Sound wizard Stefan aka Nullvektor delivers his 4th album for HANDS, further refining his betwixt-and-between trademark sound of industrial beats and dominating techno structures in a razor-sharp production, but this time around he also adds a new aspect to the Nullvektor sound: Introspection, conveyed through deeply atmospheric sounds and pensive lyrics on a couple of tracks.
The scope of “Marathonmann” is as wide as from the noisy dance floor assault of “Grundeinstellung” to the Bpitch/Kompakt-style art techno of the title track. 58 minutes of excitement for the electronic initiate!
Some of the tracks on “Marathonmann” have already been tested live to great success, and that are mainly the classically Nullvektor rhythm beasts, like the opener “Ohne Zweifel”, the upbeat noise smasher “Grundeinstellung”, the convoluted “Wiederholung”, or “Aufgewacht”, which combines scraping industrial sounds with a dubby depth. The title track features a haunting, sombre melody and sonorous vocals, somehow reminiscent of the WhoMadeWho style that took the techno world by storm. “Durch die Nacht” and “Ein letztes Mal” have strong industrial flavours again, while “Mörder” and “Wenn Du es tust” revolve around almost generic techno patterns and “Wenn Du es willst” is even more hymnic than the title track (are you shocked by the term “pop”?).
The final track “Im Spiegel” is another surprise, all jarring downbeats and multi-layered sound effects.
All in all, “Marathonmann” is a very adult album, with food for brain and body at the same time, with especially the more quiet tracks guaranteed to grow on you.
Tracklist:
1. Ohne Zweifel
2. Grundeinstellung
3. Wiederholung
4. Aufgewacht
5. Marathonmann
6. Durch die Nacht
7. Mider
8. Wenn Du Es Tust
9. Ein Letztes Mal
10. Wenn Du Es Wills
Well that happens when 71 year old actors are involved in science fiction epics, not? Ford has been injured on the set of the new “Star Wars” movie. The actor was hospitalized after sustaining a bad ankle injury during filming. A hydraulic door fell down and hit him, possibly fracturing his ankle.
J.J. Abrams who directs “Star Wars: Episode VII,” with Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill will continue shooting while Ford gets treatment.
Walhalla’s Minimal Synth treasure : Legendary and much sought after recordings dating from 1984/1985 made by one of the me.
Now out on Starman Records.
Formats:
LP, 180 grVinyl + Insert, 11 Tracks
Label: Starman Records
Catalogue number:SMR024
Barcode: 5 4 2503260 059 5
The Belgian cult band Kitchen of Insanity were famous as of the late eighties of the past century for their passionate and dark rock where The Doors, John cale, Artus Rimbaud and Scott Walker meet over a nice glass of absynth…
After finishing second place in the reputed Humo’s Rock Rally, two excellent studio albums and many gigs in Belgium, Holland and Germany, the band called it a day in the mid nineties.
The live recordings on this albums are previously unreleased and were made bij the Belgian national radio in February, 1991 and discovered in the dusty archives by Starman Records.
The album offers a nice anthology of the band, including two covers never recorded in the studio.
“Live in Ghent” is a great way to (re)discover Kitchen of Insanity, a band that deserves the attention of music lovers all over the world.
Isabelle Huppert is back in action, not that she’s been ever away. Her newest movie is LA RITOURNELLE by Marc Fitoussi that will be released on 11/06/14.
Director: Marc Fitoussi
Stars: Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Michael Nyqvist
Synopsis:
Brigitte and Xavier have a good life. Their farm exploitation prospers and their children have left home to live on their own…A man of few words, Xavier spends most of his time taking care of the cattle. A sophisticated dreamer, Brigitte keeps hoping for something else, something more... To escape the monotony of her everyday life, she decides to go on a solo, whirl-wind weekend in Paris. And the French capital does indeed offer freedom and adventure…
