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Krusseldorf- Bohemian Groove [Beats & Pieces]
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Bom*shankar
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Posted : Mar 17, 2010 10:23
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first i was disapointed, as this seemed too cheesy at times. but i must say that i got to listen to it few times in a row, just cause it was on repeat and find myself missing it next day. nothing that will change your life but a friendly soundtrack indeed. so leaving my ego and musical brain aside a little, must say this is really a fun release. i just like it |
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Bodhisattva
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Posted : Apr 12, 2010 16:27
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Bodhisattva
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Posted : Apr 13, 2010 01:43
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I really recommend on checking out this album ! |
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Bodhisattva
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Posted : Apr 14, 2010 14:29
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Bodhisattva
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Posted : Apr 18, 2010 21:20
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Chlorophil
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Posted : May 12, 2010 12:00
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way nice release, good one to start the label off with! organic psydub, can u classify it as!??
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Melancholyman
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Posted : May 12, 2010 17:33
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Melancholyman
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Posted : May 16, 2010 19:58
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Posted : May 16, 2010 20:15
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Morpheus Music
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Posted : May 18, 2010 09:11
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STYLE
Electronic downtempo with dub ambient and global chill elements. Krusseldorf delivers a bright, colourful sound brimming with interesting effects, dreamy melody lines and a very lush sound palette. You'll hear ethnic violins, recorded voices, synthetic themes, acoustic guitar, silky washes, piano phrases, programmed creaks, flutters and clicks. The beats are mostly of a restful nature - digitally constructed affairs of light electronic ephemera interlocked with soft blunt bass lines that add a nice weight to the low end. The music is appealingly harmonious and melodic with repeating phrases interlocking and layering upon one another - the ethnic performances skillfully juxtaposed or deftly blended - complementary arpeggios weaving around the main lines and smooth pads lifting everything into pleasant buoyancy.
MOOD
The emphasis here is one of exploratory bliss; Bohemian Groove being one of the most consistently magical-serene albums I've heard in a while. Krusseldorf avoids the trap of sounding like he's trying too hard to be mysterious or exotic - the sonic formations having a natural flow and genuine warmth that draw on the best of many contemporary styles without becoming a shallow mishmash of influences. Very beautiful in places.
ARTWORK
Having only the promo copy I can't fully describe the packaging for this release - but the two panel insert in my possession indicates a high quality item. The moody, grey industrial feel of the cover imagery hints at a seriousness found in Krusseldorf's musical quality - a grunge textured logo on a metallic plate structure. Within, a similar backdrop of corroded steels and rust flecked surfaces holds track titles and an explanatory paragraph on the left; credits, thanks and contact details to the right.
OVERALL
Krusseldorf is the solo project of Swedish born Simon Heath. Bohemian Groove is the second full length album from the project, a number of EPs having also been previously released. That is not to say that Simon is a relative new-comer to the scene, he has been involved in a list of other musical ventures such as Abnocto, Couchlock, Alembic, Sojobo, Dorf Unit, Preponderance and Knaprika. The fourteen albums under his belt include five from the black ambient / noise /industrial Atrium Carceri and eight as Za Frūmi Simon's classical music persona. The current release comes as the debut delivery from the new Beats and Pieces label (a label that promises to remain unrestricted by genre within the electronic field. The sound of Krusseldorf is generally of a dreamily chilled nature - a clean, lustrous sound with glitchy, effected sparkle. A very strong CD to launch the label - well worth listening to at the Beats and Pieces web site or Krusseldorf's Myspace page.
WHO WILL LIKE THIS ALBUM
Bohemian Groove will likely appeal to the Cafe Del Mar summer chill audience as well as a more glitch downtempo oriented group of fans. The music has an inviting melodic nature whilst not becoming sugar sweet. If you appreciated the recent music of Seb Taylor's Hibernation - this will probably suit your tastes.
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Bodhisattva
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Posted : Jun 19, 2010 00:38
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Melancholyman
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Posted : Jun 19, 2010 21:24
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Bodhisattva
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Posted : Aug 4, 2010 02:18
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On 2010-06-19 21:24, Melancholyman wrote:
Thx, it was a pleasure writing it! 
Nice interview! Wow a new album coming for aleph zero! I am eagerly awaiting it
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Yes, I can't wait too.
'Bohemian Groove' is such a fantastic album.
I wonder what Simon is cooking for Aleph zero... |
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lucidpicnic
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Posted : Nov 20, 2010 19:11
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On 2010-03-17 10:23, Bom*shankar wrote:
first i was disapointed, as this seemed too cheesy at times. but i must say that i got to listen to it few times in a row, just cause it was on repeat and find myself missing it next day. nothing that will change your life but a friendly soundtrack indeed. so leaving my ego and musical brain aside a little, must say this is really a fun release. i just like it
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make it 2
same feelings,
sounded cheesy first but anyway it is a good album indeed
me enjoyed a lot yesterday
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Bom*shankar
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Posted : Nov 29, 2010 15:12
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still play it. there's music here. i like the remix ep to 5 pointed star too. the agalactia remix rocks.
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