Summer Sundae 08 : Frank Bretschneider
Frank Bretschneider is definitely one of the vital producers in the global electronic network. Born and raised up in East Germany he studied graphic and painting, before he started to explore the worlds of electronic music in 1986. In 1995 he co - founded the prestigious Rastermusic label (now raster-noton).
He has critically acclaimed releases on Mille Plateaux, 12k or Audio.NL. Bretschneider has created some of the most influencial spacial electronics of the last years, unlike so much output in the microscopic music scene, his music has always flourished with activity. Precise sound placement, volume levels and the contrast of tones in Bretschneider's production makes his compositions uniquely captivating. Bretschneider goes beyond the plug-in or plug research electronics. He redefines the genre by rendering the parameters playable, re-entering the musical domain with unprecedented ease. Bretschneider discovers the complexity of the virtual : microtonality, clicks, complex rhythm textures, melodic fragments. A perfect musical body. Bretschneider succeeds again in progressing the new age of laptop production and delivers a stunning exhibition of sound.
SusannaBolle/Boston Weekly Dig
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