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The Language of Machines [1985​-​1991]

by Techniques Berlin

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1.
I Desire [Dave Vocal Version] 02:34
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2.
Love Declaration 03:30
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3.
Pieces of Glass 04:20
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4.
Dancing to the Fall of the Berlin Wall 03:57
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5.
Love via Computer 06:26
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6.
Planet 21 05:34
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Just One Look 03:59
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Metropolis 05:30
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Secret Lies 05:56
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And You [LinnDrum Version] 04:27
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Erotica 03:02
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Machine Language 05:08
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Watching You 04:52
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Run Away 03:34
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15.
My Suburban Playground [Extended Remix] 06:15
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16.
She Fades Away 06:01
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17.
Beats Like a Machine 04:03
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18.
Time Fades to Nothing 04:52
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Formed by high school buddies Andreas Gregor and David Rout, Techniques Berlin started in 1984 experimenting with synthesizers, drum machines and guitars. In the early stages, the band was heavily influenced by UK new romantic acts The Human League, Visage, Yazoo, OMD and Depeche Mode, as well as rising Canadian synth-pop bands Rational Youth, Men Without Hats and Trans-X. It took them a few years to master their electronic toys and create a unique blend of addictive electro-pop melodies and beautifully crafted alternative beats.

In the late 80s, Techniques Berlin played live on a regular basis and their 3 self-released tapes received frequent local airplay in Canada. Despite their moderate success, the band failed to secure a record deal. Eventually both members had developed a strong interest in the burgeoning electro-industrial scene. Dave and Andreas founded !Bang Elektronika and were working with Digital Poodle as live drummers. Both of these projects were soon picked up by record labels. Techniques Berlin played their last show in November of 1991 at the University of Toronto, debuting the last track they had recorded, fittingly called ‘Time Fades to Nothing’. Or so they thought…

The proliferation of Internet radio and streaming music platforms introduced the band to a new generation of fans, enabling Techniques Berlin to stage a remarkable comeback. Within the next years they released the compilation “Suburban Playgrounds and Concrete Beaches” (Fabrika Records), the new album “Breathing” (Nadanna) in 2018 and offered a series of shows.

“The Language of Machines” compiles a selection of original recordings between 1985 and 1991, including some favorite tunes and a few unreleased tracks/versions.

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released April 18, 2024

All music and lyrics by Andreas Gregor + Dave Rout, except where is indicated.

Recorded on two-track and four-track cassettes and studio reel to reel at various locations, St. Catharines and Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada between 1985-1991.’ Love Via Computer’, ‘Machine Language’ recorded July 1987 and ‘Metropolis’, ‘Erotica’, ‘Planet 21’ recorded September 1988 at Voice Audio Studios, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada. Engineered by John Press. Remastered by Nicolás Zúñiga.

Synthesizers: Pro One, Juno 106, Source, JX-8P, Jupiter 6, JX-3P, DW-8000, AX-60, SH-101, Poly-800, Multivox MX-202, Yamaha FB-01, Roland R8.
Drum Machines: Acetone FR-1, DDM-110, KPR-77, RX-5, LinnDrum, TB-303, TR-606, TR-808 and TR-909

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