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Double LP version. Lys, Christian Löffler's newest album, serves as a contrast to Graal (2019), its predecessor. Whereas the latter is the result of a six-month period spent largely on the road in between live shows, the former is a studio release in the truest sense, recorded and compiled in the serenity of Löffler home studio, immersed in the woodland nature that formed the basis for A Forest (2012), his first attempt at the long-player format back in 2012. Lys is a selection of Löffler's favorite productions from the past three years, carefully compiled into one enchanting and deeply moving listening experience. The sounds of Lys can be traced back to late 2016, as Löffler settled back into his studio following Mare, but it really began to take shape in the wake of a creative breakthrough in 2018. Struggling with writer's block, Löffler travelled to Scandinavia. Graal, with its drawing-based artwork, reflected this rich period of initial creativity and opened the door to Lys, on which Löffler continues the narrative with 12 of his more contemplative and introspective studio adventures. Integral in the process was his painting of these earlier drawings, cementing a connection between his visual and musical work. What unifies these songs is the process behind them: Waking up early, Löffler headed for a run before sitting down in his studio for 8am. He'd set his mind back to the early morning, and reflect. Conceptually, the album captures how his feelings evolved during a day of working on the album, beginning in the morning and ending as his finished his painting in the evening. To capture his innermost feelings, he once again puts his voice front and center. It also features the vocals of Menke, a young Swedish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist; and Mohna, who has been a staple on his recent tours. A natural calmness and beauty pervades the album, even on the two club-ready tracks, "Roth" and "Sun", sketches from Mare but reworked to fit Löffler's vision. "Versailles" and "Lys", two of the three lead singles, reflect the light and airy sound that Löffler envisioned at the beginning of the recording process. Meanwhile, "Noah", the third single, stands for the record's darker, heavier side, driven forward by Löffler own vocals. Along with "The End," a final focus track, these singles came together to form the backbone of the album. Also features Josephine Philip and finn..
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Lys, Christian Löffler's newest album, serves as a contrast to Graal (2019), its predecessor. Whereas the latter is the result of a six-month period spent largely on the road in between live shows, the former is a studio release in the truest sense, recorded and compiled in the serenity of Löffler home studio, immersed in the woodland nature that formed the basis for A Forest (2012), his first attempt at the long-player format back in 2012. Lys is a selection of Löffler's favorite productions from the past three years, carefully compiled into one enchanting and deeply moving listening experience. The sounds of Lys can be traced back to late 2016, as Löffler settled back into his studio following Mare, but it really began to take shape in the wake of a creative breakthrough in 2018. Struggling with writer's block, Löffler travelled to Scandinavia. Graal, with its drawing-based artwork, reflected this rich period of initial creativity and opened the door to Lys, on which Löffler continues the narrative with 12 of his more contemplative and introspective studio adventures. Integral in the process was his painting of these earlier drawings, cementing a connection between his visual and musical work. What unifies these songs is the process behind them: Waking up early, Löffler headed for a run before sitting down in his studio for 8am. He'd set his mind back to the early morning, and reflect. Conceptually, the album captures how his feelings evolved during a day of working on the album, beginning in the morning and ending as his finished his painting in the evening. To capture his innermost feelings, he once again puts his voice front and center. It also features the vocals of Menke, a young Swedish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist; and Mohna, who has been a staple on his recent tours. A natural calmness and beauty pervades the album, even on the two club-ready tracks, "Roth" and "Sun", sketches from Mare but reworked to fit Löffler's vision. "Versailles" and "Lys", two of the three lead singles, reflect the light and airy sound that Löffler envisioned at the beginning of the recording process. Meanwhile, "Noah", the third single, stands for the record's darker, heavier side, driven forward by Löffler own vocals. Along with "The End," a final focus track, these singles came together to form the backbone of the album. Also features Josephine Philip and finn..
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Following the success of Christian Löffler's latest album Mare (KI 011CD/LP, 2016), here are 13 incredible reworks by Zimmer, Fejká, Parra For Cuva, Max Cooper, Villette, Superpoze, Aparde, Steffen Kirchhoff, Robot Koch, Avatism, and Tiger Lou. Includes poster.
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KI 012-2EP
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Originally released in 2014. Christian Löffler presents a musical statement and autobiographical journey named Young Alaska, on Ki Records. The German producer unveils his unique soundscapes by delivering seven tracks which are deeply rooted, once again, in harmony and emotion. Löffler's unique sound, based on an intense melancholic feel, brought him a busy touring schedule performing at clubs and festivals all over the world. He sticks to his calm approach to electronic music and proves, through his live sets, that emotions control the dancefloor, creating a real sense of euphoria. His experiences on the road are reflected on Young Alaska, which is largely inspired by these journeys and places he has visited. From the peaceful landscapes of the title track to the melodramatic heights of "Mt. Grace", he took "Notes" back home to transfer the impressions into his music. Songs like "Beirut", "Veiled Grey" and "Alpine Sketch" are very diverse but come together harmoniously on this release. As on his debut album, A Forest (2012) he once again collaborates with Me Succeeds lead-singer Mohna, on "Beirut". During the course of Young Alaska, Christian tells the story of his journey over the course of the past two years. Ki Records stroke its roots deep into Cologne soil since 2009, building a solid stem of international artists that grew along the way since the label's start. Sometimes techno-ish, melancholic or playful electro pop infused with vocals, the Ki releases are diverse in sound and genre, but relate in quality. Most of the labels musicians are somewhat involved in many disciplines of art. From the smallest detail in production to the whole package - each release is a piece of art throughout.
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Christian Löffler comes from a small city near the Baltic Sea. "Lost" in those landscapes, his music expresses a unique vibe that drifts from a dialogue with this inspiring nature. Walking "unknown" paths, he passes through mysterious boundaries of a mysterious soul. Lake People's interpretation of "Lost" is a strong melting pot of different energies, transporting the listener onto a stroboscopic basement dancefloor. Nuno dos Santos's remix of "Unknown" is a magnetic translation of a dialogue between soulful ambience and dark atmospheres. Hidden voices whisper melancholic anthems in a never-ending night.
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CSIDES 006EP
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Christian Löffler has a magic touch to whatever he does, and played back loud, this seemingly calm EP turns into an unexpected club stormer. "Cord" contains Löffler's deep, round signature sound, with a pumping deep bass, broken analog polyphonic synthesizers, and a pad intertwined with warm hiss. "Glare" is resonant with beautiful chords, melody miniatures, a bouncing bass-drum and gravity-defying percussion. "Raise" is a prime-time rave monster, and "Core" is an ambient miniature that digs deeper into the heart.
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