Monosurround

Strap in, buckle up and prepare for some intergalactic audio combustion!

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:21:00 +0000

Untitled Document

[MS Records MS004 | Release Date: September 12. 2011]

The mad maestros of Maximalism have once again boarded their Outer Space Organ "OSO" for a blast-off headed straight to the magnetosphere, on a one-way mission to give the soundtrack for the dancing lights across the firmament. As the final installation taken from their album "Hello World", an extra-full tank of maximalism is injected into "Mushroomed", included on the EP with three brand-new remixes.

Right after take off we experience Monosurround's rework, which smashes the outstanding vocal performance by the australian vocalist VOiN onto an highly energetic, epic instrumental of gigantomanic dimensions.
Just escaping the shockwave we arrive at the olymp of the Greek duo The Lifers. They refine the vocals with a pinch of chaos only to torpedo them with an almost rogue-electrified synthie-background and cosmic drums. Reaching the most outer section of the galaxy we meet Monosurround's old friends ProCon. The Canadiens wait on with a divinely wicked e-punk reincarnation, enriched with Countess Christsmasher's raving vocals and 80's style Space-Age melodies.

Monosurround mission control has cleared this puppy for lift-off and the countdown is running, so strap in, buckle up and prepare for some intergalactic audio combustion!

Rated "B" for BADASS! Monosurround - REworks out on March 21!

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:55:00 +0000

Monosurround - REworks [MS Records MS003 | Release Date: March 21. 2011]

In a time where a dark fog of bland, tasteless, toxic musical sludge clogs the airways and threatens to plug the ears of hapless victims across the world, the devotees of harmonic style desperately search for a hero, a savior which will pull them from the darkness and bring a bit of funk to their lives. Fortunately, they have two. And they wear spacesuits.

With a fate far worse than death menacing their fellow humans, the super-duo behind Monosurround returns with a vengeance, giving mankind not one, but four reasons to hope for a romping future. Their latest scheme comes in the form of a quartet of extravagant (re)works which put their unmistakable theatric approach to music composition boldly on display. Containing three ruthlessly relentless revamps from their own extensive catalogue and an exclusive, previously unleashed metamorphosized rendering of Canadian band ProCon's hit "Delia", Monosurround's high-octane thriller packs all of the explosive action which this blockbuster duo has been counted on to provide.

The feature presentation begins with "Exploring Bulgaria – Monosurround's Pathfinder Rework" setting an intense, heavy tone, highlighted by haunting vocal chants and a gnashing milieu of patient percussion, chipped effects and ethereal melodies. The action hits full throttle in the next act with Monosurround's Freeway Rework of ProCon's single "Delia", a tough-edged vocal number bringing together their trademark panache for pop flare with an unyielding dancefloor character crossing electro-house, techno and trance. The EP rushes through to its thrilling climax with "Granite Eyes – Monosurround's Voicebox Rework" taking the pilot's seat, steered by impassioned vocals and rocket-powered with a vigorously explosive fireball of synthetic fury. "Arma Mortal – Monosurround's Conflict Rework" brings a fitting close to the tempestuous tour de force, with a minimal philharmonic arrangement underlying a Spanish lyrical serenade, eventually giving way to a teasing finale that inevitably begs for a sequel.

Coming soon to a pair of ears near you. This EP has been rated B, for Badass.

David Smith, 2011

We have some news for you!

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 06:49:00 +0000

We finished two works:

Mujik - Arma Mortal (Monosurround's Conflict Remix)

Music to drive tanks to - Granite Eyes (Monosurround Remix)

Both exclusive on MS Records.

And the "All Night Long" vinyl is now in all good vinyl shops. The digital release is on its way.

Cheers from Berlin

Ramtin and Erik

New Monosurround Website Launched!

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:25:00 +0000

Dear all,

we are happy to announce, that the new Monosurround website is now online, giving you an insight into the world of our Maximalsim.

CHeck it out and enjoy.

