an 8 track collection of outernational music studies from harmonious thelonious.

electronic journey by harmonious thelonious

highlife brings us harmonious thelonious !highly recommented!

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incl remix from tolouse low trax (salon des amateurs, düsseldorf) and wolf müller (aka jan schulte, bufiman - themes for great cities, düsseldorf).

support by john heckle, henning baer, ostgut ton

incl. huge harmonious thelonious remix on 140 g vinyl

psychedelisch und tanzbar: amerikanischer minimalismus vs. afrikanische trommeln vs. europäische sequenzen. die vinyl-lp erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

after releasing a brilliant and stomping three-tracker on kontra-musik white label last year, ex-durian brother harmonious thelonious returns to the kontra-musik family with an absolute gem of a record. this is everything we want dance music to be: characterful, playful and impossibly funky. harmonious thelonious is a master of crafting organic sounding rhythms but arranging them in a manner that reminds one of a 1970 s car factory. primal pulses running through modern assembly lines, gears and pistons covered in green lianas. the result is a perfect symbiosis between living tissue and mechanical parts - dance music for primitive cyborgs.

fresh experimental afro infected journey

deep and delicate infectious rhythms. each record includes one of two risograph prints featuring a lino cut by the artist.

stefan schwander aka harmonious thelonious is definitely not a newcomer. he has been around for a long time and has already released lots of amazingly varied music on labels such as emotional response, italic, meakusma and diskant. he’s also an integral part of the infamous duesseldorf / salon des amateurs axis that is an obvious hotbed of talent. he describes his style as -american minimalism vs. african drumming vs. european sequencing-, a heady mixture which is clearly evident on this ep though with a definite middle eastern twist. here at versatile hq we were introduced to this clutch of tracks by one of the members of acid arab and we were totally blown away. stefan has a very unique production style, fusing all of the above elements with a hint of gamelan, a dash of tweaked fm synthesis type sounds with a dose of warm ambience and finally his own singular touch on the mix. we are very happy to present you these 4 tracks to you, an essential ep from one of european music s true originals.

durian brothers album das macht modern, released on kontra-musik in 2014, remains one of the most sought after highlights in our catalogue. the mad scientists of salon des amateurs produced an eccentric masterpiece that can be described in a multitude of ways, straight dance music not being one of them. one of the brothers, stefan schwander, fills this gap with his solo project harmonious thelonious. inspired by american minimalist music and african rhythm patterns, the result is muscular and twangy like an old radboud mens record on steroids. moist and mechanical at the same time.

we kick off the ep with the original mix that consists of the use of dulcet tones & floating synthetic elements. next, classic house legend brett johnson delivers a floor banger with his groundbreaking remix. and to end, pioneer arthur oskan takes a depth dive into creepy late night space.

emotional response returns to dusseldorf with a compilation of the music emanating out of the diskant label over some 7 eps between 2009-2014

stefan schwander has been releasing his heavily processed and sequenced take on african music and american minimalism under his harmonious thelonious moniker since 2008.

philpot finally presents reboot joy confession’,s album debut! after two fantastic 12inches for us in the last two years we decided it was time to collect all these fine tracks they presented to us, but weren t really 12inch single material.now, beautifully skit-connected, it all makes for one outstanding album, flawlessly fusing boombap, latin, jazz, psychedelica and raw house aesthetics and so much more!so, take some time out, make yourselves comfortable and let them put a spell on you!

the new ep by harmonious thelonious called ting tong ep is ready to be released. its the second record on asafa. this time its getting melodious, especially on track one and four. almost a bit like holger czukays genious song called persian love but without the short waves. the track a.o. seems to play in the jungle (its a street jungle in whereever) and profaner tanz starts with a noise pad and ends with repetitive guitars.

four stripped down, hypnotic tribal-cuts by harmonious thelonious aka stefan schwander of antonelli electr. fame. he perfectly describes his style as >american minimalists vs. african drumming vs. european sequencing<.

