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ZBZ 003EP
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Words spoken in another land and in another time echo through Mikael Stavostrand's record. Before the light of morning shines over his world, he sings songs without words, madrigals for the petulant synths and austere drums, in an effort to stall out the first rays of the sun for just one more moment.
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HIGH 074EP
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Mikael Stavöstrand's debut on Highgrade Records is a very varied and complex mix of sounds. "How To Be" is a laid-back, crazy sound collage that is accompanied by "Cries," a spooky homage to the lower frequencies. Samuel L. Session's remix gives the track a nicely diverse and harder edge. "She Walks My Mind" is Stavöstrand at his best -- a beautiful example of his impressive understanding of timing and interaction, with seemingly infinite sound bites that are perfectly arranged.
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SR 008EP
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"Get ready for the 8th classic offering from the Sounderground stable, a gem of a release from Los Angeles resident, Mikael Stavöstrand. Having been a key figure in the electronic music scene for many years, Mikael's latest musical must-have is yet another example of his breathtaking, boundary busting musical interpretations. Always on top of his game, and in demand, his live shows are truly outstanding. Having amassed an ardent list of followers and been involved in collaborations right across the musical spectrum, his previous label outings include, Kindish, Thema, Sushitech and Spectral Sound."
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KM 004EP
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"The Soulful EP, produced by Swedish mastermind Mikael Stavöstrand, takes him one step closer to his goal, to fuse experimental compositions with dance floor perfection. On the first track, 'My Day,' a steady 4-beat tries to keep up with a sinister synth line that has broken free from its lace. Together with beautifully programmed organic percussion, this track is a dynamic roller coaster ride, aiming for the peak hour dance floor with a twist. The B-side and the track 'Blau,' takes off with a vocal sample reminding us of the Kontra-Musik motto: You got to go, where you want to go. Starting off as a warm hypnotic groover, 'Blau' climbs towards a multi-layered soundscape, pushed forward by a hectic arpeggio, reminding of minimalist heroes like Robert Rood and Mika Vainio. 'Blau' is dance floor music that aims for the soul."
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BAHN 002EP
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"Well known for his Mitek label and own releases on Force Inc and Contexterrior. You'll probably also recognize his collaboration with Johan Skugge. He comes up with a double A-side EP which fits perfect to Audiobahn's concept. Minimal, groovy with sublime effects. 'Finker Stomper' is a 12 minute long anthem with all the main ingredients for a perfect minimal affair. A melodic, spacey, dark and subtle journey. On the flipside he gets a bit more quirky with a bit more acid effects and a funkier groove."
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ADJUN TILL005
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"A moody and contemplative three tracker from Mikael Stavöstrand marks the coming of the solstice of the summer of Adjunct. Wavering layers of misty drones and vulnerable synth patterns comprise 'Kongo,' a microscopic zodiac of scattered thoughts the poet reveals fate in entropy. 'Compliments' tiptoes in weightless serenity only to be kidnapped, drugged and taken to the outer-most ring of the sawtooth primitives. Deceptively entitled, 'Discomerde' is the last bead on Mikael's abacus. Never to produce a solid integer, but rather to open a tiny window with a view of his inspiraled galaxy."
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DFRG 013EP
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"Once again we go with another man from the north! Here is Mr. Mikael Stavöstrand, founder of Mitek and one of the key figures of the Swedish electronic music scene. Three tracks of a minimal and smooth blend of techno and contemporary house with his distinctive deep sub bass and pumpin' kicks perfect for evolutionary dancefloors. Get lost!"
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FIM 049CD
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"Stockholm, Sweden's Mikael Stravöstand represents the first of many new Scandinavian talents that will emerge in the Force Inc. family over the course of 2001. Stravöstand is a key figure in the Swedish electronic scene as a long-time event organizer, sound installation artist and label manager of the underground Mitek label. Over the past year, he has performed continuously that included a successful 32 date North American tour. He has releases and contributions on labels Tigerbeat6, 12k and Mitek. Reduce continues Force Inc.'s development of click-techno, where the unessentialist sounds of glitches, crackles and skips infiltrate the structure of minimal techno's 4/4 drive formula. Stravöstand emanates a unique approach to compositions, taking interest in the use of randomness and the unexpected towards his methods of working. Reduce is a very visual and natural project; deep, dubby techno mingles with the glitchy pulses and beats. The result is a perfect order of balance and harmony for the listener. Stravöstand presents a new platform for dance music. Essential for fans of Chain Reaction, Clicks & Cuts and SND. Reduce crosses between dancefloor techno and experimental electronic music."
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