Bersarin Quartett, Self-titled

Germany, 2006.

Bersarin Quartett is one man project from Münster, Germany founded by Thomas B. in 2006. Self-titled debut album was released February 2008 on Lidar Records. B. blends dark electronics with beautiful instrumental melodies, creating a cinematic atmosphere.

Playlist:

1. Oktober
2. Geschichten von Interesse
3. Inversion
4. St. Petersburg
5. Und die Welt steht still
6. Die Dinge sind nie so wie sie sind
7. Nachtblind
8. Es kann nicht ewig Winter sein
9. Endlich am Ziel
10. Mehr als alles andere

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Seven Saturdays, Self-titled

US, 2010.

"Seven Saturdays tries to hide behind the label “minimalist,” but my experience was quite the opposite. Native Angeleno Jonathan D. Haskell has found a way to effect the sensation of being temporally somewhere between Scotland and his homeland. The juxtaposition between the cobblestone of the old country and the winding of Mulholland Drive creates a viable soundtrack for any cinematic experience, including the following suggestions: a pleasant wake ‘n’ bake sesh, a great day of surfing (in slow motion), driving through a snowstorm, or coming down off acid during twilight. It’s a big, orchestral sound with a cast of musicians who’ve worked with the likes of Bowie and the Pretenders, yet it’s as personable as a warm fuzzy, reminding me of an orchestral Mogwai (also from Scotland) but with less guitar distortion and more lush keyboards. This self-titled record does have one problem—it’s not minimal, but at only five tracks, it’s kind of a tease."

Beautiful, beautiful stuff. Kind of reminds me of Mono at times. I truly recommend it.

Playlist:

1. The Shallow End
2. Secret Things
3. Good Morning, I Love You
4. Love In The Time Of Anticipated Defeat
5. A Beautiful Day

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The Herbaliser Band, Session 2

England, 2009.

The Herbaliser Band is a full support band for The Herbaliser, a London-based hip-hop/jazz/funk duo. The Herbaliser Band have recorded two albums till date, aptly titled Session One and Session 2, where they play some awesome acid jazz/funky electronica.

Playlist:

1. Mr. Chombee Has The Flow
2. Geddim!
3. AM Prelude
4. Another Mother
5. Blackwater Drive
6. MS Prelude
7. Moon Sequence
8. Amores Bongo
9. CC Prelude
10. Theme From Control Centre
11. Stranded On Earth

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Uniquetunes, 8

Russia, 2009.

Uniquetunes are an instrumental band from St. Petersburg, Russia, whose unique style blends jazz, electronic, downtempo and experimental rock with a 70's-inspired psychedelic mood.

Playlist:

1. 88
2. Paper Shoes
3. Linza
4. Dr. Sartor
5. Mexico
6. Birdy
7. Style Kings
8. Blue Mood

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The Cinematic Orchestra, Man With A Movie Camera

U.K., 2003

Definitely one of the most amazing albums I have listened to these days. Conceived as an invitation to a soundtrack for the homonymous Dziga Vertov's movie, this alone is sure to take you to a semi-transe of texture flying, or at the very least some amazing daydreaming.


Playlist:

1. The Projectionist
2. Melody
3. Dawn
4. The Awakening Of A Woman (Burnout)
5. Reel Life (Evolution II)
6. Postlude
7. Evolution (Versão Portuense)
8. Work It! (Man With A Movie Camera)
9. Voyage
10. Odessa
11. Theme de Yoyo
12. The Magician (Interlude II)
13. Theme Reprise
14. Yoyo Waltz
15. Drunken Tune
16. The Animated Tripod
17. All Things


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