With "Groundcontrol and the Victory of Mankind" moonbooter releases the first album of a new series. In summer 2018 Bernd had already presented some of the songs of this project live: "Sometimes I have different outputs, which are hard to fit on a single concept album. That's why I got the idea for a new project name. I don't see "moonbooter" as a project, but as a synonym for myself and my musical work. In the future, "Groundcontrol" will appear whenever my music moves too far away from classical EM." Although Bernd´s musical handwriting on Groundcontrol is still dominant, a few things are different: Groundcontrol is faster, clearer but also more memorable. Like on "The Wave" or "Schwarzmond" the new album is a bit darker. Melancholy and euphoria are very close. Basically, as always, melodies and sequences dominate this album, which moonbooter-usually are carried by epic rhythms. But also driving beats and an always up-to-date, analog sound characterize this album. "I've been working almost exclusively with hardware for a few years now. This makes my music seem less static and just sounds better." Hardly any other musician of the German EM scene has had such a continuous, versatile and inspiring output over so many years as moonbooter. "I only make the music that I carry inside me." Also at his concerts he has been giving everything for many years and always knows how to surprise and inspire his audience. "Groundcontrol and the Victory of Mankind" is rhythmic EM of a new generation and wants to be. In terms of sound, the album doesn't need to hide behind the greatest of the scene. "Yes, my songs may be loud, but I don't go along with this crazy Loudness-madness". Sound lovers appreciate the high dynamics and the present and always clear moonbooter sound. So be ready for the new moonbooter sound. Good entertainment!
