VON DEYEN, ADELBERT - STERNZEIT (1ST TIME ON CD/70'S SKY LP/DIGI-PAK)

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Originally released on the German Sky label in 1978, this is the first time on CD for the Klaus Schulze styled debut Electronic Music album from Von Deyen!

Adelbert Von Deyen is a protagonist of the so-called “Berlin School” (Berliner Schule) of electronic music. On his 1978 debut album, he took his time to develop sound structures, often drifting, floating blissfully into tonal interference. The listener was also required time and patience, but was ultimately rewarded with a Zen-like state of contemplation.
Adelbert Von Deyen’s musical history follows a less than typical path. He recalls: "To make the best use of my evenings, I finally bought a second-hand synthesizer, various electronic keyboard instruments and a tape machine, plus a few bits and pieces you need to make music. If I didn't have enough money, I asked the bank for financial assistance. During the day I worked as a re-toucher for a newspaper and in the evenings, I composed my celestial electronic sounds, invariably deep into the night. It took me around eight months to finish my first compositions. I made tape copies, which I sent out to various record companies. I struck lucky straight away. Sky Records in Hamburg were interested in my music and my first record was granted a worldwide release in 1978. I called it: 'Sternzeit' and I painted the cover artwork myself."

Founded by Günter Körber in 1975, the Sky label had already hosted acclaimed releases from electronic and Krautrock stars like Michael Rother, Hans-Joachim Roedelius and even Brian Eno. So although ‘Sternzeit’ was one of the early releases on the label, the label’s artist roster was such that a decent level of public interest was guaranteed.
In principle, many elements on this first album reappear on the two which followed: rich, analog layers, the swirling winds of the ARP Odyssey, masterful synth effects sprinkled so delicately. The 2nd side of the record was devoted to a single track based on an incessant organ tone and played with vibrato, engendering a hypnotic sense of weightlessness. Keyboarders often taped down keys on their organs or synthesizers to create such effects back in the day.
When Adelbert Von Deyen performed, he sat down with his back to the audience (just as Klaus Schulze did) and focused on his arsenal of equipment. The way he has unreservedly followed his passions for music and artistic creativity speaks volumes about his free-thinking nature.
Adelbert Von Deyen mixed and produced this album in his own small studio on a Revox A77 tape recorder.

Largely regarded at the time as being a superb variation on Klaus Schulze’s take on the genre, this is the first time this album has been on CD.

‘Sternzeit’ is also available as a HQ Vinyl LP – Stock # 1890594

‘Sternzeit’ was released on 14th October 2016.

Also available by ADELBERT VON DEYEN…
ATMOSPHERE (2016 Remaster of 1980 Album / Digi-Pak) CD – Stock # 1912480
ATMOSPHERE (2016 Remaster of 1980 Album / Ltd HQ Vinyl) LP – Stock # 1912649
NORDBORG (2016 Remaster of 1979 Album / Digi-Pak) CD – Stock # 1912481
NORDBORG (2016 Remaster of 1979 Album / Ltd HQ Vinyl) LP – Stock # 1912650

ADELBERT VON DEYEN: STERNZEIT CD Track List:

01. Per Aspera Ad Astra (25:30)
i.) Mental Voyage
ii.) Stellardance
iii.) Astral Projection
02. Sternzeit (24:00)

TPT – 49:30