Minimal techno's skeletal forms and deep house's lush atmospheres are usually found at opposite ends of the spectrum, but in the case of Berlin's Recondite, they come together in an elegant, contemplative sound that's as sturdy as it is supple. Born in a tiny village in Bavaria, Lorenz Brunner learned his craft in solitude before moving to Berlin, where a chance encounter with Scuba eased his entry into the underground's inner circle, leading to records on Innervisions, Life and Death and Hotflush. Wherever he turns up, his unique style remains as calmly invigorating as a walk in the forest.