2nd ep from the talking album, raw, dynamic, african drumming inspired rhythm tracks.

excellent brasil calimba influences rhythm structures

harmonious thelonious aka antonelli, mit einer schönen und ungewöhnlichen studie rhythmischer patterns. typisch für antonelli werden seine stücke von warmen & organischen sounds getragen

we or us records keeps the promise and comes back with an unique new vinyl. a harmonious fusion of underground house and minimal beats.

rich and steppy electronics from stefan schwander (aka harmonious thelonious) seemingly looking at back at his own rephlexion in a mirror of inspiration. hes got it spot on. the whole ep was made exclusively using the beautiful synthesis of elektrons hallowed monomachine

deep and harmonious sounds characterize this ep.

a collection of nine slow meadow singles recorded between 2016-2018. all connected with new segues/crossfades, allowing the pieces to be experienced in one cohesive and harmonious flow.

limited repress! roumanian label stela music returns with a selection of 4 psychoacoustic tracks inspired by nature and internal reflections. the sound? deep, dub, smooth, harmonious, rhythmic!

as his label marks its 60th release, lost & found owner guy j returns with his brand new ep. guys modus operandi performs superbly with themes which would otherwise risk sounding aimless and decadent. his range is thrilling, thoughtfully arranged even in the thickest of textures, never heartless, blunt or unbalanced. both in his harmonious and production statements, guy j leaves nothing indisputable. each frequency is analyzed. each note adjusted.

voitax teams up with midnight shift, setting to release a new triple vinyl compilation with connecting artists jamal moss, kink, florian kupfer, cyan85 and more!

limited pressing on cosmic clear vinyl with download code included.

standard pressing on black vinyl with download code included.

description 4 to the floor are committed to delivering seminal house music to wax, making sought after heritage tracks readily available on vinyl for crate diggers to add to their collections. on volume 1’s a-side you’ll find a track with one of the most famous lyrics from house music history md x-spress’ ‘god made me phunky’, the record has inspired countless producers to sample and remix it, but this 90’s gem still sounds amazing in its original glory. on the flip are two mixes of a three kings classic, ‘shake dat booty’. the a pal joey interpretation matches looped vocals with harmonious keys that perfectly complement each other, while the wahoo main mix utilises energetic drums and techy synths to up the ante.

shieldings innerlig is viscous, densely detailed, trippy music. dripping with texture, these are supple tunes that generously expand to fill whatever space they re in, loops stretching towards the lilac virtual horizon. constantly mutating rhythms, heavily atmospheric grooves. riyl harmonious thelonious, jan jelinek, theo parrish.

its time to deliver the second ep from adana twins latest mix compilation and with this one we set the focus to the more organic and off kilter leanings from lehar, sbth, acid pauli, musumeci and stereocalypse. kicking things off is italys lehar with his super slick ‘blue wolf where robust percussions culminate in a potent groove laying the foundation for lush sonic melodies that transport you into uniquely sublime spaces. sbth follows with the exceptionally unique ‘4w1r6 where they forgo the standard four-to-the-floor approach and employ a distinguished and uncommonly unique 3/4 time signature to full effect creating a swelling and brooding number assuring a definite, clear memory long after it ends. flipping to the b-side we see the renowned acid pauli in top form as he relies heavily on thick organic percussion and plush musicality with his ‘greetings from orgonon before switching gears as musumeci delivers a stunner with ‘invaders where past meets present as disco, techno and house all meet in one harmonious culmination. to round out the ep, stereocalypses ‘jubeelee! is an expertly crafted venture into the modern techniques of infectious afro-house concluding an extremely well rounded ep showcasing the diversity of adana twins selection and diversity.

like a bright winged bird! with coquettish grin sirisins rave their path through nowadays unwinding roads of harmonious seductiveness and hardcore narcism. but as whimsy and changeable their personality may seem, they are probably just as confused as everyone else. their weapon of choice resembles a powerful energy source that luminously sparkles between the rising abysses of the universe. this may not be the rear window to all satisfaction, but open it, and you might fly high to the friendly sky.

we introduce comfort zone, a young producer from montreal, who has been making music for around 7 years now. he is inspired by “music from late 90s/early 00s video game soundtracks and the occasional snippets of electronic music i heard as a kid”. we find that statement very much reflected in this release, as he masters the challenge of blending mysterious samples and different styles to form harmonious compositions. on one side of the 4-track ep we have 2 groovy house tracks, reminiscent of early 2000s house by the likes of lance desardi, ian pooley and atjazz, on the other side 2 classic jungle tracks which uphold our tradition of releasing timeless music.

