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Der Dritte Raum - Der Kleine Korg Und Das Echo (Resopal)
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aje
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Posted : Mar 15, 2006 12:25
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1 Die Brummschleife
2 Chido Way
3 Polynesia
4 Narkonaut
5 Circular Structure
6 Herr Verschiedenst
7 Drehstück
8 Backup Day
9 Cunulonimbus
10 Raumzeit
11 Der Kleine Korg Und Das Echo
12 Cabal Du Midi
About one and a half years ago I was in a little Techno Club in Berlin called Hangar and some guy in his mid to late thirties, the hair already a little lighter on top of his head, was dancing so immersed into the music, his eyes closed, a serene and satisfied smile on his face, his whole body fluidly twisting and morphing with the music, that I pointed him out to my friend "Hey, check out that Guy, he's really into it and having fun" and my friend answered "Wow, thats Der Dritte Raum, I just saw him play live at some Festival". And sure enough, when I got home, I checked for Photos of Der Dritte Raum and it was the guy I had seen at the hangar flowing with the music.
So when I picked up this album a while ago and the first funky typical Der Dritte Raum groove started to kick in, I immediately had the image of its creator dancing to it in my head. If you have seen the man dance, you know where the music comes from. If Der Dritte Raum should ever do a music video, I cannot imagine a better visual interpretation than Andreas Krüger himself getting his groove on!
Theres something so playful, quirky and happy, dare I even say funky (if you read my other reviews you know I usually hate funky music, but this is good funky) about the music on this CD, if it does'nt put a big smile on your face there must be something wrong with you. I have heard everyone of DDR's releases except the last one, Klubraum, which I totally missed somehow, and this one has all the characteristics we have come to love from him, the typical wandering pushing basslines, the rhythm producing mid-section synth-stabs and of course sparse but well-chosen sounds to create delightful positive atmospheres. I would say this one is the most subtle of his albums, there are no sure-fire dancefloor hits a la Hale Bopp on here, IMHO the whole album should be listened to in one piece from beginning to end, because only then it can unfold all its magic.
"Der Kleine Korg.." for sure will move any sunny dancefloor, and the girlies will be able to shake their booty to it with careless grace and style, but right now its my favorite album to listen to "while I do stuff", like cooking or cleaning or working on the computer, because whatver I do, this CD makes it more fun and therefore I also find it very inspiring. Like the other day I was cooking (Yes, I cooked, my mother would be so proud of me) with "Der Kleine Korg..." playing, and without knowing I was dancing through my kitchen with pots and pans in my head....Luckily no one saw that.
Ok, I digress, back on topic. Its hard to name any favorite tracks because this is a whole album to me and not a compilation and I must admit the sound is very homogenous, maybe too homogenous for some people, but my fav. right now is the title track "Der Kleine Korg.." and also "Culonibus" and "Narkonaut". Generally speaking I like the last part of the CD, Tracks 8-12, the best for home listening, because its more harmonic and trancey, while the middle is funkier and probably more dance-friendly. To sum it up, I strongly recommend this CD, especially if you already like DDR's sound, if you are not familiar with him give "Der Kleine Korg..." some time to really sink in because it is very subtle and gentle. Or try to see Andreas Krüger dance somewhere, then you really know what his music is all about 
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KakoOlalaJwal
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Posted : Mar 16, 2006 15:43
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Nice review Aje 
Der Dritte Raum will always have a special place in my heart, they somehow "teached" me the music I like nowadays back in the mid 90s..
I agree with your words about this album being a whole, smartly built-up and giving me the huge will to see them performing live again.. It's been a (too long) while now, I need to learn my basics again, haha..
I liked your story about Andreas dancing.. He didn't forget what it's all about..
I'll join you in strongly recommending this album.. There's also a serie of remixed EPs coming out, and looks like there will be a full remixed album in the next months..
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