metaboman
This track inspired me to connect to other people , usually how to hear words of society
Favorite track: Don't Fear The Sound (Full Expansion).
ojdo
It's hard to find music that works both as a lush backdrop and as center stage entertainment. This is one of those gems. The attention to detail in the rhythm section throughout the 14 minutes is cool.
Favorite track: Don't Fear The Sound (Full Expansion).
DJ V From CHICAGO
This version is an absolute treasure of an ode to time-travelling with an instrumental behind your dreams. WOW. -🙏🙏😮😮🔊🔊👀👀⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Favorite track: Don't Fear The Sound (Full Expansion).
After their first release on DEEPBLAK in 2017, Lars Bartkuhn and Aybee return as THE ASTRAL WALKERS with a brand new 12", this time on the incomparable NEEDS (not wants) imprint. The two friends continue to break boundaries of nowadays often narrow minded dance music by using the broadest palette of musical ingredients they could possibly put together for their special studio session. DON'T FEAR THE SOUND comes in two different versions. While the ASTRAL STROLL is a spaced out groover featuring some of Aybee's trademark rhythms and mysterious pads, the FULL EXPANSION explores in nearly 15 minutes what dance music is ideally about for the duo. A fearless journey that begins with esoteric waves of sound blending into futuristic jazzfunk worlds where the dancer can get truly lost. Elevating choirs, virtuous bass lines, sparkling guitars and lush pads altogether flow into a grand finale that can only be described as a true anthem and epic journey.
In times where one can repeatedly hear that music doesn't really matter anymore, Aybee and Lars made a record to prove the opposite is true. DON'T FEAR THE SOUND is a sincere and bold statement by two pioneering producers and an invitation for the dancer to get lost in every note and moment of the music.
credits
released May 20, 2019
composed, performed and produced by Lars Bartkuhn and Armon Bazile
Lars Bartkuhn: guitars, keys and synths, vocals, drums, percussion, programming
supported by 17 fans who also own “Don't Fear The Sound”
Moodymann creates innovative soul funky music with deep 70s inspiration. The vocals are simply outstanding. A step back in time, 50 years ago! Superb. jef37