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Weathertunes
12+ albums
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about
Weathertunes are Roland Voss (aka Lemongrass & aka Jasmon) and his brother Daniel (aka Green Empathy). In fall 2001, their debut album Characters was released, with features on renowned compilations such as Lebensart 3 or Comfort Zone 5. The album drew special attention in Japan where it was warmly received by fans and media alike. The second longplayer The Birds & The Sky expanded their stylistic range with tasty downtempo grooves. Pleasing chill-house sounds mingled with electro-acoustic elements and laid the foundations for the soaring Weathertunes vibe. Or to quote a critic: Its as if you can hear the wind in their music. On their third Weathertunes Album Summer Roland and Daniel Voss present a true summer album which lives up to all sunny expectations. More danceable and definitely with more groove than their preceding album, the tracks Finest Things and At The Rio Bar catch our attention with its dynamic, blissful and exuberant sound. What makes Summer tower above the flood of competing electronic productions is the tremendous diversity of sounds and the treasure box full of surprising samples the Voss brothers draw from. Weathertunes pave their own way and playfully build their tracks on HipHop Beats and Drum&Bass rhythms. Their outstanding accomplishment is an extremely laid-back groove which alternate between a vivacious fizz or a sinister glug. Scratched beats oppose warbled opera voices. The sound of dramatic violins lead into heavy breathing, and then the merry
