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Andrew Souter

love mix

Thor - Heyr Himnasmidur

September 20th marks the 30th birthday of Berlin pianist Nils Frahm, but also the day he has chosen to give his fans a special gift in the form of 9 songs he recorded with 9 fingers, entitled 'Screws'.

Nils experienced an unfortunate accident which saw him fall from his bunk bed located directly above his studio, which resulted in a broken thumb. But through inspiration from his fans and after a gentle walk and talk through the park with a close friend, he decided to deal with the situation in the only way he knew – playing his piano.

With four screws surgically placed inside his thumb, he started recording with his remaining 9 fingers, what later resulted in 9 intimate piano recordings.

Fans can download 'Screws' as mp3s or in full 24-bit 44.100 kHz audio quality here (http://screws.durtonstudio.com), and pre-order a Vinyl/CD edition from the Erased Tapes online store (http://erasedtapes.com/store/index/ERATP046), which will be released later this year.

'I am sitting in front of a sheet of paper. My right hand is bending over my left thumb. The first day I got out of my cast I could bend it by 15°. Now I am already at 50° and that makes me happy. Things are going uphill...

As you can imagine, it is really bad news for a pianist when he gets diagnosed with a broken thumb. That day I was sitting in the emergency room, feeling rather dizzy while thinking of a zillion shows coming up and all the people involved around it. I realised in that moment how busy things have become. It is hard to turn down interesting projects and opportunities, since I surely love my work. It actually never felt like work. Playing piano and playing it for wonderful people is the greatest joy I can imagine.

For a couple of days I felt like this all could be over. How pathetic. But hey – also feeling sorry for yourself has its place somewhere. All of a sudden I had so much time, an unexpected holiday. I cancelled most of my schedule and found myself being a little bored. Even though my doctor told me not to touch a piano for a while, I just couldn't resist. I started playing a silent song with 4 fingers on my left and the remaining 5 on my right hand. I set up one microphone and recorded another tune every other night before falling asleep.

The day I got rid of my cast I had recorded 9 little tunes. They have helped me feel less annoyed about my accident and reminded me that any good is something I can only achieve, when I am making the most out of what I've got.

Thank you all for listening!

With lots of love,

Nils


9FINGERS North American Tour 2012

09/16 New York (US) – West Park Presbyterian Church 
09/21 Boulder (US) – Cherryvale Studios
09/22 Colorado Springs (US) – The Mesa
09/23 Santa Fe (US) – O'Shaughnessy Performance Space @ Santa Fe Uni
09/24 San Fransisco (US) – private show (RSVP only)
09/29 Seattle (US) – Decibel Festival @ Broadway Performance Hall
09/30 Portland (US) – Classic Pianos
10/03 Mexico City (MX) – Mutek

ERASED TAPES 5th Anniversary Tour w/ Ólafur Arnalds & A Winged Victory For The Sullen

10/08 HAMBURG (DE) – Fliegende Bauten
10/09 PRAGUE (CZ) – Palac Akropolis
10/10 BUDAPEST (HU) – Trafo
10/11 MANNHEIM (DE) – Alte Feuerwache
10/13-14 BERLIN (DE) – Radialsystem
10/15 AMSTERDAM (NL) – Paradiso
10/16-17 LEUVEN (BE) – Stuk
10/18 LONDON (UK) – Hackney Empire
10/19-20 ISTANBUL (TR) – Salon IKSV

PREVIOUS PRESS:

'No. 42 Best Albums Of 2011' -The Guardian
'Felt is a transportative album, a balm for troubled minds.' BBC Music
'Frahm’s hyper-intimate recording technique for the album makes Felt a captivating listen' (9/10) DIS

★ ★ ★ ★ – Popmatters ★ ★ ★ ★ – Uncut ★ ★ ★ ★ – Clash ★ ★ ★ ★ – Mojo

OFFICIAL WEBSITES: screws.durtonstudio.com · facebook.com/nilsfrahm · twitter.com/nilsfrahm · erasedtapes.com

Screws

Buy CD/LP/DL

Nils Frahm - Si

performer by Marek Iwaszkiewicz 
Arigato <3 
https://soundcloud.com/shyprince

The Night Dying

performer by  Marek Iwaszkiewicz 
Arigato <3 
https://soundcloud.com/shyprince

夢 Dream Sunset

Dirk Maassen composes wonderful short piano pieces inspired by contemporary composers such as Yann Tiersen and Ludovico Einaudi. 

