Das Institut – Die Hinterkaifeck Chroniken (Digital/Vinyl EP – Ant-Zen)
This work marks, in a way, the return of the legendary Das Institut. The German duo—Matthias Schuster (Akustikkoppler, Bal Paré, In Namen Des Volkes, etc.) and Trautonia Capra—reappear here with four tracks.
The sound is distinctly Experimental, driven by the magic of old analog synthesizers, which, combined with countless sounds and field recordings, create a kind of sonic patchwork. A hauntingly dark atmosphere looms over the songs, while a subdued, increasingly Cinematic quality emerges. The female voice carries an eerie presence, further enhancing the mysterious aura surrounding this record.
A work that leaves us wanting more but, above all, transports us back in time. (Rating:7).
Listen to “Riding A Dead Horse”:
About Das Institut
Das Institut is a German duo of Matthias Schuster and Trautonia Capra, working with vintage analog synthesizers and field recordings in an experimental, cinematic style. Schuster is also known for his work as Akustikkoppler and Bal Paré, and with In Namen Des Volkes. “Die Hinterkaifeck Chroniken”, released on digital and vinyl EP through Ant-Zen, is led by the track “Riding A Dead Horse”.
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