Cari Lekebusch s H Productions imprint has been going into overdrive recently with a string of superb releases from the likes of Alexi Delano and Xpansul and label boss Lekebusch, now the label ties up with fellow Swedish techno hero Jesper Dahlback for a brand new single featuring three original tracks.
This new single kicks of with the epic Cvan, a tough and taut techno workout that rides a linear path of distorted bass hits, kick drums and phased percussion. Simply arranged but highly effective this is a journey into the underground sound of Stockholm and shows that Dahlback s production skills are as sharp as ever.
Next up we have Cripx, a deeper, brooding affair that travels into the realms of hypnotic twisted techno with muted dark sirens, edgy synth stabs and a rolling undercarriage of subtle keys, bass and percussion. This is a classic techno production from one of the scene s finest proponents.
Finally we have the digital exclusive cut Moggl providing another extended journey into the outer reaches of technological electronica. Shuffling hats and a solid kick drum rub against dark bass and staccato white noise to produce a mind melting slice of techno excellence to the fore, class stuff.
***** Stryke "Very rarely do i give a full 5 star review...but this has got to be one of my fave records of the year. this ep is just perfect! "Cyan" will be charted #1 on my next chart!" Joel Mull "Wow!! CRIPX is the hottest track of the moment!!! This will be my weapon of choice. MOGGL is so Funky. Great stuff from DAHLBACK - Lets go >>>" Len Faki "Superb release from jesper! Love as most cvan and cripx" Adam Beyer "Full support for Jesper the mad professor!" Orde Meikle "Great producer - support and playing!" Karotte "cvan & cripx are great. Perfect technotracks for me. Full support" Reset Robot "Like the vibe on moggl! Great stuff" Par Grindvik "Been playing all three of them for a while! Huge release! "cvan" is my favorite. Thanks!" Tom Hades "Loving Moggl! Thanks !" Luke Slater "cvan - an interesting twitch.thanks!" Cari Lekebusch "OUT OF RANGE! +++ LOL" Alan Fitzpatrick "Massive weird as fuckness - Ha! Love it!" Dustin Zahn "Raw and slutty" Steve Rachmad "Very cool EP! All 3 tracks are cool!" Stephan Bodzin "This guy´s just mad... CVAN!!!!" KIMONO "OMG! This is with out doubt the best release this year!! I will play all tracks not only this year out but the next as well !!" Joseph Capriati "Great release! Cripx is my favourite,will play it for sure!" Gregor Tresher "Cvan sounds big!" Flavio Diaz "I like the self-expression of Jesper in these 3 trax full support!" Frederic Berger and Patrick Buck "3 techno bombs!! Rock on jesper!!!" Gary Beck "cvan is wicked thanks!" Pig and Dan "Cripx is sick OK its all outstanding but thats the most playable track for me." Mihalis Safras "Classic synth power on the cripx..will deff gonna ply that out! loving it!" John Selway "Mental swinging and jacking, raw stuff." Markantonio "Nice one! cvan is my fave hug" Jesper Dahlback "Thanks for all the great feedback! *waves =D"
His prolific output has seen Lekebusch release a string of albums and mix compilations over the years, receiving critical acclaim for his work to date. His latest foray into the world of the long player sees this experienced artist pull out all the stops and deliver a stunning body of work that makes up "State of the Art". From the atmospherics of the opening title track its clear that this album is here to grab your attention. There is a depth of character in these recordings thats cemented by Lekebuschs flawless production skills, be it the stripped minimalism of "Abomination", the bass and synth driven intensity of "Saw Tooth" or the ethereal vocal led "Rising Star", they all deliver perfectly, providing snapshots into the sonic sound of this supreme producer.
Highlights are hard to pick on such a consistently good album, but the rolling old school techno of "Simplicity" is certainly worth noting for his heads down hypnotic quality that has one instantly hooked. Likewise the closing cut "Art of Technology" is worth a mention for its dark and spacious sound driven out of a marriage of sci-fi ambience and electro tinged percussive elements. However there really is not a bad track here, with each piece bring new elements to the fore and further displaying Lekebuschs studio mastery.
