Superb composition, original and very well realized!

Incredibly captivating soundscape... Absolutely excellent song so greatly written and performed!

like the way this expands and grows with the steady background melody..definitely hear david bowie in herethe choir at 150 is impactful and leads into that high intensity transformation. very energetic

Present Paradox' latest work, "A Trace To Keep Control", takes the listener into the feeling of losing control by addressing personal upheavals, the end of familiar closeness, the pressing climate crisis and the social shift to the right. The album is an artistic exploration in which the personal interweaves with the political and social in the lyrics.

The musical landscape of "A Trace To Keep Control" skillfully combines elements of krautrock, post-punk and experimental rock into a dynamic mesh. Saxophones and clarinets add a jazzy touch to some of the tracks, giving the 49-minute album an extremely multifaceted dimension.

The album will be released on May 17, 2024 via Timezone Records. It presents itself as an artistic manifesto that captures the challenges of the perceived loss of control and explores the path to orientation amidst the uncertainties in a musical way.
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releases May 17, 2024

All Songs written and performed by David Kleinekottmann

Saxophone on "Ready To Hide" & "Ephermeral Ghosts" by Antonio Necchi

Flugelhorn on "After The Rain" by Flippo Tungo

Tenor Clarinet On "A Lense To Find A Trace" by Michael A. Grant

Artwork by Dr. Screen

Recorded in Maastricht, Essen & Dortmund

All Rights Reserved by Present Paradox © 2024

With many thanks to: Geert, Danny, Michael, Antonio, Flippo

Special thanks to: Friends (Dennis, Adam, Tukan, Marcel, Gina, Tobias) & Family (Karin, Josef)

Artist Support

A Trace To Keep Control

New album "A Trace To Keep Control". Releasedate: 17. May 2024. Timezone-Records. Pre-Order Now.

All Songs written and performed by David Kleinekottmann

Saxophone on "Ready To Hide" & "Ephermeral Ghosts" by Antonio Necchi

Flugelhorn on "After The Rain" by Flippo Tungo

Tenor Clarinet On "A Lense To Find A Trace" by Michael A. Grant

Artwork by Dr. Screen

Recorded in Maastricht, Essen & Dortmund

All Rights Reserved by Present Paradox © 2024 


Lyrics:

When I heard
what you said
when I heard 
what you said

Something was wrong 
this spring was dead 
something was wrong 
this spring was dead 

A sun reflection 
on the dish
no consolation 
in the air
I went out
lost in the park
mile for mile
lost in the dark 

What you said
what you said
don't get sad

Once I figured out
the unwritten truth 
the jugdes gavel 
still didn't fall

When I heard
what you said
when I heard 
what you said 
what you said
what you said
don't get sad

You never really asked me
Yyu never really asked me

We lost our glue 
in challenging times
I've no clue 
how to fix the crack

Fullstop

Present Paradox

The Crack

Support / Buy / Stream

Lyrics:

I'm sorry for all the boxes
we have to carry out now
we have to fill with the past
we erase the traces 
and lay new ones 
in far away places
would you like to keep this?
or shall we throw it away 
like we did before

I can't wait 
for the dawn
of the new day

I feel sorry for all the boxes
that are now closed and carried out
driving fast out of this space
No more possiblity
to change our mind
to change and turn around
the road goes steeply down
because all promises no longer
mean anything, mean anything 

If you ask how I'm 
I would say I'm ok
if you ask how I'm 
I would say I'm ok

The Boxes

Lyrics:

Outside our bodys 
on an black surface 
we project an image 
that we fill up with
with every word 
sended away
expecting a future 
that will never occur

I'm just a profil
an interchangeable avatar
I'm just a profil
an interchangeable avatar
yeah, I'm just a profil
an interchangeable avatar

Outside our bodys 
and far away from 
we create an image 
fragile as glass 
would it be love 
or get lost in the bytes

Yeah, I'm just a profil
an interchangeable avatar
I'm just a profil, a profil
Yyeah, I'm just a profil
an interchangeable avatar
I'm just a profil, a profil
I'm just a profil
an interchangeable avatar
I'm just a profil
an interchangeable avatar
Yeah, I'm just a profil
an interchangeable avatar
Yeah, I'm just a profil
an interchangeable avatar
Yeah, I'm just a profil

a profil, a profil, a profil, a profil, a profil, a profil

An Avatar On A Black Surface

An Avatar On An Black Surface

Lyrics:

Was it all in vain
for what the fight
we go backwards
did it ever happen
a hole in our history
a name erased from the book
authoritarian tempations
the call of the false prophet
the curve to the right 
in the distance the cliffs
do you intend to
to stop the ride

and all I hear and see 
is a repeated denial
is a repeated denial
is a repeated denial
denial, denial, denial

Was it all in vain
for what the fight
we go backwards
did it ever happen
a hole in our history
a name erased from the book
authoritarian tempations
the call of the false prophet
the curve to the right 
in the distance the cliffs
do you intend to
to stop the ride

and all I hear and see 
is a repeated denial
is a repeated denial
is a repeated denial
denial, denial, denial

Denial, Denial

New album "A Trace To Keep Control". Releasedate: 17. May 2024. Timezone-Records. Pre-Order Now: https://presentparadox.bandcamp.com/album/a-trace-to-keep-control

All Songs written and performed by David Kleinekottmann

Saxophone on "Ready To Hide" & "Ephermeral Ghosts" by Antonio Necchi

Flugelhorn on "After The Rain" by Flippo Tungo

Tenor Clarinet On "A Lense To Find A Trace" by Michael A. Grant

Artwork by Dr. Screen

Recorded in Maastricht, Essen & Dortmund

All Rights Reserved by Present Paradox © 2024 


Lyrics: 

