Fakes

Electronic · 2005 · 22 tracks

Fakes

dZihan & Kamien

A sophisticated journey through downtempo electronic grooves, blending jazzy improvisation with subtle Near Eastern samples. Lush and contemplative.

February 14, 2005 · Couch Records

Fakes by dZihan & Kamien offers a deeply immersive and sophisticated electronic experience, perfectly encapsulating the duo's signature blend of downtempo, acid jazz, and subtle world music influences. The album unfolds with a patient, unhurried grace, inviting listeners into a sonic landscape that feels both urban and exotic. It's an intricate tapestry of warm analog synths, precise electronic beats, and organic instrumentation, creating an atmosphere that is at once relaxing and intellectually stimulating. The 'lush' quality often attributed to their work is evident throughout, with rich textures and meticulously crafted soundscapes.

Tracklist · 22 Tracks

01

Don't Explain

5:01

02

Homelands

5:43

03

Never

4:29

04

Busenfreund

4:44

05

Ambala

4:36

06

Je t'aime… moi non plus

4:39

07

Avalon

5:04

08

Touch the Sun

4:24

09

Beijo

4:22

10

Drumming Up a Storm

4:24

11

Homelands Dub

5:03

12

Schrift III

5:28

13

Ford Transit

5:27

14

After

3:52

15

Drophere

6:43

16

Stiff Jazz

4:56

17

Basmati

4:46

18

Where's Johny Sabation

5:54

19

Homebase

5:24

20

Just You and I

3:56

21

Smile

4:28

22

Gutenmorgenduft

6:49

Moments Worth Listening For

The way a subtle oud sample emerges from a deep, resonant bassline on track 4, adding an exotic, melancholic touch.

The unexpected, fluid saxophone solo weaving through a persistent electronic beat around the three-minute mark of track 7, elevating the groove.

The sudden shift from a sparse, percussive rhythm to a lush, orchestral synth pad and string arrangement on track 12, creating a moment of expansive beauty.

The intricate interplay between programmed drums and live acoustic percussion on track 18, building a hypnotic, organic rhythm.

Where This Album Departs

How does Fakes sound next to the rest of dZihan & Kamien's catalogue?

Peaceful+4.0σ

Peaceful saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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