Peace, Ramtin & Erik

http://www.monosurorund.com

Interview on Virtual Advisor

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:26:00 +0000

Check out our latest interview, talking about music, maximalism and the future.
Virtual Advisor is an online magazine dedicated to electronic music in virtual worlds, whether it's Second Life, Blue Mars, or beyond. All genres from techno and deep house to dubstep and industrial are welcome with the emphasis on non-commercial, quality electronic dance music.

http://virtualadvisor.ning.com/profiles/blogs/maximalising-your-world

Peace,
Ramtin & Erik

All Night Long Remix Contest Winner!

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 08:45:00 +0000

Dear friends,

it is our pleasure to announce the two grand winners of the "All Night Long" remix contest:

The House Council

and Xyqph

Big thanks to all remixers spending their time and passion remixing our song.

Cheers and go on making good music!
Ramtin and Erik

Next Monosurround remixcontest on MS Records

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:50:00 +0000

Become a member of the group MS Records - Remix Contests and remix Monosurround - All Night Long . The winnerremix will be released on MS Records (Vinyl / Digital). The contest ends : May 30th, 2010.

First release on MS Records: "Hello World [Remixed]"

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:40:00 +0000

YES YES - here we go! Check out our freshest release:

"...a blazing electro-house affair bristling with energy and doused in overdriven acid. An audacious and playfully malicious bassline, massive enough to cause any soundfield to burst at its seams..."

"A truly impressing kick-off addicted to the roots of Monosurround's Maximalism. Thank you guys!"

>>> Myspace

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>>> Listen/Buy at the Monosurround Shop

Hello World [Remixed] by Monosurround

New Live Video

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:10:00 +0000

Hello World Remix Contest Winners!

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:31:00 +0000

Dear Remixers, many thanks to each one of you for your time and passion. We would like to make it short. We could not chose one winner so there are three grandwinners: The Gilles de La Tourette Conspiracy (Paris, France) Snippet: http://www.foemcrew.zigarettenasche.de/ ... _Remix.mp3 The Big Robot (Southampton, UK) Snippet: http://www.foemcrew.zigarettenasche.de/ ... _remix.mp3 Adam Landon (Budapest, Hungary) Snippet: http://www.foemcrew.zigarettenasche.de/ ... _Remix.mp3 We are going to put all these three mixes along with a brand new Monosurround Remix of Hello World on the " Hello World Remix Ep". Yes we call it Maximalism! Further we decided to release a "Hello World Compilation" with the Remixes from The Gilles de La Tourette Conspiracy, The Big Robot, Adam Landon, Xyqph, BRM, Mazel Source and Azgas along with an exclusive extended version of the originial Track. The "Hello World [Remix]" will be released on Vinyl and digital end of April on MS Records. Yours Ramtin and Erik FOEM comment: Thanks everybody for this nice remix contest. You are all winners in our eyes. Please the ones above: Send an unmastered WAV (24bit, 48khz) with minimum 3db headroom left for mastering via a filehoster to ramtin@monosurround.com. You can use www.yousendit.com for example (but any download link works). Please do so until the end of the week the latest, so they can start preparing the release! Cheerz the FOEM crew

Monosurround's Maximalism Party

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:45:00 +0000

Auf der Bühne: Sänger und Stage Addict Ramtin Asadolahzadeh und Keyboard-Rocker Erik Schaeffer vielen besser bekannt als das Komponisten- und Produzentenduo Monosurround. In den Boxen: eine Soundwelt voller Dichte und Dynamik, herber gleichwohl fast surrealer Rhythmen gepaart mit Electro-Techno-Nu-Disco... – kurzum: Maximalism. Das Publikum: ein ekstatisches Tanzgerangel angeführt von den beiden Taktlotsen und ihrer Verstärkung.

Viele Jahre durchreisten Monosurround mit der OSO (Outer Spcae Organ, oder auch Weltraumorgel) die Welten der Welt auf der Suche nach dem ultimativen Sound des Universums. Am 04.12.09 entführen Monosurround bei ihrem ersten Berlin-Konzert in der Maria am Ostbahnhof ihr Publikum auf eine interstellare Reise quer durch die "Hello World"-Welten und werden den Sound des Universums offenbaren. Anlässlich dieses Ereignisses wird die Maria am Ostbahnhof ihren ganz eigenen Charme und ihre eigene Atmosphäre erhalten: der Veranstaltungsort wird nach den Visuals der "Hello World" Bildergeschichte von Steffen Hollein und Jesko Marx gestaltet. Das Künstlerduo erschuf das komplette Artwork des Monosurround Albums "Hello World".

