Jean F. Cochois - (the "F" stands for Frank), has been engrossed in music since his early boarding school days and is one of the most outstanding house music producers Germany has to offer. Making an amazing debut with ... more »his 1996 album Letters From The Jester, he managed to thrill the music media and a wowed audience right from the start with his unique production style that manages to fuse the virtues of house with the energy of techno, something that would later be categorized as tech house.
Transcending limits and boundaries with a flawless, timeless elegance, it would be very hard to pigeonhole and label The Timewriter who now has four albums and a string of successful single releases on such acclaimed labels as Plastic City, Mole Listening Pearls, Elektrolux, Wave Music, Driftwood and Fiji as well as remixes for example.« less
Jean F. Cochois - (the "F" stands for Frank), has been engrossed in music since his early boarding school days and is one of the most outstanding house music producers Germany has to offer. Making an amazing debut with his 1996 album Letters From The Jester, he managed to thrill the music media and a wowed audience right from the start with his unique production style that manages to fuse the virtues of house with the energy of techno, something that would later be categorized as tech house.
Transcending limits and boundaries with a flawless, timeless elegance, it would be very hard to pigeonhole and label The Timewriter who now has four albums and a string of successful single releases on such acclaimed labels as Plastic City, Mole Listening Pearls, Elektrolux, Wave Music, Driftwood and Fiji as well as remixes for example.
CD Reviews
Utterly awesome
11/02/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Jean Cochois a very gifted house producer. The brilliance of this album is that even with the atmospherics and sometimes ambient sound, Jean still keeps it very DEEP. A really unique style of House music. This music is jazzy and beautifully composed, but still has a touch of groovin' House to shake that behind to the dancefloor!"
Sensual, Atmospheric, Deep House at it's Best
Pantytec is my god, it should be yo | Pittsburgh, PA | 12/20/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The first thing I ever heard from the Timewriter was "Sunsetwalkin" on WRCT 88.3 fm, in the fall of 98. Needless to say, I fell in love with the track. "Jigsaw Pieces" to me, not only sums up the distinctive sound of the Timewriter, but the sound of Plastic-City as well; lush, futuristic, and sensual. This is the kind of record you play after coming down from a night at the club, or just wandering around aimlessy at 4 in the morning. The pictures on the album inset, are reminiscent of key moments of life, nostalgic at best. Kind of like Boards of Canada (okay, maybe I'm pushing it.). The music is photographic and displays major maturity from Cochois and PLastic City. If you don't got this album, get it before it goes out of print. If you're a fan of Terry Lee Brown, Jr., Thomas Fehlmann, Thomas Brinkmann, and the more progressive tech sounds, this is one you shouldn't pass up."
Perfection
alastair u | Christchurch, New Zealand | 10/08/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Whether I am driving through the miles of forest and mountains of NZ's South Island, lying on a beach with my MD or just mixing in my bedroom, there is one album that always leaves me in a state of bliss. While I must admit to being more of a progressive, tech house and Bukem-style jungle fan than lounge or ambient, this album has all the elements to both relax and stimulate the mind, body and soul. A brilliant culmination of house beats, atmospheric sweeps and samples, and skilful instrumentals, Jigsaw Pieces captivates the listener from start to finish. I have played this album to many of my friends, most of whom have listened to dance music seriously for the last 5 or 6 years or so, and none of them, even those who claim not to like house, have been anything short of astounded. This album could seem a bit quiet and repetitive for the average dance music rookie, but anybody with sophisticated tastes in any type of music will love this album. This has been my very favourite album for what must be over 2 years now, if you buy it I am sure that it will be yours too. (and if you have turntables, buy the vinyl pack, not only is this album beautiful to listen too, it is heaven to mix)."
Therapy for the soul.
alastair u | 09/15/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The second I became aware of The Timewriter via my Plastic City CD's, I was immediately hooked. I happened across Jigsaw Pieces on a trip to New York, and little did I know what was waiting for me inside that jewel case. Although, I must admit that as a whole, it is a bit much to digest the whole CD in one sitting because one is continually reminded of the common thread that binds all the tracks together, making it a bit tiresome or monotonous by the end. But disected, and taking each track as a separate entity, the utter miracle of sound that comes through time and time again just blows the mind. My ultimate favorite is Almost Lost, but all the others are just as amazing in their own way. Even The Timewriter's track Smashing Friendship off of the Plastic City Machinery compilation is worth finding if you're a true devotee of this musical genius. Vive la France, baby!"
Track Listings (16) - Disc #1