Retold, by Hainbach & Ensemble Recherche

Retold

by Hainbach & Ensemble Recherche

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The Tonearm The ‘before’ music inspires the ensemble’s present, with "Parallels" finding the string instruments mimicking electronics through unconventional bowing and pitching techniques, creating odd sounds that mix elegantly with Hainbach's soundscapes. Retold is a subtle yet thrilling listen, making a case for more collaborations between electronic knob-twirlers and the modern classical world.

reviewed on The Tonearm → www.thetonearm.com/email/ab495f85-8d7f-4d23-bd97-8f36d9092357/ Favorite track: Parallels.

lenamite Once again: thanks for your music. Favorite track: So We Found Serenity.

Jorge Quintanilla What a beautiful album! My better half said "it's like listening to nature" and one couldn't have chosen better words. But don't be misled into thinking this music is improvised or carefree. All the sounds have been brought together under careful consideration - "care" being the other important word here. This caring is the human quality at work. A remarkable collaboration. Favorite track: Weightless Departure.

vincenzofed It goes from minimalism to evocative soundscapes Favorite track: The Cold Settles In.

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	1.	Home Stories, Retold 04:55
	2.	Parallels 04:17
	3.	Weightless Departure 04:50
	4.	So We Found Serenity 04:28
	5.	How We Stay Together 01:41
	6.	Our Shared Fears 05:03
	7.	The Cold Settles In 04:02
	8.	The Glass Cage 02:51
	9.	In Vanishing Moonlight 03:55
	10.	Arguing With Ghosts 02:32
	11.	A New Life Takes Hold 01:45

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Retold is a story about coming home, saying goodbye and ultimately looking forward. On this collaboration record, Hainbach pairs up with the award-winning, modern classical Ensemble Recherche to reinterpret and reshape existing pieces - and find new ones in the process.

While Hainbach originally created the core elements of each of the album’s pieces, they no longer belong just to him. Through the work on Retold, they became a collective experience - shared memories.

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released July 15, 2025

Music by Hainbach & Ensemble Recherche
Recording and Live Processing by Lukas Nowok
Mastered by SALZ Mastering
Artwork by Hainbach
Design by Aoki & Matsumoto

Ensemble Recherche:
Flute - Anja Clift
Oboe - Eduardo Olloqui
Piano - Klaus Steffes-Holländer
Percussion - Christian Dierstein
Violin - Adam Woodward
Viola - Sofia von Atzingen
Cello - Åsa Åkerberg
Sound Design - Lukas Nowok

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Based out of Berlin, Germany, electronic music composer and perfomer Hainbach creates shifting audio landscapes THE WIRE called "One hell of a trip". His music has been released on Opal Tapes, Seil Records, Spring Break Tapes, Limited Interest and Marionette. ... more

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