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DIYNAMIC 093EP
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Italian artist Musumeci's first full EP on Diynamic. The title Mood Organs EP is inspired by a dystopian instrument from the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (1968) called Penfield Mood Organ. In the novel it is used by future citizens to regulate their emotions by dialing in a specific number for the corresponding emotion. Musumeci later realized "we already have this fantastic invention, we call it music. Out of all the possible ways of expressing yourself through art, music is the most capable of evoking emotions."
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MNQ 066EP
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After the killer Der Zeltweg compilation (MNQ 060LP, 2015), the LP reissue Schwarz Morgen/Zusammen (MNQ 042LP, 2013), and the Untitled EP (MNQ 050EP, 2014) with Traxx, Mannequin Records continues to deliver the brutal sound of the Italian industrial/EBM band Musumeci, this time with two killer edits from Lee Douglas/An-i (Cititrax, ESP Institute). Limited edition of 250 copies.
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MNQ 050EP
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The last Musumeci reissue (MNQ 042EP), with its brutal body music similar to DAF, CHBB and Liaisons Dangereuses, was one of the most acclaimed in Mannequin Records' 2013 productions. Here are three more recordings from their discography, all recorded live in 1985. Mauro Massaglia, founding member and lead synth-player, describes the band's aesthetic as "simple music, no solos, new sounds, all played at maximum volume." The Chicago-based head of Nation Records Traxx does a special edit here. Clear vinyl.
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MNQ 042LP
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Mannequin Records is proud to present one of the rarest and most unknown Italian minimal synth bands from the '80s. Musumeci were formed in Turin at the beginning of 1985, by Mauro M. (synthesizers, ex-guitar player of Rude Pravo) and Franco G. (programming, ex-noise-maker of Errata-S-Corrige). The group was founded as a link and expression of various experiences, aimed, at least initially, to highlight the individual personalities of the members. The formation settled after six months of testing with the final entry of Laura G. (ex-keyboardist of Rude Pravo) and Paul C. (voice of K Position). Musumeci were playing several shows, preceded by long monologues incorporated with space atmospheres, electrical scans, voices, screams, etc. Presented here are the two super-rare demo tapes that Musumeci recorded in 1985 (Schwarz Morgen) and in 1986 (Zusammen), on their own label, Zeltweg. Strongly recommended for fans of D.A.F., Severed Heads, Liaisons Dangereuses, Single Gun Theory, and Front 242. Artwork designed by Mushy and Alessandro Adriani. Limited edition of 300 copies.
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