu seinem neuen Format „Cosmic Safari“ auf den Kranich ein. 

Schon dabei? 
https://www.facebook.com/events/261410810950808/

www.klunkerkranich.org

André Pahl 
https://soundcloud.com/andrepahl

Auf zu Neuen Dächern mit: André Pahl

Here is a musical gift.

https://dodecaedro.bandcamp.com/track/casi-sin-dormir

Casi Sin Dormir (Juan Gabriel) Free DL

Curva Imposible is a gathering in Barcelona that explores the most enigmatic margins of music in unique spaces.

The latest event featured local and international acts like Bejota Nova, Lato A, Pedro D. Sáiz, ML, Tomaga, Ron V/D, Don The Tiger, Estades, Andre Pahl & Alicia Carrera, Heap and Rabih Beaini.

The Mystic Room is the place thought for mental relaxation where any sonic oddities could happen - for this occasion, secret guest André Pahl and I played the last slot, acompanied by the nicest crowd.

Big thanks to André Pahl, all the listeners that accompanied us along the journey, to Meri Bonastre, Vir and all the artists and friends involved.

Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Curva Imposible II

Curva Imposible II ~ Alicia Carrera & André Pahl live at Mystic Room 01.02.2020

Tabi Tapes 002

In July 2015 a new electronic music label was born in Brazil. Amidst the rise of many new talents in need of space to show their work, Tropical Twista Records started with the idea to give voice to these brilliant artists, from Brazil and the rest of the world.

Music by https://soundcloud.com/danielsteinfelsmusic

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Daniel Steinfels - Moll War Noch Nie Glucklich

I made this Podcast for RC3 aka Chaos Communication Camp 2020, which took place online in December 2020. It's a selection of jazz, exotica and psychedelia. Enjoy!

Mix for CCC 2020

Blue Shadows of Utopia

Listen up, it's Pingipung. A nice record label from Hamburg, since 2002.