Syntech - Trans-Neptunian Objects, Album [12/10/12]

Syntech - Trans-Neptunian Objects
(Hands Productions)



Tracklist
01. Pluto
02. Haumea
03. Makemake
04. Orcus
05. Sedna
06. Quaoar
07. Varuna
08. Eris

Release Date
12th October 2012

Press Release
After two albums Steffen Lehmann further develops his Syntech alter ego with a limited edition EP, whose 300 copies will only be available directly via HANDS mailorder or at selected concert events.
(It’s noteable that “EP” is also a matter of perspective, but as „Rising From The Ashes“ and “P’som Sett” used up the entire storage capacity of a CD, the eight tracks, 42 minutes of “Trans-Neptunian Objects” obviously qualify as such in the Syntech universe.)
Speaking of universe, that’s where Syntech takes us, introducing to us eight objects in the Solar System that orbit the sun at a greater average distance than Neptune. Those are dwarf planets, cubewanos, plutinos, scattered disc objects and some which are hard to classify – just like Syntech’s musical style: With “Trans-Neptunian Objects” Lehmann moves even further apart from the Industrial grit and pounding noise terror of Greyhound and ventures into space soundwise. The prominent features on this release are very organic sounding tribal beats, complex rhythms that allude to the earlier days of IDM (when its Techno heritage was still clearly audible) and deeply atmospheric melody lines.
The opener “Pluto” (surely the most well-known Trans-Neptunian object) is a tribal fantasy at dub speed, before “Haumea” summons the dancefloor crowd with its irresistible, sweeping beat work. From there on we explore the darker realms of the Solar System: In the uptempo “Orcus” you will encounter a hookline that sounds like a slaughtered jazz sample, “Sedna” sports the most upfront space/sci-fi style melodies, “Varuna” is a deep dark breakbeat track. “Eris” closes the journey back where it began, on a lighter, tribal note.
Syntech presents a clear concept, a sound of its own and a surprising variance that demands your attention – again!

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Edited by Luca EW - 24/12/2012, 15:50