The Complicated Years
2018-2020
The more challenging years actually began very promisingly. The band had themselves made as 3D prints, and the „Minigrooves“ (by Layerlab Graz) were prominently featured on social media.
After the fourth tour in Taiwan, TM produced two ambisonics recordings with IEM Graz. Later, the idea emerged to create a complete album consisting of 3D audio recordings and traditional stereo mixes. A string octet, Raphael Meinhardt on the mallets, and electronic elements by step saturn were also to be part of the entire project. Singer/composer Ursula Reicher stepped in for Lena Mentschel.
Unfortunately, the title of the album „Bigger Than Us“ proved to be prophetic – the financing spiraled out of control, personal issues and misunderstandings on many levels led to a collapse and standstill after the work was completed. Philipp Metzger became more involved with the team and began the unpleasant cleanup tasks.
Tuesday Microgrooves went all in with a highly ambitious crowdfunding campaign, and their fans supported them. After a difficult year, 2019 brought the first highlight – a collaboration with Conchita Wurst, followed by a partnership with Lemo, both organized by Philipp.
At that time, Lena Mentschel was no longer on board, and Jenö Lörincz also took a short break. The video „The New Machine,“ which showcased Sigrid Narowetz’s virtuosity, was a precursor to the album release in March 2020.
March 2020 … a poorly chosen timing – Corona prevented all concerts except for two. Indeed, difficult years.
Album
Key Tracks
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A certain Doom
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Action Hero
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Solution
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Parkhouse