one of the deepest reaching projects from the multifaceted vibraphone stable resurfaces for an extended trip through ambient sonics that marks possibly the most daring departure on the esteemed italian label to date. the harmonious tones undulating throughout sketches from space are instant soothers, taking the odd cue from techno but defiantly beatless and meditative. its a surprising addition to the long and winding vibraphone story, but also feels like one of the strongest steps forward the resurgent label has taken since returning to the fray. just try sinking into lagrangian point l4 and you ll see exactly what we mean.

imagine a peaceful cyberpunk world where flowers are used instead of laserguns, where bamboo towers are high in the sky and your fingerprints digitalized in a papermade card. this is the utopia you re living in while listening to this record. from the crowded city atmosphere of « mecanic chipo » to the suspended garden of« lady chipo », your existence is harmonious and serene. as a casual salaryman you dream of the countryside in « chipo sleep » but are waken up by the « chipo dub » bonzaï alarm clock.
« chipo sounds » reflect these everyday life and reveries which are at the end, not cheap at all!

the winelambs is a new project on troubled kids from label founder jesus gonsev and dan piu. it s an assured trip into buttery smooth deep house for those who likes things sensual, starting off with the plush tones of -falling in your arms- featuring the soulful vox of shareen. -a genuine world- is another hazy gem of a track, setting adrift on a bed of harmonious chords and achingly understated bass. -poti poti- is a spicier affair that pushes the beat to the foreground and gets a little choppier with the chords. grant focus turns in a remix of -a genuine world- that strides confidently into rock solid deep house territory once more, extending the scope of this ep while maintaining the consistent vibe.

after hosting farron to perform for a showcase in matera, south italy, and following a solid, immediate aural connection with the crew, xcpt now invites the bavaria-based artist and shaw cuts shaolin master to submerse himself in his talent of wielding harmonious synths, championing percussion and corruptive basslines for the label’s third release, ‘bistro baggio. the release offers three original cuts plus an interpretation of one of the tracks, paneth, by label honcho nothus, exploring calculated rhythms and sounds that delve into varying atmospheres and transporting you from a blacked-out club to a quaint starlit stream in the woods.

5 years since midnight shift’s first release in 2012, the label assembles a collective of artists, most of them are in advance of their full eps releasing later. representing the sounds of the label is this manual of secret moves, up in the sleeves. the mystic motley crew also comprises the alternate sides of familiar faces — amato (the hacker), terry lamborgini (marco bernardi), innyster (seixlack), hodge in a new formation with gramrcy, and an electro moniker from an undisclosed artist: thermocline. from abstract acrobatics to the abrasive and the ultimate gob smack to the floor — the midnight manual.

once again we are sending a new release of acoustic signals from the collectively-run kindergarten at berlins east cross. after a techno focus on the last release, this one is a bit more melodic and housey. with “hot lies,” egon elliut contributes a well-crafted house track, newly revised in the “zkb taking the bus version” by one of our current favorite producers, zk bucket. with lots of love for detail, it’s a real pleasure. perel is no stranger to ://about blank. for years she has convinced us with her fantastic live sets, as a dj, she is just as grounded. “opal” sounds exactly like that — a shimmering, contemporary version of disco, an album on dfa is coming soon! our resident jessamine is releasing his first track ever on this mini compilation— rough and warm, with a touch of the 80’s in sound design, “more love later” has become a beautiful, harmonious and melodic love slider—suitable more for the later club hours. more love later!

bucketround presents deep encounters vol.1 this will be a series where we can listen to the best producers in deep house music, this time we have on the vinyl to jesus gonsev (trouble kids/spain) with his magnificent terminal 5 raising the essence of deep to a state of rhythmic beauty powerful chords. on the same side is the unbreakable tominori hosoya (th pressing/japan) with the strong and amazing strider practice unpredictable melodies in tune with your mind and with each beats. the b-side is impressive also with the track by allstarr motomusic (deepart sounds/switzerland) pulsate the best musical structure agreed with synthesizers drawn from a prodigious mind. finally we have to manuel costela (bucketround/spain) with the latest work mind purveyor a composition taken from the soul of this great producer a track very focused on the dance floor and with some spectacular and harmonious changes.

