Stunning! In its second installment of The Tape Masters series, Peter Thomas Sound Orchester reveals a vibrant aspect of Germany’s film and library music legacy, moving far beyond genre boundaries to focus on soul power and rhythmic complexity. Curated from Peter Thomas’ private master tapes by his son Philip, this double 10” vinyl compilation presents twenty tracks—most previously unavailable, a handful only ever released at the time on obscure singles—testifying to the band’s ability to channel funk, cinematic orchestrations, and club-friendly breaks with equal finesse. While the project’s first volume focused on Thomas’ deep library cuts, Soul Power West Germanybrings the mystique of the Munich GI club circuit to the forefront, featuring contributions from the group’s legendary house band and spotlighting previously unsung heroes like vocalist Joe Quick.​

The compilation’s highlights include tracks linked to the famed Tabarin Bar and Donna Summer’s earliest solo studio efforts, as well as a trove of cinematic funk instrumentals that radiate with exuberance and precision. The ensemble’s rhythm section roots shine through with impeccable grooves, dense arrangements, and sharp percussive breaks, unvarnished by commercial constraints. The careful restoration process ensures each selection retains its original dynamic range and warmth, the sound palpably alive with the energy of performance and analog tape saturation.​

Paired with extensive liner notes and rare archival photographs, The Tape Masters Vol. 2 serves as both a document and celebration of Peter Thomas’s inventive reach—his arrangements characterized by playful experimentation and a keen sense for both drama and danceability. Thomas’s legacy as Germany’s most creative film composer is deepened here, as Soul Power reveals dimensions stretching from jazz to soul, funk to left-field pop, and unearths stories and voices that had long been lost or overlooked.