Float 2013

Broken Patterns

Peter Broderick – Broken Patterns

13 May

Original Score by Jimmy LaValle
Digital Release Sept 9th, 2014
Eastern Glow Recordings
www.beforeyouknowitfilm.com

Moving On

‘Apologues’ will be released by Erased Tapes on September 11, 2015 on LP/CD/DL and can be pre-ordered from www.erasedtapes.com/store/index/ERATP075
or via iTunes here: http://snip.ftpromo.net/apologues

'Melodic constellations so impeccably gorgeous that they ache' (8.2) – Pitchfork
‘A master craftsman plucking at your heartstrings mercilessly’ (8/10) – Drowned In Sound 
'Elegant, evocative and understated, this is the perfect soundtrack for idle daydreams' ★★★★ – The Irish Times

Masayoshi Fujita, the Berlin-based Japanese vibraphone player, also known under his alias el fog came to the attention of label founder Robert Raths a few years ago. Not only because the vibraphone is an intriguing instrument, but also the way Masayoshi treats his instrument and draws ethereal and layered sounds, is what truly attracted him to Masayoshi’s work.

Having released more ambient-based/electronic recordings of the vibraphone under el fog, Masa became more interested in the sound of the vibraphone itself. He started to compose acoustic pieces and released the first solo album under his real name, titled ‘Stories’, in early 2013. ‘Apologues’ sees Masayoshi for the first time use an array of instruments besides his lead instrument – such as the violin, cello, flute, clarinet, French horn, accordion, piano and snare drum played by friends, but arranged by Masa himself.

In addition to the mallets, Masayoshi often plays the vibraphone with a violin or cello bow, like on ‘Tears of Unicorn’ and ‘Knight and Spirit of Lake’. He would also place bead strings on the vibraphone bars to create an ambient shimmer that can be heard on songs like ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Swallow Flies High in the May Sky’. The latter was composed to let the clarinet express its characteristics and tell its story, whilst the vibraphone takes a supporting role. “The clarinet sounds very warm and soft and very ‘spring’ to me”, says Masa.

“With this album the main idea was to evoke images, atmospheres, sceneries and stories in the listener, the images that have accumulated in myself. At the same time it was an exploration of the unexplored beauty of the vibraphone, and also a pursuit of the charm of the instrumentation and the music itself. Erased Tapes releases a lot of great stuff and naturally became my favourite label of late. And I thought it would fit well to my music.” – Masayoshi Fujita

OFFICIAL WEBSITES: masayoshifujita.com · erasedtapes.com

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Anne Garner's celebrated 2015 album Be Life touched hearts and found its way onto many end of year lists. Knowing these songs had more stories to tell we invited some of our favourite producers to rework and reinterpret, providing fresh and illuminating perspectives on Anne's heartfelt material. This is Christoph Berg's unmistakable contribution, a delicate resetting amidst plaintive strings, trembling piano and lush loose percussives.

Be Life Relived will be released on Slowcraft, Unperceived Records and across all major platforms on 10th June 2016.

annegarner.com
slowcraft.info
unperceivedrecords.com


Be Life Relived

Come In (Christoph Berg Remix)

Purchase on Bandcamp / http://themangoalley.bandcamp.com/album/ma-ade-001-compilation
Purchase on iTunes / bit.ly/MA001ADEiTunes
Purchase on Beatport / bit.ly/MA001ADEBeatport
Purchase on Google Play / bit.ly/MA001ADEGooglePlay

MA001ADE
Mango Alley ADE Exclusive Compilation
compiled by Mango / mixed by We Are All Astronauts

001 swoof - luminescent
002 erdi irmak - back in the day
003 fefo - indigo
004 movement machina - no for an answer
005 stoertebeker - boarded (tim fishbeck remix)
006 tim fishbeck - the wall
007 unique repeat - movements (verve remix)
008 sean mackey - left unsaid (moosefly remix)
009 verve - after harbour
010 ryan davis - aeons
011 gullen - breaching
012 seawaves - hands (mononoid remix)
013 michael a - my world
014 meeke - gaben
015 nadia struiwigh - bloodstream
016 movement machina - playful machine
017 lank - passing time
018 mvnners - sleepy eyes

A cosmopolitan city becomes the global centre for a cultural phenomenon as the dance music community gathers for ADE 2016. Steeped in historic and artistic significance, Amsterdam reigns supreme as Mango Alley highlights artists from around the global dance village, coming together in synchronous orbit for the annual event.

An unparalleled collection of work shines a spotlight across the creative movements of industry icons as an assortment of playful machines deliver order and chaos in equal measure. Two hours of unbridled passion and dynamic verve provide a celebration of the finest artistic endeavour curated for five days long-remembered.

MA001ADE Mango Alley Compilation

MA001ADE MA. ADE Compilation 001

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SWOOF Luminescent

Textural music with drones, piano and pulses.

Astral

I'm happy to announce my debut album “The Gathering Dawn" is out! Much gratitude to those who have picked up a copy of the album. Thanks for listening!
Download/Stream here: https://n5md.bandcamp.com/album/the-gathering-dawn

"A Feathered Fog" is an as-of-yet unreleased track.

🎧 Spotify: spoti.fi/2DmEQ9R
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenniffs/
Facebook: bit.ly/30SW7BR

(Image: Casey Horner)

Hollie Kenniff - A Feathered Fog

I took a minimal recording set up to a cabin at the foot of Kirkjufell, Iceland. Recorded only using a Teenage Engineering OP-1 and a Sony Walkman, and features field recordings from Olafsvik harbour.

Bandcamp www.themountainhowl.bandcamp.com
Apple Music apple.co/2lypnwf
Spotify spoti.fi/2kS8r3K
Instagram bit.ly/2l5h5XQ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0PvWXco0gQqA5QuN6cQc9nsa1EWacMu8

Breyta

My Remix for the wonderful Keith / Helios.
Available here: http://unseen.bigcartel.com/product/helios-remixed

Helios - Every Hair On Your Head (Ben Lukas Boysen Remix)

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Composition, Mix & Master: Denys Blecher
Album cover photo: Elliott Engelmann

In A Maze

Hi there. I am an independent music composer and producer from Cape Town, South Africa.

In A Maze

Denys Blecher

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