Taken from Alrealon Musique release, 'Rapoon - Cultural Forgeries (ALRN058)
"... In 2013 I was asked by my friend Robert Pepper (Pas Musique) if i wanted to do an "unplugged " album. I was intrigued by the idea and agreed. I thought of ways of constructing pieces that did not involve any "processing". I wanted to make something that was essentially acoustic recordings but which were composed and arranged to give some depth and intricacy to them. I started recording some of my many acoustic instruments on a portable stereo digital recorder (A Tascam DR­05..for those interested in such things). The recorder has built in microphones , so I just used those. Sometimes I placed the recorder inside a large Bodhran to get natural reverb reflections. I listened back to the things I had carefully recorded. i listened to them again...they were ok..but something was missing... I added some reverb, delay ..back masking and ....it suddenly sounded fab to me... This album is part acoustic and part processed ..all the recorded parts are live..one take. The treatments and processing are as much a part of composition as are the instruments and the recordings...In a way I failed to make an unplugged album but I did make something which was outside of my usual work process and for that i am thankful. To simply repeat the same processes over and over seems very dull to me. Viva la Difference !

Acoustic Instruments used:
Trumpet, Pocket Trumpet, Bodhran, Banjo, Pungi,Shehnai, Indian flute, Chinese flute, Irish tin whistle, hand bells, cello, accordion, guitar (Hofner Congress 1958), one string slide guitar (nineboys wedge), Ukelele, Kan (Tai bamboo harmonica), mouth harps, percussion, voice..."

Rapoon - The Summer Lies Heavy (ALRN058)

SYMPHYSIOTOMY #1
theycamefromhell.bandcamp.com
6.6.23

They Came from Hell is an audio production company, focused on the creation of sample libraries, virtual instruments and custom licensed music.
Inspired by a shared love of all things horror and sci-fi, Philippe Gerber and Chris Gilmore have now teamed up to create the sounds of the horrific, the supernatural, the nightmarish, the dreadful and the ghostly.
Their first release is the sample library, ‘Symphysiotomy’. Created from the sound of a real (analog) chainsaw in action. Symphysiotomy features more than 60 samples categorized into Pulses and Rhythms, FX and One Shots, and Drones and Textures. By processing the raw chainsaw samples through a myriad of FX pedals, hardware FX units and various digital FX plugins, Symphysiotomy is truly a one of a kind sample library. All samples are royalty free and ready for use in your next trailer, video game score or tv/film score.

Complications

Knife and Saw

Obstructed is the latest EP from They Came from Hell, composers/sound-designers Philippe Gerber and Chris Gilmore. The EP marks the final chapter of releases built around their ‘Symphysiotomy’ sample library. They have previously released two EP’s ‘Osteotome’ and ‘Obstetrics’. The two-track release features one track from each of the composers. Chris Gilmore’s track, ‘The Fruit for The Tree’ is a dark orchestral affair. A simple piano melody is framed by an ominous and foreboding soundscape. As the track develops more and more industrial elements are added along with harsh strings and dark brass. Philippe Gerber’s track, ‘The Barbarian’ sees him utilize what appears to be a heavily processed choir to great effect. The “choir” sets you up for a track that ultimately goes far and away from those opening “voices''. After that moment of light, Gerber then drags that choir straight to the depths of hell, from which they will never be seen or heard from again.

Obstructed

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Philippe Gerber - The Barbarian

Chris Gilmore - The Fruit For The Tree

At Home With Monsters is the latest soundtrack from the composing/sound-design duo of Philippe Gerber and Chris Gilmore; collectively known as They Came From Hell. The soundtrack ‘At Home With Monsters’ is the score to an imaginary horror movie. Opening with the first of two pieces by Chris Gilmore, ‘The Caretaker’ is a slowly unfolding composition that introduces us to the residents of the home. Mournful strings set the mood and the piece’s slow burn adds to the very dark and horror inspired feel.  Next we meet ‘The Martyr’, the first of back to back Philippe Gerber’s pieces. Bringing forth what lurks in the shadows, it’s dark, and it’s creepy, never letting you feel at ease. Invulnerable, Philippe Gerber’s final piece, keeps the tension levels high with drums and dark synths building a foreboding atmosphere. Finally we meet ‘Tragedy’, Chris Gilmore’s relentless piece that finishes the soundtrack with a decidedly dark and epic orchestral flourish.

At Home With Monsters

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Chris Gilmore - Tragedy

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Philippe Gerber - Invulnerable

Philippe Gerber - The Martyr

Philippe Gerber has been behind various musical projects for more than two decades, from bands like Heat From A DeadStar to different collaborations with various renowned artists, however, it is worth mentioning Gerber's work under his alias JOHN 3:16, although we should also include his contributions as Dj Phys, a nickname under which he has released some releases over the past decade.

JOHN 3:16 is since 2008 his most prolific project and with which we remember the great album released in 2022 with Be The Hammer on Industrial Complexx. Philippe Gerber has once again signed a great album on the independent label Alrealon Musique under this alias.

The Pact brings together a total of 9 tracks in which the American producer shows an enormous aptitude for combining different sound concepts such as industrial, post-metal or darkwave. The result is a conceptual work, with an epic and heartbreaking story, in which gloomy, disturbing and disconcerting landscapes emerge. An album that is undoubtedly ideal to understand the musical legacy of JOHN 3:16.

Release date: April 4th, 2024.

The Pact (Alrealon Musique)

Premiere: JOHN 3:16 - Prince of Lies / King of the Night [Alrealon Musique]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYNFaj6rP4Y

The Descent | Horror Score, Soundtrack, Trailer Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w79ZjLcsy3I

The Void | Horror Score, Soundtrack, Trailer Music

Alrealon Musique is an independent music label, dedicated to experimental music. We support only what we love and there is no concession to this rule. We do not have any preconceived ideas of any sort; no matter what type of music touches us, whatever we love, we promote. That's why you'll find here, everything from Dub to Industrial, from Ambient to Drone, from Techno to Hip-Hop. We created Alrealon Musique to make room for inspired and inspiring music.

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