2024 will see a series of ten releases from configurations of self that is based on the theme of Everyday Mysteries and existential meaning influenced by Emmy Van Duerzen. The series emphasises the problems of everyday living and human dilemmas that develop as we navigate life and our own existence. Each release has a message attached and the message forms the basis of each of the tracks. I do not want to write about each track, as you can listen to it and make your own mind up about them.

Across the ten parts, artists such as James Welsh, Nolan, Vincenzo, Chris Cargo, Lloyd Barwood, Echomen, Tim French & juSt b will be collaborating, remixing and providing originals. The first three releases have been created using the SOMA Terra synthesiser due to its organic feel. The melodic content within the tracks has been recorded by Lakes and Mountains and processed in the studio.

The message in part 1 is by Kierkegaard who talks about how we as individuals sometimes do not accept ourselves, we are maybe able to appear in different ways, do different things and look different or even think in different ways, but deep down, essentially there is only one entity that remains the same. It is that entity that can be called ourselves and that is who we are at our core. Kierkegaard argues that we spend so much time avoiding who we are and trying to fit into a box that we feel is accepted in a materialist society. I am hoping the message in each release may help people think about their lives and ask questions to themselves about making any changes if needed.

It is important to me that configurations as a label stays true to its roots of creating music that has a psychological meaning and is connected to my work that supports people with their mental and emotional wellbeing.

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Succeeding the ‘Configurations 27’ EP release from Nolan in December 2023, Leeds-based imprint Configurations Of Self returns with the four-track ‘Everyday Mysteries Part 1‘ various artists.

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Sleep Disturbance

Alexander Church - Sleep Disturbance [Configurations Of Self]

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Nuevo estreno de Alexander Church y James Welsh, Mountain Tops.

Nos encanta cada vez que la pareja se une para deleitarnos con sus piezas de electrónica vanguardistas y de primera clase. En este caso nos adelantan uno de los tracks de Everyday Mysteries Part 1, en concreto el tercero de cuatro tracks que se incluyen en él. Quien conoce la delicadeza y finura de Configurations of Self, sabe de lo que estamos hablando. 

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PREMIERE: Alexander Church & James Welsh - Mountain Tops [Configurations of Self]

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PREMIERE: Alexander Church — Sleep Disturbance (Nolan Remix) [Configurations Of Self]

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🗿 Configurations of Self

We are a niche imprint, established in 2019 by producer & sound designer Alexander Church, fusing academic teachings, music, & passion for visual media.

The concept is based on psychological theories & ideas, with each piece of music representing emotional responses to the processes, feelings, and self-awareness that label boss Alexander Church has experienced through his study of psychology and counselling. The track titles are a direct reflection of these, allowing for greater awareness of the multiple defences, behaviours, and personality traits one has.

Each EP, some of which are vinyl-pressed, is themed around a particular part of Church's life and academic journey, with accompanying media showcasing Church's own photography of rural & empty places, lakes, and the coast. Melodic, atmospheric and expansive sounds paired with deep, futuristic dub, breaks, & techno that connect on both the mental & physical level is what we strive for. 

For more please visit: https://configofself.com/

"a configuration of self is a hypothetical construct denoting a coherent pattern of feelings, thoughts, and preferred behavioural responses symbolised or pre-symbolised by the person as reflective of a dimension of existence within the self" (Thorne and Mearns, 2000) 

🗿 Life Scripts

As an off-shoot of Configurations of Self, the new Life Scripts imprint will focus on more experimental, ambient, minimal, and breakbeat sounds, inspired by the use of boutique analog synthesizers from Buchla, Black Corporation, Portabella, and Erica Synths, including the Syntrx and Sky Dada System. It stems from the collaboration of Church & frequent studio partner, James Welsh, who together make up the newly formed duo, Common Factors. A name and idea which arose from the two producers’ first encounter and the realization of their many common interests, particularly synthesizers. 

While most of the releases will be from Church & Welsh, they are also open to other stand-out producers with whom they may collaborate.  

Already receiving outstanding early support from the likes of BBC's Erol Alkan & Tom Ravenscroft, NTS Radio, John Digweed, Sasha, Nick Warren, Jamie Stevens, and more, the label has seen 7 EPs since its inception in Jan. '21, including the latest 2022 release with @just-b-4.

"Life Scripts are unconscious relational patterns derived from childhood reactions and experiences. They begin at birth, are reinforced by parents, justified by subsequent events, and culminate into a chosen alternative, outside of awareness, for the remainder of adult life. They can be either extremely empowering or severely limiting."

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