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With his latest album, ‘11:11’, Arash Behzadi invites us to explore the concept of synchronicities and unexplained experiences in his life. This mesmerizing collection of compositions encourages listeners to contemplate the depth and mystery of life, as well as the possibility of the divine. ‘11:11’ provides a glimpse into the universe's mysteries and the interconnectedness of all things.

Speaking about the album, Arash shares: “Synchronicities make us feel something, that our lives have significance. They invite us to reflect on the depth and mystery of life and consider the possibility of the divine. A glimpse into the mystery of the universe.”

Arash's music offers fresh interpretations of minimalist music, intertwining with evocative visual metaphors that incorporate dance, theatrical performance, film, and animation. He eloquently describes the piano as a reflection of life's complexities, from moments of profound sadness and loss to exhilaration and new beginnings. 

The new album is a fine addition to the artist's growing catalogue, showcasing some of his most captivating work to date. 

The new album ‘11:11’ is released November 11th

11:11

Composed & produced by Philippe Larvor & Nicolas Garnier.
We composed this piece for #pianoday2021, as a metaphor for the glow after dark days. This piece is dedicated to our friend, Lionel.

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Out Of The Hollow

An ode to the late Nick Talbot (Gravenhurst)

12.4.15

I first discovered Gravenhurst back in 2004 while exhausting the last of my pizza-serving paycheck at my local record store, Stinkweeds in Tempe, AZ. As I was thumbing through new releases, eerie, atmospheric-folk began to play over the store’s sound system. When Nick’s voice emerged from the fog, I was hooked. I purchased Flashlight Seasons that day and immediately felt as if I was let in on a secret. I listened to that album incessantly. To make extra money during this time I began to DJ weddings, mitzvahs and private parties.  The nights were long and the playlists were pre-chosen by the clients. When I climbed into my ’86 Honda Civic (nicknamed “the roller skate”) at the end of the night all I wanted to do was to cleanse my ears with Nick’s beautiful, intimate songs. His music was my companion; something I could count on when I was lonely. Although I never got a chance to see Nick perform or meet him in person, I felt like through his songs I knew him intimately.

Nick passed away a year ago today. At the time I coped with the tragic news by recording one of my favorite songs of his, “The Diver”. And while my version could never hold a light to the original, I recorded it with great sincerity and sorrow. I learned later that Nick had suffered from the seizure-causing disorder epilepsy, a disorder my mother also suffers from. That’s why I’m releasing the cover as a pay-what-you-want digital download via Bandcamp with 100% of the proceeds going to the http://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/, the leading provider of epilepsy services in the UK though research, awareness campaigns, info. resources and expert care. Please consider donating a minimum of $1 for the song and help give people with this often debilitating disorder your support. 

With gratitude and fond remembrance, 

- Kael Smith

You can download the cover and donate here: https://muteforest.bandcamp.com/track/the-diver-gravenhurst-cover

Recorded and arranged by Kael Smith
Lyrics by Nick Talbot
Mastered by Taylor Deupree (12k)
Cover art by Lynn Vanlandingham
Original of "The Diver" appears on Gravenhurst's 2004 album Flashlight Seasons (Warp Records)


The Diver (Gravenhurst cover)

From the Drionarivm compilation "Illuminations ii"

The Gramophone Suite III

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https://open.spotify.com/album/1TeZVCipUw2FNEZ0lfGyyq?si=Yw3h8MT6RM-H-JuWOxW19g

This EP is the journey I had to take when I transitioned into making music instead of performing music composed by others. Because of an injury I had to find my voice through sounds rather than my instrument. 
This was more than two years ago and this music has been on my computer since. This was prior to making Amsterdam Sessions with Sjors Mans. 
I've been going back and forth on whether this would stay on my computer forever or not. 
But in the end I had to share it one way or the other. I'm extremely thankful that piano and coffee records believed in the material and pushed me to release it at times where I had doubts.

My hope with this EP, Amsterdam Session and the material I'm working on right now will paint a picture of how I've evolved as an artist. If you'd listen to the three compilations of music you would hear me learn how to play the piano, take my first baby steps as producer/audio engineer and finally slowly find my way back to the trumpet.
I'm super nervous to share this (as always). I really hope you will find it pleasurable. Or at least not horrible 😉 I'm quite proud that it finally off my hard drive and is flying free!

Ljusterö

Premier album d'Ô Lake
Sortie : 1er février 2019
(Patchrock / Night-Night Records / L'autre Distribution)

Booking : guillaume@patchrock.com
Label : steph@patchrock.com
Artist : mgmt.olake@gmail.com

Press : Epicerie Libre
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Romain Méril + 33 6 28 04 32 80 romain.meril@gmail.com

Morning

To celebrate our label's first anniversary, we are releasing Sergio Díaz De Rojas' EP December 03 (Reworked), an outstanding collaborative project that will provide the listener with a varied collection of reworks, ranging from delicate piano and cello to soft electronic and ambient. This EP features CEEYS, Matt Emery, Elskavon, and Jakob Lindhagen.

Limited edition cassette: https://pianoandcoffeerecords.bandcamp.com/album/december-03-reworked

"December 03 was composed and recorded in one afternoon, and released in the middle of the night, without any sort of promotion. Two years later, with the intention of giving these simple but meaningful piano pieces some recognition - and to close that particular phase of my work as a composer - I invited some of my friends to reimagine the four tracks on the EP, and decided to release it through my dear label."

December 03 (Reworked) is available digitally and on limited edition cassette, alongside a remastered version of the four original piano pieces composed by Sergio.

Composed and mastered by Sergio Díaz De Rojas. 
Artwork by Seraphina Theresa.

Sergio Díaz De Rojas - Dreams (Elskavon Rework)

Inspiration, hope, joy and comfort. Mystery, alienation and longing. The gamut of human emotions is explored in Arash Behzadi’s vibrant piano compositions, an instrument he describes as an allegory for life itself in its wide tonal range of expression.

Arash is an exciting new international talent - a Canadian/Persian New Age pianist/composer with a global following. His concerts have captivated audiences worldwide in an eclectic range of venues from Bali to New York, Dubai to Istanbul, Naples Italy to Moscow and Geneva to Toronto.

His dynamic improvisational technique was first showcased in his debut album, With Closed Eyes, with its dreamy sense of mysterious yearning, intricate and exciting, yet calming and freeing.

Passionate love, personal loss, prescient dreams and healing journeys are all central to the powerful musical narratives in his second album, Elsewhere.

Soul to Soul, his latest release, reflects upon the human condition during these times of unprecedented global upheaval, delivering lengthy contemplative pieces in which listeners can seek solace as they ponder the ambiguities of life’s unknowns.

Arash’s musical path is one that introduces fresh interpretations of minimalist music yet is rich with evocative visual metaphors incorporating the interplay of dance, theatrical performance, film and animation.

“The piano mirrors existence in all its complexities from moments of profound sadness and loss to exhilaration and new beginnings,” he says.

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