all the tracks I made - or which I have been involved in - this year

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big thanks and hugs to the friends and colleagues who helped me to keep the music flowing

(2024) all the works

fave listenings of this month
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Gustav Mahler

"musica assoluta" (aprile 2024)

the tracks I made - or which I have been involved in - this month

(2024) April works

Copy of Marco Lucchi & Henrik Meierkord - Lieder Ohne Worte

VA: Psybient [2024]

Thunder Road

Between Two Points, the Zymosis masterpiece was freshly remastered.
It's released today on Bandcamp and Soudcloud and will be out in all digital platforms the 1st of January 2024.

Enjoy !

Betwen Two Points

So Far, So Close (Remastered)

Marco Lucchi : synthesizer, piano and tape
Henrik Meierkord : cello and viola

found sounds:
https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/709287/

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5 gennaio 2024
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"I've... seen things you people wouldn't believe...
Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion.
I watched C-Beams glitter in the dark
Near the Tannhäuser Gates.
All those... moments... will be lost in time,
Like tears... in... rain.
Time... to die..."

Rutger Hauer

Like tears in rain [Lied ohne Worte] w/Henrik Meierkord

Diogo Lopes : electronics
Marco Lucchi : synthesizers

gennaio 2024

Diogo Lopes & Marco Lucchi - Drowning

Marco Lucchi : synthesizers

for the current Disquiet Junto challenge
https://disquiet.com/2024/01/11/disquiet-junto-project-0628-alchemical-brothers/

15 gennaio 2024

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Separation is the stage where we make our thoughts and emotions more defined by practicing introspection, self-awareness, and self-analysis.

A simple example of this process is understanding the difference between our anger and our grief or the conflicting desire to isolate ourselves but also connect with other people.

The process of separation involves truly becoming aware of our authentic feelings towards others and ourselves. In this stage, we choose to experience our anger, frustration, or disappointment towards another or ourselves, rather than reverting back to the old habit of dutifully trying to “forgive and forget” because it is the “right” or comfortable thing to do (or, on the other hand, to react and hold a grudge).

Separation is closely entwined with shadow work in that we must allow all feelings and thoughts within us to surface side by side and become aware of our “darker side.” This practice helps us to isolate particular elements of our character to honestly see and assess them, then to eventually consciously embrace and transform them."

https://lonerwolf.com/spiritual-alchemy/

The 3rd Stage [disquiet # 0628] 447 hz

The 3rd Stage [disquiet # 0628] 447 hz Lucchi/Meierkord

Just Love

Then She Reaches For The Gun was a one off project, bringing together more than 50 artists from across the globe, releasing an album in late 2022  https://nomatesensemble.bandcamp.com/album/the-vociferous-mapping-of-your-unlikely-future   But it was so much fun we are back for more.

The following Artists appear on this track :
Angostura Elwar -  2 x Behringer CRAVE analog synths/Yamaha P200 electronic piano 
Ambient Annie    -  Electronic
Banalytic  - Noise 
Chicago Word Brigade - Metal Electronica
Dane Renshaw  - Drums/Voice
Dani Kirby              -  Piano/Voice  
JZsuperstar - Doors/Keyboards/Water 
Libby Laksmi   -   Jazzy Loops      
Oberlin   -   Electric Guitar
Paul Miller - Electronic Percussion/Funk/Keyboards
Phil Bywater - Saxophone/Voice
Rosin Dust - Field Recordings/Saw/Violin
Robert Jefferson - Percussion
Wivresse - Electronica/Vocals
Mat Ward - Noise/Bass Guitar/Voice/Arrangement

Then She Reaches For The Gun - This Isn't Even Creating A Sense Of Space

Disquiet Junto Project 0639: Path Ways (4 of 3)

My second piece is a cross between points 2 and 3.
As a starting piece I chose the piece by encyn, a true gem of this compilation.
I recovered what was originally supposed to be my 637, then abandoned because the track had already been chosen. In this case without channel limitations.
Starting from this 636 I followed the family tree and chose some 637s and 638s to mix on the starting track.

'Neat Disorder' by Wodwo and encym--disquiet0637--2of3
https://soundcloud.com/user-364196783-552705040/neat-disorder-disquiet0637-layer-1-by-encym-layer-2-by-wodwo

2024-03-15 Ataxophobia, Right? by encym & Jimmy Lem (disquiet0367)
https://soundcloud.com/blisterpop/2024-03-15-ataxophobia-right-by-encym-jimmy-lem-disquiet0367

Diluted Disorder - with encym (disquiet0637) by ray_cobley
https://soundcloud.com/ray_cobley/diluted-disorder-with-encym-disquiet0637

disquiet 0638.5 by Andreas_Kitzmann 
https://soundcloud.com/andreas-kitzmann-27370936/disquiet-06385

4WAY (disquiet0639paths)

040124002 Shared System

The Truth Is

from
https://marcolucchi.bandcamp.com/album/primavera-incendiata
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aprile 2024

Garrett Fisher, Marco Lucchi & *idematoa* - Primavera Incendiata

Marco Lucchi : piano and synthesizer
Gina Berrett : vocals

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aprile 2024

Iki no kôzô

Iki no k​ô​zô # 6 - w/Gina Berrett

Marco Lucchi : organ and synthesizer
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for the current Naviar Haiku challenge
https://www.naviarrecords.com/naviarhaiku535-come-outside/

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Come outside!
we can almost touch
the spring moon

Nakamura Teijo

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7 aprile 2024

Marco Lucchi - Touch the Moon [Naviar Haiku # 535]

Marco Lucchi : organ and synthesizer
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playing with
https://soundcloud.com/user-920947015/aprilis
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aprile 2024

Omnia florent - w/anon8924

Marco Lucchi : organ, piano and synthesizer

10 aprile 2024

Omnia florent - alt version

Marco Lucchi, based in Modena, Italy, and Henrik Meierkord, based in Stockholm, Sweden, have a lengthy collaboration to their reciprocal credit, and they accomplish it far and near alike. A testament to the interplay of their work together is that a listener might be hard-pressed to discern which of their recordings are the result of long-distance file-trading, and which occurred when the two managed to be in the same place at the same time.

