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Johannes Brecht – Trois Nocturnes [Poker Flat Recordings]

by Shlomi Biton April 11, 2015

Now here’s something special. Johannes Brecht returns to Poker Flat with a little night music, a trio of deep, dramatic and driving house tunes that in their precision and inven- tion are testimony to a distinctive intelligence.

Since an impressive stint as musical direc- tor for Henrik Schwarz’s “Instruments” project and the subsequent release of 2013’s “Holla”, Brecht’s reputation has been growing steadily with a series of carefully crafted 12″s. And if “Trois Nocturnes” is anything to go by, 2015 is set to be his year.

Nuages” hinges on a sinuous, snake-charming synth line. Instantly memorable, it’s an exquisi- te headphone experience that’s equally deadly on the dancefloor.

The lilting “Sirènes” teems with ideas, its big kick burnished with a dancing synth motif and a chamber orchestra of synthetic strings.

Last but not least, the motorik 12-minute “Fêtes” contrasts its knotty, brittle piano line with sus- tained pads and bright, striking syncopations.

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Release date:
20 April 2015