Christian Morgenstern Techno | Minimal | Tech-House 9 Items

Remixes by Distant Echoe, Henning Baer, D_func, Jeroen Search, Maral Salmassi, TWR72.Morgenstern's music inspired a young generation of musicians who have grown up to become pioneers of contemporary techno and other forms of electronic music. It’s not easy to describe his style, as it shifted (sometimes drastically) from album to album - ranging from ghostly, ethereal, rhythmless electronica to hard-hitting techno that defines the 90’s techno scene in Germany. Despite his flexible use of genre though, it is clear that as time passed he gathered experience and inspiration through his releases and relentless experimentation.

The last and eighth release in this series opens up with Christian Wunsch’s remix of “Ex Machina” on the A-side – which is all hypnotic bounce, roaring chords, cutting through the irrepressible groove. Mørbeck’s remix of “Ghost Town” on A2 is an atmospheric but tough interpretation of the original, kicking hard with jackhammered drums, coupled with metal scraping metal sounds and a simplicity that makes it a handy tool to build great tension on the dance-floor. The B-side kicks off with Jonas Kopps’s remix of “Miscellaneous Pt. 1” – creatively pairing the heavy rolling 909 drums with a classic four-on-the-floor clap pattern and topped with the eroded drones of the original track. B2 is a re-mastered version of the utterly timeless and epic club hit “1969” by the mastermind Christian Morgenstern himself.

The seventh release in this series opens up with Dr. Shingo’s remix of “Malaria” on the A-side - a beautifully crafted downtempo version which skilfully dissolves the techno spirit of the original in crystal-clear electronic soul music with an epic build up. Staffan Linzatti’s remix of “Spiegelkerker” on A2 is a futuristic and minimal interpretation of the original, with a sturdy drum pattern, topped with an alluring blend of bleeps and spaced out synth tones.The B-side kicks off with Stanislav Tolkachev’s remix of “The Future Is On Fire Pt. 1” a raw and sinister industrial monster with a bold noize overload.B2 is a remastered version of the classic club hit “The Future Is On Fire Pt. 1” by the mastermind Christian Morgenstern himself.

The sixth release in this series of eight opens up with Alexander Kowalski’s remix of “Lydia To The Edge Of Panic” on the A-side. Kowalski’s version is a pounding techno monster, with a heaving baseline and delayed chords, hinting at a more sinister dimension beyond the edge of panic. Trolly Route’s (aka. Oscar Mulero) remix of “Miscellaneous Pt. 7” on A-2, lulls and hypnotizes with an acid-tinged interpretation of the original track, that nods to the plus 8 school of techno. The B-side kicks off with Jeff Rushin’s remix of “Little Green Apples”, pairing the spacious and beautifully gloomy background atmosphere of the original track with a heavier version of its rhythmic framework. The final track gives us the re-mastered original version of “Confort Corpse”, which displays Christian Morgenstern’s uncanny dedication to exploration and his love for the 80s

Maral Salmassi, TWR72, The fifth release in this tribute series to the techno legend Christian Morgenstern is here. Side A kicks off with a trippy version of Morgenstern’s “Spiegelkerker”, by Konsequent label chief Maral Salmassi - a carefully set psychedelic trap, building up gently just to drag you through its tunnelling groove, inside the eye of the hurricane. TWR72’s remix of “Ex Machina” on B1, merges the interlocking samples of the original in a vortex, spiral around the pounding kick, rolling right into the heart of the Milky Way.The final track, a remastered version of Morgenstern’s “Girls Got Rhythm” sets the pace, with a dense groove and pounding beats, accenting a colourful cluster of house elements, with streams of sparkling metallic percussion.

EP number four of this series of eight remastered tracks with remix-tributes to the techno legend Christian Morgenstern is here, and kicks off with D_func’s remix of “Steigreider” on side A. Creating a warm grayscale atmosphere, the track is carried by a heavy sub kick groove that’s saturated with the modern industrial energy that proves Kowalski’s skills as a techno craftsman. As a contrast, Jeroen Search’s remix of Aces High on B1 is a more minimal interpretation, carried by a slowly developing beat and playing skillfully with the most recognisable elements of the original. The final track, a remastered version of Morgenstern’s Lydia To The Edge Of Panic is a timeless classic, painting a Morgenstern-typical distant and dream like landscape and opening up into a widescreen chord progression, with an epic build up.

The thrid release in this series

Remixes by Efdemin and Psyk. The second release in this series starts with the heavily supressed and hypnotic energy of Efdemin’s Spiegelkerker remix on side A. Creating a dreamlike atmosphere, the track is carried by a slowly developing beat that keeps you totally engaged as it floats along. As a contrast, Psyk’s remix of Miscellanous Pt.7 on B1, with its classic 909 drum appeal and engrossed pad harmonies, creates a very deep classical vibe worthy of a Black Dog reference. The final track, a remastered version of Morgenstern’s Return Of The Living Deaf presents its pleasantly over-funked snare programming and build-ups that forge “true techno” eclecticism and dance floor functionality into one mighty laser sword of a track. Limited to 300 copies.

Remixes by Distant Echoe and Mistake Made. The first release in this series of eight remastered tracks with remix-tributes to the techno legend Christian Morgenstern is here. Side A kicks off with Distant Echoe’s subtle and dark vision of Miscellaneous 10, followed by B1 with Mistake Made’s remix of Steigrider. The former gives us a more minimalistic version of Morgenstern’s original track that lulls and hypnotizes, while the latter takes us on a ride with saturated, pounding kick drums that pummel through an enchanted forest but wraps up melodiously in a signature Morgenstern way. The final track gives us the re-mastered original version of All Night Dancing, which even after 15 years is utterly timeless - sending shivers through the spines of even the most cynical techno lovers. It is the very essence of Morgenstern, showcasing his melodic strength, style-conscious mixing techniques, and epic background atmosphere that will command both underground bunkers and booming main floors alike. Additionally, the Digital release comes with a bonus Remix Of Miscellaneous 6 by CTRLS, pairing the hyperactive energy of striking drum sounds with the strung-out and driving pizzicato of the original sample.