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RECOG 044LP
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The sun, kissing the forehead through half-closed blinds; the night, coming uninvited through a windowpane like a damp, sticky shroud. Light and darkness, solid foundations and elusive glimpses of parallel realities. Armies of digital insects -- taken aback by warmth of one brave heart, '90s chillout rooms updated for today's vast and desolated space full of fragile souls desperate in their look for any kind of communion; "artificial intelligence" after three decades of wandering, trying to finally find a helping hand, solace and peace. Shimmer and shine. Welcome to Pristine, a new recording from the mind of Jacek Sienkiewicz. For the past years Jacek has been escaping his image of relentless producer and performer of driving, multi-layered club music. His most recent works include deep ambient records, abstract electro-acoustic experiments, and super smart, stripped-down yet incredibly complex contemporary electronica. The last few records, mostly on his own label Recognition include albums with Max Loderbauer and AtomTM, reinterpretations of works by Bogdan Mazurek of the legendary Polish Radio Experimental Studio, scores for radio plays and last year's massively overlooked "Krasz", music for theatrical performance of Ballard/Cronenberg's "Crash". "Pristine", a labor of love, is at times abstract and atonal, at times breathtakingly beautiful and tender. Eight tracks written and performed in Jacek's unmistakable, singular style, and covering many grounds -- abstract, electronic forms, neo-classical wonders, super tight compositions and freeform, jazz-like improvisations and stripped-down rhythms. Different moods, machine-translated and reverse-engineered in a variety of recording locations, make up this exceptional record. Shimmer and shine, immerse and enjoy. Co-financed by the Minister Of Culture And National Heritage of Poland. The project has been implemented in co-production with Recognition Records and the National Centre for Culture of Poland. Includes download code.
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RECOG 043EP
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Most recently Jacek Sienkiewicz has been mainly preoccupied with experimental music -- his explorations of outer limits of sound resulted in three albums released already in 2019, with two more to follow by the end of the year. So, it was good and perhaps refreshing to hear his surprising return to the dancefloor with Lightin, an unexpected summer afterparty anthem. By popular demand, it's released on vinyl in its full, 11+ minute glory. Lightweight, gentle, and tuneful, propelled by a syncopated rhythm, it rolls like a steam engine taking you to your favorite holiday destination. Side B brings us another new track -- "Tracker" is definitely built for clubs and designed for peak time moments, be it in a cramped, dark basement or a big room at a festival. This EP is Jacek's first new club-oriented record on his Recognition label since Hideland (RECOG 040LP, 2016) -- and a teaser for an all-new album, due next year.
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RECOG 042LP
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Jacek Sienkiewicz's IMOW, or "In My Own Wave" is a moody record. Although overtly experimental in form, it's quite different to Sienkiewicz's abstract, improvisational albums recorded with Max Loderbauer or AtomTM. Clocking in at only 35 minutes and comprised of eight tracks, IMOW is several years of work distilled into a dense, concise whole. Atmospheric, cinematic, stirring and utterly engaging, this is surely Sienkiewicz's most personal work to date and very possibly his best: his constant struggle to find a perfect balance of flesh and machine, or to translate human emotions to sound by means of a modern studio is manifested here in its purest, most consistent and, surprisingly, very accessible form. From subtle drones, through chants and rhythms echoing in mountainous chambers, to innumerable insect-like sounds and tiny details, it's an encephalogram recorded to tape (or disk). With all its complexity, it's not overwhelming: the meticulously constructed compositions leave both space for the sounds to breathe, and for the listener to fully experience it, without being bored, tired, wishing for less or being hungry for more. And there's beauty in this record, and hope -- in the world of overpowering darkness and constant noise IMOW feels like a peaceful trip into the untouched nature with all its wonders -- offering in equal parts rest, strength and inspiration.
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PETS 087EP
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Pets Recordings welcome a true Polish techno founding father to the fold: Jacek Sienkiewicz. "SU17" is a bubbling sine cauldron that starts with a simmer but builds to a boil with its ever-morphing, lava-like flow. "Mustang" is a cascading synth odyssey that gently rises and falls like an Escher-looped staircase. Gradually building in momentum with more of Jacek's signature hypnosis flare, it's not until the drums double up with an almost live-style visceral feel. Complete with a star-lit switch from Berlin's serial innovator Tobias., where the synths are deftly refocused and a whole layer of orchestral delight are layered within.
