Calaboose Islands, by Mike Hans STEFFL

Calaboose Islands

by Mike Hans STEFFL

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	1.	Makronisos 08:54
	2.	Gyaros 13:30
	3.	Asinara 17:48
	4.	San Lucas 08:22
	5.	Con Dao 07:18
	6.	Pianosa 14:08
	7.	Alcatraz 04:46

about

The idea of a “perfect” prison on an island is quite common all over the world. However, none of these prisons was ever perfect, but, depending on the geographical location, a place with terrible experiences for all those who had to live there. Not only criminals, but often also politically persecuted people or prisoners of war were subjected to mistreatment, torture and appalling living conditions. Today, on most of these islands there are no longer any active prisons. The sands of time graciously cover the tombs and dungeons. Nature came back to the islands and gave them back their own beauty and tranquility. In my music you can hear this world, but in the midst of the peaceful environment you can also feel the abyss of the past. Under the new blanket I still hear the silent cries of desperate people. Unimaginable pain and fear, but also endless dreariness and loneliness can still be heard.

On this concept album I have tried to feel the bitter echoes of the past, but also to convey the innocent beauty of the islands.

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released July 16, 2023

All tracks of this album are composed and performed by Mike Hans STEFFL

All tracks are LIVE recorded in February - June 2023

On this album the following synthesizers can be heard:
ASM Hydrasynth, YAMAHA MODX7, YAMAHA Reface DX, KORG Opsix, KORG Wavestate, KORG Minilogue XD, DSI Pro 2, WALDORF Streichfett, Waldorf Iridium, MODAL Cobalt 8M, DREADBOX Typhon, BEHRINGER Poly D, BEHRINGER Neutron, BEHRINGER Pro 1 and Sequencers and Loopers like ARTURIA Beatstep Pro, EHX 44500 and EHX 720

Mike Hans STEFFL is a German photographer and DOP, but also a musician, doing electronic music since the 1970ies. Born in 1959 he was mainly influenced by artists of his youth, like Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, J.M. Jarre and Vangelis. His main genre is Berlin School and Ambient music.

In order to capture every emotional moment of his playing he decided to record only true LIVE situations in his studio in Munich, Germany. Since 2018 he often goes DAWless to avoid a computerized production. All of his instruments are real hardware, sometimes true analog oldtimer, but he also likes to combine this vintage gear with new digital synthesizers.

More information on his Bandcamp Site:
mikehanssteffl.bandcamp.com

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All Tracks, Artwork and Photos under copyright by Mike Hans STEFFL 2023

Aural Films is an online record label (netlabel) that releases high-quality soundtrack albums for movies that do not exist. We cover a wide range of music styles ranging from ambient to experimental to popular to soundtrack musics. Often on the same albums. You can find our complete catalog of releases online at AuralFilms.com

Aural Films Catalog No. AF0379

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Mike Hans STEFFL Munich, Germany

Born 1959 in Munich, MHS is a german musician, creating electronic music since the 1970ies. Since 2018 he likes to go DAWless

"Music was my first love and it'll be my last", John Miles

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