Tropic 48 | Hans Carstens - Aeroplane ep

All three originals contained on „Aeroplane EP“ develop along the contours of discreet pads, which only just shimmer through the quiet oscillations and crackles of microtonal beat brushworks. Sometimes, a radiating quasi-melody will rise up like a dilusional phata morgana or like hot air wafting on top of asphalt streets in the relentless sun. But mostly, the emphasis is on texture, with all elements trying hard to cancel each other out and leave the listener in a secluded place of absolute rest. From clicks and cuts, house and ambient, Hans Carstens builds a dreamy electronic derrivative of Jazz, which glides by as effortlessly as a yacht on an endless ocean.

Every piece is reworked by one of the acts from the extensive artist roster of the Tropic Netlabel and each one takes the material into even more mysterious waters. Carlo's treatment of „Airport“ adds more concrete beats, but mixes them way back behind thick cotton-clusterclouds, increasing the surreal feel. The ten-minute D-Soul remix is a massively cavernous vision of music moving in all directions without advancing a single step. Only Dat Sun dares to really push the fast forward button, but even his physical six-minute version of „Flying“ still carries plenty of secrets in its opaque embrace.

Words by Tobias Fischer ( Tokafi.net)