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[: ARTIST..... :] Hannes Wiehager and Chaum
[: TITLE...... :] Fallout
[: GENRE...... :] House
[: RIP DATE... :] 2021-03-21
[: LABEL...... :] Movement Recordings
[: CAT NR..... :] MOVD0213
[: TRACKS..... :] 4
[: SIZE....... :] 59m
[: ENCODER.... :] LAME 3.100 -b 32 -V 0
[: CODEC...... :] MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)
[: SOURCE..... :] WEB (FLAC)
[: URL........ :] https://store.tidal.com/nz/album/167533747

[ ::.. Tracklist ..:: ]
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01. Fallout (Original Mix) ....................... 07:40 
02. Fallout (Khainz Remix) ....................... 06:54 
03. Fallout (Futur-E Remix) ...................... 09:25 
04. Heliodore (Original Mix) ..................... 07:02 

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The latest release on Tash's Movement Recordings welcomes Hannes 
Wiehager and Chaum back to the label for their debut EP. Having 
first appeared in 2018, Swedish artist Hannes Wiehager has 
amassed an impressive resume, finding a home on Beatfreak 
Limited, Manual Music and Stripped Recordings. Greek producer 
Angelos Moutsai aka Chaum has enjoyed a similar rise to success 
since making his debut in 2016. Releases via Hoomidaas, One Of A 
Kind and RYNTH have been vehicles for his darker take on melodic 
house and techno. As frequent studio partners in the past, 
Hannes and Chaum first appeared on Movement in July of last year 
with a contribution to the label's popular 'Technical Progress' 
series. Now as 2021 gets underway the duo make a welcome return 
with 'Fallout' alongside remixes from Khainz and Futur-E.

Beginning with the title selection the duo explores both astral 
and emotive narratives. Warm beats and a rippling groove sit at 
the foundation, creating a cavernous vibe, while growling synth 
lines, tight arps and electric rhythms fill in the framework. 
Shifting energy into the main break, the narrative moves into 
emotive territory with the introduction of a ghostly vocal, 
running through mind bending modulation, as cosmic effects steal 
the air, before setting up a powerful drop and purring finale. 
The companion piece 'Heliodore' follows a similar sonic ethos 
and sits as a perfect complement to its predecessor. Its 
mysterious framework houses a rolling groove, striking effects 
and buoyant drums. Cinematic pads and crunchy arps drive 
momentum into the break, eventually unveiling a spoken word 
vocal narrative. Pitch shifted and roboticized, the intriguing 
phrases drift across the framework, as dystopian soundscapes 
provide the perfect segue into an effects driven final movement.

Returning to the label and providing the first interpretation of 
'Fallout' is Khainz. As one of Switzerland's most recognized 
electronic music artists, the Luzern resident has found a home 
on Heinz Music, Iboga Records, Sprout and YoshiToshi. Also a 
regular on the European festival circuit, Khainz remains one of 
his country's most sought after DJs, having played Boom 
Festival, Rainbow Serpent and others. Having first appeared on 
the label in 2012 with a remix of Dousk's 'Akiki', Khainz now 
returns with a powerful rendition of 'Fallout'. Through 
distinctive design and heady sonics, the Swiss artist has 
crafted an excellent complement to the original. A chunkier 
groove, astral sonics and exotic drums play off each other 
wonderfully, while a storyboard of cosmic effects advances the 
narrative. More emotive than its predecessor, the main break 
opens up into a glowing reservoir of sound, allowing the vocal 
to breathe and delight, before pushing onwards to a groovy 
finale.

The second and final interpretation of 'Fallout' is provided by 
Futur-E who returns to the label for his second appearance. As 
the Movement Recordings label manager, the Greek artist first 
appeared on the imprint in March of 2020 with a contribution to 
the 'Technical Progress, Vol.10' collection. With a career that 
now spans nearly a decade, Futur-E has compiled an impressive 
resume, landing releases on Mango Alley, MNL, Stellar Fountain 
and Traum, where his unique take on melodic house and techno has 
flourished. Now getting 2021 off to a great start the Eleusis 
resident delivers an inspired take on 'Fallout'. Drawing on the 
sensibilities of the original the Greek artist leans in a 
sleeker more techno-oriented direction. Machine gun beats bounce 
with a vibrant energy, while phasing rhythms and sweeping 
effects provide a compelling cosmic architecture. Spacious yet 
powerful across the first act, wispy vocals strike at opportune 
moments, trailing through the framework before tightly wound 
arps transfer energy into the break. Cascading electronics marry 
processed vocals as the centrepiece unfolds, eventually melting 
down to a tasteful roll and commanding drop. An inspired remix 
from Futur-E which caps off another excellent offering from 
Tash's Movement Recordings.

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