Was it you? 
or was it me?
who have stolen 
the flowering tree 
was it you 
or was it me?
who called 
the excavtors?
was it you
or was it me 
who fell for the cheap trick

Slip slop slap seek slide
I think we're ready to hide

it is too simpel much too simpel 
how I let you get away with 
because you because you 
have let the soil dry up
now i can no longer walk
the streets are flooded with water

Slip slop slap seek slide
oh I think we're ready to hide 
ready to hide, ready to hide
oh ready to, ready hide, ready hide

Ready To Hide

Gurus Circel

This song is about finding one’s soul mate and having that immediate chemistry and connection with someone the very first time you meet them. One my argue that true love often first begins as an obsession and desire. There is electricity in the air, and you can feel an invisible magnetic field that is drawing both of you together both physically and spiritually. She becomes your single obsession and desire. You can’t get her off your mind. You can’t sleep. You can’t eat. Even drinking a bottle of whiskey hasn’t helped. You just need to be with her. Tell her that you can’t live without her and love her.  
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhJ4OL9_hgc&list=PLRAGtVocmtxSPtV_Et_DhX6vzzcMb_YSg&index=10

TIMELESS

Obsession and Desire

Obsession And Desire Master 4

Trance feat. Ryder
Vocals and Lyrics:
Ryderofficial:
https://www.looperman.com/acapellas/detail/22300/trance-travis-scott-type-vocal-160bpm-trap-acapella
Paploviante: E-Bass, Composing, Arrangement, Mix and Mastering

Trance feat. Ryder - Paploviante

Whispers During Wartime

JIM ANDERS _ Jugend

Stämmor Före 1991

Out of gold into zinc. 750 ( 1984 ) Margareta Theorin ( Margareta )

"Para una hijita muy
Amada con mucha
Ternura y serás muy
Recordada y querida
Incondicionalmente
Cariñosa
Irradiarás dulzura con
Amor"

Letra por Teresa O'Higgins Luyo
Música compuesta e interpretada por Thomas O'Higgins Horna
Guitarra eléctrica por Tomás O'Higgins Luyo
Producido en Kolima Forest Studios.

Para Patty✿

Patricia

Egyptian King

Cast of characters:

I have to thank Kenneth at K2 and the Three for contacting me about a collaboration. Without him (and his killer drums & bass) and Tex Mex Shaman (Stephen – fantastic sound on that guitar), I may never have known what one of my songs could sound like with proper playing and production. This collaboration was a lot of fun and a truly humbling experience for me. Thanks guys.

Joseph Shenton: composition, lyrics, vocals, acoustic guitar, lead guitar, harmonica, piano

Tex Mex Shaman( Stephen Watkins): Rhythm and texture guitars, production mix and master

K2 and the Three( Kenneth Karasek): Drums, bass guitar, and shakers

This song began with Ken and Joseph liking each other’s music. Ken invited Joseph to collaborate. He provided such a wonderful song, that maybe sounds better without drums, but we totally dig this version, as well! Ken asked Stephen to add something special, and for a fantastic third party mix down and master! This is the first collaboration with a couple of the Eclectic Collective collaborators.. we hope you all enjoy it!!

____

One Twist a’Whisper
Lyrics and Music by Joseph Shenton

Bang the drum
Call the ghosts out
It’s ten to one
N’ we’re under looming doubt

Pull down the shade
Cut the light
We’re one twist a’whisper tonight

The cradle is tilted
Fires breath is getting hot
Pine needles are falling
Your poised to spill all you got

Pull down the shade
Cut the light
We’re one twist a’whisper tonight

Skin on skin
Check to cheek
You pull apart quiet
To become the object seekers seek

Pull down the shade
Cut the light
We’re one twist a’whisper tonight

Jump the line
Cheat the deck
The 'bound to be foolish'
Won’t hesitate for even a sec

Pull down the shade
Cut the light
We’re one twist a’whisper tonight

One Twist a'Whisper

Live + vst + M-Audio Keystation MINI 32
Special thanks goes to @r-u-r-pl for his engagement in creative process with all advices. 
Picture is Bolczów Castle Ruins from google maps.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WnHU5nUkUp9iyYak9

The Stairs

lyrics

now that i been 
out all alone 
i try to find a way inside 
i might let go of u 
( no i wont ) 
might let go of u 
( no i wont ) 
now that i been 
out all alone 
now that i been …

said that I’m sorry , i do it again 
look at the mess that i made 
u said that I’m dumb , we’ll maybe i am 
i get upset so I’ll say it again 
i want u bad , i jus need a friend 
if u don’t like me we can just pretend 
but that not how it goes , i need to let me go . you need to let u go , u need to let me know 
( that u want ) 
 

now that i been 
out all alone 
i try to find a way inside 
might let go of u 
( no i wont ) 
might let go of u 
( no i wont ) 
might let go of u 
( no i wont ) 
might let go of u 
(let u go) 
might let go of u 
(let u go) 

now that i been 
out all alone *2
( Ohhh )
wait right here ion want u to go 
( Ohhh )
ur love is all that i ever known 

don’t want you to go * 4

don’t go (prod. by farber)

The music project "Present Paradox" by Dortmund-based David Kleinekottmann provides insights into the often opaque nature of the present. The result is a fusion of melancholic and danceable elements, expansive and intimate at the same time, diverse and yet familiar. Since 2013, Kleinekottmann has been regularly releasing LPs/EPs that move between indie, experimental rock and electronica.

Gurus Circel

Present Paradox

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