Marcel Dettmann - Translation EP (12" vinyl)

* One of the founding members of the Ostgut Ton family, Marcel Dettmann recorded his debut 12'' for the label alongside Ben Klock with „Dawning“ some five years ago. Now after a string of highly praised releases, his debut album „Dettmann“, and a handful of uncompromising records on his own MDR label, we arrive at this new EP for his home label.

* Launching us into the space-race, „Barrier“ documents those tense moments of discovery as we reach into new territories. Dettmann's unique textured sound design sets the scene before diving into „Translation One“ - a frantic, quivering and snaking snapshot into the kind of Techno the producer stands for these days. Metallic bass spins sideways, while ever-modulating percussion drives forward.

* The sinister sci-fi tones of „Translation Two“ warble and jive in glorious syncopation as a systematic heavy kick and hat program works the bass frequencies and rhythmic zones. Open and spacious, its meandering theme hangs deliciously between paranoia and positivity.

* In „Planning“ Dettmann further explores his inclination for intricate, tripping synth patterns. A staggered, wonderfully immersive theme builds from delayed staccato notes in a classic analog sequence, underpinned by rumbling dub bass pressure.

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