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Audio Lotion
Since 1998 Audio Lotion have been floating in the smallish but cosy bath tub of the Swiss Electronica scene. While in the early days still covered in the thick foam of fluffy ambient sounds and complex Drum´n´Bass grooves, inspired by LTJ Bukem and acts of the Moving Shadow label like Photek etc. (i. e. intelligent Drum´n´Bass of the 90s), Audio Lotion set off to enrich the rising D´n´B scene in Switzerland. From the very beginning, their distinctive characteristics were elegance, simplicity, and smooth and pleasurable vibes.
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The different styles have been integrated into a hybrid new sound. The mission is not to be avantgarde or dogmatic but rather to create "beautiful music" which touches people and sets them in motion.
On their way to explore new territory, Audio Lotion is supported by an illustrious circle of "New Latinary" guest musicians: Noreen, Martin M., Abu and Th. Isaac lend their unique voices, the "Funkadelic Brass Ensemble" deliver powerful and sappy horn arrangements and with "Conjunto Terciopelo", Audio Lotion could engage an experienced and versatile percussion duo.
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Audio Lotion got themselves noticed, with their stylisch debut Album "Advanced Skin Care" in 1999. Tempting Drum 'n' Bass and jazzy downbeats, mixed with ambient and latin elements, proved their firstborn.
After "Your Sonic Beaty Case", a solid follow-up was released in Switzerland in 2001, Audio Lotion blow up their till then creative window one year later (2002) and showed with "Iadelante!" a pure original latin album, which with easy going Bossa-Nova-Grooves, simple melodies and the magical voice of female vocalist Noreen, which created sexy moods. Finally with this album Audio Lotion created awaress beyond the Swiss borders..
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Even in the same year the Album "¡adelante!"(mole046-2) with a slightly different tracklisting and new artwork was released on Mole Listening Pearls internationally.
In 2004 questions were raised (according to daily papers and various radio stations) what the two guys, "Audio Lotion" the alias of René Luther and Alex Gamma from Zurich, had to do with "Sex and the City". Well, three tracks were added to the soundtrack of the internationally acclaimed US TV series, which got their music even more noticed across the Swiss borders.
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And also far beyond the borders of Switzerland is the forth Audio Lotion album "metrosensual" (mole060-2) which takes the listeners on a journey around the world. This is further clarified by the layout of the album: On a map of the world, the names of the tracks have been placed like names of cities. Who would not want to live in these places where the music pulsates?
For nearly three years, Audio Lotion has worked intensively on "metrosensual", and have sacrificed everything for it. With a lot of pleasure in the music, with humor, and sometimes with a little irony, René Luther and Alex Gamma have created a complex work of art, that will again inspire. It is not easy to describe the style of Audio Lotion. It is audio lotions; from Latin and oriental sounds, Nu Jazz, Bossa- and Ambience elements - no liability assumed for completeness.
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But above all, René Luther and Alex Gamma are producing sensual music. The title of their forth album, the neologism "metrosensual", fits their musical world tour excellently.The success of their music up to now proves the two from Switzerland right: They are well known to and popular with the listeners and music fans, their contribution to film and advertising is in demand.
Audio Lotion - their name is their program. (This) audio lotion should be part of your everyday necessities like eating and drinking, Audio Lotion is not just necessary for the ear but for the heart and soul. Best taken several times a day.
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Audio Lotion stands for delight. Each one of their four first album releases had the press plunder their hitherto carefully locked treasure chest of superlatives : "The perfect lounge sound", "Music as essential for your daily needs as eating and drinking", "Indispensible for body and soul". Music that sweeps up a wave of adjectives from the journalist's heart: "refreshing", "pleasurable", "relaxing", "sensual", or even "sexy".
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And as the icing on the cake, almost as if to be knighted, the music of Audio Lotion made its entry into the queen of all life style TV series: "Sex and the City".
After the album "metrosensual", the new release "The Finer Essence" draws on the first three albums of the Zurich-based duo, two of which have never been released outside of Switzerland. Audio Lotion's first three albums – their "Swiss period", as it were – are now presented on "The Finer Essence". Twenty-seven tracks, including exclusive songs from the original Swiss version of "¡adelante!" that have not yet made an international appearance. Music that has already earned its place in the lounge universe. "Music as essential for your daily needs as eating and drinking", as the journalists say.
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Discography:
1999
Advanced Skin Care (Jaboo Records) CD, mp3
2001
Your Sonic Beauty Case (Jaboo Records) CD, mp3
2002
¡adelante! (Jaboo Records) CD
¡adelante! (Mole Listening Pearls) CD, mp3
2003
Azul De Voce (Mole Listening Pearls) 12"
2005
metrosensual (Mole Listening Pearls) CD, mp3
2006
Advanced Skin Care (Mole Listening Pearls) mp3 ReRelease
Your Sonic Beauty Case (Mole Listening Pearls) mp3 ReRelease
The Finer Essence (Mole Listening Pearls) 2CD, mp3
2008
¡adelante! (Listening Pearls Series #1) CD, ReRelease
2009
Speedboats & Submarines (Mole Listening Pearls) mp3
Videography:
2002
El Insecto Video (groß | klein)
(shot @ Hotel Seefeld in Zurich, Switzerland)
Audio Lotion and "Sex and the City":
Three tracks from Audio Lotion are included into the episode 6 from "Sex and the City". All three tracks you can find also on the current album from Audio Lotion: ¡adelante! (mole046-2). The 6th Season of "Sex and the City" was telecasted every tuesday, 21.15 pm at Pro 7.
The three songs from Audio Lotion you can find in the following episodes:
- Episode 84: Boy, interrupted, 03: Carrie thinks and types. Title: As Velas (from the CD: ¡adelante!)
- Episode 90: Out of the frying pan, 09: Carrie tries to comfort Samantha. Title: Jacuzzi Jazz (from the CD: ¡adelante!)
- Episode 93: An American girl in Paris (Part Une), 03: The girls have their last dinner together. Title: El Mensaje (from the CD: ¡adelante!)
For more information, please visit the official page: "Sex and the City (episode 6)"
Images of this page courtesy of Natalina Zainal, Estelle Obrist.
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