I took on his invitation to record any of his piano pieces, and told him I would record 'Addio'... just to find out that there was no score! ... So after working directly with him the score was created and here is my take on it.

Reflections

Dirk Maassen: Addio

[ES]
Os invito a escuchar mi última grabación "Atrapar una nube con las manos" con la colaboración de Ignacio Nuñez (un gran compositor). Es un tema muy especial para nosotros. Es muy emocional. Esperamos que os guste. Saludos!

[EN]
I invite you to listen to my latest recording "Atrapar una nube con las manos" with my partner Ignacio Nuñez (A great composer). The song is very special to us. It´s very emotional.I hope we enjoy it. Best wishes!


Atrapar una nube con las manos-With I. Núñez (Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nomination 2013)

The original track I composed for the amazingly talented artist Gavin O'Donnell. 

I decided to remaster and edit the original track. I re-edited the cymbal builds, adding more of my own custom stuff, and some from the Evolve library. And I also added a solo violin playing a counter melody at the end.

The Eye of the Beholder (re-master & edit)

I've survived enough...we've survived enough, why must we endure?
A simple answer: Until the world is pure.

Survivor (Perhaps One Day - Orchestra Version)

Thoughtful cinematic piano piece with percussion

Composed by Maryann and Michael Tedstone.

Available to license from Felt Music Library.
www.manikemusic.com

Penny Farthing - thoughtful cinematic piano score with percussion

Another track I originally composed for the fantastic artist Gavin O'Donnell's drawing "Azura" that I have re-mastered and edited. 

It's a long track, but it's split into 3 unique sections that tie together. The thought process was to follow the growth and emotions of the woman in the drawing. 

Find the original drawing video here on Gavin's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M88K0m8eYLE

Azura (re-mastered & edited)

Ilya Beshevli - Night Forest (Live old Piano)

In Droplets Of Ice

In droplets of ice

Hi guys, please say hello to Three.

The penultimate Piece from this package of 8 I've been putting together, which collectively will be named : Numbers. Released a little later this year.

Across the recordings I've used different mic placements and combinations to try and aid what I had to say.. The mixes up on SC are where ever I feel settled.. to share, So it's always interesting to read your comments, thanks :)

Headphones are always a nice way to listen.. 
Hope you enjoy. 

Three - (balam - FredWhite) iTunes

I stepped outside at midnight and captured a few seconds of the moon on my phone camera: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152567476080234

It inspired this.

________________________________________________________________
Download at http://download.oliversad.ie/track/moon-moment

Free Download

Oliver Sadie — Moon Moment

This reflective, tuneful album is a collection of beautiful piano music written and performed by Ola Gjeilo. His music is a blend of jazz, classical and popular music influences, married in a unique and passionate style. The evocative melodies and harmonies of Stone Rose are sure to captivate listeners from the first hearing.

Many of the tracks are expressions of Ola's deep love for New York City, where he lives and maintains his highly successful career as a composer and pianist. Also featured on the album are elite American and Norwegian musicians Johannes Martens (cello), Tom Barber (flugelhorn) and David Coucheron (violin).

Stone Rose is Ola's first solo album, eagerly awaited across the world by audiences who have fallen in love with his expressive compositions and serenely beautiful playing.

http://www.2L.no

Buy SACD and HiRes aud

Ola Gjeilo's MADISON from the Stone Rose album

Paul Biss conducts the New England Conservatory Philharmonia with soloist Robyn Bollinger in a performance of Mendelssohn's Concerto for Violin in E minor Op. 64. Recorded live March 6, 2013 in NEC's Jordan Hall.

