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"Berlin Calling" is a film released in theaters in 2009, where it tells the story of a German DJ Ickanus (aka Paul Kalkbrenner) who, through drugs, loses his girlfriend and encounters a series of problems (blah blah blah), but we are not here to critique the film, rather its soundtrack.
Right from the first track, you can understand what we are talking about: electronic music in full Downtempo style (a musical genre that is nonexistent or completely unknown here): relaxing productions, pleasant to listen to but with little emotional impact and, in some ways, also repetitive. Certainly! Considering that this music does not belong to our musical culture, it is found to be a bit monotonous; the only track we can "save" is the single extracted "Sky And Sand" which is also the film's theme.
A separate review is warranted for this track; it deserves praise with its strong beats, but not violent ones, leaving room for imagination. The male voice (not mentioned in the track) is pleasant and, we can say, it fits perfectly with Kalkbrenner's production.
In conclusion, a good album all in all, catchy and quite marketable, I reiterate that this musical genre is still little known here but this CD was (like the film) a good attempt at its dissemination (also with fairly satisfying results).
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The review examines Paul Kalkbrenner’s Berlin Calling soundtrack, focusing on its downtempo electronic style. While generally pleasant and relaxing, the album is described as somewhat repetitive and emotionally limited. The standout track is 'Sky And Sand,' praised for its fitting vocals and strong yet gentle beats. Overall, the album is regarded as a good effort to promote this lesser-known genre.Tracklist
Paul Kalbrenner
Paul Kalkbrenner (born 1977) is a German electronic music producer and live performer, widely known for the Berlin Calling soundtrack and the single "Sky And Sand".01 Reviews
