POLE – Steingarten Remixes (Dimbiman, Melchior Productions, Mike Huckaby Remixes)

Label: ~scape – sc47
Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM, Clear
Country: Germany
Released: Oct 2007
Genre: Electronic
Style: Minimal Techno, Dub Techno
Condition: Very Good+

Remixing Pole is a bit of a challenge. Carefully assembled, piece by piece, his seamless ”Steingarten” (rockery) exhibits no gaps, no ornaments, no superfluous flourishes. And a closer look at the tracks’ underlying structure confirms: any additions would only distract from their delicate balance.

”Steingarten’s” eclectic assembly of equally eclectic remixers were well aware of this tricky challenge - and none have opted for unnecessary embellishments. With plenty of respect for Pole’s pared down appeal, they nevertheless imbue the new versions with their very own signature sound. While Stefan Betke aka Pole’s minimal approach sets the overall mood, subtle nuances add different flavours to the mix. Rarely has a remix project been this coherent.

While Dimbiman starts his ”Achterbahn” with a bout of gently bouncing beats that evolve into a springy House groove, Mike Huckaby takes a more angular approach, yet both remain true to ”Steingarten’s” bare essentials. This record serves up the first of Mike Huckaby's many "S Y N T H Remixes" and it is one of his best. A deep, dubby stormer from the master.

A. Pferd (Melchior Productions' Zodiac Mix)
B1. Achterbahn (Dimbiman Remix)
B2. Düsseldorf (The Mike Huckaby S Y N T H Remix - Detroit)