Koepper, Jeffrey
Mantrasequent
Creating the music of tomorrow with the analog technology of yesterday. Poly-rhythmic sequential melodies of warm, emotional electronics propel MantraSequent, an album created on vintage synthesizers and sequencers. Koeppers reputation as a skilled composer in the Berlin school shines on his 10th release influenced by early EM artists Tangerine Dream, Jean Michel Jarre, Klaus Schulze and Steve Roach. Both dynamic and atmospheric, this sequencer-driven spacemusic brings classic circuits to life via intense interlocking rhythms, thick drones, evolving pulsing meditations, deep textures and lush soundworlds. Carrying the listener through the wires and switchboards of Koeppers sonic vision, he creates an organic, flowing interconnectivity between these nine electronic mantras. Steve Roach coordinated this release with Projekt Records and added spacial enhancements and sonic detailing to the final presentation. "Somewhere between the academics of Minimalism and the expansiveness of Spacemusic. Koepper and his cult of sonics venture into the challenging realm of technology and creative impulse - in a questing, ever-roving engagement with Electronic Music." - Chuck van Zyl / STARS END