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RECOG 006CD
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Recognition opens up its archives and invites you to a futuristic sentimental journey with respective stages set by the 9702. 9702 contains a set of varied tracks recorded within five years after Warsaw label's launch and its first release. Extended compositions and short improvised sound notes resemble eccentric propositions of such labels as (early) Warp or Rephlex, standing next to melancholy-saturated minimalistic techno and abstract collage structures, which prove to share many characteristics of clicks n' cuts movement of the second half of the 1990s. Usage of human voice samples is an outstanding feature of many of these archive materials. Entirety of mastered-anew, 9702 contains all principal trademarks which distinguish Jacek Sienkiewicz's creations and his label Recognition: utmost care about depth of sound sphere, experimental inclinations, and focus on complex motorik aspect of the rhythmical base. This collection of music from Recognition's first five years, surprising for its freshness and sheer impetus, is a must for all fans of Jacek Sienkiewicz and Polish electronic music of the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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RECOG 039EP
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Recognition opens up its archives and invites you to a futuristic sentimental journey with respective stages set by the CD release 9702 (RECOG 006CD) and 9799, which includes a 12" along with a CD insert of 9702. The four vinyl exclusive tracks come from the time of Jacek Sienkiewicz's first record Recognition (1999). These earliest recordings openly refer to a formula and rhythmical density of Detroit techno, although the end result of this confrontation turns out to be surprisingly "separate" and individualistic. The material on the CD insert, 9702, contains a set of varied tracks recorded within five years after Warsaw label's launch and its first release. Extended compositions and short improvised sound notes resemble eccentric propositions of such labels as (early) Warp or Rephlex, standing next to melancholy-saturated minimalistic techno and abstract collage structures, which prove to share many characteristics of clicks n' cuts movement of the second half of the 1990s. Usage of human voice samples is an outstanding feature of many of these archive materials. Entirety of mastered-anew, 9702 contains all principal trademarks which distinguish Jacek Sienkiewicz's creations and his label Recognition: utmost care about depth of sound sphere, experimental inclinations, and focus on complex motorik aspect of the rhythmical base. This collection of music from Recognition's first five years, surprising for its freshness and sheer impetus, is a must for all fans of Jacek Sienkiewicz and Polish electronic music of the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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RECOG 040LP
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Double LP version. Jacek Sienkiewicz presents Hideland. Sound and rhythm are effective means of individual's self-defense in face of chaotic steamroller of everyday life. Hiding in a familiar yet simultaneously hardly recognizable parallel space does not have to result from the need to escape the world or nurture one's ego. Too many times to mention, music appearing under Recognition imprint served as a peculiar type of a vehicle of survival and a tool for internal transformation. Hideland, the new record by Polish electronic music producer Jacek Sienkiewicz is released precisely a year after Drifting (2015), which largely explored tropes of classical club techno sound. It is Sienkiewicz 's expedition into the unknown, exploration of topographical margins, both possible and impossible. The nine tracks comprising this album go beyond easy-to-pigeonhole genres, creating a microcosm of utopian sound constructs. This surprisingly unobvious and precisely composed release could be fascinating both for loyal fans and for new listeners looking for threads of experimentalism. In "Desert Plan" and "Kingdom of Lo" one can hear references to extra-temporal Detroit harmonies, while the minimalism of the title track or the alchemic trippy house of "Radionist" provoke questions rather than serve ready-to-use answers. Melancholic compositions of mosaic-like structure ("Gone") are distinctly contrasted with miniatures saturated with distant galaxy hum like "Summer 2016". From enigmatically rhythmic opener "Hide Away", to 12-minute-plus "Last Run" which sets obsessive percussion against impressionistic sound splashes, the constantly morphing and the self-contained 3D landscape of Hideland is a perfect place of seclusion, refuge, and hiding for lost souls and seasoned listeners alike. It's another intriguing proposal in Jacek Sienkiewicz's growing discography, but above all, it is a laboratory where dreams and artistic visions metamorphose into concrete reality.