Mendelssohn: Concerto for Violin in E minor - Allegro molto appassionato

Mendelssohn: Concerto for Violin in E minor -  Andante

Mendelssohn: Concerto for Violin in E minor -   Allegro non troppo   Allegro molto vivace

most precious things in life are fragile - so take care ;-)

If you like my music please give me a smile and like my Facebook page :-): www.facebook.com/Dirk.Maassen.Music


watch my piano video clips at youtube: www.youtube.com/user/ascoltadi?feature

Dirk Maassen - Fragile (pls. follow me on spotify :)

瞬間

This is from my new album, Interludes and Epiphanies, available from 19th April 2013.

It was originally written to be performed at the Piano Cloud Live event but I was unable to transcribe it in time for someone else to be have time to practice and so I've recorded both parts myself!!!

If you like this please consider liking my Facebook page (http://facebook.com/purplerhapsody) and check me out on iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=192595547&forceArtistPage=1)

Thanks!

On The Piano Cloud (Piano Duet)

My latest song Nocturne in D. I hope you enjoy.

Nocturne In D

This is just a mash-up of 8 pieces I've composed over the last several years. I made a Youtube video previously, but it unfortunately would only upload at 240p, seriously bringing down the quality of the audio. I am uploading this so that I can listen to said audio in high quality.

Piano Play

Building piano orchestral track with beats

Bathed in Sunlight

New Video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti-GfCM5-zk

If You Would Only Let Me:

I would put you first; I would never be too busy. I would tell you daily how important you are to me. I would hold you every night and kiss you every morning. I would explore every inch of your soul and still long to know more. I would hold your hand on long walks. I would break patterns of ineffective communication, admit my own weaknesses, and let go of male pride which deludes me into mistakingly believing I need to know everything about everything. I would listen more actively to any frustrations you may be experiencing and avoid feeling blamed for them. I would avoid offering solutions when all you really need is empathy and friendship, not a super-hero who thinks he has to fix everything. I would learn to work together effectively as a team and value deeply your strengths without feeling threatened by our differences. I would learn to forgo power and choose grace. I would forgive us both for all of the clumsy mistakes we made along the way. I would learn to value what is important. I would give thanks to the universe for the gift of your presence in my life. I would help you become all you are destined to be. I would learn how to love selflessly, and be of service, both to you, as well as to whatever higher power wished to use our example.

ALBUM INFO:

"The Idea Of You" is the first of a trio of neoclassical solo piano albums composed, performed, and produced by Andrew Souter. These projects have been two decades in the making and represent a return to traditional music composition, engaging song-writing, and the pure passion of emotional story-telling. This Andrew's most personal and intimate music. It is quite literally a love project. We hope it may it help you on your journey, as it has us...

The Idea Of You Cover Art "The Idea Of You" is music inspired by the spirit of Eros and all of its blessings as well as its tribulations. It explores the vicissitudes of romantic love, the delicate seasons and contour of life, and all the lessons learned along the way. Themes of desire, passion, limerence, romantic love, idolatry, jealousy, envy, loss, regret, forgiveness, acknowledgment, appreciation, acceptance, and eventually glimpses of true understanding permeate the work. It attempts to communicate that which so many of us can never quite communicate properly with words. It is an open apology for the clumsy mistakes we all make when coming to maturity in learning how to care selflessly for another human being. It is a gentle reminder as to what is most important in life, as well as an invocation to continuously seek self-improvement regarding our understanding of such matters.

Andrew Souter -- If You Would Only Let Me (Part)

original music: @ascoltadi
piano: Carlos Márquez

image by Luis Argerich
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lrargerich/3100004767/

Dirk Maassen: Fragile

The origins of Whitespace go back to 1999 with the start of the Galileo peice. Galileo was an unmanned NASA spacecraft named after the astronomer Galileo Galilei and launched ten years earlier on October 18, 1989, which studied the planet Jupiter and its moons, as well as several other solar system bodies. The Wayfarer Galileo piece likewise takes us on an imaginary journey of discovery through new and unimagined reaches of deep space, some of which quite alien, others strangely familiar. Galileo was composed and produced using field recordings and entirely custom sound-design created with UI Software's MetaSynth. Harmonically it is based around a Just Intonation version of an ancient pentatonic scale from Chinese mythology ascribed to Ling Lun. Its macroscopic structure follows a poly-rhythmic construction of repeating sections of uneven period lengths which shift in and out of phase with one another to create an evolving minimalist fugue-like effect. Custom spectral and harmonic tunings are used to create various aural sculptures that follow this framework while adding significant intrigue and a sense of some form of intelligent design that is just out of reach of our familiar perceptual experiences. This gives the sense that there are some form of organizational principals at work, but they are foreign to us, much like an alien life-form, or the universe itself.

