Saytek returns to ASW with his live set experience with 'Live From Sisyphos'
UK live act Saytek enters the realms of Awesome Soundwave once more, as he crafts his latest body of work, “Live At Sisyphos”. The enormous three-track EP spans peak-time techno moods, all recorded live from his hardware-driven sets in the otherworldly land of the Berlin hotspot, Sisyphos. The music was extracted from two recent performances at the club, raw and improvised energy, straight from the booth to the dancefloor without being reconstructed in the studio, capturing the spontaneity of each moment. The dynamite outing breathes Saytek’s Detroit influences and 90s house, tied in with his hands-on effect, making this a hit for the colder months ahead.
The opening track ‘Sisy Love’ was born on 2nd January in the blacked-out Hammer Halle, a fragment of the lengthy New Year’s celebrations at the club. The track boasts a killer groove at its heartbeat, beautifully driven, using enormous vocals to lift the track and the night into the next gear as synths spiral out of control, manipulated by Kaoss pads.
Next up is ‘North And South’, a tune that was devised on the tunnel floor the day after an incredible performance from Saytek at Rave The Planet. The enchantment and momentum of that day carried into the next amongst the rustic settings of the floor, soulful as it moves but never letting the track escape you with its thunderous 808-style kick and slick house loops.
Closing the EP is the mysterious tones of ‘Jack 26’, dark and deep for the hazy hours of the night, ice-cold hi-hats brushing by as the drums pulsate. Saytek in prime action here as the rushing chords converse with the vintage vocal samples.
The live ambassadors Awesome Soundwave find a perfect match once more in Saytek, an artist dedicated to his craft for multiple decades, ever-evolving his innovative set-up and vast knowledge. Not comfortable with sitting still, straining the boundaries of his sound, something that is synonymous with the Awesome Soundwave outfit, seen previously on his stellar releases on the label such as his sought-after LPs ‘Improvisations’, ‘Motifs From The New World’, and ‘Twenty’, alongside his EPs and remixes on the eclectic-leaning label. This release further reinforces the label’s commitment to live electronic music and improvisation.
“It’s absolutely amazing to be releasing this EP, recorded at one of my favourite clubs in the world, Sisyphos. I’ve had a relationship with the club for 12 years, and these tracks were recorded across two incredible shows on two of my favourite floors, the Hammerhalle and the Tunnel. Being back on Awesome Soundwave, a label I’ve had a relationship with for nearly 10 years, makes it even more special. It’s an absolute honour to bring those two relationships together on this release.” - Saytek (Live)
