“Nothing new ever happens. There are always only the same old stories that are lived by new people over and over”, supposedly said by the American writer William Faulkner.

On that note, the 5 or rather 136 stories from Tim Vitá and Oliver Gehrmanns debut EP on the Freude am Tanzen sister label FAT-zig aren’t telling any new house music stories – but rather through the multifaceted kaleidoscope two young producers are on some of the freshest as well as unabashed ways and means in a long time.

These are stories that remind one of the roots of house that sit deep in house and soul. In disco steps prepared on the way from a song to a track remind one of the disco ball over the dance floor in Studio 54, Paradise Garage or Warehouse; it glimmers brightly in the club. Without falling into the retro-trap Vitá and Gehrmann research a new era and bestow the new old mother house with honor together with a contemporary finishing touch.

Vitá and Gehrmann are not satisfied with a minimal beat, a few chunky percussions and unadorned chords; these elements are found on far too many packages and are unfortunately released as house. The two young fellas want more, more from everything: vocals, sampling madness, zig-zagging in strange areas, complex rhythms. The great feelings as well as the magic of the night and early morning hours. And again and again euphoria! This music is way ahead of its time and is waiting on a number of suspense-filled stories. Namely, those from Tim Vitá and Oliver Gehrmann.

No Fool – An irresistible elastic house beat is peeled layer by layer from the filters and gets ready for the smooth chords, funky shaker and a longing crooner. We enthusiastically approve: Sometimes we feel like … YEAH!

// 136 Tales – Release Date: 17-08-2012

// Label: Freude am Tanzen

// Release/catalogue number: FATZIG005

// Upcoming Dates

26-07-12 The Wood, Brussels
04-08-12 Centrum, Erfurt
24-08-12 Ritter Butzke, Berlin
25-08-12 Sweat Club, Leipzig
31-08-12 Golden Pudel, Hamburg

For booking requests please contact us // booking[at]lilawunderland.de

// 136 Tales – DJ Feedback

Catz n Dogz – “Great release! The best thing about it is impossible to tell what kind of music this is. LOVE IT.”

dOP – “AMAZING ep!!! Love every single track!! J”

Maya Jane Coles – “I am LOVING ‘Hold Me Tight’ and ‘I’ve Got A New World’!!! Big support here!”

Soul Clap – “Excellent ep. Classy and Classic! I’ve Got A New World our fav.”

Jozif – “OH YES!! This has jozif written all over it!!! Claps & Snaps is funkalicious!!”

 

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