Stefan Erbe – Intermediate

2 reviews for Stefan Erbe – Intermediate

1. 

   Bradford Warner / SoundDesign – 2022-11-22

   Those who live, at least in part, to appreciate music, love to see an artist deepen explorations with a new work.
   The flow of moods through Erbe‘s latest studio album Intermediate meshes loneliness, self reflection, and hope into a soundscape of modern life.
   From the well thought out graphic design of the packaging to the closing minute of the final track, Lost in No Man’s Land

2. 

   Matt Howarth – 2022-11-22

   This 64 minute CD from 1998 features some highly engaging contemporary electronics by Erbe.Lively synthesizers wind along pleasant paths accompanied by relaxed E-perc and buzzing effects. Erbe achieves a fanciful and entertaining sound with a versatile sonic palette combined with a clever sense of composition. His harmonic excursions are lush without being dense or hyper. This music excels at bestowing character on a futurist template.
   Cyclic sequencing is decently enhanced by an ample presence of interesting keyboard riffs. A distinct sense of humanity lives in this music as Erbe conveys subtle whimsy that softens the emotional content without defusing the passion. In some pieces, synthesized strings add a pastoral flair, while other tracks exhibit a deeply classical mood. Overall, this serious music is tickled with personality, flavoring its cerebral roots with sprightly sensibilities.
   While these melodies are soothing, they possess a degree of enjoyable vitality: invigorating and mesmerizing. Enticing diversions flourish among the music, as riffs swarm around their core themes, embellishing the tunes with gorgeous aspects. The result is a thoroughly captivating dose of contemporary electronic music, blending old school influences with a modern approach and gentle style.
   A single brief track with vocals displays a predominant dance factor that is a charming deviation from the otherwise introspective instrumental music.

   2002. Matt Howarth