German electronic duo Schrotthagen’s sound could be best described as ‘cinematic techno’, with the pair blending film score sensibilities with techno and trance sound design on their latest long player, Nostalgie und Traurigkeit (Nostalgia and Sadness), which was released on 15 August.
Schrotthagen comprises Giovanni Berg (28), an electronic producer with a knack for nuanced sound engineering, and Dieter Schleip (62), a multi-award-winning film composer, with their collaboration sparked when Berg encountered Schleip’s techno work for a film’s nightclub scene.
The album was preceded by the release of three singles, Alle Werden Alt, Schattenkinder, and Blütezeit, and so far this year, the pair have appearances at Ultra Music Festival (listen back here) as well as venues like Newspeak in Montreal and Elsewhere in New York under their belt.
For this week’s #MyRecordBag, Schrotthagen present their top cinematic club classics.
Rob Dougan – Clubbed to Death
“A perfect sonic reflection of the visuals – the style, mood, and the digital dystopia of The Matrix all captured in sound. A timeless example of how music can define an entire aesthetic.”
New Order – Confusion (Pump Panel Reconstruction Mix)
“Raw energy and underground sound shape one of the most electrifying film scenes ever (from Blade), showing the power of film and techno in perfect sync.”
Lorn – Acid Rain
“The power within the dystopia of this track is truly unique. The sound design of the synthesisers creates a new world.”
John Murphy – In the House, In a Heartbeat
“From 28 Days Later, this track features a slow, relentless climax that grows with every note till it explodes in a wall of sound. This dramaturgical build up is truly intense.”
Bedřich Smetana – The Moldau
“The composition of this piece is fascinating because it describes a river in all its facets. From a small, delicate trickle to a sweeping current. The music makes it visible.”
Thanks to Schrotthagen for your selections. Check out Nostalgie und Traurigkeit here.
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