German House Music Explained: A Guide To 5 Essential Tracks By Butch
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# German House Music Explained: A Guide To 5 Essential Tracks By Butch
There aren't many producers who can claim to have exerted as large of an
influence in as short an amount of time as Mainz, Germany's Bülent
Gürler, better known as Butch. His productions and DJ sets string
together disparate musical styles while while also maintaining an
expertly-honed dance floor mentality. Butch's mastery over distinct
vibes---from massive peak-time breakdowns to after-hours
psychedelia---and his penchant for bucking expectations has led his
records to find their way into nearly every major DJ's bag.
**Read more: [Traffic Records' Bodin & Martyné explain how they keep
the dance floor going when the sun starts to rise at Frankfurt's Robert
Johnson club][1]**
Butch's success is due in no small part to the one-hundred-plus releases
he's put out in the last five years. If tackling these on your own seems
a bit daunting, we've compiled a list of must-listen material to get you
acclimated before we celebrate Butch's birthday at our [Telekom
Electronic Beats Clubnight][2] at [Galerie Kurzweil][3] in Darmstadt on
March 29. Take a listen below.
[RSVP to the party here][4]!
## **"No Worries" (Cécille Records 2011)**
[Butch - No Worries (Re-Cut)][5]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"}
This 2010 classic shows the more playful side to Butch's distinctive
sound by oddly chopping a classic house sample but mangling the lyrics.
In [an interview with Resident Advisor][6]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}, Butch recalls a feeling in the club when he and several
friends had one track stuck in their heads because they couldn't
understand what the singer was saying. "No Worries" accomplishes the
same effect: the strange vocal cut will have the groove firmly implanted
in your brain for days on end.
## **"ButRic/Balam (With Ricardo Villalobos)" (Sei Es Drum 2017)**
[ButRic - Balam (Butch & Ricardo Villalobos) LoFi-Sound][7]{:
target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
On most of his peak-time, big room releases, Butch has a tendency to
slip a more minimal or psychedelic track onto the b-side. While ignored
by some, these tracks have regularly found themselves into Ricardo
Villalobos' sets, which eventually evolved into a regular collaborative
project between the two artists. "Balam" shows Butch's deeper side,
where he crafts hypnotic, minimal beats speckled with samples and nature
recordings that draw the listener in as the beat builds. Its gradual
escalation and retreat are a far cry from his behemoth breakdown cuts,
but these characteristics show a depth of creativity that make Butch a
must-watch producer.
## **"LFO" (Desolat 2014)**
[SoundCloud Track (172250069)][8]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener
noreferrer"}
Part of his *Sinus Tones & 808s* release for Desolat, "LFO" shows
Butch in a minimalist, grayed-out zone. The spaced-out track eschews
psychedelia in favor of heavy hardware grooves supported by a
constantly-modulating synth that simultaneously lifts you up and slams
you back down. Its hard, peak-time techno groove shows yet another shade
of creativity in Butch's versatile style.
## **"Dope" (Play It Say It 2015)**
[Butch - Dope][9]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
A new track that dropped in most world-renowned DJs' sets seemingly all
at once, "Dope" is Butch in pure form, endlessly looping infectious
tribal drums while building atmosphere from small sound-bites. The
record's warm, deep house suddenly floods with crowd noise, building an
immense amount of tension before dropping back into the groove. The
eight-minute loop may not be ideal "home listening," but it's made for
that perfect night-defining moment in a club.
## **"Sweet in the Morning (Vocal Version)" Cécille Records 2011)**
[Butch - Sweet in The Morning (Vocal Version) HD][10]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"}
This multi-faceted builder of a tune has hues of Butch's different
sides. The track begins with a circular minimal bassline that cracks
open as nature samples and softer synths wash in. As vocals break
through the mix, the rest of the track reduces to soft washes of noise.
Giving you bits of euphoria before dropping back into the beat, "Sweet
in the Morning" encapsulates that perfect amount of nostalgia juxtaposed
with the right amount of driven, heavy rhythm.
