Vanguard, by Wolfgang Merx

Vanguard

by Wolfgang Merx

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Eleventh Earl of Blah Dark, moody, intense, deeply atmospheric stuff from Germany, the spiritual home of electronica. Favorite track: On Land.

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	1.	On Land 05:06
	2.	The Sea I 05:07
	3.	Vintage Suspense 06:49
	4.	Cloud Funk 04:19
	5.	Dungeon 08:30
	6.	Ancient Movements 06:37
	7.	The Sea II 05:43

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This is the second official W. M. album.

Remember the words of Sunn O))): "MAXIMUM VOLUME YIELDS MAXIMUM RESULTS"

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released November 5, 2012

A transition.

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All basic tracks recorded and all tracks (except "Cloud Funk") produced by Wolfgang Merx at The Basement. "Cloud Funk" produced by Giles Jacobs. Additional tracks recorded in the UK & USA.

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The musicians are:

Rhys Anslow - Bass on "On Land"
Sean Cotterill - Guitar on "On Land", "The Sea I" & "The Sea II"
Tom Emmons - Keyboards on "Dungeon"
Paul Foster - Mellotron, Additional Loops & Samples on "Ancient Movements"
Giles Jacobs - Traps & Buttons on "Cloud Funk"
Chris McGarel - Drums on "Dungeon"
Roger Palmeri - Guitar on "On Land", "Vintage Suspense", "The Sea I" & "The Sea II"
Wolfgang Merx - Keyboards & Synthesizers

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Cover art by Thomas Mathie - www.headphonaught.com - All Rights Reserved.

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Wolfgang Merx Cologne, Germany

Wolfgang Merx a.k.a. Mr. X is best known as a musician. His eclectic mix of electronic, ambient and drone is mostly inspired by Kosmische Musik, Berlin School, 70s progressive rock and jazz. Since 2018, he performs live music from his studio on Twitch to an international audience. ... more

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