Name: What If
Brand: Hauschka

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Rough Trade

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Release date

2017-03-31

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SLANG50117

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4250506820152

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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SLANG50117LP

4250506820169

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Artist

Hauschka

Label EU

City Slang

Genre EU

Electronic

Hauschka is a highly acclaimed artist known for his unique approach to music. His compositions blend classical and electronic elements, creating a mesmerizing sound that captivates listeners. With influences ranging from *Sylvain Chauveau* to *Nils Frahm*, Hauschka has carved out his own distinct style in the contemporary music scene.

His music is characterized by its intricate melodies and experimental use of prepared piano. By placing various objects on the strings of the piano, he creates unconventional sounds and textures that add depth to his compositions. This innovative technique has earned him recognition and praise from both critics and fellow musicians alike.

With a discography spanning over two decades, Hauschka has released numerous albums that showcase his talent and creativity. From collaborations with *Ólafur Arnalds* to solo projects, each release offers a glimpse into his evolving musical journey. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Hauschka's passion for pushing boundaries shines through in every note.

City Slang is an independent German label founded by Christof Ellinghaus. Renowned for its eclectic roster, the label encompasses everything from rock to post-rock and electronic music.

With a diverse range of artists, City Slang has become known for its unique and innovative approach to music. From established acts to emerging talent, the label consistently delivers high-quality releases that push boundaries and defy genre conventions.

As a leading force in the industry, City Slang has been instrumental in shaping the sound of contemporary music. With their distinctive style and commitment to artistic integrity, they have garnered a loyal following of music enthusiasts worldwide.

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Every purchase online or instore gets a free Rough Trade / City Slang sampler CD.Since the release of his debut album, Substantial, in 2004, Volker Bertelmann – aka Hauschka – has, slowly but surely, earned a remarkable reputation as a purveyor of imaginative, distinctive, prepared piano music. This isn’t, to be fair, a heavily populated field, but it’s one he’s made his own, and while some might have dismissed his work early on as a novelty, Bertelmann has proven himself to be uncommonly inventive, coaxing ever more unprecedented, euphonic sounds and rhythms out of his instrument. Even so, on What If – which finds him adding player pianos (also known as pianolas) to his armoury – Bertelmann expands his range even further, defying expectations and delivering what is without doubt his most ingenious album yet. Bertelmann has found increasing amounts of work as a soundtrack composer, working on scores for a number of documentaries and feature films, not least James Franco’s adaptation of John Steinbeck’s In Dubious Battle and, alongside Dustin O’Halloran, Lion, for which they’ve both been nominated for a Golden Globe.Likely to prove one of 2017’s most original albums, while at the same time inspiring questions about the very nature of the world we inhabit, What If redefines the very notion of piano music in a dramatic and exceptional fashion. It stands as a rebuttal to those who lazily seek to shoehorn Hauschka’s work into the so-called, uncomfortably broad ‘new classical’ category, and instead underlines his status as a unique and invaluable artist.LP - With Download.

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