Morr Music Germany Vinyl & CDs

Review: Here we have the remastered edition of Robert Lippok's Open Close Open. Originally released in 2001 on the well-respected German glitch ambient label Raster Noton, the release has built a strong buzz about it. Late last year, the decision was to remaster the EP to the delight of the fans. The first 'Open' is very minimal with a very sparse beat to it. Glitch ambient and the cuts and click style of that period is wonderfully represented by this sound. To most fans of the release, 'Close' is the reason for the buzz. The combination of field recordings, glitch and a beautiful almost movie like soundtrack to it, makes this piece one of the most beautiful ambient pieces in the genre of glitch ambient. Hearing this remastered, really brings out the beauty even more so. This new version also features the very worthy piece 'Licht' to close out the release. It is very fitting that the amazing Morr Music honor this piece by releasing it.

Review: Tape is the Swedish trio composed of brothers Andreas and Johan Berthling and Tomas Hallonsten. They dropped two albums of gentle folk and electronic ambient before presenting us with 2005's Rideau originally on Hapna. On this one, they worked with an outsider producer and opened up their sound to take in traditional minimalism as well as lush melodics. 17 years later it makes its first appearance on vinyl via Morr Music. The resulting mix of folk with noisy electronics and field recordings makes for a truly arresting listen.