Saschienne: Unknown

I'm simply loving this "romantic techno" sound by German couple Saschienne.  One of Germany's great Techno producers, Sascha Funce together with his wife, the multi-instrumentalist and singer Julianne Desagnne have delivered a record rich in beauty with intricate melodies that harmonize very well with classic instrumentation combined with a simple driving techno sound giving us a uniquely human feel to all the songs from this brilliant record .  Released on German's premier record label, Kompakt in May of this year, this couple are exploring the discord that a great love can bring along with the harmony and bliss reflected clearly on the whole LP.  The visceral title song "Unknown" brings chills upon hearing Julianne's voice "This unknown...keep us together, bring us closer" with such an open attitude that can help the listener to dig deeper into this "unknown".  Here is the title song for your listening pleasure along with amazing "Cache".  I'm singling out this record as the best of 2012! Enjoy!

Unknown - Saschienne

Cache - Saschienne

Magia Negra (Black Magic)

October month brings such a myriad of feelings and in the same case could be said in musical tastes.  In the spirit of all things dark here is a song called "Black Magic feat. Rebolledo" by an amazing outfit that I recently discovered called Superpitcher.  This a fairly recent release from their full length LP Kilimanjaro.  Superpitcher is the stage name of German producer Aksel Schaufler who is affiliated with Cologne's Kompakt music label.  Superpitcher made his firs appearance in 2000 with the song "Shadows".  In 2001, he contributed a track called "Tomorrow", "Heroin" and a cover of Brian Eno's "Baby's On Fire".   Also, Superpitcher and Michael Mayer have collaborated  under the pseudonym Supermayer and did a brilliant remix of Rufus Wainwright's "Tiergarden" that I highly recommend to give it a listen .  Black Magic comes from Kilimanjaro, the latest offering by this amazing young producer who is very well in touch with the origins of cosmic disco, 80's electronic and early tech house.  The entire album is engaging from start to finish.  This song is one of my favorites.  Enjoy!

Black Magic feat. Rebolledo (Original Mix) - Superpitcher - Kompakt