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RA.805 Grand River

A set of uplifting ambient from the One Instrument label head, shared as part of the SHAPE Platform takeover.

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SHAPE Platform: Grand River

Tracklist:

Joe Hisaishi - The Land of the Impure
Vangelis - Antarctic Echoes (part 1)
Panabrite - Reflections
Don Slepian - Awakening (excerpt)
Michael Stearns - As the Earth Kissed the Moon (excerpt)
Nuel - Untitled
Outer Space - February 8th, 1990 - Ashland, Ohio
Justin Meyers - Drone (No Stasis) (excerpt)
Ricardo Donoso - Baiting Disappointment
Von Nohrfeldt - Unauthorized Remix of Laura Palmer's Theme
Peter van Hoesen - Attribute 39 (Donato Dozzy Remix)
Alice Coltrane - Jai Rama Chandra
Bee Mask - Vaporware (excerpt)
Vangelis - Antarctic Echoes (part 2)
Judith Tripp - Li Sun
Alva Noto - Xerrox Monophaser 2
Vangelis - Antarctic Echoes (part 3)

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Up next in our mix series is Berlin based Dutch-Italian recording and performing artist Grand River (@grandriver). Interview (excerpt) down below.

www.musicfrommemory.com
 
MFM: Hi Aimée. In the musical landscape nowadays it often seems to be all about the final result (or product even) rather than the process and path before it. With your music it feels that it's more about the process of making rather than the final outcome. Where does your profound interest for experimenting with audio and composing come from?
 
GR: Nice to hear that you see it that way and to know that it may be perceived like this from the outside as well. The work itself and how we experience the process is what matters most. It’s not always easy to be mindful about how everything is created along the way. The end result or end product is important, but if you don’t enjoy the process of how you get there, I don’t think it makes much sense to even undertake the journey. And of course this applies to many aspects of life.
 
MFM: You've got a rich experience in doing technical work for and at radio stations and with other kinds of media. Did you have someone to teach you all the ins & outs of audio and technical production?
 
GR: Most of the technical work I learned directly through working as I did not go to any audio school to study sound design or audio engineering. When I started to work as an audio engineer for radio stations and other media outlets 13-14 years ago, there were not many audio schools like there are now. Back then, the people I worked with were mainly composers that had learned audio engineering on their own, just as I had. However, as a child, I was formally taught music theory and musical instruments. That, of course, came long before the technical work.
 
MFM: Your first official release dates are from 2017 but you had been active with experimenting, composing, and recording for a much longer time already. At what point did you find yourself confident and pleased enough to share your productions with the outside world?
 
GR: When I moved to Berlin in 2015 I took the first few years to research and study the sound I wanted to express and felt a connection to. Long before that, I was building and playing other genres. It takes time to find your sound and style, and the interesting part is that it continues to evolve over time. Even when you think you’ve found it, it still changes slightly.
 
MFM: Do you go to the studio religiously, regardless of whether you feel inspired or motivated? Do you have a certain routine when working in the studio?  
 
GR: I don’t go to the studio religiously, at least not to make music. 
I do work every day, but often I am just sitting in my studio listening to music, writing emails, or having meetings. Many people don’t know how much work is behind a project. From the outside, what you see is just the tip of the iceberg. I mostly compose in phases; I might compose a lot for two months and then the next month I will be focused on researching, or preparing a live show, recording a mix like I did for you, or creating a sound installation. I need time to absorb what I compose and let it rest, and then get back to it.
 
MFM: Are there any new projects that you're working on and can share with us? 
 
GR: I am working on several beautiful projects at the moment. This year I am working on different collaborations of which the releases will follow in the near future. I have a new album coming out either at the end of the year or beginning of 2023. I am currently working on an immersive installation and I will also be premiering a new AV show with the visual artist Marco Ciceri this summer.

MFM Mix 041: Grand River

https://eosradio.de/archive/grand-river/grand-river-april-2023

01. Pluhm - Calma Piatta (Polyend & Dreadbox Medusa Hybrid Synthesizer)
02. Michael Grunditz - Sequential Prophet REV2
03. Cupo Mediterraneo - II (Max for Cats Bengal)
04. Darwin Grosse - I Cry When I Think Of You (Korg ARP 2600 FS)
05. Clotur - Arturia Jupiter-8V
06. Rezo Glonti  - Net Variations (Teenage Engineering OP-1)
07. Elisa Batti - Ecstatic - (Korg Minilogue)
08. Winter In June - Waldorf Blofeld 
09. Mohr - Korg Monologue
10. Kronom - Korg Volca FM
11. Healing Force Project - Korg Arp Odyssey
12. Andrei Craivan & Gerrard - Sugar Bytes Aparillo
13. Bandhagens Musikförening - Mörkläggning (Yamaha DX-7)
14. Demetrio Cecchitelli - Jupiter JFL700EC

