fp1b75 (prod. ric)

2 hours

1074 (prod. ric)

made in the french alps with local cowbell samples.

des cimes

des cimes (prod. ric)

A few years ago i had asked Lisa to record some phrases about sleep for me in dutch, which i then sampled to create the original demo & it's various iterations. The tune was good but had remained unfinished which she has never let me forget, whilst continually reminding me of how much my music means to her as she has been one of the most loving & supportive people in my life over the past 10 years.

So it pains me to say that she passed away under tragic circumstances a few weeks ago & her family had contacted me to request the song for her funeral, I spent a week or so reworking it in a way that i know she would love & would be appropriate for the circumstances.

I would like to thank the De Vries / Loi family for being so open towards me in such a difficult time & allowing me to honour her memory this way.

Some words from the family -
"Everything is very hard, but we know she loved your music and found comfort, happiness and joy in it. She was so proud when you sent her the clip of the demo. She shared it with all of us.

For us it was a comfort to play the track as a final goodbye, just before the cremation.

Lisa was loved and a friend, help and comfort for lots of people. We were surprised by the beautiful memories people shared with us.

We love that this will be her message to the world; I hope you’ll have beautiful dreams, tomorrow is another day again, good night."

Slaap lekker, Lisa 💙

"You were my sunshine on a rainy day, Thankyou for everything"

Written, Recorded, Produced & Mixed by Asa Carson
Dialogue written & performed by Lisa de Vries
Cello written & performed by Oliver Schrecker
Ai image generated by Asa Carson

Welterusten [Lisa's Lullaby]

Made this a while ago & kept finding myself myself coming back to listen to it.

Much love to anyone who takes the time to listen 🖤

Written, Recorded, Produced & Mixed by Asa Carson
Cello Written & Performed by Oliver Schrecker
Mastered by Anthony Long at The Darkroom

Nothing Lasts Forever

sideshow cars and plastic stars,
a turgid affair,
illuminates the dwindling scars,
they point and stare,

I've been longing for a son like you,
I've been searching for a way out too,
and somebody - somebody's looking for you.


If I find some way out,
Then I will stay,
With heart split two ways down,
Like tears down my face,

We'll find our way out,
Without a map just our hearts,
And when we get out,
We'll topple your house of cards,

Koda - The Last Stand

been a huge fan of https://soundcloud.com/lizzymcalpine for quite some time & wanted to build something around one of her acoustic instagram uploads. This piece from a post she made on the 16th of December. 

Huge thanks to Reiss Parmar for the beautiful photo taken on Bamford Edge in the Peak District 📷⛰️ https://www.instagram.com/reissparmar
Huge thanks to Untz Creative aKa Young Priddle for the stellar execution of the artwork 🎨🧐 www.untzcreative.co.uk
Mixed & Mastered by the incredibly talented Anthony Long 🎛️🎚️   
https://www.instagram.com/thedarkroomlondon

https://soundcloud.com/xtokax 

Couldn't of done it without any of you, much love 🖤

Care Anymore Single

WAV/MP3/ARTWORK

Care Anymore

@kami_kami_kami
@smoko-ono

Hey hey!  If you're getting this email, it means I've brought this project up to you either in an email or call - Below will be an overview of all the information about the upcoming stream.

The Event: CARMACK & FAMILY PRESENT - a charity virtual festival with a goal to raise donations and call attention to mental health and suicide awareness.  

DATE OF STREAM: FEBRUARY 27TH, 2020
TIME: 12PM - 12AM PST
STREAM LOCATION: TWITCH.TV and possibly MIXCLOUD, TBD

Now more than ever, the state of mental health has been suffering.  Sadly, the numbers for suicide have increased as well.  Covid-19 plays a big role in this, and the inability to come together and cope with friends and family in person has compounded the effects of the declining mental health in our communities.  Although we aren't able to come together just yet, I wanted to put together a stream in the hopes that we can have fun together while raising both awareness and donations toward mental health services and suicide prevention.

We're thinking of donating to one of these charities with the funds raised (TBD):

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION : https://afsp.org/
TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS : https://twloha.com/

Also, I'm super excited to partner up with Joey Chavez at Family Reunions ( more info: @familyreunionss ) , a LA-based merch company with the goal to bring communities together by contributing to those in need.  Every merch drop they do, a portion always goes toward a non-profit organization in need.

Everyone has been affected by depression and/or suicide in some way. This is our day to come together, collaborate ideas together, and make this a damn good and fun experience for all. To put on something like this is a great honor and something all of our audiences will be happy to be a part of.  Hope you join us!

INFO FOR ARTISTS/DJ'S - Ill keep it to the point:

Sets will be 30 MIN MAX

Sets are to be PRERECORDED:  you can record your sets in the comfort of your own home or any setting you choose, its up to you!

>> SETS ARE DUE BY: FEBRUARY 21ST.  If this is an issue, please let me know ahead of time so we can adjust accordingly. 

Info about the set - Here’s the challenge for you:  for everyone’s set I’m asking for you to put tracks in your crate you love, but never ever get a chance to play!  I know some of you (like me) are sick of just playing the hitters on stream so I wanted sets that don’t necessarily identify with your “sound” or what mfers pin you as.  Have fun with it!

One last thing: Please, if you can respond with a YES or NO, that would be a big help with scheduling and potentially hitting someone else to take your spot.  Thank you !

SUPERSTAR MOVES (Carmack Remix) - KAMI & SMOKO ONO

SieEhmBe = CMB my initials. 

About me; Lame.