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FLASH 055CD
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Austrian DJ, producer, sound designer and founder/creator of the Riemann Kollection -- a loop and sample collection series -- Florian Meindl releases his debut full-length on his own label Flash Recordings. The Berlin-based producer has risen through the ranks in recent years with his own unique take on techno and house, making him one of the most high-profile producers in Germany. Associations with labels like his own Flash, plus Tronic, Boxer, Trapez, Kling Klong and Hell Yeah Recordings have won him many plaudits and have taken him to DJ shows around the world. Now, in light of this complete dancefloor exploration, the man who blurs the lines between house and techno is likely to draw even more attention to himself. Starting with the swirling, vocal-laced house grooves of "Pictures" (feat. Jukka Reverberi of Crimea X fame) Florian shows off the same songwriting ability which has seen him remix acts like Hot Chip, Röyksopp and Juan Maclean. The album then recedes into a more minimal groove, where bright synths wash over the click-y drum pulses and pull you deep into Meindl's world. Never one to be pigeon-holed, Florian then ups the ante with a choppy, techno-leaning cut that pushes on through dense rhythms, filtered male vocals and plenty of deft production details, with early singles like "What is Techno" and "Good Times" already standing out and picking up support from the likes of Chaim, Monika Kruse and Stephan Bodzin. From there, the journey continues through a range of deeper, more subliminal cuts, all of which take cues from both house and techno but come over like something entirely new and fresh. The tough grooves come later on, combing raw analog production techniques with a true sense of techno-purpose on tracks like "It's All Making Sense Now." Finally, "Wishful Thinking (feat. Detachments)" brings us back down to earth with a gentle indie kiss. Waves is an accomplished debut full-length that offers far more in the way of intrigue and invention than your average tech house album, and for that reason is worthy of close inspection.
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FLASH 015EP
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"New Flash 12" Florian Meindl: A-Side called 'Flashmob' is drilling a Daft Punk-like bassline in combination with a hypnotic vocal hook into the dancefloor and your brains. On the flip 'Leaving Home' is digging deeper and could be seen as a logical progression from Florian first release ever called 'Liquid Source' from 2005. B2 always hides the fancy tracks, so does FLASH015 -- 'Use Me' is a sub bass monster with a huge break."
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MBF 12054EP
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Austria's Florian Meindl presents his first tracks for My Best Friend. "La Nuit" is a very cool, bouncy and hypnotic track with big, soft bass lines and sensual vocals. This is a track that you can slip into and feel comfortable with on the dancefloor. "Autist" is a deranged track with short intervals of house chords and rhythmic, staccato vocals.
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HERZ 011EP
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Florian Meindl comes up with a new impulsive EP on Stephan Bodzin's prolific Herzblut imprint. "Aorta" starts with a catchy groove and soon turns into a melodic peak-time monster. Super Flu deliver a brilliant remix of "Aorta" with massive breaks for big party moments. Pure club TNT.
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TRAPEZ 087EP
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Austrian producer Florian Meindl has written a fat techno rocker with "Blast," and the title track sounds like a landing UFO. It's a track with a nervous beat, great ascending dynamic breaks and also passages of crazy sound sculpturing that build up the dynamic to the maximum. "Subfocus" was released as an edit on the Trapez Selection 6 mix CD and is featured here in full length. "Adjust" is an exclusive peek at Florian's new sound design.
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FLASH 004EP
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"This is Florian Meindl at his best. From his London exile, the Austrian simply doesn't stop producing catchy electro anthems reflecting his tough breed of minimal, electro and straight techno. On the latest 2-track-vinyl on Flash Recordings, his own imprint that he runs together with Oliver Koletzki, Florian presents his way of doing things: 'My Way' is carried by a strong, mysteriously melodic sample filled with tons of reverb, the track really explodes when his strong and fidgety loops meet a high-pitched whistle sound. Listen for yourself: this is a thumping minimal electro monster! On the flip 'Live Your Dream' is a lot dreamier, hence the name, a softly rolling sample says hello to an effect-laden sub-bass that is sure to make the dancefloor vibrate."
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TRAPEZ 071EP
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Florian Meindl is one of the hottest German newcomers of 2006. He released his debut 12" Milk in Tea on Trapez which got the ball rolling for him. His follow-up Chase The Robot is even more energetic than its predecessor. The record consists of two long DJ cuts. "Chase The Robot" resembles Richie Hawtin's early Plastikman tracks in a modern and club-rocking way. The track has all the percussive power that it needs to jack the crowd. "Worms" is a deep and percussive monster that is perfect for more intimate and intense moments. It breaks down into crass bass lines and wonderful silly melodies. Meindl is definitely a person to watch out for.
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RSP 042EP
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"London-based DJ and producer Florian Meindl currently has an immense output of music. The young talent from Austria has been enjoying a great degree of popularity and delivered already great tunes on Resopal, Trapez and Flash. This upcoming record from Resopal doesn't break rank, it maintains the beat and delivers the groove. As expected, Florian creates a 9-minute masterpiece for the new release. 'Moonchild' is underlined by deep grooves, chilled chords and the effects which Florian Meindl includes gives the music a smooth and driving flow."
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FLASH 002EP
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"Now based in London, Florian Meindl, the 21 year-old Austrian born DJ and producer delivers the second release on his brand new label with Berlin based production partner, Oliver Koletzki. Here he combines his minimal techno style with strong modern electro beats and freaked out melodies. This is the sound of Flash Recordings! 'Reality Is On The Way' is a fresh mix of modern German electro and minimal, 'In The Flashlights' is a headthumping subwoofer destroying beast of a tune and 'Light Speed' is more hypnotic then David Copperfield."
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RSP 037EP
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"Florian Meindl from Austria presents his fantastic debut on Resopal. After releases on Traum and an upcoming 12" on Trapez this EP contains three tracks that totally differ from each other. It's a blend between prime time and after hour tracks. A sound that transfixes the audience. Another up and coming talent on Resopal. Be ready."
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TRAPEZ 067EP
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Austrian-born Florian Meindl bought his first house record at the tender age of 14, and it's all been downhill from there. At the age of 16, Florian played gigs as a support act for Claude Young, Gayle San and Ricardo Villalobos. Since 2003, he has been producing audio material in the minimal/techno/house, new jazz, hip-hop, experimental and drum and bass genres. Florian enjoys a versatility of styles, which is revealed in these tracks. They are not at all classic minimal, but use the vehicle of minimal to transport "maximal joy." "Milk In Tea" and "Tamiflop 2" are tricky, percussive and polyrhythmic and elevate the big mother ship Chicago to another level.
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