(07.24.07) Kettel, Reimer Eising, has been releasing electronic music for a number of
years. He started off his impressive discography on Paradinas’ Planet Mu
imprint with one of the renowned Mu 7″s. From there, Eising put music out a
number of labels such as Civik, Kracfive, Neo Ouija and Djak-Up-Beats (DUB).
Kettel has returned to DUB for his seventh solo album, Whisper Me Wishes.
Clone Records is a wonderfully diverse imprint, giving their listeners
techno, house, electro, re-issued italo and electronica. Kettel has been a
Clone favourite since the early 2000’s, and with good reason. Kettel doesn’t
dish out run of the mill electronica, but blends a number of influences to
create a rich recipe for electronic sound.
Whisper Me Wishes comes to life with the synthy piano chords and playful
cut up beats of “Any Waken Sly Blonda.” “And Unrequited As Well” stays in
the same line, keeping the playful upbeat electronics going whilst
introducing some new elements. The track has an acoustic quality, one that
is soon eclipsed by the modern computer sounds of “Zutphen.” Synthesizers
and pleasant machine sounds are the focus of this bright, warm piece. A very
nice piece of electronica. “Now Find Another Moon” gives the listener the
first tastes of piano on the album. “Twijfel Doubt Hesitation” is a piano
centred masterpiece of deep keys and haunting melodies. A wonderful piece of
classical sound. “De Manke Das” keeps things in the same vein, bringing
heart wrenching violins with simple and elegant keys. “Whisper Me Wishes” is
the culmination of the piano-centric pieces, a short and beautiful piece to
ease the listener back into the electrics.
The playful, childlike tones are back for “Prarieplant.” The track feels
like it could be from a dreamlike drama segment, a whimsical and twilight
piece of music. “Blind Alleycat” moves into more traditional electronic
ground. The playful tones return for “One Foggy Ear” and the short
“Veerooster.” “Macro’s Case” keeps the cheeky sounds going, but saunters in
with some amazing computer game style synth movements. “Coddle” is a more
dancefloor derived piece, with some wicked synthlines and sharp beats.
“Naples Vluchtplan” cleans the listener’s palette with a serving of fresh,
classical sounds.
Kettel has combined an array of styles for Whisper Me Wishes. Orchestral
pieces reminiscent of ballet scores are turned over with fun filled electro
sounds and experimented electronics. It is an album that is full of wonder
and talent. Kettel has produced something that is unique, that is his own
style and not just a categorical piece of electronic music.
Whisper Me Wishes is out now on DUB. [Purchase]