Wayfarer is a project name Andrew Souter uses for the deepest of deep ambient space music. This is music that is meant to invoke a sense of traveling without moving to remote and unknowable reaches of outer and inner space. Wayfarer projects are more sound environments than music in the traditional sense. They are intended to invoke a sense of ineffable awe at the magnificence of the universe, and give a fleeting sense of connection to some form of universal non-human intelligence. Despite, or rather perhaps because of, its humble abstract nature, this is meditative music that implicitly asks big questions, and hopefully inspires big ideas.

"Whitespace" is the first of the Wayfarer series. This two hour sonic odyssey is a collection of thematic and textural ambient deep cruisers that are certain to be the impetus of a myriad forms of outward journeys and inward discoveries. The atmospheric, mood-inducing soundscapes of Whitespace make a perfect compliment to mediation, relaxation, deep concentration, lucid dreaming, quiet introspection, various spiritual practices, star gazing, and various other formative life experiences. To borrow words from Stephen Hill, founder of Hearts Of Space, this is "slow music for fast times".

http://www.galbanum.com/music/whitespace

Wayfarer -- Galileo

Precedence: the fact of coming earlier in time. What came before shall come again. We are much older than we care to remember. We know well who we are and where we must go, but we all play a collective game of Maya, forgetting our inheritance and instead embracing materialism and valuing ignorance over wisdom. Throughout history civilizations build great sand castles towering towards the heavens, only to tear them down again and again. Technology now connects everything and anyone. The world turns faster. Information is freely available to those who would seek it, yet wisdom and restraint have been lost. All things are possible, but all not all things are profitable. Discerning which is which is not an easy task to accomplish when the connection to what has come before has been lost. We must remember the past to create a better future.

Composed/produced 05/09/2013 while working on a 2CAudio B2 preset expansion.

Wayfarer is a project name Andrew Souter uses for the deepest of deep ambient space music. This is music that is meant to invoke a sense of traveling without moving to remote and unknowable reaches of outer and inner space. Wayfarer projects are more sound environments than music in the traditional sense. They are intended to invoke a sense of ineffable awe at the magnificence of the universe, and give a fleeting sense of connection to some form of universal non-human intelligence. Despite, or rather perhaps because of, its humble abstract nature, this is meditative music that implicitly asks big questions, and hopefully inspires big ideas.

"Whitespace" is the first of the Wayfarer series. This two hour sonic odyssey is a collection of thematic and textural ambient deep cruisers that are certain to be the impetus of a myriad forms of outward journeys and inward discoveries. The atmospheric, mood-inducing soundscapes of Whitespace make a perfect compliment to mediation, relaxation, deep concentration, lucid dreaming, quiet introspection, various spiritual practices, star gazing, and various other formative life experiences. To borrow words from Stephen Hill, founder of Hearts Of Space, this is "slow music for fast times".

http://www.galbanum.com/music/whitespace

Wayfarer -- Precedence

 "This whole earth in which we inhabit is but a point is space."
 -Henry David Thoreau

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"Autumn Rains" is the second installment in a trio of neoclassical solo piano albums composed, performed, and produced by Andrew Souter. These projects have been two decades in the making and represent a return to traditional music composition, engaging song-writing, and the pure passion of emotional story-telling. This trio represents Andrew's most personal and intimate music. It is quite literally a love project. We hope it may help you on your journey, as it has us...

"Autumn Rains" is music inspired by the spirit of Agape. It is an album dedicated to the concept of spiritual love and universal compassion clothed in the metaphor of transcendental natural beauty. It is an album that simultaneously expresses deep love for both the creator as well as the creation. It is said God gave us music so that we could pray without words. It could be added that nature was provided as an example of exactly how to do this effectively. In this spirit, Autumn Rains is a prayer of gratitude for the opportunity to learn from the natural beauty of this world, and an expression of a sense of respect for the inescapable universal equality that nature imposes. It humbly attempts to capture deep feelings of awe, granduer, idealism, and a belief in the innate goodness of the world even when we all face exceptionally hard lessons.

