- Artist
- Philipp Otterbach
- ReleaseProduct
- The Dahlem Diaries
- Label
- Music From Memory
- Catalogue Number
- MFM063
- Release Date
- July 28, 2023
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Vinyl 1×LP
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The new LP by Krefeld-born, Berlin-based artist Philipp Otterbach entitled 'The Dahlem Diaries'.
Recorded in a little-visited corner of the German capital, 'The Dahlem Diaries' is a convergence of ideas, sketches and tracks, both old and new, most of which were produced between 2020-2022. Whilst eerie atmospheres, electronics and drums have played a pivotal role in Philipp’s earlier releases, his latest is a rather more introspective affair, in which the guitar takes a leading role. A role Otterbach uses to quietly bring light and hope to his music.
Speaking about his writing process, Philipp explains that, based around his original compositions, “Friends were nice enough to contribute additional parts on their instruments which I then reworked, put together and re-contextualized. The recordings encapsulate a very specific moment in time, one that would have sounded perhaps very different the day before or after.”
Combined with a strong use of effects and field recordings, 'The Dahlem Diaries' feels somewhat like a scene or fragment from a story, in which the narrative remains undefined. It is a playful album that is something of a blurred underwater adventure, sounding as bright as it is hazy, even psychedelic at times, yet with an almost melancholic positivity. In Philipp’s own words: “It could be an album about friendship and being at one with myself, whilst at the same time bringing a certain seriousness to my music, but not necessarily to myself; there is also a playful humour hidden in there. ”
Artwork by David McFarline.
- 1 The Dahlem Diaries Pt. 1 2:00
- 2 Half Brain Naked 2:00
- 3 Left Hand Society 2:00
- 4 Talkoot 2:00
- 5 Small Town Nights 2:00
- 6 Geoluread 2:00
- 7 Gottischlag Ft. Gatto Fritto 2:00
- 8 Solid Maybe 2:00
- 9 Malarkeys 2:00
- 10 Happy And I Skipped 2:00
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- Catalogue Number
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- Release Date
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- Catalogue Number
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- Release Date
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