Two men – one VISION

To bring back the 80s musically, authentically, uncompromisingly. No copy of the hits of that time, but freshly composed sound according to the rules that were valid and just therefore sounds experimental. Music that blows like a warm summer wind from the past into the present, or, depending on the case, roars out of the speakers as a thunderstorm.

Rigorously striving to recreate the genuine synthetic sound of their teenage years, VISION use hardware synthesizers, samplers and drum machines from the 1980s. This allows them to achieve a unique and pure sound in all their productions.

Olivier Georges and Stephan Moser also go by the name "Georgio Moseratti". They use this pseudonym to produce VISION, STARTER, JUNO GANG and other thrilling projects.

Studio-Equipment:
E-mu Systems, Inc. – Emulator II (1984) Sampler
Roland – Alpha Juno-2 (1985)
Korg – DW-8000 (1985)
Roland – TR707 (1985)
Yamaha – TX7 (1985)
Korg DVP-1 – (1985) Vocoder
Ensoniq – ESQ-1 (1986)
Kawai – K3m (1986)
Sequential Circuits – Prophet VS (1986)
Korg – DDD-1 (1986)
Roland – D-50 (1987)
Yamaha – DX7II-D (1987)
Casio – FZ-1 (1987) Sampler
Yamaha – Keytar (1987)
Korg – M1 (1988)
Oberheim – Matrix-1000 (1988)
Casio – VZ-1 (1988)
E-mu Systems – Proteus 1 Pop/Rock (1989)

Microphone:
Neumann U 87 Ai

1st release
VISION – Midnight Passion
The analog sounds of hardware synthesizers and a macho man’s voice are longing for "Midnight Passion" on this cool Italo Disco track. It was released on Thunder Touch Records (7" Radio Versions) and on our friends label Hot Jam (12" Extended Mixes).

(TTR 111S and Hot Jam 08)

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2nd release
VISION – Album

After their debut single "Midnight Passion", VISION released a full-length album that delighted not only Eighties synth-pop lovers. The Switzerland-based producer duo put their hearts and passion into each of the nine meticulously arranged tracks.

They comprise of various sub-styles of the genre and reflect the social and the political mood of the 80’s decade. The song themes range from the declaration of love by a trench-coated protagonist to a mysterious midnight lady to the tragedies of the Vietnam War and the division created by the Berlin Wall. Over in France, VISION celebrates the french culture in the romantic song "Chérie" set in Paris, featuring a german and french spoken verse style. And there is more to discover!

As a crowning touch, the visuals of the record cover, inner sleeve and labels matching the musical content could come straight from the mid-eighties and were designed by the producers themselves.

VISIONS’s first LP is a truly authentic and aesthetic tribute to the neon-colored pop music culture of the eighties and a real feast for the ears and eyes of all music lovers.

Available on Vinyl and MusiCassette (TTR 222LP/MC)

Side One
Ouverture  – Midnight Passion  – Asian Eyes  – Summer’s Gone – Chérie

Side Two 

Lunapark  – Vision’s Quest  – Neon Nights – Checkpoint Charlie

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3rd Release
VISION – Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie – a border crossing that stands for separation and reunion, division and reconciliation. Follow VISION into the deep shadow of the Berlin Wall and witness a fateful love story.

КПП "Чарли" - пограничный пункт, означающий разлуку и встречи, разделение и примирение. Следуйте за VISION в глубокую тень Берлинской стены и станьте свидетелем судьбоносной истории любви.

Checkpoint Charlie – un poste frontière qui représente la séparation et la réunion, la division et la réconciliation. Suivez VISION dans l'ombre profonde du mur de Berlin et assistez à une histoire d'amour fatidique.

Checkpoint Charlie – ein Grenzübergang, der für Trennung und Wiedersehen, Spaltung und Versöhnung steht. Folgen Sie VISION in den tiefen Schatten der Berliner Mauer und werden Sie Zeuge einer schicksalshaften Love Story.

(TTR 333)

Review on JUNO.co.uk

"The world seems to be rapidly splitting in two again, or perhaps separating into 200 or so pieces, division driven by simple minds. So Vision's Checkpoint Charlie is certainly a release for our times. After just two decades in which planet and people at least pretended to be actively striving to unite, the rhetoric of nationalism, distrust, and imperialistic ambitions has returned to the main stage.

At times like this, what do you need? How about a huge synth pop anthem that sounds like it was created in the latter stages of the Cold War, boasting lyrics like "Don't fight love now", an apocalyptic air to the melodic refrains, and these huge, punchy drum beats? Instantly impactful, if the music industry was as it used to be when Checkpoint Charlie was in operation as one of the few places to legally cross from East to West Berlin, this would likely be the week's highest new Top 40 entry."

juno.co.uk