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Can music be classic and contemporary at the same time? Can it contain a secret genetic code in which the summary of the past, the present pulse, and the future view are hidden? Be ahead of its time and not lose relevance along the way? Let's Call It A Day, the first album collaboration of German authors Move D (David Moufang) and Benjamin Brunn, proves it is not only possible hypothetically, but can also live amongst us. First appearing on a CD via Bine Music in 2006, it is now remastered here by Calyx and on vinyl for the first time ever. This is a complete piece built from seven sections, each one is a microcosm of unique textures, depth, ambience, emotions, programming, looping, and melodic rules; together they are a homogenous creation, a symphony that culminate in dance music experiencing elevation. Let's Call It A Day, which in a way is the big brother of Songs From The Beehive (SMALL 001CD/LP) -- their exhilarating installment for Smallville from 2008 -- is an album above the Zeitgeist. The way Moufang and Brunn fuse different genres together without committing to any musical doctrine, makes them appear prophetic. However, it is in no sense a retrospect feeling; even at the time it was clear that the perceptions, experience, vision, and delicacy of this album were outstanding. Every element here, every frequency, rhythm, turnaround or keyboard tapping, is the material from which masterpieces are made of. From the opening meditative, ever-evolving loops of "On The Magic Bus" to the abstract drones of "Grains" with its almost nonexistent bass drum -- like it was aimed to hit the ambient-house craze; through the mesmerizing dubbiness of "A", which sounds like a rave ending in an echo chamber and the constant micro-movement of the arpeggios in the title track; "Ω", which sounds like a soundtrack for a sinking submarine footage and the ambient downbeat of "C-Sick", which melts your heart from within; and finally the closer -- the fragile and elegant beauty of "Magnetically Leviated Train". More than 76 minutes of diving constantly deeper and deeper. This new remastered version will feature a brand new and extra glossy Stefan Marx gatefold cover, that will give the perfect visual expression of the album's timeless music. And If there was ever a downside to Let's Call It A Day, it would be its lack of a vinyl edition. Well, this is exactly what's being sorted out now, isn't it? Gatefold cover.
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2018 repress; double vinyl version. David Moufang aka Move D and Benjamin Brunn present their collaborative full-length, Songs From The Beehive. This is more than just another chapter in deepness and soul, it is an overwhelming experience that flows deeply and rises to the top. Appreciated by fans such as Ricardo Villalobos, Jus-Ed, Efdemin, DJ Koze, Jackmate and Smallville label chiefs Julius Steinhoff and Lawrence. Ambient clusters, warm grooves, and a mentally deep sound melt together and open a portal to another world of deepness. Besides a wide range of references -- deep Detroit house, dub, classical minimal music and even jazz and disco -- Songs From The Beehive is the very essence of these two uncompromising and unconventional artists. Working out a track could start with a loop of Brunn's Nord Modular or a Moog bass line from David Moufang, based on a sweet scape or just a clear sample. It is the warmth, deepness, the fluffy grooves and the sounds that make you feel as if you are diving into a sea of ambience and rhythm. Songs From The Beehive makes the collective dream come true -- to be shared by deep and open-minded people.
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David Moufang aka Move D and Benjamin Brunn present their collaborative full-length, Songs From The Beehive. This is more than just another chapter in deepness and soul, it is an overwhelming experience that flows deeply and rises to the top. Appreciated by fans such as Ricardo Villalobos, Jus-Ed, Efdemin, DJ Koze, Jackmate and Smallville label chiefs Julius Steinhoff and Lawrence. Ambient clusters, warm grooves, and a mentally deep sound melt together and open a portal to another world of deepness. Besides a wide range of references -- deep Detroit house, dub, classical minimal music and even jazz and disco -- Songs From The Beehive is the very essence of these two uncompromising and unconventional artists. Working out a track could start with a loop of Brunn's Nord Modular or a Moog bass line from David Moufang, based on a sweet scape or just a clear sample. It is the warmth, deepness, the fluffy grooves and the sounds that make you feel as if you are diving into a sea of ambience and rhythm. Songs From The Beehive makes the collective dream come true -- to be shared by deep and open-minded people.
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2018 repress. "After building up a unique state of the art sound for ages -- including records on labels such as Bine, Source, Modern Love, Uzuri, Warp and many others -- Move D and Benjamin Brunn come along with a single on Smallville, a teaser for their forthcoming album Songs from the Beehive. The Honey EP takes a short trip into the world of two ultraspecial producers. Benjamin Brunn and Move D cut these three pieces from their ultradeep live jams and the result is magical. The deeply kicking 'Honey' is already proved by Smallville's Lawrence: 'how crazy can the Panorama bar get!' His flatmate Efdemin prefers the 'Melons': 'that's the deep shit for life!' And Golden Pudel Chief Ralf Köster is amazed about his new ambient number one 'After the Rain.' In the end Move D and Benjamin Brunn put together what belongs together looking forward to their big album in 2008."
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