Those looking to explain the rise in stature of Brandt Brauer Frick should credit the trio’s standing as full fledged live performers whose gigs and eye catching video have won over listeners who might otherwise avoid “acoustic techno.” It also explains the longer “video version” of “Bop” which arrives on Copenhagen’s Tartelet Records, satisfying those first introduced to BBF through the video (perhaps with Kanye’s help) and DJs, too. Relying on few instruments lets the songwriting shine through the glinting percussion as ominous piano chords sweeten like the sun peaking between dark clouds. “Paino Shakur” is less effective at releasing the tension amassed by blippy, rapid fire progressions, fizzling where it could explode. LoSoul lengthens the suspense and affords more floor readiness with his remix, yet he faces the same problem of delivering a payoff and simply punts. Having rightly earned recognition, Brandt Brauer Frick’s challenge now is to sustain it.
Love anyone who takes techno as serious as to do it acousticly….dig the video also. Good work.
You save the vinyl and the accoustic… and especially your music is beautiful, thank’s.