"Zentralkomitee" (Central Committee) is a fascinating conceptual journey that balances the absurd with the ominous. Dadanaut invites listeners into a satirical, bureaucratic dystopia where a shadowy committee oversees everything from "singing fridges" to "hypnotised squirrels." Yet, beneath this layer of Monty Python-esque humour lies a darker undercurrent—a commentary on surveillance, control, and the "unexplained."

Musically, the album is an "electric odyssey," blending elements of 80s new wave, 70s progressive rock, and modern cinematic soundscapes. It moves seamlessly from driving, rhythmic tracks to deep, ambient phases, creating a dynamic listening experience that feels both retro and futuristic.

Zentralkomitee

Started almost ten years ago, when I was still heavily influenced by melodic jungle and breakbeat and actively playing piano, this album was shaped by artists such as London Elektricity, Sewerslvt, and neo-classical genres. It became a meeting point between these worlds, where electronic rhythm and melodic expression coexist. After years of evolution, detours, and refinement, this album has finally been completed.

In this album, I express myself through what I see, feel, and live. Moments of light and darkness alike are captured as fragments of memory, transformed into a continuous musical journey. Each track is an invitation to step into a small, safe space, where the listener can let their imagination unfold, forming personal emotional connections. The music does not dictate a story; it guides it, allowing each listener to project their own vision while being gently led through sound.

Role Models

Permutation

Switch

The Great Drive By

Bricolage

Yasawas

Kaleidoscope

Minitoka

Refried Food

Valves (Journeyman mix)

Nocturne (sleep dyad 1)

Break

Strictly Kev aka DJ Food aka Openmind - Music producer, DJ and Graphic Designer. I've worked with and for Ninja Tune since 1993, designing covers, mixing radio shows and producing records as well as touring the world DJing. 