# Les Enfants Sages, Wako – Statik Travel 09 / Wako 14
Les Enfants Sages, Wako represents a collaborative effort between the French electronic collective Les Enfants Sages and the producer Wako, both prominent figures within the freetekno and experimental electronic music scenes. This 2010 release emerged during a fertile period for underground electronic music, particularly within European avant-garde circles where artists were pushing the boundaries of traditional dance and electronic production.
Released on the Statik Travel label as their ninth installment, this 12-inch vinyl captures the duo's exploratory approach to electronic sound design. The freetekno genre itself emphasizes improvisation, DIY ethics, and a rejection of commercial constraints, values that clearly inform this record's artistic direction. Rather than adhering to conventional song structures, both tracks remain untitled, suggesting their experimental and improvisational nature.
The two untitled compositions showcase the artists' commitment to textural exploration and abstract soundscapes. The minimal labeling and enigmatic presentation reflect the freetekno movement's ethos of spontaneity and creative liberation. These tracks prioritize atmospheric development and intricate layering over traditional verse-chorus frameworks, making them essential listens for collectors interested in the outer reaches of electronic music production.
This release stands as a valuable addition to any serious vinyl collection documenting the freetekno movement, capturing a moment when electronic artists were uncompromisingly pursuing innovation away from mainstream venues. The record's scarcity and underground credentials make it particularly prized among dedicated collectors of experimental electronic music.
