Mohn is the German word for poppy. Yet despite the pop inclinations that these two have sometimes worn on their lapels, the poppy in question here is the flower, and perhaps most aptly, the basis for opium production. Mohn is a new collaboration between Wolfgang Voigt and Jörg Burger, two of the original masterminds behind minimal techno and godfathers of what became known as the "Sound of Cologne". In 1993 they co-founded the record shop Delirium, which by 1998 had morphed into the mighty Kompakt imperium. Aside from a handful of releases as Burger/Voigt, the duo’s most notable work to date was in 1996, under the name Burger/Ink. The Las Vegas LP was a landmark in blending techno and ambient aesthetics. Mohn is a continuation of this approach, combining their signature sounds in a kind of slow-motion, narcotic dance music for the mind, meant to be enjoyed while seated. Following this world premier performance, an LP is slated for release in April 2012.
