Magnetic husband-and-wife duo Henri Bergmann and Wennink blend Bergmann’s taste for melodic realms with Wennink’s ethereal vocals and experimental left-leaning sound. Focusing on supporting up-and-coming talent via her label Automatik, Bergmann has also recruited some of the most notable producers in melodic house and techno for remixes, including Hernan Cattaneo, Betical, Dodi Palese, and The Element. As a duo, the pair’s compelling collaborative work has caught the attention of heavyweights like Afterlife, featuring on the label’s ‘Realm Of Consciousness Pt.VI’ VA. Now, following Bergmann’s recent Hï Ibiza appearance and ahead of forthcoming sets at the likes of Zamna Mexico City, KOKO and Amsterdam Dance Event, the London-based couple bring their talents to Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels with ‘Guardian Angel’. Set to captivate audiences, the enchanting vocal single lands this September with remixes from German house DJ/producer Stimming and fellow London-based eclectic talent Hardt Antoine.
“We wanted to do something uplifting, expansive and a bit laid back as we both share a love of the more romantic side of music. It was one of our favourites to work together on; some really distinctive sounds came out of playing with the vocal and sending it through various plugins, like that long vocal effect that slowly pitches down. The lyrics should always be left open to interpretation, but there’s a more mysterious aspect to life than what you see, and it’s a connection we need now more than ever. The divine, the romantic and the familial are all in there together. Do you believe in Guardian Angels?” – Henri Bergmann & Wennink.
Melancholic yet uplifting ‘Guardian Angel’ opens with richly textured choric percussion that rises to meet Wennink’s angelic vocals to powerful emotive effect. Stimming’s remix enters second, reaching for intensity over a stripped-back rendition through the driving rhythm and ethereal SFX. Closing out the record, Hard Antoine’s remix pulsates with darker basslines and sharper synths, leaning into the otherworldly and stretching the melody into satisfyingly strange sci-fi-esque planes.
Henri Bergmann & Wennink ‘Guardian Angel’ lands via Crosstown Rebels on 27th September 2024.
Tracklist
1. Guardian Angel
2. Guardian Angel (Stimming Remix)
3. Guardian Angel (Hardt Antoine Remix)
Henri Bergmann
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Wennink
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