Mabo

A new set of instruments at Pianobook - Evolutions: ONE by Matthew.
A collection of evolving, moving pads in Decent Sampler format.
I've tried to evoke the ancient and mysterious chalk cliffs were I live. A constant source of inspiration.

Chalkcliffs

Direction: Michał Borczuch
Adaptation and dramaturgy: Tomasz Śpiewak
Set and costumes: Dorota Nawrot
Music: Bartosz Dziadosz
Light Design: Robert Mleczko
Videoesej: Anu Czerwiński
Make up: Monika Kaleta 
Assistant director: Michał Lorent 
 
Cast:
Bartosz Bielenia
Anu Czerwiński
Bartosz Gelner
Jaśmina Polak
Jacek Poniedziałek
Jan Sobolewski
Monika Niemczyk
Marta Ojrzyńska

A reproduction of the painting "Bigger Man" by Veronica Hapchenko courtesy of the artist and the Import Export gallery.

https://nowyteatr.org/en/kalendarz/mieszkanie-na-uranie

An Apartment on Uranus (Final Scene)

Handstitched* album preview for the forthcoming album by Bill Seaman & Stephen Spera, titled- "Architectures Of Light"

Pre-order available now:  https://handstitched.bandcamp.com/album/architectures-of-light

Released: April 22, 2022 - Handstitched* [HS43]

After following each other in differing capacities, both musically and visually, the two have connected for the new Handstitched* release "Architectures Of Light". As with all good collaborations, Seaman and Spera found a method that worked best for their musical-output, an organic flow and process that allowed the songs to breathe naturally with time and space.

Sending each other libraries of potential ideas, then building up layers of sounds, adding to each other's work as time progressed. Multiple iterations created by each artist on the album formed the audible backbone and it was added-to, and/or broken-down to form alternative viewpoints, resulting in moments of slowly formed movements which evolve without escaping the focus of the audience's attention.

There is a depth in the work of Seaman and Spera that is noticeable in the form of languages and interpretation, using found-sound, evocative vocal samples from past archives and degraded/fluctuating tape loops. Two songs have accompanying visual works, one produced by Seaman and one by Spera, both videos marry the visual and musical language found inside the music with dream-like and organic representations for each respective work.

Heraclitus And The River: vimeo.com/692095710
(video by Stephen Spera)

Tswana Dreaming: vimeo.com/687494408
(video by Bill Seaman)

Bill Seaman & Stephen Spera - Architectures Of Light [S4mpl3r]

UNNUN

A demo for the sample pack on Pianobook by Tom Parry - Gibson Harmonics. Using both the plucked Harmonics and Pad. In addition from Pianobook - English Classic. And from LABS - Micah's Choir - Warp Fracture. 
Happy memories of playing with my daughter.

Let's go out and play

Let's Go Out And Play

Thunder, Huron County, Canada

Ian Boddy Coil DiN74

Release date 14th October 2022
Limited to 600 copies Digipak CD / 300 vinyl

DiN label boss Ian Boddy follows up his 2020 studio release “Axiom” (DiN64) with another vinyl album length slice of vintage electronic music synth heritage. Whilst there are many focusing in on the world of possibilities of modular synths to the detriment of form and composition Boddy uses his 40 plus years of experience to create six succinct slices of analogue warmth and emotion. 

The title track which opens procedures is a case in point. Boddy crams into its seven minutes more drama than many would manage in a side length track. Soft textural chords soon give way to a pulsing arpeggiator playing from his venerable Roland System 100-M modular. Just when the piece seems to be settling into a cyclical groove a series of transpositions move the harmonic interest along before a climax of percussion and synth textures soar toward a stunning crescendo. 

The next piece, “Messiaen M31”, in contrast is a calm, floating track with an unusual harmonic chord progression based on Olivier Messiaen’s music theory with a beautiful Ondes Martenot style solo line. “Rings” features layers of sequencers and arpeggios that twist and turn through various key changes toward another stunning climax.

“Teutonium” is pure Berlin School with a thundering Moog bass line interspersed with edgy, glitchy interjections before subsiding to the calm, gentle fluctuations of “Flow”.

Finally “Silver Surfer” is a slice of Synthwave fun featuring the crisp tones of the 100-M set against a syncopated bass line and a beautiful Ondes Martenot duet over a transposing sequencer line.  

“Coil” will be released on both CD digipak as well as a limited edition 180g vinyl edition.

1 Coil   06:57
2 Messiaen M31   05:56
3 Rings   06:24
4 Teutonium   07:31
5 Flow   06:22
6 Silver Surfer   05:56

Total Time :  39:19

Coil

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Coil by Ian Boddy (DiN74)Demo Mix

Cogitations 4 is part of Cogitations EP. This 5 track drone ambient EP is designed to draw listeners inward, inviting quiet introspection. The subtle ambience encourages space to pause and reflect on life’s shifting emotions. 


Cogitations 4

Murmuration

A soothing ambient journey filled with calm atmospheres, gentle textures, and emotional depth. Perfect for relaxation, focus, and reflection.

Listen on Spotify

Always With You

Bemused explores textures,sounds,colours.
And has written for theatre, contemporary dance, video productions and installations.
And a side project - Pennine Project - https://soundcloud.com/pennineproject explores a cinematic, ambient portrayal of the Pennines.

Check my alter ego of Tracing Arcs :http://soundcloud.com/tracing-arcs
Four albums of Bemused tracks can be d/loaded for free at Jamendo and Bandcamp (links below).