the significant novelty of kyoka‘s first full length album »is (Is Superpowered)« is that she uses her own voice much more often than usual, in the form of short snippets as well as longer sung melodies. these elements are set and arranged as if they were an autonomous instrument. sometimes these voices give the impression of being a babelesque language mix-up, or even a kind of cryptic message for the listener like found in the song »meander«.

the production process of the record was heavily supported by her label mates frank bretscheider and robert lippok, which is, in this way of forming a production team, a unique constellation in the history of raster-noton. whereas lippok focused on preserving the roughness and complexity of kyoka‘s compositions, bretschneider concentrated on refining them regarding their fluidity and focus. both tried to keep the vitality and hyperactivity of the initial tracks without losing their distinctive eccentricity.

although kyoka‘s sound is often kind of chaotic, it is by no means stressful but rather energizing and easy to enjoy. the only exception to this can be found in »piezo version vision«, the noticeably roughest track of the record. her particularly progressive style is best reflected by the song »re-pulsion«, a rolling groove combined with unusual clicks and snares and topped with crazy sounding voice fragments.

the album thus further deepens what was already initiated with her first ep »iSH«, released as part five of raster-noton‘s unun series. it presents a stylistically broader spectrum of kyoka‘s music but at the same time exhibits the fresh and positive, sometimes even childlike attitude she is already known for. this eventually renders »is (Is Superpowered)« a perfect extension of our label catalogue.

kyoka. re-pulsion. taken from kyoka. is (is superpowered)

Hoshin - Forbearance

This Is It if for just one more time, then this is it and nothing is on the line. 

This Is It was the first collaboration between Krikor of KR3TURE, Kat Factor on vocals, and Isaac Cotec. 

The blending of Krikors instrumental skills with Isaac Cotec's production skills lead to this evolving and lush song. 

Discover Krikor's music at: 
soundcloud.com/kr3ture 
soundcloud.com/feralfauna 

Listen to the beautiful musings of Kat Factor at: 
soundcloud.com/katfactormusic 
www.katfactormusic.com/katfactor
credits
released April 5, 2016 

Krikor Andonian on instrumentation, production, and composition. 
Kat Factor on vocals 
Mastering by Isaac Cotec

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This Is It (Ft. KR3TURE And Kat Factor)

Youth In Asia

My Indecision

rough around the edges, especially my hand drumming. just want to put it up anyway! have a safe afternoon.

Ode To Little Lord Fauntleroy AKA In the Mouth of the Fox

Ode To Little Lord Fauntleroy AKA In the Mouth of the Fox

Homay's composition ‘Message In Motion’ using Spitfire libraries including: Albion V Tundra, BT Phobos, Ricotti Mallets, Glass and Steel, Union Chapel Organ, Sound Dust and Ólafur Arnalds Composer Toolkit.

Watch Homay talk through her composition here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2nlbrX5avo

Message In Motion - Homay Schmitz

3 rough little sketches made n played with my oldest and dearest nylon-string guitar (a major 3rd below standard)and Stylus RMX. Just some little ideas and sketches

Sketch 1 - Côte d'Ivoire

www.olivierorand.com

Preview of the next video mapping Noel Bleu 4

Artistic Direction : ArtsWaves
Vidéo : Yan Breuleux 
Interactivity : Nicolas Kiéné
Music : Olivier Orand

My Indecision

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