konstruction/deconstruktion CD from Dirk Wachtelaer

Dirk Wachtelaer (acoustic drums, electronics), Luc Mishalle (sax (track2)), Michael Weilacher (percussion (track6,8)), Toshinori Kondo (electric trumpet (track12)) Dirk Wachtelaer’s companion piece to his impressive ‘konstruction/deconstruktion’ (FMRCD84-0701) features all the components that make this percussionist/electronicsist such an intriguing talent. Processing and sampling his own acoustic drum samples, Dirk then triggers these using an Octapad, in turn creating whole new rhythms and sound. This excellent CD comprises twelve tracks of experimental, yet infectiously rhythmical music and features additional ‘performances’ from regular contributors: saxophonist Luc Mishalle, percussionist Michael Weilacher and Japanese (electric) trumpeter Toshinori Kondo. Those who haven’t entered Dirk Wachtelaers soundworld before could do no better than through this great new recording.