Name: 1929 – Das Jahr Babylon
Brand: Thomas Fehlmann

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KOMPAKTCD153

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Limited edition

Release date

2018-12-14

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4250101402166

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Thomas Fehlmann

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Techno / Electro

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Kompakt

Kompakt is a renowned music label that was established in 1998. It originated from the transformation of Delirium, a record shop founded in Cologne in 1993. The label operates from its base at the Kompakt record store, which also features an online shop. Over the years, Kompakt has expanded its services to include artist booking and distribution for various artists and labels. Led by Wolfgang Voigt, Michael Mayer, Jürgen Paape, and managed by Jon Berry (4), Kompakt has become a prominent figure in the music industry.

With a rich history spanning over two decades, Kompakt has solidified its position as an influential force within the music scene. Its commitment to quality and innovation has garnered them widespread recognition and respect among both artists and fans alike.

As an esteemed label with *Kompakt* as their flagship brand, they have cultivated a diverse roster of talented musicians who continuously push boundaries across genres such as electronic, techno, ambient, and experimental music. Their dedication to curating exceptional sounds has made them a go-to destination for music enthusiasts seeking groundbreaking releases.

Thomas Fehlmann, born in 1957 in Switzerland, is a renowned artist and musician. In 1979, he co-founded the avant-garde band Palais Schaumburg alongside Holger Hiller. After the band disbanded in 1985, Fehlmann focused on his home studio and became known for his work with samplers under the name Ready Made.

In 1988, Fehlmann established Teutonic Beats label, which featured early contributions from notable artists such as Jörg Burger, Wolfgang Voigt, Moritz von Oswald, Sun Electric, and Westbam. It was through this label that Fehlmann formed a friendship with Dr. Alex Paterson of The Orb and went on to contribute to many of The Orb's releases as a part-time member.

Fehlmann's influence extended into the Berlin music scene of the 90s when he became a resident at Tresor Berlin. Alongside Moritz von Oswald and Juan Atkins, he played an integral role in solidifying the Berlin-Detroit connection by forming the group 3MB.

Since 1995, Thomas Fehlmann has been actively involved with Ocean Club - a legendary Berlin-based establishment known for its radio show that has been broadcasting worldwide since 1998.

1929 - Das Jahr Babylon marks Thomas Fehlmann's third full length release of 2018 and presents what appears to be a creative peak in his career that spans beyond his solo career to his early days in Palais Schaumburg, collaborating with Moritz von Oswald as 3MB to his long time work with The Orb. Having left The Orb in late 2017 has set free unforeseen energies in Fehlmann's studio. A departure from his recent dance floor-friendly album Los Lagos released inSeptember on Kompakt, Thomas Fehlmann's 1929 - Das Jahr Babylon is a film soundtrack from the documentary that aired on ARD network.

Fehlmann's composition for 1929 consists of sample material taken from the era and thwarts the exaggerated lust for life with threatening undertones that anticipate the dawn of mankind's darkest chapter so far. Although all the sounds breathe yesterday's atmosphere this soundtrack bursts with modernity. Fehlmann accomplished the daring feat to musically render the unsettling resemblance between the political situation 90 years ago and our current time.

1929 – Das Jahr Babylon

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