EOS Radio - Grand River ◍ Invited by One Instrument

Just some music: weird and beautiful.
Tracks by Monolake, Rival Consoles, Minor Science, D-Pulse, Aphex Twin, Pepe, Caterina Barbieri and more

Spirit loop mix

Aurora Live Transmission #01 - July 23rd 2023

Aimée Portioli is a Berlin-based Dutch-Italian composer and sound designer who records and performs as Grand River.
https://soundcloud.com/grandriver

"Until we are together again"
In June 2023, I said goodbye to my beloved dog companion after sharing twelve wonderful years together. Spencer was my family, my best friend, a constant force in my life, and a source of pure love. His presence always brought a smile to my face, he was truly amazing and beautiful. His departure made me reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing the present moment, prioritizing what truly matters, and letting go of the unnecessary. During a period of deep grief, I was tasked with selecting music for the first Aurora event. Immersing myself in this process and performing there provided a much-needed release. The music I chose and played was a dedication to Spencer, evoking feelings of something beyond our human experience. I hoped he could hear it from wherever he was.
It was a way for me to say thank you to him for the love, patience, and companionship he had given me. I am immensely grateful for the amazing life we shared and so proud of our journey together. He will always hold a special place in my heart.

Photo: Kasia Kim-Zacharko
Graphic Design: Romy Strasser

Grand River • Aurora Edition Transmission #01

Joachim Spieth • Aurora Transmission #02

@joachim-spieth is a German DJ, music producer and label owner who emerged musically in the late nineties and has since developed a multi-faceted spectrum of sound between the poles of ambient and spherical techno. Characteristic for his work is the attention to detail and a sensitive sensorium for the creation of atmospheres, which one can hardly escape, no matter if this takes place in his studio work or in his performances.

Tracklist:
Joachim Spieth - Sparsha (alva noto remodel)
Joachim Spieth - Cahaya Bulan
Loscil - Alta
Murcof - Void Glance
Abul Mogard - On A Shattered Shell Beach
From Overseas & zakè - Day Will Be As the Night
Pjusk - Febertanker
The Vision Reels - Aconites (Owl Submergence)
Guentner | Spieth - Void

Photo: Unjin
Audio Visual: Tim Novikov
Graphic Design: Romy Strasser

Joachim Spieth • Aurora Edition Transmission #02

Aurora Live Transmission #03 
Evita's debut Ambient Live Show
Sept 24th 2023, Berlin

@evitamanji is a visionary musician and vocalist who fearlessly traverses the boundaries of musical genres and artistic mediums. With a distinct blend of experimental production, classical composition, choir influences, and baroque pop-inspired vocals, Manji's sonic creations transcend conventional categorizations and delving into themes such as death, grief, climate change, and the human condition. 

At the heart of Manji's artistry lies a profound ability to synthesize sounds and fabricate intricate musical worlds. Their compositions are constructed from ever-expanding sonic organisms and shapeless solid non-materials, immersing listeners in a captivating realm of boundless imagination and sonic exploration.

Read the interview with Evita Manji about her live ambient debut for Aurora featured in NR Magazine: https://nr.world/evita-manji

Evita Manji • Aurora Edition Live Transmission #03

Aurora Edition Live Transmission #05 
Tukico’s Live Show 
June 22nd, 2024, silent green, Berlin

Textural Violin, Drone Landscapes, New Classical Forms

Tukico (Hoshiko Yamane) is a versatile Japanese violinist, composer, and electronic musician based in Berlin. Trained in classical violin, she collaborates with artists across genres ranging from contemporary classical to experimental electronic music. Her solo works blend acoustic and electronic sounds, blurring the boundaries between traditional and avant-garde music. Yamane has also established herself as a solo artist and a member of Tangerine Dream. 

@tukico-hoshikoyamane
Photo by Clément Beaugé

Tukico • Aurora Edition Live Transmission #05

> 1.  Galun - Pokoi (Voice)
> 2.  Felix Fleer - Moog Animoog
> 3.  Alessandro Canova - Divination Patterns (Roland MC-303)
> 4.  Cuna - Dave Smith Instruments Mopho X4 (Exp#1)
> 5.  Yhdessa - Vermona E-Piano (1978)
> 6.  Elisa Batti & Sebastian Josef Brunnlechner - Guqin (Fu Xi Type)
> 7.  Simon Halsberghe - Soma Lyra 8
> 8.  Hanna Maria & Mattia Onori - eKalimba
> 9.  Dekim - Falling Action (Soma Lyra-8)
> 10.  Stephanie Merchak - Jew's Harp
> 11.  Javier Marimon - Roland JP-8080
> 12.  Myalo - Korg Volca Keys
> 13.  Antonio Pannullo - Elektron Analog 4 Four Voice Analog Synthesizer
> 14.  Andrei Craivan & Gerrard - Sugar Bytes Aparillo
> 15.  Yamaoka - Korg MS2000BR

Grand River - One Instrument Mix  - SANPO 154 (Lockdown Series)

domestic dj compiling music for vision quests.

https://giorgiodb.com

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