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TREIB 101EP
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Here are four tracks taken from Falko Brocksieper's third album, Shortcake Strategy (TREIB 011CD). On Shortcake Strategy, fairytale-like melodies are backed with thought-provoking harmonies that pave the way for an explicitly visual experience. These are his most dynamic and emotional productions to date, and its effect is far more complicated than that of a sugary dessert.
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TREIB 011CD
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Berlin-based Sub Static co-owner Falko Brocksieper presents an album for Treibstoff. Generally, an album serves one of two functions. The first being a club-centric compilation that feels a lot like listening to six EPs one after another, resulting only in the reassurance that yes, this artist can still satisfy a dancefloor. The second works as a genuine exposé of an artist's creativity, music knowledge, and intelligence, but most of all reminds us that there is a human behind the music. Shortcake Strategy is Falko Brocksieper's third full-length and it exemplifies the ladder. Though the introduction might feel like a familiar place in between synthesizers and kick drums, it's merely a beginning; not at an indication of what is to follow. Within seconds of hearing "Avoid," it doesn't take long to acknowledge this is something truly different. Heavy Day (SUS 072CD/LP), Brocksieper's last album was released in 2008 on his own Sub-Static imprint. It was, like all of the releases before, high quality tech-house. It contained moments of song-like beauty, but nonetheless remained connected to a minimalistic approach. Five years later, Falko's growth is clear. On Shortcake Strategy, fairytale-like melodies are backed with thought-provoking harmonies that pave the way for an explicitly visual experience. We have been introduced to a new face of the Berlin-based producer. Shortcake is a simple recipe. It doesn't take a lot of planning or much thought or attention when preparing it, and in the end, it will be light, fluffy, sweet, and perfectly satisfying.
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TREIB 093EP
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Falko Brocksieper is a master of small gestures with big impact. "Frantic Formula" harks back to the classic expertise of Brocksieper's oeuvre, being light-footed and pushing forward at the same time. The playful and yet stern sequences of the EP's title track are the best examples of this, trotting along in a relaxed manner without ever deciding if they just wind down or start to run. Healthy bass and friendly harmonies that avoid hokum.
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CNTXT 035EP
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Falko Brocksieper brings his rich sound to Contexterrior with the Adobe EP. On the title track, the stomping beat barges into the room and the stacked chords introduce a sense of mystery. "Adobe" has an impeccable sense of build-up and resolution. "South East" follows a Detroit-ish melodic motif as a pan flute keeps the high ends occupied as the low ends roll into the deep wilderness. Yet another example of Brocksieper's ability to keep the crowd lost in the groove.
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LEENA 010EP
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"His first release on Leena Music and old pal Falko Brocksieper jumps straight into the game, spinning heads into you-know-what with his new EP, Oblivion. These two segments display Brocksieper's attention to detail and clean cuts. It's classical meets modernistic. 'Oblivion' is smooth in its nature adding a few tweaks, keys, plus a thumping baseline here and there -- mostly keeping it simple and real. A delightful treat for your feet. Its B-side, 'Chemtrails,' is a melodic tool taking the baseline down a notch and pulling keys in and out of the background as subtle symbols and perfectly cut vocals weave in and out sounds of an evening dust. Former Cologne scenemeister, Falko Brocksieper's leading edge producing skills have landed him recent releases on Turning Spork, Treibstoff and, not to mention, his own thriving imprint, Sub-Static."
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SUS 071EP
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Falko Brocksieper presents two hot remixes of tracks off of his Heavy Day full-length, remixed by Jay Haze and Mike Monday. Within 12 minutes, Haze screws up your brain with spooky sequencer techno and chubby bass power. Whiz-kid Monday takes it a bit more swinging and funky, and with prankish footnotes and a bouncing substructure, he transforms the oppressive, trippy "Lament" into a firework of cheerfulness.
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SUS 072LP
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Double LP version. Berlin-based Sub Static co-owner Falko Brocksieper presents his second full-length release on his label. After a remarkable number of EPs and remixes, Heavy Day is chock-full of tough and tasty techno. Brocksieper is always king of the hill on his tracks, sovereignly dominating beats and melodies, again and again transferring it all into his trademark airy, funky groove. In addition to floor-pushers like "Lament" and "The Whole Story," Heavy Day also features a great portion of organic organ-house, plucked violin-techno and pleasant dub-tronica. Also featured on this release are stellar guest vocal performances from Richard Davis and Big Bully. On Heavy Day, Brocksieper spins out true techno heaviness while still retaining an austere minimalist gesture.
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SUS 072CD
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Berlin-based Sub Static co-owner Falko Brocksieper presents his second full-length release on his label. After a remarkable number of EPs and remixes, Heavy Day is chock-full of tough and tasty techno. Brocksieper is always king of the hill on his tracks, sovereignly dominating beats and melodies, again and again transferring it all into his trademark airy, funky groove. In addition to floor-pushers like "Lament" and "The Whole Story," Heavy Day also features a great portion of organic organ-house, plucked violin-techno and pleasant dub-tronica. Also featured on this release are stellar guest vocal performances from Richard Davis, Big Bully and MIA. On Heavy Day, Brocksieper spins out true techno heaviness while still retaining an austere minimalist gesture.
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TS 020EP
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"After over a 2 year break, a move from Köln to lovely Berlin -- the newly relocated head of Sub Static and Karloff decided to drop the funkiest and biggest record of his career. We could not be happier about it! A perfect fit the label's ideals -- funked up, chunky beats, with enough bass to bend your face. Falko Brocksieper has had such a huge influence in the whole development of todays sound, this record shows that there is a clear reason as to why. Falko obscures himself in a world of analog madness, phat sounds that he meticulously sculpts, then passes them through the good ol' reverb to orgasmic effects."
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SUS 030LP
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Double LP version. "The music of Falko Brocksieper always shows the effort for filling the frequently gaping gap between non-functional minimalism and awfully overdone retro clash. Hoax Deluxe hits this nail squarely on the head, and presents itself as a club oriented non-concept-album for spinning and having a good time. The influences for this descend from Falko's 10-years perceptual journey from Trance, Acid, via Detroit- and Midwest-sound, minimalism from Cologne and elsewhere."
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SUS 030CD
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"A good two years after the first 12" release 'Laguna Seca,' Cologne's Sub Static chief Falko Brocksieper is now presenting his album debut. The music of Falko Brocksieper always shows the effort for filling the frequently gaping gap between non-functional minimalism and awfully overdone retro clash. Hoax Deluxe hits this nail squarely on the head, and presents itself as a club oriented non-concept-album for spinning and having a good time. The influences for this descend from Falko's 10-years perceptual journey from Trance, Acid, via Detroit- and Midwest-sound, Minimalism from Cologne and elsewhere, and finally to the contemporary Techno of now -- whatever this might be."
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