2022
62 min.

SMCD 3020

harmonic

spheric

varying

spacey

melodic

dreamy

melancholy

bright

dynamic

quiet

mysterious

sequencer-based

experimental

rhythmic

relaxing

easy

TITLES:
*ARRIVAL *AWAKENING *ELECTROGRAVITY *FAR AWAY *MARIANA TRENCH *UNDER GROUND OVER UNITY *SACRIFICE *INFINITE POTENTIAL *MEMORIES OF PAST FUTURES *EPILOGUE: FAR IN

Roger Universe - a new star in the electronic galaxy

Has Jean-Michel Jarre turned back the clocks? It sounds a bit like that: "Earth Express" sometimes seems like a journey back to the times of "Oxygene" and "Equinoxe". Ulrich Mühl, the man behind Roger Universe, grew up with this music and already programmed his first electronic compositions on his home computer in the eighties. In the mid-2010s, he began working on his debut album with completely new material using state-of-the-art equipment.

Ulrich Mühl passed away in January 2022. His long-time friend Gerald Arend (Klangwelt) was keen to present his sonically sophisticated works to the public. Swinging and powerful, swirling beats and sequences, which repeatedly attract attention with interesting changes of harmony. Impressive cosmic sound oases alternate with driving electronic grooves that immediately caress the ear thanks to Klangwelt's powerful and dynamic mix.

"Earth Express" captivates with freshness and melodies that let you dive into different moods like into little stories while listening. A colourful, entertaining album that can also be listened to while driving.