Release date: 22/04/22

If you would like to review this release, please email info@astralindustries.co.uk

2x12” 180g gatefold vinyl//mastered by Noel Summerville//leaflet included//original artwork by Theo Ellsworth.

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Son of Chi returns to Astral Industries, alongside Spanish artist Clara Brea, for the collaborative release of AI-29. A product of fate, chance experiments, but most of all, sensitive artistry - ’The Wetland Remixes’ exists as a confluence of two kindred musical spirits, a wayfaring epic that draws together a rich archive of ecological field recordings, live instrumentation and higher inspirations. 

Ahead of Hanyo’s concert at ‘Avalovara listening club’ (Madrid) at the end of 2019, the curators (Diskoan & Josephine’ Soundscapes) organised a special dinner and arranged the meeting of Clara and Hanyo. As Hanyo recalls, “It was like stereochemistry. There was an instant match and understanding, and basically we decided in a split second to exchange recordings and to collaborate on future live and studio experiments.”  

The auspicious meeting of the two ignited a remote exchange of materials and ideas, as the world descended into a series of pandemic-related lockdowns. The first of said recordings included the stems of Clara’s ‘Wetland Project’ - a site-specific audiovisual project originally produced for Eufonic Festival (Spain), using field recordings from the Ebro Delta nature reserve (one of the most threatened regions of climate change on the Iberian peninsula). 

From this initial impetus, Hanyo began working on the first sketches of the album back in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Just like their meeting in Madrid, the project developed naturally and spontaneously with extraordinary ease. Later, Hanyo started adding field recordings from the Magic Cave and Wetlands of the ‘Kallikatsou’ (Patmos, Greece) as well as organic and acoustic overdubs, featuring bass, drums, percussion, guitars, oud, piano, hammond organ, wurlitzer, flutes, bells, and mouth harp. 

In the distance, the sound of birds peak through the effervescent wash of the wetland soundscapes. The pass of running water flows deeper into a land full of secrets never told. On the strike of dusk, the silhouettes of shapely trunks and foliage melt slowly into the impenetrable darkness. As darkness passes, light emerges, with exquisite moments of tranquility that seemingly emerge from nothingness.  

Beneath the shimmering veneer of textures, wildlife and melodies, one may hear the deeper references of ’The Wetland Remixes’. With credit to Clara’s input, for Hanyo the album process became a kind of refuge, and ultimately inspired the return to the core of Abstract Sound - what the Sufis call “Saut-i Sarmad.” Such references allude to the spiritual quality embedded in the music - the autonomous process of self-expression, the great mystery. Hanyo: “An ambience like this cannot be created by routine. There is no blueprint. The music has to find you. It’s like a blessing if it happens. You should not interfere, just observe and be impressed...” 

Deep, luscious mind trips as per the classic Chi sound, ‘The Wetland Remixes’ beautifully correlates the interconnecting dots of geography, ecology, and mythology’s forgotten lore.

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Side B

Live DJ set recorded at Springkell 2022 in Scotland
43번째 꿈 에피소드는 지난 2022년 11월에 영국 스코틀랜드에서 열린 앰비언트 페스티벌 Springkell에서 녹음된 Camu의 90분 세트와 함께합니다. 스페인 마드리드에서 활동중인 앰비언트/현대음악/실험음악 디제이이자 헤비 콜렉터인 Camu가 들려주는 깊은 꿈 속으로 여러분을 초대합니다.

@javier-camunas

The 43rd 꿈 kkum episode is Camu's 90min set recorded last November 2022 at the ambient festival Springkell in Scotland, UK. Camu, a DJ and heavy collector of ambient/contemporary/experimental music based in Madrid, Spain, invites us into a deep dream.

