Hol Baumann - Human [Ultimae Records]

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Posted by lindt on Feb-26-2008 19:25:

Hol Baumann - Human [Ultimae Records]

Hol Baumann - Human
http://www.discogs.com/release/1250180
http://www.ultimae.com/en/releases/293/index.html

Tracklisting:
1 Hours (5:46)
2 Breathe (5:58)
3 Radio Bombay (6:10)
4 Benares (V�r�na�� Edit) (8:06)
5 Endless Park (3:23)
6 Human (6:02)
7 One Step Behind (7:09)
8 We Are Analog (5:44)
9 A Forgotten Ritual (6:50)

quote:
Stakhanovist of nocturnal music composition and sound designer for the last twelve years; HOL BAUMANN is releasing his first "physical" and highly expected album, [ Human ].
In the same vein as artists like Tipper or Trentemoeller, HOL BAUMANN pictures his sonic universe, melancholic and sharp, woody and urban, a stunning album conceived as an electronic ballad lulled by breakbeat influences.
An artist with an innate sense of composition and haunting themes, glitchy acoustic play, mixing fragility and strength. Unique.

Rich of multiple experiences in sound design: multimedia projects (Eurasset, Acti4), Theatre play (Th�r�se Desqueroux), Exhibitions (Palais des Congr�s, Mus�e art contemporain de Lyon), HOL BAUMANN also released several tracks on labels like Spirit zone (Germany), Peak records (Switzerland) and Ultimae (France). His most memorable works like "Asian Girl" released on Outcaste Records and his collaboration with famous Brazilian singer Monica Nogueira on the remix of classic Brazilian anthem "Agua de Marco" from Tom Jobin, released on Claude Monnet's label SSOH Music, propelled him to the limelight of the electronic music scene.

[ Human ] was mastered by Huby Sea, Olivier Orand and Vincent Villuis at Ginger Cross Hill studio and finalized in National Opera House of Lyon.

Another fantastic Ultimae release, I really love this label lately. I don't normally like vocals but I enjoy the ways they are used on this album.

Posted by elFreak on Feb-28-2008 16:15:

I was surprised that this release was actually pretty cool at times. I rather enjoyed this and am looking forward to giving it a few more listens.

Posted by lindt on Feb-28-2008 19:47:

Some samples can be streamed from http://www.holbaumann.com/ including Breathe