Two highly acclaimed figures of IDM, downtempo, synth, and post-techno music join forces to release a puzzling album of hyperactive grooves and hypnotic pulses seconded by soothing ambient moves. The thematic background leads the listener into the modern-era of cycling and in particular the Tour de France’s epic sport adventure.
An unparalleled musical greatness in the electronic music scene
Two highly acclaimed figures of IDM, downtempo, synth, and post-techno music join forces to release a puzzling album of hyperactive grooves and hypnotic pulses seconded by soothing ambient moves. The thematic background leads the listener into the modern-era of cycling and in particular the Tour de France’s epic sport adventure. If Kraftwerk’s synth-pop is also known for the soundtrack homage to 100 years of Tour de France, the precious collaboration between David Douglas & Applescal delivers an unparalleled musical greatness in the electronic music scene. This opus clearly goes further to its predecessor (by the legendary Kraftwerk) thanks to the use of precise and evocative cinematic thrills but also an amount of powerful sonic waves which are reminiscent of soaring lush soundscapes in the IDM movement.
Side A alternates with a genuinely inventive spirit intricate repetitive sequences, hypnotic, retro disco grooves, and meandering ambient textures with an effectively transportive spacey sounding vibe. With captivating dynamic swells, beats and electronic oscillations, the B-side carries on the looped dancing musical crescendo with many driving electronic beats and vintage analog emulated sounds. The atmosphere is totally lysergic, tense and haunting with some relaxing vaporous moments. A brilliant, eclectic and refreshing beat-laden techno album fusing ambient music dreaminess with infectious abstract pulses and entertaining minimal grooves that will take you on a ravishing journey through the challenging and galvanizing steps of a cycling tour.
Recommended for fans of Kandging Ray, Polynation, Agent of Times, and Grischa Lichtenberger, as well as pioneering works by Conrad Schnitzler or Asmus Tietchens, and Rolf Trostel for the peaceful synth waves and static minimal eeriness. Démarrage is offered in a beautiful vinyl version and will ravish avid listeners of challenging electronic music demonstrating technical skills and an excellent creative range when it comes to advanced experimentation.
Démarrage is available on Atomnation. [Bandcamp]