design default makes a contemplative debut lp blending ambient soundscapes with electronica & jazz hints. entitled dawn chorus, the record sounds like a reflexion on awakening to new feelings and ideas as well as reminiscing and looking at those that came in the past. the lp opens in a playful and harmonious way with bells play, bringing forward the idea of awakening. the rest of the record designs a world in which slow unfurling soundscapes with heavy bass like the forest or two mirrors consistently stand alongside glitchy atmospheres like the distorted ecce or the celestial escale. tracks like peaks and notes or wood caving put the accent on harmonic and textural content. overall, the record is rooted in a cosmic almost new age ambient tradition, but focuses more on the idea of renewal than vagrancy and languishing. if ecstasy and euphory do not describe the feeling here, darkness doesnt either. the result is a balanced, mature and diverse lp, bringing many beautiful sonic atmospheres to life, and telling a journey of wonder of openness.

five hundred and seventy-three moons ago (give or take), thunder tillman and his personal shaman emerged from the esp institute with an epic debut ep of baked psychedelics entitled jaguar mirror. we now bare witness to the duo’s glorious follow-up as they initiate us into the night school of universal wisdom. these two cosmic jokers possess a vibrant and fearless sense of exploration that knows no boundaries, as if their dreams translate directly into song and their bodies exist merely to channel music they’ve tapped into from another world, one where influences are uncharted and any instrument imaginable is available at their fingertips. as with jaguar mirror, their grasp of all things analogue begins with guitar laying the slightly imperfect foundation for four harmonious narratives, a journey that begins with a fast paced gallop across vast landscapes in search of the incan god of thunder, catequil, and gently concludes with us lying horizontally to absorb sporadic beams of healing light. the discourse throughout night school of universal wisdom is as charming as it is exquisite, orienting the listener with a bouquet of warm tones whilst layering plies of musical dialogue so subtle they require repeated study. thunder tillman manage to weave the past into future without diverting to pastiche, successfully merging their characterized production with melodic mastery and a sense of humor, a creative achievement that accredits them as two of our most esteemed scholars.

in early 2017, the young australians from parcels may have only released a couple of tracks and yet they are already being compared to »humanized daft punk who would decide to jam along with steely dan and frank ocean.«
the self-produced hideout ep was created over two years. what remains in early 2017 is a unified piece, an ep that is essentially pop but which shines in a unique, exciting and down right groovy light. as a first completed release from parcels, the hideout ep covers a lot of ground.
tracks range from driving electro thumps to softer pop taps. but what is clear in the end is that parcels bring a unique brand of pop music and deliver it with infectious and emotive dance: »already the musicians have made a statement with their harmonious feel-good funk-pop.« (the 405)

the second vinyl release from betyar records is butter solkimÆs savaria ep, which is the fifth in the row of the publications. there are four tracks on the vinyl: two original versions and two remixes by miklos vajda. the tracks are still very harmonious, deep and a little melancholic. anyone who ever listens to this vinyl will be a part of a special journey. the release is a worthy offspring of the first vinyl published by betyar records titled the sun breaks over the mountains by miklos vajda.

this 4-track ep combines ambient and techno elements to create immersive landscapes, which later on transform into the techno grooves. the concept of this release, “unknown frequency”, defines the limited nature of human perception, which is unable to experience the full universe of the sound.
on the a-side lies the main concept track as well as its landscape/ambient version. both works express the positive tension and harmonious excitement of the discoveries to come. on the b-side, first track - “traces” continues the search of the unknown. this time, darker regions of mind are explored by the sinister grooves and minimalistic atmospheres. final track “looking for the exit” is supposed to give an answer and release the tension of the ep, but after experiencing the unknown, nothing is the same anymore.

2deepsoul are the core crew behind inner shift music, so as you might expect they ve got a keen instinct for the finest strains of pure deep house as you d happily dig from the likes of patrice scott or fred p. they open up the windows ep with the dreamy haze of clarity before contour lines brings a pulsing, techy lead into the mixture of sweeping pads and snappy beats. someday is a rich, harmonious ambient excursion, and then its a sign finishes the ep off with a truly meditative trip for the smoothest deep house cruisers to lock onto.