Moliendo Cafe

This is an original composition by Aistaguca which was inspired through travels through the Balkans territories. it begins with a call to war and then continues n 7/8 with a fenetic lead in to the main theme. improvisations when performed live are passionate and involved.

A studio version of Mostar will be available soon on Bandcamp

Mostar

Hi, again, this is still a work in progress, but wone that I would like to trully embrace the potential of souncloud with. 

We have not yet mastered this recording and would like to get some feedback on the mix and general feel. 

 However, while doing this, please remember we had a very specific goal in the production - it must sound live!



Prasichev Torba (Pig Bag) 27-02-12

Mostar - an orignial composition by R.Hevness for Aistaguca. it begins with an opening 'call to war' and continues in 7/8 with passionate melody and solos.

Still a work in progress and requiring feedback prior to final mastering.

Recorded in Project s2udios, Nottingham Tom has made every effort to creat a 'live' feel in a studio environment - essential for this style of music.

Please make comment with this in mind, thanks.



Mostar 27-02-12

Gankino - original composition by Mark Lewendowski for Aistaguca

Will this track is in 11/8 it has such a contemporary feel and groove that is great to play to. Marks response to a set brief was excellent and this track has become a band favourite.

Again, not yet mastered so feedback would be appreciated - it must sound live!

Gankino 27-02-12

OK, getting there. This is a first mastered taster and requiring a little feedback prior to the final run. I think the balance of the instruments is pretty good throughout although the first saxophone solo could be pushed forward a little more in the mix. I am happy that we have retained the feeling of liveness which was a main concern when begining the recording process and one that Tom at 'Project Studios' has been very considerate. Tom has been very patient with my methods and managed a 'live' studio session with each musician in separate booths recording simultaneously, which I am sure must be a nightmare to organise and keep track of - cheers Tom!

Pig Bags 14-03-12

Ok, the finished mastered tracks are finally coming in from Project Studio.
I think Tom has done a great job with everything and managed to maintain the feeling of liveness that was number one on the brief.

Please interact with this and give feedback - what we do is different and its good to hear what people think, I have broard shoulders so dont think you have to pat me on the back.

Cheers all 

Kalashnikov 14-03-12

Neda, NE Jela (no working, no eating) is a Tito motivational mantra that has clung to me from my time spent living in Ex Yugoslavia. 

This is an original composition by myself and has become a bit of a fave with the band. I love the vocals and have a distinct 'raw' edge that suits the song.
Again, please interact and give feedback, it means alot to us.

This has been played on local radio station , Kemet FM

Nedela 14-03-12

Aistaguca was created by Robin Hevness in 2006 after studying the music he experienced while living and performing in Central Europe. The band has changed dramatically over the years although the energy and passion remained. Robin no longer performs with Aistaguca and has left the running of the band to fellow musicians in Nottingham in the hope that they will continue to engage with all audiences with the spirit in which Aistaguca was created.

Robin is now living in the Southwest and performs with the Afronauts and also hopes to create further creative  collaborations drawing from his experiences in Central Europe.

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