Announcements & News:
February 2013
The German Underground webzine "Kulturterrorismus" has published a review for Ralf Rabendorn's "Exile" album.
Well, even if it is written "only" in German, we have to (cause we want to) publish it here, too!
The direct link is:
http://kulturterrorismus.de/rezensionen/ralf-rabendorn-exile.html
Official words by RaF/Kulturterrorismus
Viele Musikalben verfügen über Berührungspunkte, aber NIEMAND anderes als RALF RABENDORN vermag in einen unendlich Sog von (dunklen) Emotionen zu ziehen, den der Misanthrop(?) auch auf “Exile”, seinem neuen meisterlichen Soundtrack, kredenzt, welchen er aus den Genres (Post-) Rock, (Dark-) Ambient & Black Metal(?) zusammenschraubte – WAHNSINN!
RALF RABENDORN stellt mit Abstand das eindeutigste Beispiel in Sachen aktuelle Labelpolitik dar, wo Mitläufertum ohne Ecken und Kanten dem handwerkliches Können in Kombination mit totaler Eigenständigkeit Vorzug findet, weshalb “Exile” halbwegs im Selbstverlag (als CD-R) über ContraMusikProduktion, Against.it Records & Global Hideout erscheint, anstatt im Form ein gepressten CD über ein großes renommiertes Label.
Brüder im Geiste könnten RALF RABENDORN und meine Person sein, der ebenso im “Exile” verweilt, weil ihn die verrottete Gesellschaft dazu zwingt und er keinen Ausweg aus der aussichtslosen Situation findet, worin der Künstler immer tiefer “einfährt”, wobei Zigaretten usw. ständige Wegbegleiter sind, die nur kurzfristig betäuben, aber schlussendlich keine Lösung beinhalten. Im Endeffekt muss man (Frau auch) sich mit diesem Zustand abfinden, dass die Moderne keine emotionalen Denker (& Lenker) mehr benötigt, sondern intelligenzbefreite Mitläufer, die sich von Industrie & Politik ihr Leben vorschreiben lassen – PUNKT! Nachsatz: Nur zu gut kenne ich die offenbarten Emotionen auf “Exile“, wogegen keine “Volksdrogen” helfen, sondern nur der “nackte” Verstand, der irgendwann die Reißleine ziehen muss. Heißt, letzte Kippe rauchen, letzte Nacht mit Alkohol betäuben, den Körper reinigen, täglich Sport treiben und nicht über die niveaulose Menge nachdenken (und zur Not in Arbeit stürzen) – FERTIG!
Vielleicht bzw. Gewiss verstehen nur Individuen, welche selbst im erklärten “Exile” leb(t)en, RALF RABENDORN und seine Tonkunst, die eine emotionalen Achterbahnfahrt ohne Haltepunkt & Ende gleicht, wodurch das übermannende Hörerlebnis weiter über die Spielzeit hinaus anhält – WAHNSINN! Einen Soundtrack (mit 16 Stücken) dauerhaft auf Spannung zu halten, entpuppt sich bei den meisten Interpreten als Reinfall, hingegen RALF RABENDORN zelebriert Spannungsbögen, meist Abgründe, Lichtblicke unter 1%, am Fließband, weshalb “Exile” Unmengen an Aufmerksamkeit benötigt, um komplett Evaluierung zu finden. Alleine die immense Instrumentierung aus Piano, Gitarre, Bass, Schlagzeug, usw. benötigt x Hörproben, um großteils im Kopf anzukommen. Daneben glänzt RALF RABENDORN abermals mit seiner charismatischen Stimme, die die Texte (RALF RABENDORN und zum Teil G. James Wyrick) mit viel Nachdruck in die finstere Welt hinausbläst. Insgesamt ein massiver, zeitweise undurchdringlicher Soundtrack, den RALF RABENDORN mit “Exile” kreierte, der eindrucksvoll das Elend der Gesellschaft vor Augen führt, wovon die Mehrheit das Release keinesfalls versteht.
Fazit:
RALF RABENDORN Werke besprechen zu dürfen, gehört im Verlauf der vergangenen 10 Jahre betrachtet, zu den Herausforderungen überhaupt, wo sich sein neustes Meisterwerk “Exile” nahtlos einreiht, das in meinen Augen wie Ohren sein persönlichstes (wie emotionalstes) Opus (bisher) darstellt – meine absolute (Kauf-) Empfehlung! PS: Falls Sie “Exile” von RALF RABENDORN nicht verstehen, gehören Sie zur mitlaufenden Masse in Deutschland!
December 2012
"Exile", the new album by Mr. Ralf Rabendorn is now availablel!
Go to our SHOP
December 2012
Finally the full length album "Exile" by Mr. Ralf Rabendorn is coming.
It sees the light of day just one day before the official end of the world. So be fast to grap your copy.
Actually you can even buy the digital version (together with the CD version, if you want). More infos and links soon.
October the 24. 2012
Official statement from the Testphasen negativ Facebook wall:
Unfortunately Testphasen negativ member Jarosch von der Grünen Alm died on October the 24th.
He passed away much too early.
The remaining member and founder of Testphasen negativ is going to continue this project.
First the saga continues with unreleraserd material, which has been recorded within the last years.
There are at least 3 albums recorded with the original band members waiting to be released within the next months and years.
There is also one album that will come out "hidden" (not as Testphasen negativ, but....).
Thanks goes especially to the true core of Testphasen negativ fans.
The light, the darkness...may they save us
September 2012
Somethings going on, Ladies and Gentlemen.
The brand new and awaited "Exile" Album by our starving friend Ralf Rabendorn will definitely be released this autumn.
3 labels will release it: Us, our souls sisters of Against it Records and Global Hideout (yes they are somehow becoming to act as a little label, at least for certain CD's).
