Märtini Brös. - Moved By Mountains (2011)

Partners in music for over 12 years, Berlin based duo Clé and Mike Vamp are the inimitable Märtini Brös. They released 3 full length albums and countless singles with a rich, playful and catchy electronic sound that helped define a movement for a generation of more refined club-goers. Now the Brös are back with their fourth longplayer; a majestic, dextrous voyage through the many styles and zones the pair share a passion for. ‘Moved By Mountains’ is a fully-fledged achievement in both sound and songwriting.

Settling in to the peaceful and positive vibes of ‘Overture’, the album gets underway with the amazing textures of ‘Jericho’ – a sentimental slow jam which sets the tone for the warm electronica elements found throughout the album. Quickly flipping the switch with the modern pop of ‘Stay Amazing’ feat. Manye Thompson’s distinctive vocal message, a veritable treat lies in store with addictive, post-modern songs like ‘Jolly Good Time’, ‘Why’ feat. Louie Austen, or the spine-tingling ‘The Door’.

The smokey tones of Eric D. Clark are spread thickly over ‘Physics’, once again carrying a unique message; synth pop moments flow with ‘Gang Of Two’, full of uplifting, positive moments, while the more experimental electronics of ‘Beautiful Children Of Mumu’ or ‘Little Nemo’ highlight the duo’s skills behind their collection of analog gear. The astounding work draws to a close with the simply epic ‘Yellow’ and ‘End Of The Year’ which really brings out Clé’s singing voice – which features on many of the album’s songs.

Over 14 songs, casually and expertly merging production skill and seasoned ears with beautiful melodic passages, guest instrumentation and choice vocalists, ‘Moved By Mountains’ is surely their greatest achievement to date.

TRACKLIST
1 Overture
2 Jericho
3 Stay Amazing Feat. Manye Thompson
Vocals - M. Thompson
4 Bring All Colors Home Feat. David Harrow
Melodica - David Harrow
5 Jolly Good Time
6 Why! Feat. Louie Austen
Drums - A. Teichmann*
Saxophone - Umo Parker
Vocals - Louie Austen
7 Hammered
8 The Door
9 Physics Feat. Eric D. Clark
Vocals - Eric D. Clark
10 Beautiful Children Of Mumu
11 Gang Of Two
12 Little Nemo
13 Yellow
14 End Of The Year