Stuart McMillan "Will play loads of these tracks! Fave is State Of The Art" Bart Skils "Timeless sounds from Cari! I love it, especially Wickeded!" Adam Beyer "Full support for my boy Cari....allways and forever and ever!" Joseph Capriati "Awe album, one of my favourite and respected artists ever, there isn't a my set without one of his track! Respect!" Orde Meikle "Another great release - on a hot label - Support for sure" Joel Mull "Aentligen!! Full support from Me!!! Hard to pick a favourite. So many good tracks on this one." Monika Kruse "Well done Cari ! Full support !" Marco Bailey "Great Mr Lekebush as always !;-)" Michel De Hey "He saved his best for this excllent album, great grooves, great twists, two songs .. love it!" Karotte "Saw Tooth is the one for me! The rest from the album is great too but not exactly what i like to play." Mihalis Safras "Very nice tunes by Cari! Wird gespielt!
H-PRODUCTIONS presents Friday 9th and Sunday 11th july 2010 10pmCET/1pmSLT
******* STATE OF THE ART ******* Official album release party in Second Life part 1 and 2 with Swedish H-Prod artists. At the occasion of Cari Lekebusch new album "State of the Art", two exceptional parties will take place in the virtual world of Second Life. This event will be the world premiere of H-Productions artists from real life Kimono and Jesper Dahlback. It will also be the occasion of the shooting of a video for H-Productions. So take your chance to step into the future and come discover the best of Swedish Techno inworld...
The SIM will be opened the 2nd-12th July for you to discover the Hybrid Productions universe of State of the Art. There will also be contests, secrets and treasure hunts on this extraordinary sinister and beautyful Island built by Hern Worsley of AVZ. Welcome to the world of Hybrid Productions, and be part in the creation of several videos and visuals.
The prolific and talented Alexi Delano teams up once again with familiar studio partner Xpansul for a brand new single on Cari Lekebusch’s H-Productions label. The single kicks off with the title track "Linked" and immediately launches into the Techno / House fusion sound that defines this duo’s work. Deep, spacious and mesmerizing, the track uses simple tape delayed key stabs, understated drums and subtle ambient layers to create a superb rich groove that draws you in and keeps you locked til the final bar, pure class.
The second of this audio triumvirate comes in the shape of "The Runner", a relentless and rollin slice of techy excellence continues the hypnotic, deep vibe set down by the opening track. Uncomplicated and perfectly delivered this is another prime example of superbly restrained production leading to a record that is much more than the sum of its parts.
Finally we have "The H World", a dubby journey into exquisite bass driven techno that sees minimal layers woven into an aural soundscape that is sure to find its place on the afterhours dancefloors of the world. This single is nothing less than you would expect from this talented and experienced duo and is another highlight from the ever impressive H-Productions ...
Cari Lekebusch "Bretheren and Sisteren this is untouchable deep pumping soulfilled Technocracy! Get on this right away por favor =D" Joel Mull "Linked is Great!!! Proud of my mates. Full support - HYBRID Rocks!" Tom Hades "Love the release! Thanks! Supporting! Fave is The H World" Joseph Capriati "Great release, quality sound as always! Alexi & Santi on H-Prod.... BOMB!" Mistress Barbara "Really liked Linked. Full support!" KIMONO "This duo just makes it every time!! Love this EP & the darkness of The H World" Flavio Diaz "Loving The Runner!! Many thanks" 2000 and One "Great Tunes! Fave is Linked" Markantonio "Full support - huge release! Fave is The Runner" Alan Fitzpatrick "Great release, cool vibes! Fave is Linked" Pfirter "Very cool release, like all the 3 tracks! Fave is Linked" Konrad Black "Slick as fuck! Fave is Linked" Orde Meikle "Smooth grooves! - playing these! Fave is The Runner" Stuart McMillan "I liked Linked alot!" Karotte "The Runner is the one for me!" John Digweed "Good stuff! Fave is The H World"
H-Production's has cultivated a reputation over the last two decades for consistently delivering cutting edge material across a diverse range of styles.
The titling for the second single taken from Cari Lekebusch's forthcoming album State Of The Art, continues in the horror tinged theme opening with the epic ‘Bodysnatcher’, a nine and a half minute odyssey into the outer realms of rolling, glitchy techno. Tight percussion and deep end bass set the tone for a fervent mix of resonant and modulated riffs and FX, exquisitely produced and deftly mixed this is another great example of Lekebusch at his best.
The flipside of this release brings us the excellent ‘Shivering’, a heady blend of oscillating bass and relentless synth lines over minimal drum patterns that has you hooked from the off. This is a big record that is bound to find favour with techno jocks and house Djs alike with it’s perfect balance of dark and light.
