CENTURIO & KROMPROOM: A Forward-Looking Musical Project on the Horizon

 In September 2012, Jens Esch, known as Centurio, and Piotr Krompiewski, known as Kromproom, received a remarkable proposal. Their task is to create a bonus soundtrack for the science fiction novel "Revolution, Baby!" by DAN DAVIS. This novel, set within the context of a political and scientific thriller, is to gain an additional dimension through the music that will accompany readers as they delve into its pages.

Centurio beatz Kromproom (CbK). Photo by Claudia Laerka.

A Creative Challenge for the Artists

At the time the proposal was made, the project was still in its early stages, and the artists were full of ideas and visions about how the music accompanying such a unique work might sound. The challenge lay in creating sounds that not only captured the mood of the novel but also enriched its narrative, forming a cohesive whole with the literary layer.

Collaboration on a Large Scale

During the planning phase, the "Revolution, Baby!" project garnered tremendous support from a wide range of artists. Among them were icons of the electronic and industrial music scene, such as Carlos Perón, founder of the legendary formation Yello, and Jens Esch, previously associated with the band Riefenstahl. Other contributors included artists like Siegfried Stern, Sorroth Von Grafschaft, and the unfortunately deceased Man Curtz. This wide range of involved creators promised the creation of a soundtrack full of diversity and unique sounds.

Potential Impact on the Industry

Even in the planning phase, the "Revolution, Baby!" project was attracting attention as an innovative way of combining literature and music. The release of a novel with an accompanying soundtrack was a rare approach, which could inspire other creators to undertake similar experiments. Thanks to their experience in blending different musical styles, Centurio and Kromproom were ideal candidates to create music that would not only complement the novel but also become an integral part of it.

Summary

A year before the novel's release, the proposal made to Centurio and Kromproom was a sign of a groundbreaking project aimed at revolutionizing how we perceive literature and music. Although the music had not yet been created at that moment, the artists were undoubtedly working on something that would stand the test of time and be remembered as an example of pioneering collaboration in the field of art.