Lindenberg Support is the man behind „Ode To Gallantry“, a complex and emotional tale of mistaken identity, trust and honor.
The story begins with the beggar Shi Po Tian, aka the Bastard, stealing a bun which contains the Black Iron Token, created by skilled pugilist Xie Yanke, which grants the holder one wish. „C20/25“ and its pounding and pacy rhythmics, carrying pads and heavy hitting vibe, perfectly set the journey’s energetic and warm tone.
Xie appears yearly, demanding that the clans repay in blood for any heinous act they committed throughout the year. The only way that a rude clan can avoid the cull is for the clan's leader to sacrifice himself for them. With „SKS (101)“ and its soothing and floating pads carrying the gentle lo-fi drums, the story heats up and evolves to a deeper intricacy.
Fearing that Bastard might make him promise to stop his annual harvest of death, Xie spirits him away and trains him in martial arts so powerful that he is certain it will kill him, but instead, it makes him strong and resilient. The uplifting pads in „Gate“, supported by a reckless broken beat and pinging vocals, create a celestial vibe that pushes Bastard to his limits.
He is rescued by the Chang Lo Clan that mistakes him for their villainous leader Shi Zhongyu and then treats him as their boss. With each case of mistaken identity, he becomes drawn into a number of heated conflicts between several rival schools and gangs - a dilemma that he just isn't prepared to deal with. The dreamy ambiance of „Kinda Weak“ and its well-wrought drum pattern slowly shroud the memories of his old life.
The final point is set with „Pol-1 (For Stefan)" - an emotive and profound ambient piece to close the story. He's sure to learn some valuable lessons about brotherhood and honor, but at what price?
| A1 | C20-25 |
| A2 | SKS (101) |
| B1 | Gate |
| B2 | Kinda Weak |
| B3 | Pol-1 (For Stefan) |
