MIMS is extremely excited to premiere the punk and funk edged jazz banger that is "Bloom Anubis" by the Dave De Rose led Agile Experiments.

Dave De Rose has spent years self-releasing solo albums while working for the likes of Moloko, Mark Ronson & Mulatu Astatke. In 2016 he inadvertently formed Agile Experiments, a collective made up of like-minded musicians who would gather to play uninterrupted and entirely improvised one hour concerts in unusual spaces.

Recordings of these quickly turned into a string of acclaimed and collectable vinyl releases featuring some of London and Athens' best improvising musicians. Dave's broad listening tastes however, gave the music a groove and space, distinct from much improvised music.

Inspired by the change in circumstance brought about by the pandemic, for the latest Agile Experiments record, Dave recorded himself, drummer & percussionist Giannis Angelopoulos, and saxophonist Josh Arcoleo, on separate improvisation sessions, before adding further instrumentation and electronic production.

"Bloom Anubis" is the first preview into this brand new sound and the title track of the forthcoming Agile Experiments album. A relentless groove hammered by bass and drums, elevated by Josh Arcoleo’s tenor sax.

Released on May 7th, 'Bloom Anubis' will available to pre-order from this  Friday April 2nd onwards, directly from the Dave De Rose Records Bandcamp page. Head there now and hit 'follow' for a reminder when it's released: https://davederosemusic.bandcamp.com/

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Exclusive Premiere: Agile Experiments "Bloom Anubis" (Forthcoming on Dave De Rose Records)

Today's premiere, "Still Stream", is exciting dash of cinematic jazz by drummer-composer Yannis Angelopoulos, aka Jan Van, taken from his forthcoming "Streams" album.

Jan Van is a well known figure on the Athens jazz scene, whose unique drum work we first came across on Dave De Rose's Agile Experiments 'Athens' album, and more recently on 'Bloom Anubis', but his resume stretches back for a considerable and varied history.

Since the mid ‘00s, Jan Van has worked on various jazz projects in Athens, even though the years preceding the 2010s were something of a tough period for the local scene, with limited live opportunities. And since 2010, Greece has famously been at the epicentre of the global financial crisis. 

In an already dysfunctional cultural system throughout the decade, culture eventually became a luxury. Following ten years of recession, in March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic destroyed the efforts of the country that was struggling to recover and took away any remaining hope. 

Under high psychological pressure, Jan Van had the idea of a jam session as a release for creative expression.  At the same time, the particular concept of water and its properties were stuck in his mind. 

Water’s fluidity and momentum and the idea of a quiet streaming state, shaped the only concept he eventually shared with his fellow musicians before starting to play. He only wanted them to have the energy of the water as a reference. 

By the end of May, a few days after the end of the lockdown, Yannis gathered his group, featuring Paraskevas Kitsos on bass, Vangelis Stefanopoulos on piano and Fotis Siotas on violin, viol, and voice, in a studio and recorded a live session of spontaneous compositions and improvisations.  During the session each musician took a step back to listen and give space to one another. None of the tracks were composed before the recording.  

The result is a deep listen, organic beats with spiritual jazz vibes, sometimes exploring fusion with elements of the traditional Greek folk music known as demotika, which has interested Yannis since the start of his career, and often leaning towards cinematic atmospheres. Yannis shared some words about "Still Stream" in particular.

"A walk along the creek you discovered by accident in the woods. The water is almost still yet constant, evolved, transformed, carrying within it all the stages of its cycle . From steam to cloud, from rain to ice. The everlasting preparation to flow again."

Jan Van Angelopoulos' 'Streams' album is released on vinyl and digital on June 11 via the always essential Teranga Beat.

Streams

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Exclusive Premiere: Jan Van Angelopoulos "Still Stream" (Forthcoming on Teranga Beat)

Today's exclusive comes from Greek drummer and producer, Jan Van (de Engel) Angelopoulos, and violinist Fotis Siotas, ahead of their forthcoming album, 'Folks Nowadays', released later this week on Same Difference Music. 

One of the standout tracks from 'Folks Nowadays' is "How It Started", a mesmerizing instrumental piece that showcases the duo's skillful playing and unique sound. The song begins with the sound of a synthesizer and a gentle violin motif that gradually builds up in intensity, creating a sense of anticipation. The drums enter, adding a driving rhythm to the track, as the violin and synthesizer intertwine and create a complex and layered soundscape. As the song progresses, the drums take on a more prominent role, creating a sense of urgency and momentum. 