Tracklist
Clara Brea - parte 2 - madrid concrete
Aidan Baker, Gareth Davis - Desire - Invisible Cities
Vâyu - He Becomes A Disciple - Namtar [HNL015]
Colin Stetson - Orthrus - Chimaera I
Norman Westberg & Jacek Mazurkiewicz - What Is Good For The Goose - First Man in the Moon
All That We See or Seem - Myrskymielellä
Soundwalk Collective - Khandroma
Oren Ambarchi, Kassel Jaeger & James Rushford - Pale - Pale Calling
Submersion - Infrareal - Egress
Sciama - Element 3 - Unreleased
Marja Ahti - Lost Lake - The Current Inside
STBL - Green waters, autumn voices - The Autumn Voices
Jan Jelinek - The Raw and The Cooked (III)
Eafhm - Eagerly Decreasing Quarter (Javier Marimon Blend) - Autumn Sounds
Ricardo Villalobos & Max Loderbauer - Resvete - Re: ECM
Clearlight - Total Disconnectio
Oren Ambarchi - Quixotism Part 2

꿈 kkum 43 - Camu (Live DJ at Springkell 2022)

Joined for my next instalment on SWU with the founders of rdg tribe, who have curated a sublime mix, seaming together abstract, minimal and dub like textures. 

Javier Salazar are the founders to 'rdg tribe'. Their label focuses on and hosts an array of sounds from the realm of psychedelic underground EDM, spanning from ambient, half time to deep techno and breaks. The duo's own track curations are the pinnacle to deep and hypnotic production and demonstrates how these sounds can undeniably entice listeners into the vortex that this music can take you through.

Rinse - Gillan w/ Javier Salazar - 15.01.24

Step into the enchanting garden of Backsteinboot on Eiswerder Island in Berlin, where Francesco Devincenti crafted a mesmerising live set for our event Sonic Botany in collaboration with Popkultur Festival in May 2023. 

Using his modular synth, he weaved a dub-infused journey amidst the lush surroundings. Press play, close your eyes, and let the waves of dub transport you.

Thanks a lot to https://soundcloud.com/francesco_devincenti_gds

FRANCESCO DEVINCENTI on the web:
Discogs: www.discogs.com/artist/4838937-francesco-devincenti
Instagram: www.instagram.com/francesco_devincenti_gdsdub/
Bandcamp: https://gdsdub.bandcamp.com/

UNRUSH on the web:
Unrush Bandcamp: www.unrush.bandcamp.com/
Unrush Hardwax: www.hardwax.com/label/unrush/
Unrush Instagram: www.instagram.com/_unrush_/?hl=de
Unrush Facebook: www.facebook.com/unrushme/

Cover artwork by Irakli Kiziria

Francesco Devincenti Live @ Sonic Botany 18.05.2024

My next guest on Yax Invites is aeternae, an Italian artist based in Barcelona who specialises in a gentle and forgiving sound. 

Founder of the "substrate" parties which, for some years now, have been contributing to the deep-techno scene of Barcelona. His DJ sets and productions are a unique fusion of euphoric and psychedelic techno, distinctive with his captivating and attentive sound design. Sharing the same characteristics as his productions, his DJ sets delve deeper into the psychedelic dimension of techno, leading the dancefloor to a state of euphoria, through his precise, deliberate control over sound and energy. His approach stimulates both the mind and body, bringing out strong emotional energies.

https://soundcloud.com/aeternae-music

Yax Invites #166 - aeternae

For our 38th podcast we welcome Clarence Rise from France. 

You may have come across his trippy techno through his release on our Chiaro Oscuro series however, Clarence also explores the world of ambient music which is so closely connected to the hypnotic techno we love.  

For this journey Clarence takes us on an introspective journey that will feed your soul and inspire your mind. 

For best listening experience, make yourself comfortable, close your eyes, and let yourself be immersed by the music. 

