{"product_id":"various-de-phazz-presents-octaves","title":"Various – De Phazz Presents Octaves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDe-Phazz presents Octaves \u003c\/em\u003eproves that completely new doors open in the mind and heart when the quiet stars of the international neo-classical piano scene draw on the jam-packed song catalog of the soul, pop, jazz, and electronica institution founded in Heidelberg in 1997. \"After we had explored all formats with De-Phazz, such as big band, orchestra, and unplugged, I realized that we didn't yet have pure piano interpretations of the most important songs\", explains co-producer and idea generator Dirk Mahlstedt about the origins of the album. When he clicked through the vast neo-classical universe on Spotify on a rainy Sunday and discovered a host of great artists, the idea was clear. Together with the Stuttgart label Klangspot Recordings, they put out inquiries - and were surprised by the overwhelming response. Within a very short time, 17 pianists from eight countries and three continents not only agreed to participate, but also delivered their versions of De-Phazz pieces from the band's 28-year history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDe-Phazz presents Octaves\u003c\/em\u003e now features such diverse personalities as Argentinian neo-classical great Cristian Vivaldi, Swedish ballad expert Ana Rebekah, Norwegian jazz musician Bugge Wesseltoft, England's streaming pioneer Becky Ainge, and East German rock producer and film music legend Rainer Oleak. Also featured are classical pianists such as Ukrainian Lera Palyarush, Nordic noir representative Stein Austrud, Sweden's nu-jazzical rising star Rikard From, and De-Phazz veterans Eckes Malz and Ulf Kleiner. But whatever the respective background, everyone is united by an audibly deep sympathy for the source material. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hhv.de\/en\/records\/item\/v-a-de-phazz-presents-octaves-1290354?srsltid=AfmBOooQQFd5LQgYjd1EHfjVDgnZvf4LIDbu09Uy5LW2PsMx4WcqbzBe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHHV\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an exciting musical collaboration, the album titled ‘\u003cem\u003eDe-Phazz presents Octaves\u003c\/em\u003e‘ offers a fresh and captivating reinterpretation of the most iconic tracks by the legendary Nu-Jazz ensemble De-Phazz. This innovative project transforms familiar songs into new soundscapes through delicate and expressive piano arrangements, showcasing the versatility and emotional depth of both the original compositions and the talented artists involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDe-Phazz presents Octaves\u003c\/em\u003e - In an exciting musical collaboration, the album titled '\u003cem\u003eDe-Phazz presents Octaves\u003c\/em\u003e' offers a fresh and captivating reinterpretation of the most iconic tracks by the legendary Nu-Jazz ensemble De-Phazz. This innovative project transforms familiar songs into new soundscapes through delicate and expressive piano arrangements, showcasing the versatility and emotional depth of both the original compositions and the talented artists involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creation of ‘Octaves’ was a collaborative effort between the renowned labels Phazz-a-delic New Format Recordings and Klangspot Recordings. The latter is especially recognized for its expertise in the realm of neo-classical music, bringing a refined and sophisticated touch to the project. The album will be released on the new sub-label Klangspot Nu Jazzical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis album features subtle, heartfelt interpretations by 17 pianists from across eight different countries and three continents, each representing the vibrant and diverse international neo-classical piano scene. Through their artistry, the complex and layered universe of De-Phazz is distilled to its core elements—melody, emotion, and sound—allowing listeners to experience these timeless tracks from a new perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamous titles such as ‘The Mambo Craze‘ and ‘Jazz Music‘ are reimagined with clarity, simplicity, and poetic sensitivity, revealing new depths and nuances. The arrangements emphasize the melodic essence and emotional resonance of the pieces, creating an intimate listening experience that bridges genres and cultural boundaries. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/klangspot.com\/de-phazz-presents-octaves-an-exceptional-piano-album-reimagining-nu-jazz-classics\/#:~:text=Through%20their%20artistry%2C%20the%20complex,release%20schedule%20is%20as%20follows:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKlangspot Recordings\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/7k9ILsWfC0GxxgrreBjkxN?utm_source=generator\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl Tracklist\u003cbr\u003eA1 Rikard From – Saw It On The Radio\u003cbr\u003eA2 Robert Gromotka – No Jive\u003cbr\u003eA3 Becky Ainge – Cut The Jazz\u003cbr\u003eA4 Rainer Oleak – Dummes Spiel\u003cbr\u003eA5 Dennis Korn – Kartoji Man\u003cbr\u003eA6 Sarah Watson – The Mambo Craze\u003cbr\u003eA7 Isaac Alstad – North West\u003cbr\u003eA8 Leonard Lehmann – You Stayed\u003cbr\u003eA9 Eckes Malz – Time Slips\u003cbr\u003eB1 Bugge Wesseltoft – Jeunesse Dorée\u003cbr\u003eB2 Jonas Hain – When No Words Come\u003cbr\u003eB3 Ulf Kleiner – Anchorless\u003cbr\u003eB4 Ana Rebekah – My Society\u003cbr\u003eB5 Stein Austrud – Lettre Au Père Noël\u003cbr\u003eB6 Cristian Vivaldi – Jazz Music\u003cbr\u003eB7 Martin Böhmer – Our Relationship\u003cbr\u003eB8 Lera Palyarush – Back From Where I Started\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Phazz-a-delic New Format Recordings\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album.\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 2025\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz, Classical\u003cbr\u003eStyle: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Modern Classical\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phazz-a-delic New Format Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46486001516702,"sku":"4260082361970","price":60.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/a2254451306_10.jpg?v=1770459748","url":"https:\/\/theanalogvault.com\/products\/various-de-phazz-presents-octaves","provider":"The Analog Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}