KelMen - Results

01.First Result (20:26)
02.Second Result (32:25)
03.Third Result (9:54)
04.Fourth Result (12:43)

KelMen's album "Results" is a fascinating exploration of electronic and ambient music. The collaboration between Detlef Keller and Michael "Menzman" Menzes, with Dirk Brand on drums, has resulted in a soundscape that is both fluid and vibrant, resonating with the essence of the Berlin School genre.

The album opens with "First Result," a 20:26 long track that immediately sets the tone for the journey ahead. It's followed by the album's centerpiece, "Second Result," which spans over 32 minutes. This track is notable for its reduction to individual instruments and percussion, creating a space that feels expansive yet intimate. It's reminiscent of Klaus Schulze's "Picture Music" and "Dune" era, skillfully brought into the present.

"Third Result," the shortest piece at nearly 10 minutes, starts with a spherical introduction and gradually builds upon repetitive structures. The rhythmic component is strong, breaking and changing patterns to return to the starting point, allowing the gleaming soundscapes room to unfold and providing space for small solo expeditions.

The album concludes with "Fourth Result," a 12:42 track that maintains the cohesive and harmonious sound world established by the earlier pieces. Throughout the album, the agile sequencer rhythms and drumming create a dreamlike music with echoes of world music that seem to rush by, both distant and near.

"Results" is an atmospheric construct that navigates between snug, comforting sounds that avoid overly smooth crooning and midnight space music. It's a work that will likely resonate with fans of Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, and Vangelis, offering a harmonious sound world where they can feel at home.