latest release
what's next?
buy third ear
podcast
events
forum
contact
links


 
What's Next ?

Brendon Moeller - Safari EP

Digital Release March 2009
Vinyl Release March 2009



A1) Traffic (New Wipers Mix)

A2) Slight Transition

B1) Fixer

B2) Safari



The Safari ep is Brendon Moellers third ep for Third Ear, following the Jazz Space ep (3EEP-068) and the One Mans Junk ep (3EEP-088).Once again we have selected 4 cuts of varying mood and intensity to create an ep offering many possibilities for the dj and a rewarding home listening experience.

A1 Traffic (new wipers mix) is a driving wide-screen track which will turn the dancefloor into a heaving mass of frequencies and beats. This is close to a peak-time track. This is a high intensity track that holds the vibe in a state of impending release underpinned with a deep, open groove. 126bpm.

A2 Slight Transition takes the vibe very deep and keeps it there. A simple (genuinely less is more) drum pattern of a lightly hit snare drum, hi-hat and occasionally shaken guiro over a hypnotic bass pattern, hold the track in place for nearly seven minutes. A masterful control of tension offering the dj a number of options for where to take the dancefloor from this moments respite. 119bpm

B1 Fixer is a track for very near the end of a set. It is intensely melodic; a track to be dropped after the dancers have grooved their way through all the beats and rhythms the dj has given them. A syncopated groove is created with a heavy bass and dancing hi-hats going off like fireworks, cut up with asymetric chord stabs. Over this, Brendon Moeller totally surprised us by dropping what is definitey one of the great Mini-Moog solos of all time! Euphoric it most definitely is. 125bpm.

B2 Safari. After Fixer and nearly three eps of fine techno, Brendon Moeller takes us home in what can only be described as a spacy, jazzy, funky dub workout. Cool, breezy, but with a menacing deep bass, the track has a satisfying feeling of completion, of a trip with the end now in sight. Skittering echoed flute and snare drum maintain an ever-evolving dialogue through the track, over another dialogue between the bass and drums. All in all a perfect end to a fine ep.

Mastered by Stefan Betke a.k.a. Pole @ Scape Mastering, Berlin.
Artist: Brendon Moeller
Title: Safari ep
Label: Third Ear Recordings
Cat No,: 3EEP-101
Release date: Vinyl and DL: March 2009
EAN: 5060052760043
Distribution: Vinyl: Discomania (worldwide) Rubadub (UK). DL: Finetunes (worldwide)

www.myspace.com/3ear