En Passant

Andrew Souter -- En Passant

Prana is the Sanskrit word for life-force or breath; in yoga, Oriental medicine, and martial arts, the term refers to a cosmic energy connecting all elements of the universe, responsible for a body's life, heat, and well being. The Wayfarer Prana piece imagines the universe itself as a single life-force with its own breath and rhythm. It was created in 2005, and again all sounds are completely custom sound-design employing mirco-tonality, spectral constructs, and image-based compositions created with MetaSynth. The first third of the journey functions like a guided mediation or breathing exercise in which consciousness is entrained into a deeper state of focus. We quickly find ourselves stepping though the doors of perception into some form of out-of-body experience, where unbound by time or space, we are free to explore the infinite unfolding. Gradually our moment of awakenedness subsides and we are gently lead back to sleep, leaving the ineffable safely locked in the previous domain.

Wayfarer is a project name Andrew Souter uses for the deepest of deep ambient space music. This is music that is meant to invoke a sense of traveling without moving to remote and unknowable reaches of outer and inner space. Wayfarer projects are more sound environments than music in the traditional sense. They are intended to invoke a sense of ineffable awe at the magnificence of the universe, and give a fleeting sense of connection to some form of universal non-human intelligence. Despite, or rather perhaps because of, its humble abstract nature, this is meditative music that implicitly asks big questions, and hopefully inspires big ideas.

"Whitespace" is the first of the Wayfarer series. This two hour sonic odyssey is a collection of thematic and textural ambient deep cruisers that are certain to be the impetus of a myriad forms of outward journeys and inward discoveries. The atmospheric, mood-inducing soundscapes of Whitespace make a perfect compliment to mediation, relaxation, deep concentration, lucid dreaming, quiet introspection, various spiritual practices, star gazing, and various other formative life experiences. To borrow words from Stephen Hill, founder of Hearts Of Space, this is "slow music for fast times".

Wayfarer -- Prana

This is the new The Bristles single "Spirit Way".

In Sweden, the day before Midsummer, Thursday 20th, is this year's most frequented at the liquor stores, and in its footsteps follows drunkenness, brawl and anxiety.
It's a song about drug abuse. An abuse the members of the band have put behind them.  

Spirit way is a translation from Chinese from around year 0. It's the road leading to the tomb of an emperor or other major dignitary. Dance of Death, danse macabre, etc is from 15th century Catholicism, when Death comes to collect you, regardless of social class, to dance along to your grave. The drugs make you feel like an emperor. Then you die like everyone else. 

Discography:
Dont't Give Up - 7"EP - (1983)
Ban The Punks Shops -- tape - (1983)
Boys Will Be Boys - 7" EP - (1984)
No Future In The Past (the best and the rest) - 2CD+DVD - (2008)
No Future In The Past Part 1 (the best and the rest) - LP - (2008)
Union Bashing State - CD EP - (2009)
Reflections Of The Bourgeois Society - CD/LP - (2010)
Bristles spelar Ebba - Beväpna Er! -- Vinyl 7" (2011)
Bigger Than Punk -- CD/LP -- (2012)
Home Sweet Homs -- single (2013)
American Dream - single (2013)

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bristles-Sweden/86716651008
thebristles.wordpress.com
the_bristles@hotmail.com
http://www.youtube.com/TheBristles

The Bristles - Spirit Way (single version 2013)

Noisecontrollers - Why So Serious

The official radio show featuring legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold delivers exclusive music and fresh mixes in every two hour weekly program.  The Grammy-nominated artist, DJ, producer, composer, and remixer tours the world constantly and acquires original music from all corners of the globe – from trance to progressive to electro house. 

You'll also hear the latest Perfecto Records and Perfecto Fluoro releases including a mix featuring the cutting-edge sound of Full On Fluoro.

