Pech & Schwefel

Oliver Huntemann always delivers – especially on his own Senso imprint. After two decades at the forefront of the European scene, to see his name on a record guarantees deep and deeply accomplished techno with a precise, refined production and high-definition details.

Both tunes on this double-header live up to the billing. ‘Pech’ is a masterclass in the selection and combination of tone, texture and the thoughtful treatments applied to them. A long two-minute build paves the way for a sustained bass tone that teases the listener with well-timed pitch bends. Elements unfold and flower organically as the tune reaches its climax of dancing synth lines. 

‘Schwefel’ takes a voyage into more eerie territory, full of echo and distant musicbox pings. Huntemann balances these delicate melodic sounds with gritty synth repetitions that finally win the day to deliver a surging, stirring and deeply memorable roller.