Nihad Tule "I Love it! Cari on TOP!" Tom Hades "Cari did it again. Really good release! Playing the Macabre all the time at the moment!! :) Karotte "Shivering is the one for me." Adam Beyer "Full support for Cari....allways!" Joseph Capriati "Loving this one, thanks!" John Digweed "Good stuff." Len Faki "Unique and very subtil track - support!" D-Nox "Shivering i like, nice ride! Bodysnatcher was boring at its first listen." Orde Meikle "Nice and dark - cool release - playing!" Alan Fitzpatrick "Niiiice! shivering wil be huge for me!" Reset Robot "Shivering sounds nice. Great vibe! thanks!" Flavio Diaz "I like Shivering a lot, works great!" Heiko Laux "I like both trax. Will play!" Marco Bailey "Cool - Full support everything from Cari!" Luke Slater "Tripped out on bodysnatcher" Jesper Dahlback "The body snatcher got me! Grooves and grooves and keeps on groovin!" Pig and Dan "Dirty Bitch tunes! =)" Monika Kruse "Both tracks are good.. but I go more for the deeper Shivering" Konrad Black "Creepy techno...my favorite. Both tracks are bomb." Stryke "Hell yes. Cari is in fine fine form! Both tracks rock hard. Love it! Can't wait for the full album!" KIMONO "Shivering is the one for me - and will be played the whole summer!" Mihalis Safras "Top notch! Will play!" Markantonio "Will play Bodysnatcher" Paco Osuna "Cool! Thanks."
The brainchild of Techno stalwart Cari Lekebusch, H-Production's has cultivated a reputation over the last two decades for consistently delivering cutting edge material across a diverse range of styles.
This latest release see's Cari take the reigns with the first of two EP's which will preview his forthcoming State Of The Art album. A man of many aliases and many albums (this next long-player will be his 19th!).
Macabre is a full-force big room workout that combines the primal chest-thumping dynamism of a booming bassline and jack-hammer kick with more cerebral moments of melodic playfulness. Goth Night takes a deeper, more electronic path with its spaced out, unhurried structure, blissed-out chords and ethereal vocal setting the tone for one of those special 4am moments, co-produced by Krister Linder.
Jesper Dahlback "Goth Night all night long, if you ask me! Great quality shit as always!" Joey Beltram "Great EP. Really digging both cuts!" Anton Pieete "AI! I go for Macabre - dark and groovy. Perfect combination!" Karotte "Both tracks a great. Full support for my friend Cari :-)" *tx Peter u rock!* Cari Monika Kruse "Yeah Techno with soul! I will play for sure!" Flavio Diaz "I allways love Cari's works! Both tracks are supercool!" Joseph Capriati "One of my favourite producer's ever rocked again as always - Bomb!" Alan Fitzpatrick "Both tracks are huge for me, love Cari's sound and cant wait to work together!" Tom Hades "Full support - loving the Macabre track a lot! =)" Marc Romboy "Macabre is very cool, Cari knows how to make it dark and mystical, my support!" Paul Hamill "I like both of these, but the melodic hook in Macabre is my fave :)" John Digweed "Good stuff!!" Orde Meikle "Allways supporting Cari" *tx bruv' (*Cari bows) Gregor Tresher "Quality as allways, big fan of Cari´s work!" D-Nox "100% support!!!" Heiko Laux "Macabre for me cheers!" Pig & Dan "LOVELY TECHNO!!!"
Live video from a topnice wickeded night at Drift. With decent audio and image quality, and its quite long as well. Thank you so much and blessings to Ruw for posting this Video at Vimeo =D
10th Part II - various artists release - Out on Paco Osuna's Mindshake records - Including an extraordinary exclusive track made by Cari and Alexi. "Hear The Wall" - allready frantic support by Mauro Picotto and other topnice DJs =D
EP/Single release by Cari on Harthouse, 3 tracks vinyl and 4 tracks digital out now. The vinyl has slightly shorter edits to fit 3 tracks. Allready suported by Alexi Delano, Joel Mull, Adam Beyer, Alex Flatner, Jola Bola and KIMONO =]
Here it is! The colorful continuous DJ mix album by Abi Bah, derived from his EP releases on H-Productions. 60 minutes mixed by Abi himself for your aural pleasure. Have a peek at the promotion video, it is pure eye candy for all video game and pixel lovers. Listen to the mix below, as well as Abi's stream of other EPs on H-Productions.
