Madrid de los Austrias is a pivotal project within the Viennese electronic scene, formed by Heinz Tronigger (founder of Sunshine Enterprises) and Michael 'Pogo' Kreiner. Their sound identity is defined by a 'Laissez-faire' approach to nu-jazz, blending the precision of Austrian downtempo with Mediterranean influences, specifically Flamenco and Latin rhythms.
Tronigger's background as a DJ and club owner provides the rhythmic foundation, while Kreiner, a veteran session musician who played with Falco, brings high-level instrumental sophistication. Their career peaked during the early 2000s lounge boom, where they were central figures alongside acts like Kruder & Dorfmeister. Critically, they are respected for avoiding the 'elevator music' traps of the chillout genre by maintaining a gritty, organic edge through live instrumentation and complex breakbeat arrangements. Their work on Sunshine Enterprises helped define the 'Vienna Sound,' a specific blend of jazz, soul, and electronic music that dominated European boutique hotels and clubs for a decade.
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