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MOOD 092EP
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Taken from their album Same Monkeys Different Zoo (MOOD 012CD), here are three single cuts by Nils Penner and John Muder. "Let The Music Play" is already a hot-rodded missile in the DJ boxes of Sascha Funke, Dave DK and Sasse. "Time Has Come" is a deep vocal-driven track to nail the floor, with a punctuated vocal hook and filtered synth lines, building into a real late-night chugger.
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MOOD 012CD
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This is the debut full-length release from Berlin/Hamburg duo Penner + Muder. Nils Penner and John Muder produced their first 4-track demo CD in August 2007. Produced in the Suol Studios in East-Berlin for fun rather than with a full-blown business plan, Sasse signed 2 tracks of this demo for his Moodmusic imprint. Are You Lost (MOOD 065EP) became Penner + Muder's first vinyl 12" release. It got great reactions from the DJ community and the B-side "Millennium Falcon" was picked by electro-maestro Oliver Huntemann himself for his mix compilation Play 02! Live At Rex/Paris. Release-wise, the guys kept it slow and focused on quality rather than quantity. Same Monkeys Different Zoo is the result and sees the duo draw on their solo output (Nils and his Wazi Wazi imprint and John's Johjon alias and Suol imprint) as well as vast knowledge of classic deep house sounds to create something fresh, varied and essential. From the opening keys of the piano-led intro and first full track "Let The Music Play," there's a beautiful and slightly melancholic thread throughout. This is a house album, however, and groove does not suffer as the stripped-back drum&vox of "All About You" aptly proves. Whether it be the dubby feel of "Sunset Blvd" or the future soul of "Time Has Come," Same Monkeys Diffferent Zoo is bristling with emotion and even in tracks like the decidedly austere "Solitary Movement" (with Muder's long-term friend/label partner Chopstick) there's a real sense of feeling. This impassioned theme culminates in the stunning "Are You Lost," a future classic in the making. Balancing melody with groove, melancholy with uplift and dancefloor sensibilities with a home listening vibe is a rare feat but Penner + Muder have pulled it off and have done so with a heavily song-based LP -- a testament to their talent if ever there was one.
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MOOD 065EP
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"There´s another new, exciting talent to be found on Moodmusic. John Muder, known for his partnership with Chopstick as Chopstick & Johnjon has this teamed up with Nils Penner, a Hamburg native who´s earning his living in the world of graphic design but has lost his love in music. As a team, Penner+Muder brings some white boy soul into the dancefloors of our taste, mixing modern influences with the soulful voice of Mr Muder. Are You Lost brings back those shivers from 15 years back when you heard Chicago house the first in the right atmosphere and mind-set, giving the edge to the night. It´s a house sound we all know and love, but the sincere contribution from John makes the song something to remember. Not to exercise economical suicidal tendencies running a label we brought something more floor compatible for the pussies around us who can't play a vocal tune. The dub of 'Are You Lost' is a groovy affair, taking the essence of the original and putting the house sound of Berlin right where it belongs. It's deep and nasty and we love it. For the flip 'Millennium Falcon' takes crisp beats, a murder bassline and an evolving synth line, making a simple but destructive floor burner from the finest caliber. Been played by Sasse on every gig since early 2008 this is one of those secret weapons you don't want to give out to other DJs. Well, now you got it, use the force!"
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