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FUN 003EP
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Barem's nuF emerges from a compass aiming to its perfect and dainty studio timeless beats and to Christian Burkhardt's bombshell. "nuF" appears like a sleight of hand glancing off your ears and conquering, again, the smartest side of a funny rhythm. "Blup" bursts forth from the first second and keeps its magnetizing pitter-patter until the very last beat. Barem has extended his obsession for creating unique and tremendously sticky bass kicks to a complex vision of percussion. The puzzle is daring but massively rewarding.
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MINUS 110LP
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This is the vinyl version of Barem's debut album, with five specially-edited tracks for all vinyl-lovers. There. Is. Nothing. Better. Than. A. Clear. Blue. Sky. After The Storm. Taken literally, the track listing for Barem's debut LP represents that fleeting moment when nature puts its house in order, when calm and clarity triumph over chaos. Of course it also works perfectly as a metaphor for those fuzzy moments of self-reflection while sprawled on a hotel bed after another mind-blowing night at the controls, or while taking stock of a musical journey that's about to culminate in a debut album for the internationally-renowned label that motivated you to start making music in the first place. Barem has always offered a more laidback counterpoint to the edgy sounds of some of his label mates. His decision to progress in a deeper, percussive direction began with the Kolimar EP and apart from the dark, ambient intro, this vibe dominates the album. On "After The Storm" we're greeted with tribal rhythms, muffled brass sections and a superb fretless bass riff, all benefitting from a shift in 6/8 blues time signature. "Is" really showcases his skill at concocting instinctive, percussion-driven grooves, expressing a natural inner rhythm that exploits the full stereo field. By the time we reach "Better," the low pressure is beginning to break. Additional elements gradually make their presence felt as the beats continue to flay and splinter, phasing strings heighten the suspense and a delicate one note riff skips and bounces through spot effects and sprinkled vocal snippets as Barem coolly maintains the growing intrigue. As if to highlight the evolving nature of the LP, the transition to the more dubbed-out "Than" goes almost unnoticed as the gentle undertow begins pulling us into more familiar M_nus territory. Disorienting percussive delays start jarring into the void, indiscernible vocal slurs reverberate out into the corners of the room and warm, acidic bleeps start tapping at the doors of perception. "A" features a mystical atmosphere driven by shakers and hats and offset with cavernous delays and detuned pads that warp and envelope the collective consciousness in the orange-red glow of some ancient tribal ritual. "Sky" then announces the final ascent with a long, seductive intro that crystallizes into an elegant melody, while the throbbing bass line generates another ecstatic rush of dark energy.
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MINUS 110CD
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There. Is. Nothing. Better. Than. A. Clear. Blue. Sky. After The Storm. Taken literally, the track listing for Barem's debut LP represents that fleeting moment when nature puts its house in order, when calm and clarity triumph over chaos. Of course it also works perfectly as a metaphor for those fuzzy moments of self-reflection while sprawled on a hotel bed after another mind-blowing night at the controls, or while taking stock of a musical journey that's about to culminate in a debut album for the internationally-renowned label that motivated you to start making music in the first place. Barem has always offered a more laidback counterpoint to the edgy sounds of some of his label mates. His decision to progress in a deeper, percussive direction began with the Kolimar EP and apart from the dark, ambient intro, this vibe dominates the first half of the album. "Is" and "Nothing" really showcase his skill at concocting instinctive, percussion-driven grooves, expressing a natural inner rhythm that exploits the full stereo field. Rich, rounded drum fills puncture the hidden space behind the beats, shimmering reverbs drench the cymbals while the bass lines remain reassuringly fat and familiar, gently hypnotizing as the LP settles into its groove. By the time we reach "Better," the low pressure is beginning to break. Additional elements gradually make their presence felt as the beats continue to flay and splinter, phasing strings heighten the suspense and a delicate one note riff skips and bounces through spot effects and sprinkled vocal snippets as Barem coolly maintains the growing intrigue. As if to highlight the evolving nature of the LP, the transition to the more dubbed-out "Than" goes almost unnoticed as the gentle undertow begins pulling us into more familiar M_nus territory. Disorienting percussive delays start jarring into the void, indiscernible vocal slurs reverberate out into the corners of the room and warm, acidic bleeps start tapping at the doors of perception. By the time we reach "A," the psychedelics have well and truly kicked in. The percussive onslaught of the preceding tracks gives way to a deeper, mystical atmosphere driven by shakers and hats and offset with cavernous delays and detuned pads that warp and envelope the collective consciousness in the orange-red glow of some ancient tribal ritual. The last four tracks are all about the future. "Clear" gives ground to an abstract, subsonic groove that hisses and crackles like the dying embers of the night, while "Blue" embarks on a spiral dive that represents Barem's new unity of sound in one magic bullet. "Sky" then announces the final ascent with a long, seductive intro that crystallizes into an elegant melody, while the throbbing bass line generates another ecstatic rush of dark energy. On "After The Storm" we're greeted with tribal rhythms, muffled brass sections and a superb fretless bass riff all benefitting from a shift in 6/8 blues time signature that gives the album finale a fittingly reflective sensation.
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MINUS 109EP
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Barem offers fans a preview of what's forthcoming on his debut LP After The Storm. The alternate vocal version of "Blue" conjures images of rain-soaked, squall-battered beaches with clouds breaking just enough to reveal the daylight. Also included is Mathias Kaden's interpretation of the lead track, which takes the skittering drum-fills of the original and brings the percussion to the fore. Meanwhile, D'Julz brings the trippy house sensibility. Also included is a new edit of "Clear" remodeled as a woozy DJ tool.
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MINUS 068EP
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Barem presents a departure from previous releases. Each track stretches out to around the 9-minute mark with Barem adopting a more patient, relaxed approach to his arrangements. The resulting laidback grooves -- loopy, organic and sexy -- effortlessly seduce the crowd. "Seeee" is a true dancefloor bomb. Seasoned with short, dry samples, clean percussion, and a rush of white noise, this song toys with dancers. "Kolimar" possesses a memorable bass line, delayed vocal samples and a strong groove that is unifying.
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MINUS 059EP
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You may already know Barem (aka Mauricio Barembuem) from his releases on Unfoundsound, Pariter and Phonocult or from his remixes on Resopal, Mo's Ferry and Einmaleins. This new release starts off with a phat, marauding bass/kick combo on "Censored Elephant," "Then They..." is a tough drum groove punctuated with raw percussion fills, snare hits, warped, tubular bell efx and earthy grooves. "Ponymal Morning" concludes with melodies, reverbs and a synth line that will have you floating in space.
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