Several aspects of their respective music-making serve them well as creative partners. First of all, both tend toward the ambient, given as they are generally to a slow pace and to a sensibility that manages to be at once radiant and intimate. Secondly, while both are multi-instrumentalists, there is a complementary nature to their specialties, Lucchi being more of a keyboardist, Meierkord more of a string player. Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, they are both immersed in techniques drawn from electronic music.

In particular, both men are experienced with live multitrack recording, in which they process and layer their own performances in real time. Meierkord is fond of layering sinuous tones to create scenarios of unique dimensions. It becomes uncertain — even unimportant — to the listener what preceded what, so intricate is his deployment of interplay. Lucchi likewise finds parallels between classical orchestration and the opportunity for drones lent by modern synthesizers; in a small room he can create a vast space. There is often an oceanic depth to such efforts, part composed and part improvisatory, in which playing is a tool toward composition, rather than the other way around.

Throughout their new record, there is an underlying melancholy, a nostalgic beauty, and a reflective consideration — a virtue that is foundational to their ongoing collaboration. The result is particularly rich in plaintive scene setting, as on the glacially paced “La bestia umana,” which emerges from a neighborly field recording of a dog barking, and “Kosmisk Strålning II,” which maintains a dream-like quietude, more shadow than light. One “Like tears in rain”, what sounds like a synthesizer is, in fact, a piano, a recording of which has been stretched beyond the point of it being readily identifiable.

On first listen, their leaning toward unimpeachable steadiness can seem uniform, but listen more closely and you’ll recognize how explicitly they emote on a track like “The Third Stage,” due not just to the reaching melodic surges (which, in turn, match the sampled recordings of bird calls) but to the slight discordances that suggest trouble and tension. In a different manner, there is “A warm and golden October,” which balances breaking-dawn hush with piercing overtones. That track features a motif at the end, played on a celesta; those bell-like tones edge the piece out of dreaminess without entirely breaking the spell.

The greatest outlier — dog barking notwithstanding — may be on “Oändlig,” not just for its fierce pulse, but because of its more immediately electronic vibe. “Oändlig” is an exceptional piece, bringing to mind the minimalism of Terry Riley and the rave classics of Underworld.

Marc Weidenbaum 


Produced and mixed by Marco Lucchi and Henrik Meierkord
Marco Lucchi: mellotron, piano, celesta and synthesizers
Henrik Meierkord: cello, viola, zither, piano, organ and FX
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Cover picture by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf) with AI
Artwork and cover design by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)

https://www.chitrarecords.com

Lieder Ohne Worte

The Third Stage

La Bestia Umana

A Warm And Golden October

In A Gadda Da Vida

Kosmisk Strålning

Warum

Zymosis - One Day

Marco Lucchi : synthesizers, glockenspiel and tape

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for the current Disquiet Junto challenge
https://disquiet.com/2024/07/18/disquiet-junto-project-0655-soothing-sounds-ii/

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23 luglio 2024

Fados 1988-2008 [Webbed Hand wh105]

[1988] lullaby 1977 [disquiet # 0655]

All links: ► https://band.link/elementremixes

EP Review: Zymosis - "Elements Into Data Remixes:

Zymosis, the Ukrainian psy-chill virtuoso, returns to the sonic landscapes that first established his reputation with the release of "Elements Into Data Remixes." Revisiting his renowned 2008 album "Elements Into Data," this new EP offers a fresh take on some of his most beloved tracks, reimagining them with modern production techniques while preserving their original essence.

Each remix breathes new life into the original compositions. The familiar harmonies are enhanced with intricate details—subtle percussion additions, reworked synth lines, and nuanced atmospheric effects—that reveal themselves with each listen. The tracks feel both nostalgic and innovative, striking a perfect balance between honoring the past and embracing the future.

What makes "Elements Into Data Remixes" particularly compelling is Zymosis's ability to maintain the soul of the original tracks while offering a fresh perspective. The EP doesn't just repackage old material; it recontextualizes it, allowing both longtime fans and new listeners to experience the music in a different light.

Conclusion

"Elements Into Data Remixes" is a testament to Zymosis's enduring artistry and his commitment to evolving within the psy-chill genre. By revisiting and reimagining his earlier work, he provides a bridge between the past and present, inviting listeners on a journey that is as reflective as it is forward-thinking. This EP is a must-listen for anyone interested in the transformative power of music and stands as a shining example of how remixing can breathe new life into classic tracks.

Enjoy

♪♫ W&P and mastering by Dmytro Likhachov at One Day Studios, Ukraine.
► https://www.facebook.com/Zymosis.project

Artwork by Digitalys Studios
► https://linktr.ee/digitalys

Offered in 24bit studio master quality only in Bandcamp:
► https://zymosis-music.bandcamp.com/album/elements-into-data-remixes
► https://altar-records-europe.bandcamp.com/album/elements-into-data-remixes

|ARDEP87|

Usual Miracle (2024 Remix)

Experimental ambient music label.

Surreal music for a deep listening experience.

The Third Stage

Chitra Records