The Path Of Hybrid is a specially constructed three-disc compilation that has been designed to chart the musical history of Cari Lekebusch's H-Productions label. Containing almost fifty tracks, the album blends re-mastered tracks from the labels deep catalogue with specially commissioned re-edits and remixes of classic Hybrid tracks and the pick of new music from the current H-Productions roster. The album is presented across two continuous DJ mixes, compared by Alexi Delano (Past Mix) and Cari Lekebusch (Present Mix) plus a third unmixed disc containing previously unreleased tracks and remixes from the H-Productions vaults.
The brainchild of Swedish sound architect, Cari Lekebusch, H-Productions has come to be known the world-over as a brand that is synonymous with the evergreen techno scene. Often credited with serving as inspiration to a generation of electronic music producers, the label mirrors the creative attributes of its founder; earning a reputation as a diverse and evolutionary force within techno thanks to the steady stream of quality productions that collectively make up an enviable back catalogue that began in 1994 and will hit the landmark of ninety-five releases by the time the label clocks up its eighteenth year at the end of 2011.
Such longevity is testament to Lekebusch's unwavering commitment to quality and his desire to constantly move things forward. Once described by Cari himself as 'anything but ordinary' 2011 will witness H-Productions take yet another significant step on its already remarkable journey. Taking inspiration from the original name of the label - Hybrid Productions – this latest chapter of the story will reflect the theme of mixing, fusing and cross-breeding musical elements to create a unique amalgamation of sounds, styles and influences across both the live performance medium and the labels recorded output.
In order to help bring this ambitious idea to life, Lekebusch has recruited a select group of classic techno names that will collaborate musically and in with performances to create a release and events schedule that will drive the H-Productions brand throughout 2011. Luke Slater, The Advent, Jesper Dahlbäck, Joel Mull, Alexi Delano and Tony Rohr have be contributing singles, albums and collaboration EP's which have been supported by H-Productions events, staged at the best Techno venues across Europe including Berghain, Berlin; Fabric, London; Melkweg; Amsterdam; Kollingsbord, Stockholm and Komplex, Zurich.
Triple disc ft artists perorming @ Torino Movement festival, in collab w/Movement Detroit. 2 CDs unmixed w/trks by Model 500, Plastikman, Loco Dice, Alton Miller, more. 3rd disc is multimedia CD w/mp3s by Moodymann, Rhythm Is Rhythm, + mix by I-robots.
A three CD set, with a stunningly beautiful gatefold package. It includes the first two Dntel releases on Phthalo, remastered, as well as a third disc of unreleased material, composed slightly before his third album, Life is Full of Possibilities on Plug Research.
Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel) writes:
In 1994 I compiled my first tracks as Dntel onto a cassette called Something Always Goes Wrong and sent it to some labels. It came pretty close to getting a real release but things ended up falling through with the label and I had to resort to making tape copies and giving them to friends. I kept making songs and eventually put together another cassette for friends. My friend Hoseh (who does a radio show called Headspace on KXLU in Los Angeles) gave it to this guy Dean who liked it and made CD copies, one of which ended up in the hands of Dimitri Fergadis, who asked if he could officially release it on his label, Phthalo Records. I said yes and this collection of songs became the first official Dntel release, Early Works For Me If It Works For You, released in 1998. A year or so later he released Something Always Goes Wrong as well.
These early tracks, inspired by Aphex Twin, -Ziq, Warp Records and anything else Id been listening to, were all instrumental (save a few vocal samples) and created using one sampler/synthesizer (a Kurzweil K2000s) and some basic midi sequencing software. I was always really interested in adding vocals to weird electronic music, and by the time EWFMIIWFY and SAGW were released I finally had a computer with the capability to record full vocal tracks more easily. This led to the next Dntel full-length, Life Is Full Of Possibilities, which was released in 2001 on Plug Research. I havent really done much instrumental work since.
A couple years ago I decided to listen to a bunch of old DATs of stuff I had worked on in the process of making LIFOP. Although a lot of it was rough or unfinished, it got me thinking of the old days and I decided to collect my favorites. That got me listening to the old Phthalo releases as well and somehow it all evolved slowly into this 3-CD set.
21st Anniversary of classic 1989 masterpiece. Album has been remastered to sound better than ever & now f/ 20-page booklet & rare, previously unseen photographs from Robert Smith`s archive. Bonus songs include demos, studio roughs, outtakes & live mixes.
Round 2 of live series from top touring band. This volume is 8/14/93 show @ World Music Theatre in Tinley Park IL w/ additional tracks from 8/11/93 @ Club Eastbrook in Grand Rapids MI.
Round 2 of live series from top touring band. This volume is 6/22/94 show @ Veteran`s Memorial Auditorium in Columbus Ohio with add`l music from 6/24/94 @ Murat Theater in Indianapolis IN.