Von Südenfed is a

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between Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner (of

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), and

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, leader and

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of The Fall.

History

The three first collaborated on a 2004 12"

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entitled "Wipe that Sound"/"Cut the Gain", which was released on the

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label. This was followed by a full-length

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, '' Tromatic Reflexxions'', released on Domino Records in 2007, with two singles being drawn from the album. The collaboration might seem unlikely in that the artists are from two very different musical genres. It has drawn comparisons to

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's collaboration with

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on the track " Open Up", which is similar in spirit, if not in sound.

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magazine issue no. 279 Von Südenfed have been compared to

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in reviews; Smith expressed displeasure at this comparison in interviews, and drew attention to the fact that LCD Soundsystem are heavily influenced by The Fall. Following the cancellation of two Von Südenfed shows due to illness in December 2007, Smith stated that he had been "sacked" from the group. Despite this, he later performed live with Von Südenfed, and reportedly said that a second album was likely. However, there is no indication that sufficient material was recorded before Smith's death (in January 2018).

Discography

* "Wipe That Sound" 12" single (as "Mouse on Mars feat. Mark E. Smith") (2004) * "Fledermaus Can't Get It" 12" single (2007) * '' Tromatic Reflexxions'' CD/LP (2007) * "The Rhinohead" b/w "Slow Down Ronnie" 12" single (2007)

References

External links

Domino Records: Von SüdenfedMySpace: Von Südenfed
*, a video clip promoting science research in the EU with music from Von Südenfed ("Fledermaus Can't Get It") British electronic music groups German electronic music groups British post-punk music groups German post-punk music groups Musical groups established in 2007 Musical trios {{UK-electronic-band-stub