released October 21, 2022

Four days spent in seclusion from the rest of the world and eight improvised tracks that were recorded live – that’s «Gysenstein»: a record whose vulnerability and unpredictability mirror the peaceful yet coarse winter environment of the Swiss alps.

Philipp Schlotter’s prepared acoustic piano whose sounds were further modified with effects, oscillates from club sounds to sparkly textures to erratic patterns. These memories reminiscent of the 90’s, interwoven with Fred Bürki’s electronic as well as organic beats, conjure up the duo’s current sonic shape. To collaborate and further expand their universe, the two invited vocalist Anna Aaron from Basel, who then enriched seven of the eight tracks with ethereal voices that masterfully explore a whole spectrum ranging from fluid to structured.

The recording feels like floating on a timeline that stretches and expands, or like a blissful walk on shaky ground.