From atmospheric HipHop tracks like the opener „Liquid Season“ to Broken Beat Pop like the title tune „Shalina Music“ to thoughtful Reggae songs such as „I Wonder“ over to proper stompers like „Fine Times“, mediterranean „flic movie“ soundtracks like „Baby Headache“, moody zen soundscapes like „When We Dance“ or the before-mentioned closer „Never Gonna Stop“ – if these times are truly wasted, then let's never stop listening to Protassov and his „Shalina Music“!
„....I wonder is the track that stands out !“
Richard Dorfmeister (G-Stone Records/K&D/AT)
„Sounds pretty good. Congratulations!“
Kid Loco (FR)
Here we go with the STEAM & OIL EP. a 5 track teaser for my full length album set to be realeased in feb. 08. Its all about guitars & breaks. Including two heavy remixes by FLEVANS & DR. RUBBERFUNK.
Stefan Fuss presents his mix of dub, broken beats & psychedelica on switchstance recordings under his alias Protassov. The endless supplies of analogue equipment, rare vinyl and the rogue ambience of his very own ceiling studio mechano tonatelier inspire protassov to undertake ever new musical trips, the aim of which is most definitely the tripping itself.
Where We Live (SRDR 002)
While steadily gaining more and more kudos on an international level, Switchstance Recordings' already presents its next installment within the realms of dope beats and advanced sounds.
Where We Live is the new EP rolling out of the studio of Protassov, beatsmith and psychedelist from the dark heart of the German Ruhr area, who has been part of the Switchstance crew since the label's very beginnings.
Three all-new tracks make up the Where We Live EP: Starting strong with the straight-marching, head-nodding and catchy Love Is Easy, the deep and tender A New Beginning (Reloaded) presents Protassov from his well-known day-dreamy side. Where We Live is the closer of the EP, digging even further into slow-motion spheres while providing a mellow jazz vibe.
With this EP, Protassov takes his dope beat mystifications yet another step forward. And guess where that is?!
Right: Where We Live!
Hey Stefan, is Switchstance doing anything for Essen as Culture City? Can you send me a large version of Where We Live fabric factory? This building in Zollverein is similar and stunning even from the inside! http://www.arcspace.com/architects/sejima_nishizawa/zollverein_school/zollverein_school.html Yeah Essen 2010! Mariam
Ah, tonatelier is a recording studio! They look like unfinished apt cubicles in the prof pic, what r they, Stefan? Mmm nice downtempo on Where We Live. I always had to play this around 6 when I Djed!
Greeetings Protassov!So schön von Dir zu hören!Ich hoffe,Du hast die Statusmeldung von mir gesehen!Anyway der Thury vermisst Dich sehr und gibt sich mit der neuen EP den Sounderguss!A new Beginning - Reloaded ist für mich einer Deiner bisher stärksten Tracks,der mich in ungeanhnte Soundgefilde zieht!More communication SOON Come!Und Hey P,Danke fürs Trackfeedback!Big up di Man vom Thury!
How are you, Protassov Where we Live e.p. comming soon? Haven't checked in on you lately, so I swung by to wish you a happy October & hope you are feeling well! Listen, I have another track up on my page, "Attack Of The Mushroom People." You can Hear it right Now, if you'd like at: www.myspace.com/psychedelicpablo adios for now! Pablo
