Von Schommer ‎– dc15

Description

Label: DeepChord – dc15r
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Remastered, Red Marbled
Country: US
Released: 7 Sep 2024
Genre: Electronic
Style: Ambient, Downtempo, Dub Techno

Tracklist:
A1 Untitled 1
A2 Untitled 2

B1 Untitled 3
B2 Untitled 4
B3 Untitled 5

C1 Untitled 6
C2 Untitled 7
C3 Untitled 8
C4 Untitled 9

D1 Untitled 10
D2 Untitled 11

Companies:
Copyright © – DeepChord
Recorded At – Crown Motel, Detroit
Distributed By – Rubadub
Mastered At – Ten Eight Seven Mastering

Credits:
Mastered By – Beau Thomas
Photography – Rod Modell
Written By, Producer – Mike Schommer

Notes:
Provides a postcard with a photo of the Crown Motel in Detroit captured on 35mm film by Deepchord co-found Rod Modell. Modell contributed his photography to label co-founder Mike Schommer’s 2001 album DC15, which he recorded while staying in the motel.
The release of dc15 in 2002 by Mike Schommer stands as a defining moment in the annals of dub techno, a genre that has shaped and influenced countless artists since its inception. Now on vinyl for the first time is some of the most exciting news in the genre in some time. Recorded in the Crown Motel on Woodward/McNichols in Detroit, this album is more than just a collection of tracks; it is a sonic snapshot of a specific time and place, a testament to the transient and often overlooked corners of Detroit that inspired its creation. Schommer, co-founder of the influential DeepChord label alongside Rod Modell, was instrumental in pushing the boundaries of electronic music in the late 1990s. DeepChord quickly became synonymous with the second wave of the Basic Channel sound, achieving cult status among electronic music enthusiasts worldwide. The label's unique approach to dub technoimelding the gritty, urban soundscapes of Detroit with the echoing, reverberant textures of dubiset a new standard for the genre, one that many have tried to emulate but few have truly captured.

dc15 exemplifies this approach. The album was crafted in a motel room, with Schommer allowing the environment to seep into the music. The result is a deeply introspective and atmospheric experience, with each track carrying the weight of its surroundings. The ambient sounds of the motel, the distant hum of traffic, and the subtle movements of transient life all find their way into the fabric of the music, creating a body of work that is both haunting and immersive. The recording process itself was as much about capturing the mood of the environment as it was about producing music, a holistic approach that has become a hallmark of Schommer's work.

The album's packaging was as unique as its contents. Released as a limited edition CDr, dc15 was made available exclusively through the DeepChord website on February 15, 2002, as a preorder for a short time. Limited to just 50 copies, the original release came in a simple white cardboard sleeve with a clear sticker containing black-and-white artwork affixed to the center. Each CDr was individually numbered, with a digital print on the clear plastic part of the disc. This meticulous attention to detail in both the music and its presentation further solidified the album's status as a coveted collector's item, a true gem in the dub techno world.
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Barcode and Other Identifiers:
Matrix / Runout: Sides A & C: "BEAU @ TEN EIGHT SEVEN"