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1989, the third Kompakt full-length by Kölsch, is meant to evoke the year the Danish techno producer started going through puberty, as well as the period when his parents were divorcing. It was a highly emotional, difficult time for young Kölsch, and this music represents some of the stormiest, most dramatic music he's ever made. As with predecessors 1977 and 1983, this album's steady, lengthy tracks build up toward surging progressive house climaxes, but the youthful euphoria of Kölsch's previous material seems to have been obscured by clouds of uncertainty. Past collaborator Gregor Schwellenbach contributes string arrangements, which are delivered by the Heritage Orchestra this time, blowing up Kölsch's dancefloor dramas into widescreen proportions. On an updated version of "Grey," which previously appeared on the Speicher 93 12," fluttering flutes and sharp horns dance around the thumping beat, bathed in ethereal echo. The end result is like a more club-tooled version of something off Carl Craig's Versus, possibly with a pinch of DJ Rolando's "Jaguar" thrown in. "Liath" is perhaps the album's emotional peak, with rich strings resembling an intergalactic disco version of Massive Attack's "Unfinished Sympathy," pausing in the middle for a teary-eyed violin solo by Kate Robinson. As with the first two thirds of this album trilogy, Kölsch limits himself to one vocal number on 1989. In this case, it's the ambient tech-house track "In Bottles," featuring guest singer Aurora Aksnes' catchy "down your spine" refrain and a sprinkling of lush strings. "Push" injects a bit of aggression, courtesy of some spiky synth arpeggios and brash horns, but the orchestral arrangements smooth it out and keep it from boiling over. 1989 is nothing less than a techno coming-of-age story, and judging by its ambitious scope, it wouldn't be too surprising if the artist made the leap to the big screen to continue telling his tale.
Product Details
Release Date: | 09/29/2017 |
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Label: | Kompakt Germany |
UPC: | 0880319826627 |
catalogNumber: | 139 |
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Performance Credits
Kölsch Primary ArtistJess Cox Cello
Patrick Roberts Violin
Lucy Wilkins Violin
Polly Wiltshire Viola
Ruston Pomeroy Violin
Kate Robinson Violin,Soloist
Jennymay Logan Violin
Jonny Byers Cello
Amy May Viola
Sarah Chapman Viola
Chris Kelly Double Bass
Nick Sweeney Violin
Marianne Haynes Violin
Penny Ainscow Violin
Kit Massey Violin
Ben Trigg Cello
Martin Lissola Violin
Kirra Thomas Violin
Triona Milne Viola
Reinoud Ford Cello
Gregor Schwellenbach Conductor
Rachel Steadman Violin
Aurora Aksnes Vocals
Non Peters Violin
Ludwig Kölsch Voices
Chereene Allen Violin
Technical Credits
Rune Reilly Kolsch Composer,ProducerJohn Harten Artwork
Gregor Schwellenbach Composer,Producer
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