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Taunus was formed by the Berliner steel string guitarists Jan Thoben and Jochen Briesen in early 2001. They were joined by Wilm Thoben and Sören Schrader playing percussion, banjo, harmonium and vibraphone at live concerts. Guest musicians Paul Lubitz, Micha Bucur and Derek Shirley were invited to play along at the recording sessions for "Malinche", the first longplayer. Taunus' line-up keeps changing a bit and is heading towards a more flexible ensemble conception. Michael Thieke, Derek Shirley and Wilm Thoben join Taunus these days. Taunus play acoustic instrumental music. You can find elements ranging from folk, fingerpicked minimal structures to...

Taunusheim was brought to life by Erik and his brother Patrick in the year 1995. In 2000, the band was completed by Ilona who joined them as a permanent member on the keyboards. Taunusheim has released 3 demos until now, selling 3000 copies. Due to other activities, including musical side projects, it took some years to finish the material for the new Taunusheim album after the release of the last demo, "Ilmarsj" in 1998. But in winter 2004 the silence was broken and new songs were recorded, in early 2005 the music was mixed and mastered at Klangschmiede Studio E....