Category Archives: iD.EOLOGY

Strad : Atomic Tonic [iD.071]

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“A tonic is usually referred to as a means to invigorate and build one up. But in order to prepare a tonic, one needs to break down its components first, to grind them up, mix them into one another, give the whole lot a boil and let it reduce on a slow simmer.

On his aptly titled iD.EOLOGY debut, Strad concocts his own brew of complex flavours with a vitalizing effect. He splits, cuts and chops Jazz, Funk and Hiphop down into their basic essentials, and re-composes the pieces according to his own taste. A shot of Lounge goes in for extra smoothness, as well as a tablespoon each of Electronica and Drum’n’Bass to add some spice.

Strad’s final blend has an overall dark, earthy tone, a texture like velvet and a silky shine. And being the connoisseur you are, its rich and deep aroma will keep you intrigued and entertained for almost an hour. Rest assured, though, that its inspiring and refreshing influence will last with you for a whole lot longer.”

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Format: 12 x File, Album, MP3, 320 kbps; FLAC
Released: 1 Oct 2012
Style: Trip Hop, Drum and Bass, Hip Hop

Zengineers : Unoriginals [iD.069]

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“’The original’ and ‘originality’ are two similar sounding terms with yet entirely different meanings. One denotes something unique, the first piece of its kind while the other stands for ingenuity. As different as the two words may seem at first glance, there still is a hidden connection between them.

On their already sixth album on iD.EOLOGY, Zengineers let their inquiring minds run wild. Carefully they disassemble the originals of various netaudio-artists from Entertainment for the Braindead and Tracing Arcs to Monokle, Dub One! and some others into their constituent parts, analyse their multiple interactions and set out on a search for the soul of the tracks – as well as their own. The erotic elegance of salsa, the cool yearning of independent pop, the psychedelic intricacy of electronica and all the other moods, vibes and attitudes that Zengineers find at the heart of the tracks, they then transport out of their original contexts, un-originalise them, and blend them with their very own, multi-layered drum’n’bass beats that range from liquid and subtle to cutting and banging.

The result is a mixture that is far more than one sweeping, constantly varying stream of new musical detail and niceties, references and impressions. It is also a piece of applied, audible philosophy: the unique nature of both people and music arises from the ingenious combination of the most different elements from the most different original sources. What creates personality is the synergy of original and originality. Found the connection! The soul is a remix!”

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Format: 4 x File, EP, MP3, 320 kbps
Released: 15 Sep 2012
Style: Drum and Bass

TRACING ARCS // Eye See You [iD.063]

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“On their iD.EOLOGY debut Tracing Arcs combine both aspects into a thrilling aesthetic overall experience. As soon as the first notes hit your ears, a film noir starts rolling in your head. Classy triphop beats, elaborate jazz-chords and deep upright basses skillfully sketch out a closed-off world in subtle shades of black. With the dark attraction of a femme fatale, the nuanced and seductive voice of Fran Kapelle enters the scene, inevitably putting the listener under her spell. With every word of the sometimes cryptic, sometimes promising lyrics he keeps falling for her further and without notice, he’s become a detective in his own case, delving deeper and deeper into a secret that lies hidden within.”

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Format: 7 x File, MP3, Album, 320 kbps
Released: 2010
Style: Trip Hop, Downbeat, Pop

ZENGINEERS // The 5th Realm [iD.061]

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“With their fifth album in total, Zengineers carefully and consciously take two steps back from everyday life and contemplate what becomes visible when the veil of reality drops. Following them in their tracks, your gaze might be opened for a realm of existence which is being populated by ever-hungry ghosts. Beings that are condemned to vegetate in eternal balefulness due to their insatiable desires. What might be mistaken solely for social critcism laced with buddhism also emblematizes accurately the tragic of interpersonal relationships as well as the artist’s obsession to perfect his own creations. Drawing energy from contemplation, Zengineers carefully and consciously now take one step forward and enrich their specific mixture of drum’n’bass, worldmusic, downbeat and pop with live elements of guitars and percussion which add a psychedelic facet to the eclectic interplay of intricate, aggressive beats and neat, blissful song-passages.”

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Format: 12 x File, MP3, Album, 320 kbps
Released: 2010
Style: Drum and Bass