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RECOG 004CD
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Jacek Sienkiewicz presents Hideland. Sound and rhythm are effective means of individual's self-defense in face of chaotic steamroller of everyday life. Hiding in a familiar yet simultaneously hardly recognizable parallel space does not have to result from the need to escape the world or nurture one's ego. Too many times to mention, music appearing under Recognition imprint served as a peculiar type of a vehicle of survival and a tool for internal transformation. Hideland, the new record by Polish electronic music producer Jacek Sienkiewicz is released precisely a year after Drifting (2015), which largely explored tropes of classical club techno sound. It is Sienkiewicz 's expedition into the unknown, exploration of topographical margins, both possible and impossible. The nine tracks comprising this album go beyond easy-to-pigeonhole genres, creating a microcosm of utopian sound constructs. This surprisingly unobvious and precisely composed release could be fascinating both for loyal fans and for new listeners looking for threads of experimentalism. In "Desert Plan" and "Kingdom of Lo" one can hear references to extra-temporal Detroit harmonies, while the minimalism of the title track or the alchemic trippy house of "Radionist" provoke questions rather than serve ready-to-use answers. Melancholic compositions of mosaic-like structure ("Gone") are distinctly contrasted with miniatures saturated with distant galaxy hum like "Summer 2016". From enigmatically rhythmic opener "Hide Away", to 12-minute-plus "Last Run" which sets obsessive percussion against impressionistic sound splashes, the constantly morphing and the self-contained 3D landscape of Hideland is a perfect place of seclusion, refuge, and hiding for lost souls and seasoned listeners alike. It's another intriguing proposal in Jacek Sienkiewicz's growing discography, but above all, it is a laboratory where dreams and artistic visions metamorphose into concrete reality.
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RECOG 037EP
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Jacek Sienkiewicz's "Drifting" (RECOG 002CD, 2015) remixed by two premium electronic music producers, Roman Flügel and Ricardo Villalobos. No further words necessary. Enjoy.
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RECOG 036EP
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EP version. Includes CD. Jacek Sienkiewicz is back. Drifting is the artist's fifth full-length release and the second on his Warsaw-based label Recognition since 1999. His records have been played and strongly supported by such renowned artists as Sven Väth and Richie Hawtin; legendary producers like Ricardo Villalobos, Uwe Schmidt, and, in 2015, Max Loderbauer have collaborated with Sienkiewicz (RECOG 035EP). Drifting takes its listener on a complex but still accessible journey to state-of-the-art techno territory where Carl Craig melodies coexist with the stark minimalism of Robert Hood, but they serve only as entry points for further exploration. There is no doubt -- Sienkiewicz knows all of his roots yet he creates a signature sound that results from his highly original approach to modern electronic music production. Drifting can be seen as a personal diary that Sienkiewicz uses to invite all listeners, no matter their listening preferences, on a deep and unique ride. Constant drift and dislocation creates imaginary landscapes of future unknown. A pleasant surprise at a time when the market is flooded with predictable releases and tasteless hype. Above all, this album comes both from the soul and the brain and it shouldn't be missed. Every listen is a different adventure.
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RECOG 002CD
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Jacek Sienkiewicz is back. Drifting is the artist's fifth full-length release and the second on his Warsaw-based label Recognition since 1999. His records have been played and strongly supported by such renowned artists as Sven Väth and Richie Hawtin; legendary producers like Ricardo Villalobos, Uwe Schmidt, and, in 2015, Max Loderbauer have collaborated with Sienkiewicz (RECOG 035EP). Drifting takes its listener on a complex but still accessible journey to state-of-the-art techno territory where Carl Craig melodies coexist with the stark minimalism of Robert Hood, but they serve only as entry points for further exploration. There is no doubt -- Sienkiewicz knows all of his roots yet he creates a signature sound that results from his highly original approach to modern electronic music production. Drifting can be seen as a personal diary that Sienkiewicz uses to invite all listeners, no matter their listening preferences, on a deep and unique ride. Constant drift and dislocation creates imaginary landscapes of future unknown. A pleasant surprise at a time when the market is flooded with predictable releases and tasteless hype. Above all, this album comes both from the soul and the brain and it shouldn't be missed. Every listen is a different adventure.
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COR 084EP
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The On The Road EP is the preliminary 12" for Jacek Sienkiewicz' album On The Road (COR 026CD), one of the most experimental albums to appear on Sven Väth's label to date. New sounds, voices and clever arrangement patterns are revealed with each new listen. It's not Detroit nor Santiago, not Sheffield nor Berlin, it's not even the sound of Jacek's home town of Warsaw -- this is the real music of the spheres. On clear vinyl.
