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Spyra - January in June CD $20.00

This time Wolfram Spyra has created a unique sound-canvas consisting of acoustic, electronic, environmental and rock music. Meandering between powerful melancholic parts and masterfully elaborated progressive jazz-rock, this music is more than pure “head cinema”. In a very emotional way, it is dedicated to the northeastern area of Europe… a journey of the mind to Poland and Budapest to the border of Russia… while tracing family roots is the foundation of this CD which is his most colorful release to date.

Lorenzo Montana - Black Ivy $19.00

This debut Solo-CD of Lorenzo Montanà is a fascinating mixture of IDM/Glitch and Chill-Out/Ambient combining different styles and modern production technologies. The sound is fresh and unassimilated,futuristic and “80s” at the same time. Using this unique music mixture BLACK IVY describes the microcosmos of flora, lakes, ancient landscapes… the sound of the sap and microscopic life forms. Debut CDs often have this special magic that comes from years of collection and dedication to the best sounds and compositions the artist was able to find to finally release them. “Black Ivy” has this kind of magic and FAX is proud to present this music to you.

Namlook - Pearl CD + 5.1 DTS DVD $30.00

The Namlook project always has been a playground for Pete to experiment, for new ways in music. Diving deeper into drones and the nature of acoustic instruments, there is a lot to hear that had not been heard and achieved in this special way before. While the tonality remains open and wide, complete worlds of overtones unfold and create a deep atmosphere. It is a music which is archaic and modern at the same time. Pearl is like listening to the truth hidden in eternal traditions, the essence of sound. DTS 5.1 Music Disc/Stereo 2CD. For compatibility reasons (to listen to the music in the car or at your friend’s or if you don’t own a DTS capable 5.1 Surround System) we included a stereo CD version in the double CD-pack.

Namlook - Pearl II CD + DTS DVD $30.00

The Namlook project always has been a playground for Pete to experiment, for new ways in music. Diving deeper into drones and the nature of acoustic instruments, there is a lot to hear that had not been heard and achieved in this special way before. While the tonality remains open and wide, complete worlds of overtones unfold and create a deep atmosphere. It is a music which is archaic and modern at the same time. Pearl is like listening to the truth hidden in eternal traditions, the essence of sound. DTS 5.1 Music Disc/Stereo 2CD. For compatibility reasons (to listen to the music in the car or at your friend’s or if you don’t own a DTS capable 5.1 Surround System) we included a stereo CD version in the double CD-pack.

Move D and Pete Namlook - Taygete CD + DTS DVD $30.00

Recorded live at David’s reSource studio in Heidelberg, Dave and Pete present their 20th “Move D · Namlook” collaboration. When considering the basic theories of space travel and the skills necessary to perform space flight, one’s ultimate goal is crucial. Some scenarios are purely scientific, while others are of a purely philosophical nature. Combining atmospheric and hypnotic sounds, this CD is reflecting on and meandering between matter and antimatter. We recommended setting the player on repeat, for hours of listening pleasure while drifting away in your own space… where “every star is like a cell in the brain of the universe”. DTS 5.1 Music Disc/Stereo 2CD. For compatibility reasons (to listen to the music in the car or at your friend’s or if you don’t own a DTS capable 5.1 Surround System) we included a stereo CD version in the double CD-pack.

Move D & Pete Namlook - Stranger I CD + DTS DVD $30.00

Recorded live in Heidelberg, this time Dave and Pete explore the world of the unknown. “Stranger I” is the start of a Trilogy. The album begins with “Stranger” Spheric soundscapes composed of slowly meandering chords, and then subtle spoken words about the deep concept of a futuristic society lead slowly into a beat-oriented part. A strong and deep bassline accompanies the hypnotic beat which creates the basis of layers of deep, pleasent and “Stranger” sounds. The name “Sorry, We Are Hippies” transports the psychedelic and yet funky spirit of this track that features sounds of the futuristic ambience and the question of life never ending. This album is again a step forward in sound and musical idea of an outstanding collaboration between two masterminds of new electronic music and grows on you with each listening session.DTS 5.1 Music Disc/Stereo 2CD. For compatibility reasons (to listen to the music in the car or at your friend’s or if you don’t own a DTS capable 5.1 Surround System) we included a stereo CD version in the double CD-pack.

Move D & Namlook - Stranger II CD + DTS DVD $30.00

Recorded live in Heidelberg, this time Dave and Pete explore the world of the unknown. “Stranger II” is the continuation of a Trilogy. The album opens with the space sci-fi ambience of “The Encounter – Part I”, which unfolds until analog sequencing kicks in. Spheric and mystic soundscapes unfold with some slow-motion melodies which lead into a beat-oriented part. Prominent, deep bass accompanies the hypnotic beat which creates the basis of layers of deep, pleasent and “Stranger” sounds and sequences.This album is again a step forward in sound and composition of an outstanding collaboration between two masterminds of new electronic music and grows on you with each listening session.DTS 5.1 Music Disc/Stereo 2CD. For compatibility reasons (to listen to the music in the car or at your friend’s or if you don’t own a DTS capable 5.1 Surround System) we included a stereo CD version in the double CD-pack.

Krystian Shek - Israfil CD $19.00

Israfil (known as the angel of the trumpet in Islam and as the archangel Raphael to the Western World), is an album of bipolar music, dark, yet colourful, oscillating between joy of living and deep melancholy. Shek`s 3rd Album on Fax lives from the thoughts and conscious differences between earth and space. The music springs forth lovely and deep, while radiating the vibe of the hot summer as well as the cold winter, and can really get a crowd moving. The flow of harmonic and melodic structure is felt first, then hear

Pete Namlook & Jochem Paap - PP NMLK $19.00

Collaboration between Jochem Paap (Speedy J) and Pete Namlook that is more on the drone side of ambient, but an intriguing listen nevertheless. Four extended tracks with broad, soft textures. Great for deep listening.