Mortal Prophets AKA John Beckmann with his NYC producer David Sisko has turned a Munich record store relic, and breathed new life into the Weimar Period record with electronic music. Now we have an entire EP called Maine Liebe.
Maine Liebe opens with the mono pressed version of the “Original Found Recording” that had elements of German opera, European electronica, and new-wave in it. Like radio transmission of another time, vintage music floods out with glitchy texture. Sonorous operatic vocals soar above while the instrumentals build tension cinematically.
Coming up, “Weimar Tango,” offers a more polished take on the original. The shift to stereo mix brings clarity, while the piano takes center stage, flowing elegantly overhead. But “Maine Liebe” isn’t just about preserving the past. “Cologne 77” throws the operatic vocals front and center, while pulsating beats and shimmering synths transform the song into a vibrant dance floor anthem.
“Belgian Club 79” ups the ante with infectious and theatrical energy. Sultry vocals weave through a rhythmic and catchy groove of pulsating percussion and vibrant synthwaves.
If you’re looking for something a little darker, “Trip-Hop” delivers. Intimidating trippy beats and suspenseful music create an atmosphere of tension while teetering sound effects taps into the darker side of “Meine Liebe.”
The final track, “Titanic Last Waltz,” is a masterstroke. The original song is paired with a thundering, suspenseful and grand soundscape. Towards the end, the music sharpens with a blaze of sharp, grazing sounds that build to a glitching climax. Maine Liebe leaves us breathless till the end.
Listen to Maine Liebe and let Mortal Prophets take you on a thrilling journey through time, music, and forgotten beauty.
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Review by Naomi Joan