Artist info. "Discovered in 1978 by Klaus Schulze, Robert Schroeder (born in 1955, Aachen, Germany) set out to publish his first records using DYI instruments. His career since then spans over 40 albums and projects like "Double Fantasy" and "Food For Fantasy". Robert also produces music for film, video games and industry. Since 2005 Robert released 25 albums on the Spheric Music Label. Robert Schroeder's new album is called Relaxesizer and, of course, offers the ideal foundation for extended relaxation. The album title is plausible: relaxing music recorded with a synthesizer, in other words, Relaxesizer. In any case, the Klaus Schulze protégé has been familiar with highly relaxing compositions since 1979 and, even with his 48th solo album, can still offer imaginative and exceptional spherical electronic music." Here are the nine tracks on this excellent album mentioned one by one: Somewhere In Space: First a spacey climate, with sound effects, then slow synthesizer flights and Mellotron choir join, very tastefully arranged. Halfway a tight beat and a more lush sound featuring majestic Mellotron choirs and fat synthesizer runs. A promising start! Unlimited Universe : A beautiful blend of different synthesizer sounds, halfway a tight beat and soaring strings, it sounds hypnotizing. Floating State: First sound effects, then the focus on slow synthesizer runs, in a dreamy climate. Hidden Signs: It starts with a percussive sound, and the distinctive vocoder, pretty atmospheric. Then gradually the music becomes more lush, with a hypnotizing beat and lush Mellotron choirs. The sound is a bit ominous, what a strong and original electronic music arrangement. Planet Pasyrius: Again a spacey sound, with the vocoder, halfway a slow beat, embellished with synthesizer flights and Mellotron choirs. Relaxesizer: The wonderful title track delivers a dreamy climate, with soaring strings, spacey synthesizer and subtle sequencing. Foreign Voices: First a dreamy intro, then a slow beat with soaring strings and mellow synthesizer runs. Halfway the vocoder and more lush strings and Mellotron choirs. In the end a short but flashy synthesizer solo. Weightless: Another spacey atmosphere featuring tasteful and varied work on synthesizers. Space Delivery: The final composition contains percussive sound, beeps and bleeps, and spacey synthesizer flights, again very pleasant arranged. **** Erik Neuteboom (edited by Tracy van Os van den Abeelen) Where to buy? |