[1]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/played-morning-robert-johnson-club-bodin-martyne/
[2]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/events/
[3]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/club-feature-galerie-kurzweil-darmstadt/
[4]: https://www.facebook.com/events/163186257578717/
[5]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDjkeETYk6k
[6]: https://soundcloud.com/ra-exchange/ex316-butch
[7]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR9Q9Vu9b7A
[8]: https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/172250069
[9]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GkRezJFuf4
[10]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGexaCHXYqA
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text: '<p>There aren’t many producers who can claim to have exerted as large of an influence in as short an amount of time as Mainz, Germany’s Bülent Gürler, better known as Butch. His productions and DJ sets string together disparate musical styles while while also maintaining an expertly-honed dance floor mentality. Butch’s mastery over distinct vibes—from massive peak-time breakdowns to after-hours psychedelia—and his penchant for bucking expectations has led his records to find their way into nearly every major DJ’s bag.</p><p><strong>Read more: <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/played-morning-robert-johnson-club-bodin-martyne/">Traffic Records’ Bodin & Martyné explain how they keep the dance floor going when the sun starts to rise at Frankfurt’s Robert Johnson club</a></strong></p><p>Butch’s success is due in no small part to the one-hundred-plus releases he’s put out in the last five years. If tackling these on your own seems a bit daunting, we’ve compiled a list of must-listen material to get you acclimated before we celebrate Butch’s birthday at our <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/events/">Telekom Electronic Beats Clubnight</a> at <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/club-feature-galerie-kurzweil-darmstadt/">Galerie Kurzweil</a> in Darmstadt on March 29. Take a listen below.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/163186257578717/">RSVP to the party here</a>!</p><h2><strong>“No Worries” (Cécille Records 2011)</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDjkeETYk6k" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Butch - No Worries (Re-Cut)</a></p><p>This 2010 classic shows the more playful side to Butch’s distinctive sound by oddly chopping a classic house sample but mangling the lyrics. In <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ra-exchange/ex316-butch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">an interview with Resident Advisor</a>, Butch recalls a feeling in the club when he and several friends had one track stuck in their heads because they couldn’t understand what the singer was saying. “No Worries” accomplishes the same effect: the strange vocal cut will have the groove firmly implanted in your brain for days on end.</p><h2><strong>“ButRic/Balam (With Ricardo Villalobos)” (Sei Es Drum 2017)</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR9Q9Vu9b7A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ButRic - Balam (Butch & Ricardo Villalobos) LoFi-Sound</a></p><p>On most of his peak-time, big room releases, Butch has a tendency to slip a more minimal or psychedelic track onto the b-side. While ignored by some, these tracks have regularly found themselves into Ricardo Villalobos’ sets, which eventually evolved into a regular collaborative project between the two artists. “Balam” shows Butch’s deeper side, where he crafts hypnotic, minimal beats speckled with samples and nature recordings that draw the listener in as the beat builds. Its gradual escalation and retreat are a far cry from his behemoth breakdown cuts, but these characteristics show a depth of creativity that make Butch a must-watch producer.</p><h2><strong>“LFO” (Desolat 2014)</strong></h2><p><a href="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/172250069" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SoundCloud Track (172250069)</a></p><p>Part of his <em>Sinus Tones & 808s</em> release for Desolat, “LFO” shows Butch in a minimalist, grayed-out zone. The spaced-out track eschews psychedelia in favor of heavy hardware grooves supported by a constantly-modulating synth that simultaneously lifts you up and slams you back down. Its hard, peak-time techno groove shows yet another shade of creativity in Butch’s versatile style.</p><h2><strong>“Dope” (Play It Say It 2015)</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GkRezJFuf4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Butch - Dope</a></p><p>A new track that dropped in most world-renowned DJs’ sets seemingly all at once, “Dope” is Butch in pure form, endlessly looping infectious tribal drums while building atmosphere from small sound-bites. The record’s warm, deep house suddenly floods with crowd noise, building an immense amount of tension before dropping back into the groove. The eight-minute loop may not be ideal “home listening,” but it’s made for that perfect night-defining moment in a club.</p><h2><strong>“Sweet in the Morning (Vocal Version)” Cécille Records 2011)</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGexaCHXYqA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Butch - Sweet in The Morning (Vocal Version) HD</a></p><p>This multi-faceted builder of a tune has hues of Butch’s different sides. The track begins with a circular minimal bassline that cracks open as nature samples and softer synths wash in. As vocals break through the mix, the rest of the track reduces to soft washes of noise. Giving you bits of euphoria before dropping back into the beat, “Sweet in the Morning” encapsulates that perfect amount of nostalgia juxtaposed with the right amount of driven, heavy rhythm.</p>'
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# German House Music Explained: A Guide To 5 Essential Tracks By Butch There aren't many producers who can claim to have exerted as large of an influence in as short an amount of time as Mainz, Germany's Bülent Gürler, better known as Butch. His productions and DJ sets string together disparate ...
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Take a listen below. [RSVP to the party here][4]. ## **"No Worries" (Cécille Records 2011)** [Butch - No Worries (Re-Cut)][5]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} This 2010 classic shows the more playful side to Butch's distinctive sound by oddly chopping a classic house sample but mang...
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In [an interview with Resident Advisor][6]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}, Butch recalls a feeling in the club when he and several friends had one track stuck in their heads because they couldn't understand what the singer was saying. "No Worries" accomplishes the same effect: the strange voca...
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"Balam" shows Butch's deeper side, where he crafts hypnotic, minimal beats speckled with samples and nature recordings that draw the listener in as the beat builds. Its gradual escalation and retreat are a far cry from his behemoth breakdown cuts, but these characteristics show a depth of creativ...
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The spaced-out track eschews psychedelia in favor of heavy hardware grooves supported by a constantly-modulating synth that simultaneously lifts you up and slams you back down. Its hard, peak-time techno groove shows yet another shade of creativity in Butch's versatile style. ## **"Dope" (Play It...
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The record's warm, deep house suddenly floods with crowd noise, building an immense amount of tension before dropping back into the groove. The eight-minute loop may not be ideal "home listening," but it's made for that perfect night-defining moment in a club. ## **"Sweet in the Morning (Vocal Ve...