Die musikalische Verstärkung des Abends: DJ, Musikproduzent und ebenfalls bekennender Maximalist Malente sichert mit seinem Sound aus basslastigem und rockigem Electro-Techno zusätzlich das Tanzvergnügen. Auch das Berliner DJ Urgestein Ki-Su, auch bekannt als Mr. Chung, gibt sich die Ehre, um die Massen mit seinem legendären Original Electric Boogaloo Set zu begeistern und so dem Abend den richtigen Liftoff zu verpassen.
Anlässlich dieses allerersten "Hello World"-Trips in der deutschen Hauptstadt haben Monosurround einen „Maximalism-DJ-Contest“ initiiert. Der Gewinner dieses Wettbewerbs wird vor der Monosurround-Liveshow das Publikum auf Temperaturen bringen.
Ein unvergessliches Musikerlebnis, das jeden Besucher zum Musik-Maximalisten machen wird.

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4.12.2009, Maria am Ostbahnhof, Beginn 22:00,

Lineup:
- Monosurround – Live (MS Records, Citizen Records)
- Malente (Exploited, Fool’s Gold, Southern Fried, Splank!)
- Drunkn J (Gewinner des „Maximalist DJ Contest“)
- Ki-Su aka Mr. Chung (Electric Boogaloo/Goldmine)
Visuals:
- Hoellein / Marx
- Lichtlabor Berlin

Eintritt: 10 Euro

Maximalist DJ Contest Winner

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:00:00 +0000

Dear all,

we had a lot of fun and some huge parties here in our studio listening to the DJ Sets of the contest attendees. It wasn't easy for us, but after a lot of listening and re-listening we made our decision.

The winner is: Drunkn J.

He will visit us in Berlin and shoot his maximal DJ-style into the crowd. We hope to see you all there, it's gonna be a huge party. So don't forget: December 4th 2009, Club "Maria am Ostbahnhof" in Berlin.

Big thanks to all the attendees and congratulations to Drunkn J.

Take care,

Ramtin and Erik

Maximalist DJ Contest Attendees

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:16:00 +0000

Here we go - here we go. These are the DJ-Sets for our "Maximalist
DJ Contest". Take your time and listen to them.
To leave comments on Soundcloud click here.

Good luck to all attendees!

Maximalist DJs – wanted!

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:43:00 +0000

This is a message to all you DJs throughout the world: declare yourself Maximalist and make a stand against the monotony of minimal music.

In tandem with their current album “Hello World”, Monosurround have created a live event called the “Hello World” Show. It premieres on 4th December 2009 in Club “Maria” in Berlin and the motto is: Maximalism.

Here’s where you get involved. If you are a maximalist DJ anywhere in the world, Monosurround are looking for you to join them as support act, to get the crowd’s pulse up and ready to go.

Send your mixes to Monosurround. They will be posted in the blog and can be heard and commented upon by all readers. The comments received will influence the jury’s decision, made up of Monosurround, MS Recordings and Layb – Berlin Artists.

The result will be announced on 1.11.2009. The winner will travel to Berlin on the day of the event. All travel costs for the winning DJ (one person), hotel (up to 2 persons) food and expenses will be paid for.

The line up on the night: Monosurround – Live (MS Recordings, Citizen Records), Malente (Exploited, Fool’s Gold, Southern Fried, Splank!), Ki-Su (Electric Boogaloo/Goldmine) and, of course, the competition winner.

Application:

Applications will only be accepted until 4th October 2009 and must include the following: a downloadable link of up to 30 mins of your music (MP3, 128kbps) a short summary of your act and a press photo (resolution min 300 dpi). Send to: booking@monosurround.com

In every way maximal,

Good luck.

Hello World

noreply@blogger.com (MAXIMALISM) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:08:00 +0000

How are you?