ARTIST...: Butch
TITLE....: Countach
YEAR.....: 2018
LABEL....: Cocoon Recordings
CAT.NO...: COR12150
GENRE....: Techno
TIME.....: 15:01
SIZE.....: 31.10 MB
QUALITY..: 288kbps/48.0kHz/Joint Stereo
ENCODER..: LAME
SOURCE...: Vinyl
RLS.DATE.: 2023/02/08
WEBSITE..: https://www.discogs.com/release/11702925
TRACKLIST
A1) (07:36) Countach
B1) (07:25) Countach (K÷lsch Remix)
ThereÆs a big reason to celebrate, as we face the 150th release on Cocoon Recordings!
ThatÆs right, 150 prime cuts with a number of milestones. ItÆs hard to single out any
one for particular praise but even so, we still have something very special planned
for the anniversary. With a certain affection, we wanted to present an artist from
the region so itÆs with great pleasure that we can unveil ôCountachö from the one and
only Butch, as a more than worthy anniversary release. The native Mainzer and
sometime Berliner is without doubt one of the most dazzling German Tech-House artists
of the moment. His performances contain a full dose of funkiness and his self-made
promo videos never fail to entertain, providing a lot of fun in the process. First
and foremost though, Butch is an exceptional producer, who, as one of the chosen few,
knows how to mix together those special ingredients that drag us onto the dance floor
again and again. WhatÆs more, since we really have something to celebrate, we donÆt
just have an original from Butch, itÆs accompanied by a remix from none other than
K÷lsch!
If the term "man of the moment" applies to any artist then itÆs got to be K÷lsch! At
least thatÆs true when it comes to hypnotic techno with a subtle yet seductive touch
of trance. K÷lsch is currently operating on another level. Whatever he touches turns
to gold, turns moments on the dance floor into unforgettable experiences to be
written down in the annals of techno.
His Kompakt release "Cassiopeia", as well as his remixes including the Chemical
Brothers, stand out as musical testimonies of the past two years. The series of
musical landmarks from the house of K÷lsch is endless and his remix of ButchÆs
"Countach" is no exception!
With poise and purpose like the Lamborghini of the same name, K÷lsch takes us on an
epic journey with his remix here, but as things progress he still has the foresight
to jams on the brakes, keeping the dance floor honest by slowing things down to
cruise control for the middle of his ride. What a trip, a true adventure, a techno
road movie that could only come from K÷lsch!
Of course, after a remix like that, thereÆs not much left to say but this is techno
and our man Butch is anything but normal! He just knows instinctively how to bring
things to the boil and demonstrates it very impressively again on his original
version. Implementing a ænastyÆ arpeggio line that captivates us before being hunted
down by a prime-time filter, Butch summons up an acid monster that works without a
303 but is no less effective. If thatÆs not enough Butch also proves himself a master
of ecstatic dance during the closing sections, serving up an emotional string
arrangement that glimmers and shines. As a result, ôCountachö with his nice fat
strings becomes an instant dance floor catcher.
ItÆll probably be very difficult to pick a favourite from these two mixes, which
makes this cut even fatter! ItÆs a great release brimming with pathos and full-on
emotions.
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