Feb 15, 2013 | Markus Mehr Reviews, Reviews
“Markus Mehr is often compared to and grouped in with ambient composers like Tim Hecker and Fennesz for his use of timbre, bass, and unusual sound sources. But his collected works—In, On, Lava, Hubble, and now, Off—display an artistry and forethought that are...
Oct 12, 2012 | Markus Mehr Reviews, Reviews
Excerpt (translated from the German): “On his new album On, Markus Mehr proves that he is a master of a variety of electronic styles. The sounds are so varied, from quiet, undulating movements to unclassifiable industrial sounds. The eight instrumental pieces...
Oct 12, 2012 | Markus Mehr Reviews, Reviews
“This is the second installment in a trilogy slated for completion in January. While In opened with a fog lifting to reveal a romantic vista, On bursts out of the gate like a bolting horse pulling a cart with a broken back wheel. “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” is...
Oct 5, 2012 | Markus Mehr Reviews, Reviews
Arguably the track that brings Mehr’s On into clearest focus is the penultimate one, “Monks On The Beach,” less for the irreverence of its title than for the conceptual MO evidenced by its construction—specifically the idea of pairing Gregorian Chant with...
Aug 22, 2012 | Markus Mehr Reviews, Reviews
Excerpt (translated from the German): “After In, the impressive start to the trilogy, On, the middle section, has appeared, composed of slight dissonance, breathtaking drones and diverse field recordings, together creating a brilliant soundtrack to the...
Aug 9, 2012 | Markus Mehr Reviews, Reviews
The first two parts of a planned triptych (the third, Off, will release in January 2013), Markus Mehr’s In and Out are studies in extreme contrast. Effective, listen-worthy contrast. In is the comparatively quieter of the two, made up of two long tracks....