Tracklist: 

01. Akmuo - Gamtos Vaikas (feat. Sotvorishi)
02. Pechblende - As One Hand Leads Another
03. Amotik - Satrah
04. Rafael Anton Irisarri - Atrial 1.2
05. Inner Sunset - Soramimi (Rondec remix)
06. Ojskog - Gleymdu
07. Monolake - Anamorph Iris
08. Rastegah - Meso 116
09. Sphäre Sechs - High Energy Collision
10. COH - Far Distances Above
11. Reign - Legacy
12. Amorce - 3000 Years
13. Warmth - Odessa
14. Alaskan Tapes - W(e) Ave
15. Abdicant - Signs and Symptoms
16. Wanderwelle - Water Hymn
17. Taennya - Saxifraga
18. Jérôme Chassagnard - IV
19. CTAFAD - Through Light
20. Save Your Atoll - Stella Marea
21. Loscil - Magenta
22. Distant Echoes - Roundhouse
23. Misleading Structures - Plethora
24. Kangding Ray - Are you not entertained?

Reflexions Podcast 38 - Clarence Rise

One, two, three...
Rhythmistic pulse.
Rhythmistic pulse.
Rhythmistic pulse.
Rhythmistic pulse.
Rhythmistic people...
Feel within a flow of a beat,
With a rhythm pulsed.
With a rhythm pulsed.

Rhythmistic people...
Find it easy patting their feet,
With a rhythm pulsed.
With a rhythm pulsed.
And...
Harmonizing with a life that's reached,
For the sounds of nature.
With a rhythm pulsed.

(by Lawrence S. Pertillar)

Welcome to a new episode of our Identity formation series. Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to @eafhmlive, the brainchild of Jorge Echaniz, a visionary artist whose journey spans across various creative realms.

Eafhm represents the culmination of Jorge's multifaceted evolution, weaving together his experiences as a performer, audio producer, and explorer of diverse musical landscapes. Under the guise of @secuencias_temporales and other projects, Jorge has traversed through different artistic realms, constantly refining his craft and identity.

With each track, Eafhm invites you into a realm where interpersonal concepts intersect with concrete expressions, forming a dynamic tapestry of sonic innovation. From ambient soundscapes to pulsating techno rhythms, every composition is meticulously crafted to immerse you in the realms of sound art and generative art.

You can find more of Eafhm's mesmerizing creations on various platforms, including SoundCloud (@eafhmlive), Resident Advisor (ra.co/dj/eafhm), Formaviva (formaviva.com/eafhm), and Bandcamp (eafhm.bandcamp.com/music).

Join us as we embark on a sonic voyage curated by Eafhm, where boundaries blur and imagination takes flight. Don't forget to show your support by liking, commenting, and reposting this podcast. And if you have any questions or feedback, we're always here to listen.

Prepare to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Eafhm. Enjoy the journey!

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Tracklist

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Identity formation listening session - 13 - Rhythmistic Pulse [by Eafhm]

DJ set by Milo (@milo-official) recorded at Espacio Perpendicular on 2024/04/13 in celebration of F-on's surprise birthday party along other friends like Iniesta, Muted and F-on himself.

Milo @ F-on Birthday

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In Geometrical Psychology 4, vibration becomes the primary language.
Microscopic tremors resonate through heavy bass fields, tracing invisible geometries of emotion and thought.
Here, sound is not heard — it is felt, pressing against the boundaries of perception.

Low frequencies drift like tectonic plates, slow and inevitable, while delicate oscillations shimmer at the edge of silence.
The composition unfolds as a study of resonance — between form and void, motion and stillness, body and code.
Each tone is both weight and wave, mapping the hidden architectures of the mind into sound.

Geometrical Psychology 4

DRÆG - Orbitron

Initiate concept is born from a passion for boundary pushing electronic music. We want to move away from trends of instant gratification to explore club music and its intersections with other forms of musical expression.
 
The sound we wish to share with you makes us dance, pause, reflect and meditate. It takes us away and transports us.
 
What drives us is the exploration of fine tuned sounds that come together to create holistic pieces of music, inducing various states of consciousness.
 
Initiate provides a wholesome space for self-reflection, for bonding with others and for musical discoveries that will challenge your ears and dance moves alike!
 
For info contact: initiate.concept@gmail.com