For news, tour schedule, and more info visit:
http://www.pauloakenfold.com
http://www.facebook.com/oakenfold
http://www.twitter.com/pauloakenfold
http://www.youtube.com/pauloakenfold

Tracklisting:

01  One Republic - If I Lose Myself (Alesso Remix) – Mosley 
02  Kaskade & Swanky Tunes ft. Lights - No One Knows Who We Are (Tim Mason Remix) - Ultra	
03  NERVO - Hold On (R3hab & Silvio Ecomo Remix) - Promo
04  ANSOL, Paris & Simo - Brainfire (Original Mix) – Astrx
05  Duher - Goosebumps (Original Mix) - Promo
06  Martin Garrix - Animals (Original Mix) – Spinnin’
07  Baggi Begovic feat. Tab - Compromise (Original Mix) – Musical Freedom
08  Makj - Hold On (Original Mix) - Promo
09  dBerrie - Malfunction (Original Mix) - Flamingo
10  Row Rocka - Empire (Original Mix) - Flashover
11  Tyron Dixon Feat Kodie - Nothing They Can Tell Me Now (Paul Oakenfold Club Remix)
12  Eddie Halliwell – GO (Original Mix) – Perfecto
13  Empire of the Sun - Alive (Dave Winnel Godspeed Remix) - Promo
14  Markus Binapfl feat. Brighi - Human - (David Tort Remix) – Wormland Black
15  Mark Sixma – Requiem (Original Mix) - Mainstage
16  Sean Tyas feat. Nicole McKenna - Got Love (Alex M.O.R.P.H. B2B Woody van Eyden Remix) - Tytanium
17  Rank 1 - Floorlifter (Original Mix) – High Contrast
18  Muska - Ethereal (Original Mix) – Monster
19  Dezza - Grado (Zack Roth Remix) - Colorize
20  Beat Service – On The Edge (Original Mix) – Beat Service Audio
21  Liquid Soul & Symbolic – Different Reality (Vertical Mode Remix) - HOMmega
22  John Dopping - Aryl (Original Mix) - Borderline
23  Yahel & Liya - I Dive (XGenic Remix) – Perfecto Fluoro
24  Full Tilt - Illuzionize (Will Rees Remix) – Full Tilt
25  Headroom & Freedom Fighters – Tribalistic (Original Mix) - HOMmega
26  Ruback & Skipper – Azkaban (Original Mix) – Blue Tunes 
c2013. All rights reserved.


Planet Perfecto ft. Paul Oakenfold:  Radio Show 137

"Unless you love, your life will flash before you."

-Terrence Malick, The Tree Of Life

ALBUM INFO:

"The Idea Of You" is the first of a trio of neoclassical solo piano albums composed, performed, and produced by Andrew Souter. These projects have been two decades in the making and represent a return to traditional music composition, engaging song-writing, and the pure passion of emotional story-telling. This Andrew's most personal and intimate music. It is quite literally a love project. We hope it may it help you on your journey, as it has us...

The Idea Of You Cover Art "The Idea Of You" is music inspired by the spirit of Eros and all of its blessings as well as its tribulations. It explores the vicissitudes of romantic love, the delicate seasons and contour of life, and all the lessons learned along the way. Themes of desire, passion, limerence, romantic love, idolatry, jealousy, envy, loss, regret, forgiveness, acknowledgment, appreciation, acceptance, and eventually glimpses of true understanding permeate the work. It attempts to communicate that which so many of us can never quite communicate properly with words. It is an open apology for the clumsy mistakes we all make when coming to maturity in learning how to care selflessly for another human being. It is a gentle reminder as to what is most important in life, as well as an invocation to continuously seek self-improvement regarding our understanding of such matters.

Unless You Love

Andrew Souter -- Unless You Love

I create things.  Musical things...  Technological things...

Production of my third solo piano album to complete the trilogy is underway now! Stay tuned...

If you enjoy the music please support via Apple Music, Spotify, or other streaming/download service. My music is also available directly from my company web-store in uncompressed WAV format as well if you prefer:

http://www.designersound.com/

My other job is co-founder and primary algorithm designer of 2CAudio.  We make some pretty cool stuff for the pro audio software community including some of the best reverbs on the planet, which you are hearing in all of my personal work here too of course.

http://www.2caudio.com
http://galbanum.com/about/people/

Thanks for all of your kind words and support!