:: SOFTLAND ::
... Christof Steinmann
... Melodic LoFi-Electronica and Soundscapes
Produced on the computer using fieldrecordings, programming, synthesizers, double bass, harmonium, melodica, recorder, voice and selfbuilt stuff or recording friends playing other instruments. ...
... Softland is a solo project with a determined do-it-yourself mentality.
The stylistic bandwith spans from melancholy lo-fi popsong and datapop-chanson-parody to bewildering soundscapes that unexpectedly morph into intricately arranged electronica-tracks in full cinemascope format. They all have a certain tendency towards eclecticism in common, apparent an almost outrageous combination of stylistic influences such as minimal music, electroacoustic or imaginary folk music.
In the exploration of unusual timbres, sounds and harmonies, Softland uses a trial-and-error strategy within compositional structures. By layering, filtering, cuttting and pasting, what seemed a lack of precision grows into a dense structure of intricate rhythms and complex harmonies.
The end result retains pop and club culture as core reference points while at times stretching the boundaries of these genres beyond recognition:
File under Eklektronica. ...
... discography
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... War againstt error (SM021CD012/SM021LP006) ...
... artist: SOFTLAND ...
... released: September, 2005 ...
... format: CD / LP (limited edition of 400 copies) ...
... CD: 1100/LP: 400 copies ...
... distribution: baked-goods UK, also available as MP3 at BLEEP.COM ...
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... One is a very small crowd (SM011CD007) ...
... artist: SOFTLAND ...
... released: September, 2003 ...
... format: CD ...
... 700 copies ...
... distribution: baked-goods UK, also available as MP3 at BLEEP.COM ...
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... West95 Prototypes 02 "Milano" (n/a) ...
... artist: SOFTLAND ...
... released: September, 2003 ...
... format: CD ...
... label: West95 ...
... distribution: West95 ...
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... SM Compilation 03 (SM010CD006/SM010DLP001) ...
... artists: , INTRICATE, MONOBLOCK B, PERSON, SOFTLAND, SOLOTEMPO, STAUBSAUGER ...
... released: August, 2003 ...
... format: CD/LP ...
... 3000 copies ...
... distribution: baked-goods UK, also available as MP3 at BLEEP.COM ...
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... Popstar vs. Moviestar (n/a) ...
... artists: , SOFTLAND ...
... released: January, 2003 ...
... format: n/a ...
... label: müllerplatten ...
... distribution: disponibel@hotmail.com ...
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... Maika 002 (n/a) ...
... artists: , SOFTLAND ...
... released: January, 1998 ...
... format: CD ...
... label: MAIKA ...
... distribution: totalbar ...
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... contact
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