Name: Wandermude
Brand: David Sylvian, Stephan Mathieu

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2023-04-21

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David Sylvian

Stephan Mathieu

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New Wave / Post Punk

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Gronland

Stephan Mathieu is a German mastering engineer. He operates Schwebung Mastering, preparing audio for analog and digital products, streaming media, and restoring archival material.

From 1989 to 2016, he was active as a musician, starting as a drummer before venturing into electroacoustic music and sound installation. Mathieu's unique sound is primarily based on early instruments and obsolete media. He records and transforms these elements using experimental microphony, re-editing techniques, and dedicated software processes.

Mathieu has released his music both solo and in collaboration with renowned artists such as Taylor Deupree, Ekkehard Ehlers, Fennesz, Robert Hampson (as Main), Akira Rabelais, and David Sylvian. His works can be found on respected labels like 12k, Editions Mego, Grönland, Line Records, as well as his own imprint called Schwebung.

David Sylvian, born on February 23, 1958 in Lewisham, London, England, is a renowned artist in the music industry. With his unique style and captivating voice, he has mesmerized audiences worldwide. From his early days as the lead vocalist of the band Japan to his successful solo career, Sylvian has consistently pushed boundaries and explored new musical territories. His thought-provoking lyrics and soulful melodies have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Whether it's his experimental soundscapes or heartfelt ballads, Sylvian continues to captivate listeners with his artistry.

Gronland is a German record label founded and operated by Herbert Grönemeyer. With a strong presence in the music industry, Gronland has established itself as a leading label in Germany and beyond. Known for its diverse roster of talented artists, Gronland showcases a wide range of musical genres including rock, pop, electronic, and more.

Under the leadership of Herbert Grönemeyer, Gronland has become synonymous with quality music and exceptional talent. The label's commitment to artistic integrity and innovation is evident in every release. Whether it's discovering emerging artists or supporting established musicians, Gronland consistently delivers captivating music that resonates with audiences worldwide.

With the *Label Code: LC 1387 / LC 01387*, Gronland also operates under the names *Grönland* and *Groenland Records*. This versatility allows the label to reach a broader audience while maintaining its distinctive identity.

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Mathieu first collaborated with Sylvian at 2011’s Punkt festival in Kristiansand, Norway, when he performed a live remix of Sylvian / Czukay’s ambient classic&nbsp;Plight and Premonition. “I’ve lived with Stephan’s work for many years,” says Sylvian. “After hearing his remix at Punkt I decided he’d be the right person to take an alternate approach to the Blemish files.”

“The recordings have a beautiful clarity about them due to their simple but sturdy frameworks, and their open-ended architecture makes them ideal for a project of this sort.” When Mathieu first heard&nbsp;Blemish, “I was quite amazed by the album, its dark beauty… . When David sent me the files from the sessions one year ago, they were a pool of wonderful material to me, detached from the songs and original album, while very much connected to David at the same time.”

A startling break from Sylvian’s previous work,&nbsp;Blemish&nbsp;is pensive and spare, wrapping a lyrical raw nerve in extended, drone-like song structures. Recorded in a relatively-quick six week burst,&nbsp;Blemish&nbsp;was “cathartic” for Sylvian. An earlier remix album, 2005’s&nbsp;The Good Son vs. The Only Daughter, took the material in varied and lusher directions, but&nbsp;Wandermüde&nbsp;puts it under a microscope. The catharsis of the original is tested and reinvigorated by Mathieu’s treatment, which he performs in real time.

“My work with computers is always live,” Mathieu explains. “I’m feeding selected material into a software process and record the output, which I either take as is, or discard completely. I don’t multi-track, edit or re-arrange, I’m interested in self-evolving sound with all its rough and sometimes faulty qualities. I never use effects like artificial reverb in my music, so what you hear is rather a piling up of spaces that surround the individual inputs used for my processes."

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