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In anticipation of the 35th anniversary next year one of electronic music´s most influential recordings, the legendary "E2-E4", from 12.12.1981 gets an official rerelease by Manuel Göttsching on his own Label MG.ART... Carefully overseen by the Master himself.

One of the few records Gottsching released under his own name, "E2-E4" has earned its place as one of the most important, influential electronic records ever released. What sets it apart from music that came before is a steadfast refusal to follow the popular notions of development in melody and harmony. Instead, "E2-E4" continues working through similar territory for close to an hour with an application to trance-state electronics missing from most of the music that preceded it. Though the various components repeat themselves incessantly, it's how they interact and build that determines the sound -- and that's the essence of most electronic dance music, that complex interplay between several repetitive elements. 

STAFF COMMENTS

Patrick says: On the evening of December 12th, 1981, Manuel Göttsching took to his home studio, hit record and jammed his way through one hour of flawless electronic composition. Minimalist yet expressive, this hypnotic arrangement of circular drum programs, overlapping sequences and dreamy pads completely envelops the listener in pure transcendental beauty. Evolving at its own pace, the piece drifts through a series of mesmeric motifs before bursting into widescreen brilliance at the avian flutter of Manuel’s warm and bright guitar. Recorded live to tape with no overdubs, ‘E2-E4’ is a stunning marriage of inspiration and expression, truly perfect.

TRACK LISTING

Ruhige Nervosität 13:00
Gemäßigter Aufbruch 10:00
... Und Mittelspiel 07:00
Ansatz 06:00
Damen-Eleganza 05:00
Ehrenvoller Kampf 03:00
Hoheit Weicht (nicht Ohne Schwung...) 09:00
... Und Souveränität 03:00
Remis 03:00