Static - Re: Talking About Memories
Released Nov. 22, 2005
on City Centre Offices
Lush melodies build from classical samples and synthesizers, gentle guitars and pedal steel, simple percussion and electronic blips and bleeps.
Hanno Leichtmann records his solo material under the name Static, always collaborating with guest musicians. Re: Talking About Memories is his third full-length album for the City Centre Offices label based in his hometown of Berlin.
About half the songs have vocals, which sound best on “The Moon Had a Crack.” The singing on the rest of the album is harder for me to get in to. I agree with Textura that it would have been nice to hear a female vocalist over some of the dreamy soundscapes. Or maybe just a more accessible male singer.
As electronica with pop sensibilities, the music works. Despite the digital effects, the well-crafted songs reflect the human involvement. All Music Guide said the album “stretches beyond the boundaries of IDM and gives it a much needed electric shock to its hardening arteries.”
Just don’t expect it to wake you up.
Leichtmann has been involved in many other projects, from free-jazz bands to a contemporary dance company.