Artist : Hauschka
Album : Youyoume
Year : 2011
Genre : Instrumental
Quality : 222kbps / 44.1KHz / Joint Stereo
Source : Webshop / FLAC
Playtime : 0h 21m
Size : 36.97mb
Label : Serein
Catalognr : SERE11.4
Tracklist:
01. So Close 12:40
02. So Far 3:49
03. Paige And Jane 5:18
Releasenotes:
Having had the pleasure of introducing numerous people to the music of Hauschka
(Volker Bertelmann), I always find it interesting to hear those unfamiliar with
his work guess at what, who or how many people might be responsible for making
the sounds on his records. It is no less interesting to see peoples reactions
when I reveal that, for the most part, the multitude of tones and timbres that
make up Hauschka's compositions are in fact created exclusively by one man and
one instrument.
The breadth of sounds that now make up Hauschka's palette are the result of
years of experimentation with different piano preparations. Of particular note
is his uncanny ability to conjure sounds from the piano most often associated
with electronic instruments such as drum machines and samplers.
Anyone who's been following Volker's output of late will know that he's been
creating some incredible compositions inspired by house and techno music. The
first side of this new record is taken up entirely by one such composition.
'So Close' is a thirteen minute long piece of deep, earthy music. Perhaps never
before has Hauschka's interest in electronic dance music been more plainly
heard. The piece moves with a great sense of purpose; from scattered notes and
the clatter of makeshift percussion there emerges a steady rhythm - a note in
the lower register becomes a bass drum, its staccato bass pluck sounding four on
four. Further up the register, sharps and flats become hi-hats and shakers.
The beat builds and breaks several times throughout the piece, vanishing
altogether only to re-emerge with its syncopation subtly shifted. The final
break-down of the last few minutes is the longest of all, a gentle piano refrain
plays out the piece while the percussive elements sigh, rattle and whirr until
their last breaths.
The two pieces on side 'B' of 'Youyoume' serve as a gentle reminder of just how
versatile a producer Volker Bertelmann is. Gone are the unrelenting rhythms of
side 'A' and in their place, thoughtful, cascading melodies which hark back to
some of Hauschka's earliest output. 'So Far' is a solo piano piece for
unprepared piano, while 'Paige and Jane', the final track, features prepared
piano and cello.
In all, 'Youyoume' is a unique record in Hauschka's discography bringing
together some of the styles and ideas which have come to define his unmistakable
sound.
http://sereinlabel.bandcamp.com/album/youyoume