High Control

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Spirit Catcher - High Control

Belgian producers Jean Vanesse and Thomas Sohet of Spirit Catcher originally met in sound engineering school where they became friends over a mutual interest in music and instruments like the keyboard. Years later they'd develop a sound they referred to as "modern disco" that captured the elements of their 2007 debut album, "Night Vision", released by 20:20 Vision. In live sets, Vanesse would hold the reigns as vinyl DJ while Sohet managed the keyboards, effects and electronic percussion.

In interviews Spirit Catcher attribute their name to a work of art in spite of the possibility of being construed as pretentious, but its worth a look-see as it is a pretty epic piece.

"At the base of Maple Street on the scenic waterfront sits Barrie's majestic landmark, the "Spirit Catcher." Ron Baird was one of nine sculptors asked to submit proposals for EXPO '86 and he was one of the two sculptors chosen. The theme of EXPO '86 was transportation and communication. With this is mind the artist thought of his sculpture as spiritual antennae. The imagery of the "Spirit Catcher" was influenced by the west coast location and the Thunderbird of First Nations' mythology. The Thunderbird is a messenger who carries our dreams and desires to the Creator."

- MacLaren Art Centre

The "High Control" 12", the second to last release they've put out this year, also features the tracks "Core Memory" and "Total Confusion", the latter of which deserves a fair nod as well. This record is available via Marc Romboy's own label, Systematic Recordings which has seen releases by Robert Babicz, Dusty Kid, John Dahlback and Zoo Brazil.