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COR 026CD
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Poland's Jacek Sienkiewicz presents his first album for Cocoon Recordings since 2004's Displaced (COR 008CD/LP). With over 30 releases behind him, and over a decade of running his own label, Sienkiewicz persistently follows his very own path, creating music that is impossible to define. Friendly, but not fraternizing, modest, but stubborn only in a positive way, Jacek is an individual with a clear, personal vision and an unorthodox approach to music -- light years away from the hectic, utilitarian ethos of club-derived electronic beats. On The Road is complex and challenging, to be derived in recent years from the music formerly known as techno. This album successfully attempts to embrace virtually all aspects of modern electronic music -- from rave-like club bangers, through Detroitish passion and deep house-like style, towards ambient soundscapes that are Mariana Trench-deep. Although "Departure" and "Arrival" are clearly marked, this is a journey without a beginning or an end, an endless peregrination in search of the lost chords, primal rhythms and melodies coming supposedly from another world. On The Road is also another collaboration with Cocoon -- starting with Téchnè (COR 003CD), through the memorable Displaced, the cycle is now completed with one of the most experimental albums to appear on Sven Väth's label to date. This record is not easy and definitely demands attention -- but it's also rewarding like no other. On The Road encapsulates Jacek's journey to date -- and is by no means its closing chapter. Quite the contrary -- it's a blueprint for an even more advanced attempt to create a truly timeless piece of art without denying its obvious, energetic and joyful roots. This is proper music -- full of energy and life, impossibly complex yet light as a feather, dense, thought-provoking and playful at the same time. Balancing between dirty noises and angelic melodies, it is moving and at times simply breath-taking. From the opening drone, in a second turned into a whirlwind of sounds and noises, via robotic fanfares for the common traveler and muscular bass-driven anthems for still non-existent dancefloors, towards ambient-like bliss, we hear mature, totally original music. It's not Detroit nor Santiago, not Sheffield nor Berlin, it's not even the sound of Jacek's hometown of Warsaw -- this is the real music of the spheres.
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COR 060EP
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Jacek Sienkiewicz seems unstoppable. "All Yours" rolls on the wheels of steel, like some kind of steampunk machinery, and by the time the strings move in, one will recognize an instant classic. The complexity of shuffling beats, flowing hi-hats and percussion is simply breathtaking. "Connections" features Jacek's trademark bells, bongos and cymbals, but the buzzing synths, bass stabs and unidentified voices create a different experience. The track builds mercilessly, and when the synth riff glides in, there is no escape.
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COR 020CD
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This is the third full-length album from Poland's Jacek Sienkiewicz for Cocoon Recordings. Modern Dance is a mixed CD compilation of his past and future 12" releases for his very own Recognition label and from Cocoon. For the last ten years, Jacek has been carving his very own niche in this genre formerly known as techno. Paying respect to the classic masters of Detroit sound, he has never followed formulas and classic frames of what was once considered minimal techno, instead always working on both expanding and questioning the music we used to know. Hence, Modern Dance was born. As we all know, dance is an art form, referring to the movements of the human body. Be it a form of one's expression, social interaction, or the extension of spiritual life, dance is most often associated with music. Dance embodies emotions, expresses ideas and generally tells a story. Music is the catalyst. The modern dance was raised out of rebellion against the strict formulas of tradition -- and so was the music you are about to hear. Jacek Sienkiewicz has been exploring the emotional, physical, mental, communicative and artistic aspects of dance and music for the last ten years. Probing and expanding the boundaries of classic techno music, filtering Detroit sound through innumerable studio experiments, his music became the way to express his deepest inner feelings and visionary creativity -- and this is exactly what modern dance is about.
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RECOG 022EP
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"Jacek Sienkiewicz presents another unbelievably complex experiments in beat programming and string arrangement. This time, Poland's top techno producer known for his storming live sets goes over the edge, stretching minimal techno formula far beyond its limits and comes up with two epic tracks of enormous proportions. 'The One' starts immediately with a stainless steel kick, but what seems to be a digital techno groove soon develops into a cosmic fairytale, with layer after layer of strings, bells and unidentified, but strangely organic sounds, executed with breathtaking complexity and almost obsessive attention to every tiny detail. Sounds and emotions embraced within its almost 10 minutes are enough to fill a couple of albums. The same can be said about the title track, where silicone and chrome bleeps surrender to somewhat otherworldly hyperstring melody. It still IS an electronic dance music -- sparkling with originality, this is yet another proof of Jacek's highly unique blend of shuffling groove and unspeakable beauty."
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