July/August 2012
Global Hideout is now officially selling some of our rare CD's. They also officially offer the digital versions of our releases at their Digital Download Department at Bandcamp (do you need iTunes?..really?)
-->Global Hideout Official Store (CMP CD selection)
-->Global Hideout Digital Department (lossless formats inclusive)
August 2011:
Digital download version of "Burn, Giant, Burn!" by "Testphasen negativ" now officially available at Bandcamp (Lossless & compressed formats available)
Click HERE
July 2011:
New Ralf Rabendorn CD "Aschenflucht"
out now on Against it Records.
BUY HERE for only 7€ incl. shipping!
January 2011:
Shipping prices now equal for ALL COUNTRIES. Shipping costs for international customers now much cheaper!!!
December 2010:
"Lunalilith - Walls vs. Love"
"LUNALILITH" CD,
pro version in pro 6
panel digipak is finally OUT NOW!!!! Download
version available, too!Official release date: 7. December 2010
Second album since 1999.
A really fine melodic indie post rock album with sweet vocals by Irina. Our deluxe release...just beautiful!
Order& infos HERE
November 2010:
Excellent new review for "Iri Li - Broken Summer"
by Kulturterrorismus
>>>>"One of THE best thought out concept albums"<<<<
"Infinitus Ensemble"'s Album "Na, Poleon?" is out on "Against it Records".
First 50 opies on special linen cover!
Unique experimental avant-garde underground radio play (kind of).... far away from mainstream. (feat. Iri Li !)
Available here
July 2010:
Ralf Rabendorn - Fragments of LifeNEW experimental album by Ralf Rabendorn (Testphasen negativ, Infinitus Ensemble, CMP etc) is out now on "Against it records" For friends of MEDUSADA, Avant-Garde, dark experimental Jazz, Ambient, Psychedelic and more.
Pro quality release from our soul-sister label.
Release date: 7.7.2010
Official available for a good price HERE
2009:
"HOSTIA" is OUT NOW
HEREThe 3rd full length album by
Testphasen negativ is finally out.
A unique album with choral/choir sounds (real voices) and dark and deep ambient sound layers. Must have! (Irina)
CMP releases the CD version that comes with the original gapless mix, while AtmoWorks releases the MP3 album version.
A unique album with choral/choir sounds (real voices) and dark and deep ambient sound layers. Must have! (Irina)
CMP releases the CD version that comes with the original gapless mix, while AtmoWorks releases the MP3 album version.
IRI LI & Testphasen negativ - DAEMONIUM
Concept mini album (recorded 3nd of 2008) released on the Chinese GiN-Label. Very rare. Comes in a great looking prof. printed cover. Available now in our Distro-Section!!(CMP
22) The Infrared Experience - White
An album filled with guitar sounds and nothing else. From melodic ambient (post rock) guitar tunes to experimental guitar sound textures. Beautiful melodies mixed with haunting atmospheres.
Limited collectors edition, 3x foldable cover printed on both sides, diamond dyes pro.
Release date: 15. June 2009 (Album is OUT NOW!)
(CMP 21) Testphasen negativ - Burn, Giant, Burn!
The
new Testphasen negativ concept album is out now and ready for
shipping.This limited collector's edition comes in a new big cover. 3x foldable 13x18cm(=39x18 cm), prof. printed on both sides in black and white on special linen cardboard paper.
Release date: 16. April 2009- OUT NOW!
Available as limited CD & MP3 album !!!!! HERE
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People
especially
like:
Ralf Rabendorn - Exile
Lunalilith
- Walls vs. Love
Iri
Li -
Broken Summer
Testphasen
negativ - Burn, Giant, Burn!
Infinitus Ensemble - "Na, Poleon?"
Testphasen
negativ - Hostia
The
Infrared Experience - White
Rita
Galetti - Falter
Testphasen
negativ - How I won the war
Infinitus
Ensemble -
Scherbenschlaf (Sleep of Shards)
NEW DISTRO ITEMS
Released by the Canadian label "Frequent Sea Records". The newest album featuring Iri Li & Ralf Rabendorn (Testphasen negativ) is out now!
It's available for a reasonable price in our "Distro-section".
R.J. Schrey:
with Kenji Siratori - Future Embryo
A few copies of this dark and noisy baby now in stock in our Distro-section.
The Army of 7
The last copies of the first official R.J. Schrey album (first part of the "7" trilogy, btw) now available in our Distro-section. This is the official version and not the bootlegged BS version!
The Riddle of Freedom
CMP is acting as the main distributor for RJ's new mini album.
The Chinese "GiN"- Label has released this excellent concept mini album on 3" CD that comes in a prof. printed cover and special (sealed) protection bag.The music itself is a mix of experimental music, concrète- noise and more. We have enough (but not too many) copies in stock. Buy this album now and visit the "Distro" section.
Iri
Li's first solo album out now!
Iri
Li is a member of the
Infinitus Ensemble,
co-founder of the MEDUSADA movement/genre and she
is also a member of the crew.R. Rabendorn has produced "Broken Summer" and helped with the artwork, though Iri Li contributed many of her own pictures for the cover. Expect a wonderful MEDUSADA album.
(Experimental/Avantgarde/(Dark)Ambient/Surrealism/Concrète/Field Rec./etc). Many "real" instruments were used (Ac.violin, gong, theremin, piano, guitar,many field recordings and other noises, but also synths & keys).
This album is without a doubt one of the CMP highlights,
therefore we have decided to release it in a great looking digipack.
Release date: 25. December 2008 Album is available!!
Visit our SHOP
Iri Li on MySpace--> Click here!
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You are running a webstore/record store? You want to buy some of our albums (or regular Distro CD's) for your store? Contact us HERE for reduced prices etc.. We are currently not interested in trades.
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