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Munich Machine

Munich Machine

a review by jamie tetlow of
release format Munich Machine by Hell (CD Album)

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Helmut Geier hasn't received much interest since "My Definition of House" was released on R&S. Post '94 he appeared to slip into the underground techno vaults of European club culture, a workaholic schedule, DJing and producing quality 12's. This four year hiatus of the media, time spent on the pulse, has come to a close with music of dancefloor burning class. Although the ten tracks don't sit comfortably together in the long-player format they all stand strong individually. Fusing styles from disco to industrial Hell has managed to replicate the production traits of Dave Clarke's "Red" series and the fucked up EQ of early Daft Punk with his own use of stereo channels and knowledge that any bleep or click is effective in the right place. The opening four disco-tech-house numbers are rounded off with the finest cover of Barry Manilow's "Copa Cabana"; quirky, energised touches that stay true to the classic original (?). From this point on Hell drives a darker path taking in the Euro-electro of single "Suicide Commando" (also a cover) the Jeff Mills like "Passion" and the breakbeat techno of "Bass Mechanic". This record maintains a sense of humour throughout, including the artwork, which combined with Richard Branson's new V2 label could see Hell reaching an unsuspecting public. "Munich Machine" is a port hole to the influences and working ethics of this veteran DJ, if that doesn't interest you then it's still a formidable tool for most record boxes.

Posted by jamie tetlow at 00:00, 03 Dec 1998

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[ text about: Munich Machine by Hell (CD Album) | Munich Machine ]

Munich Machine was the name of Frank Farian's studio band as far as I remember - notable on the Donna Summer 'Live and More' album backing MacArthur Park, as well as being to all intents and purposes, Boney M.


Posted by Paul Sanders at 12:42, 16 Aug 2002

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In Response to Paul Sanders' post:
The MUNICH MACHINE was created by Giorgio Moroder & Pete Bellotte. Comprising of Studio Musicians who most notably accompanied Donna Summer on early recordings as well as Roberta Kelly & Giorgio Moroder. MUNICH MACHINE released 3 albums: Munich Machine, A Whiter Shade Of Pale and Body Shine.


Posted by DonnaFan! at 03:27, 23 Jan 2006