#DiMENSiONS #5 Part2

After Tomorrow, taken from the upcoming album by Arovane & Hior Chronik, titled In-between. Available now on double-white vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve, and digital formats.

For more info and to buy www.astrangelyisolatedplace.com/arovane-h…n-between

ASIPV003 Arovane & Hior Chronik - After Tomorrow

Federico Albanese - THE BLUE HOUR


'The Blue Hour' will be released on LP, CD, Download via Berlin Classics Neue Meister on 15 January, 2016   

Buy on Itunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-blue-hour/id1053970394

Berlin based, ‘piano poet’ Federico Albanese took inspiration from the brief transitional state between day and night, writing a collection of chamber-music miniatures that withdraw, explore, yet assert their laconic melodies all the more decisively. The emotions to which Albanese has given expression in his thirteen compositions have been articulated with well-considered gestures.   

Equally well-considered is the choice of instruments that Federico Albanese deploys on ‘The Blue Hour’. Piano and synthesizers are joined by a cello, magnified by over-dubbing and sound effects that culminate into a little chamber orchestra, which swells the acoustics while checking the dominance of a clear solo voice. Albanese esteems the Gesamtklang, the overall sound image, with its mixture of compositional precision and dreamlike fluidity. For this reason, the pieces are recorded from start to finish on analogue equipment, further enhancing the warmth of their sound. In ‘Céline’ we hear a discreet beat, scarcely perceptible, a gentle pulse that lends structure without jeopardizing the charm of ‘The Blue Hour’.  

“There is a particular moment when opposites are very close, almost touching one another. When there is still light but not quite darkness. A world in between, where all things are uncertain, vague, floating into shade. We can follow or observe, unsure where this would lead - into darkness or light; into the shadow of memories and dreams. A reflection of our desires and hopes, ready to be seen or unseen. It can be a sudden glimpse, with ideas turning into shapes, not yet complete. You can see things, but are unsure what they are. It is an unrevealed choice. A place to recover and heal, lulled by the security of the warm shadow of an ancient tree upon a hill" – Federico Albanese

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Migrants

Award-winning sci-fi writer Geoff Ryman's was commissioned to write a new story for the BBC, investigating the portrayal of gender in utopian science fiction, as part of BBC Radio 4's Utopia season.

I scored the new work and a separate documentary exploring the subject. This is an instrumental excerpt from the score as many people had expressed an interested in hearing it again.

No Point Talking

08 Concrete Antenna - Harbour Fireworks (Bonfire Night Mix)

06 Mark Lyken - Branch Line Peninsula

Concrete Antenna is a sound installation by Tommy Perman, Simon Kirby and Rob St John for the new landmark tower at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop.


#DIMENSIONS explores new frontiers of music and sound. The show presents an overview of international music events, new releases by talented composers and musicians, and cutting-edge sonic experiments that venture beyond the boundaries of music.

The aim of #DIMENSIONS – to deliver exceptional music experiences, promote the sounds, emerging talents and music culture to an international audience and beyond.

Inspiration for #DIMENSIONS – #MusicTech #Brainwaves #Experimental #AvantGarde #Ambient #Soundscape #DeepListening #Hauntology #Drone #Electronic #Audiovisual #ConceptualWorks and other artistic expression.

In addition to creating #DIMENSIONS, I am a professional visual communication designer with a keen interest in graphic design, international exhibitions, and contemporary art. Further information about my research interests and design projects is available on https://www.behance.net/LaimaL

06 Mark Lyken - Branch Line Peninsula

Concrete Antenna

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