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GRF 001LP
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Simon Lovermann's debut album Handwerke ("Songs for my fathers") is focused around the piano, both as a harmonic and a percussive instrument. It is influenced by jazz, electronica, hip-hop and minimal music. The beats are created with the piano and are enriched with body-percussion and beatbox to create an idiosyncratic atmosphere and distinctive sound. The album deals with the personal story of the artist. Simon's biological father, Robert, was a jazz musician and died before his birth. Simon was raised by his father Christian. This album is therefore a vividly emotional way for him to explore topics like death, fatherhood, family, identity and belonging. Handwerke comes with a special artwork and cover design, featuring contributions by 16 artists printed on individual postcards and assembled in a 20-page booklet. The release is a collaboration of Der Greif and Squama Recordings.
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