Jan Van Angelopoulos and Fotis Siotas have joined forces once again to release a new album featuring instrumental, post-traditional, and contemporary folk music from Greece. With a history of successful collaborations in the past, including the 'Streams' LP by the former, and the 'Dio Lathi (Two Mistakes)' LP by the latter, as well as numerous live performances, the duo's common musical quest has led them to create an album together.

Titled 'Folks Nowadays'" the album sees the combination of rhythm and melody take on a new perspective with the co-existence of drums and violin. Jan and Fotis filter rhythmic and melodic elements primarily from traditional music found in the wider Northern Greek region, transforming them into a personal experience that connects the past and present in a unique way.

The process of creating this album began during the spring of 2022 when Jan and Fotis collaborated on composing the soundtrack for "Cotton Roots," a theater performance at the Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2022. Later, they further developed the idea of a duet limitation with the addition of synthesizers to the sound of violin and drums. An extra layer of complexity to the soundscape was achieved by combining natural sources with analog and digital effects during recording.

The title 'Folks Nowadays' is a reflection of the journey many people take in search of personal purpose and fulfillment, often leading them from their birthplace to a larger, more fertile place, with the final destination being the place they call "home." This concept inspired Jan and Fotis to create this piece of contemporary folklore that pays tribute to their heritage while pushing the boundaries and exploring new sonic landscapes. When asked about the inspiration behind "Folks Nowadays," Jan Van Angelopoulos stated, "The sonic outcome reflects a personal and rather subconscious connection to the Greek folk music rooted within us."

Exclusive Premiere: Jan Van Angelopoulos & Fotis Siotas "How It Started"

Larry Gus - 
I Need New Eyes 

Mixed by Alex Epton
Mastered by Heba Kadry @ Timeless Mastering 

Released Friday October 2, 2015

01 Black Veil Of Fail 
02 NP-Complete
03 A Set Of Replies
04 Taking The Personal Away
05 Belong To Love
06 All Graphs Explored
07 The Sun Describes
08 Nazgonya (Paper Spike) 

Vinyl Sequence

Side A 
01 Black Veil Of Fail 
02 NP-Complete
03 A Set Of Replies
04 Taking The Personal Away

Side B
01 Belong To Love
02 All Graphs Explored
03 Nazgonya (Paper Spike) 






I Need New Eyes

Larry Gus - A Set Of Replies

Μουσική: Jan Van de Engel |  Στίχοι: Ευθύμης Φιλίππου 
 
Αλέξης Ιωάννου: φωνή 
Αλέξανδρος Αρκαδόπουλος: κλαρίνο 
Γιάννης Πουπούλης: κιθάρα 
Yoel Soto: μπάσο 
Jan Van de Engel: τύμπανα

Ηχοληψία, παραγωγή ήχου: Τάσος Μπακασιέτας 

Μαύρη Τσάντα

Soothing

Το νερολούλουδο ή το κορίτσι που ξεχάστηκε - απόσπασμα -
ένα μουσικό παραμύθι για αφηγητή, ορχήστρα εγχόρδων, κιθάρα και κρουστά.
Κείμενο Γιώργος Κοροπούλης
αφήγηση Μανώλης Μαυροματάκης
Καμεράτα 
κιθάρα Κορίνα Βουγιούκα 
κρουστά Μιχάλης Διακογιώργης  
διεύθυνση Μίλτος Λογιάδης

Απόσπασμα από το έργο όπως παρουσιάστηκε στη Στέγη Γραμμάτων και Τεχνών στις 23.3.14
Παραγγελία του Ελληνικού Σχεδίου

το κείμενο του Γιώργου Κοροπούλη βασίστηκε στην ομώνυμη ιδέα της Λυδίας – Ευθυμίας Ζωντανού που ξεχώρισε από των διαγωνισμό/αγώνες ευγενούς άμιλλας για συγγραφή από παιδιά του Ελληνικού Σχεδίου το 2013




To Nerolouloudo Sample - fairy tale- live recording

Grecos

THIS IS A LIVE VERSION OF "ΦΟΒΟΣ", FROM MY DEBUT ALBUM ¨ΠΟΛΕΜΟΣ¨.ENJOY

"ΦΟΒΟΣ"LIVE BETON 7 Π.ΚΙΤΣΟΣ ΣΕΞΤΕΤΟ

A CALL OF DEMONS (SUN RA COVER )P.KITSOS SEXTET

Singularity Project Live at SNFCC

Personnel:
Adedeji Adetayo, Vocals/Guitar
David Lynch, Soprano Saxophone
Yoel Soto, Electric Bass
Yiannis Aggelopoulos, Drums
Vagelis Stefanopoulos, Piano/Synth

Recorded by Dimitris Karpouzas
Mixed by Vagelis Stefanopoulos

Μαύρη Τσάντα

Jan Van Angelopoulos

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