I was sent this piece by a good friend, and I must say, I have come back time and time again.  The transition from vinyl to tape, the quality of the "hiss" that is present from the beginning to middle section that changes from the middle to the end, reflecting that change: stunning.  The move into broader, more lush chordal implications in the latter third of the piece. The inflection of stress and underlying hint of safety, returning to the same tonal positions over and over again, only to then abandon them.  I love this piece, and I will be watching you as a composer.  I am flabbergasted at the numbers here: I will not be surprised to see you on the Proms within the decade.  Keep it going.  Stunning!

11999ultravarr

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/1XYnyF2a7SY

Ayer estuve allí
Moria en la playa del sueño
Donde te conocí
Y pude verte de nuevo

Fuimos arena y sal
En un mar de recuerdos
Fuimos el mar y el cielo
Rompiendo nuestros cuerpos

Vaciando nuestras almas
Fundidas en un beso
Supimos que el tiempo pasa
Ardiendo los recuerdos

Fuimos arena y sal
En un mar de recuerdos
Fuimos el mar y el cielo
Rompiendo nuestros cuerpos

Ahora estamos rotos 
Tenemos una herida abierta
Que transforma nuestras fotos
En sombras del mañana

Fuimos arena y sal
En un mar de recuerdos
Fuimos el mar y el cielo
Rompiendo nuestros cuerpos

Fuimos arena y sal
En un mar de recuerdos
Fuimos el mar y el cielo
Rompiendo nuestros cuerpos

Lyrics:
Yesterday I was there
Moria on the beach of sleep
Where I met you
And I could see you again

We were sand and salt
In a sea of memories
We were the sea and the sky
Breaking our bodies

Emptying our souls
Fused in a kiss
We knew that time passes
Burning memories

We were sand and salt
In a sea of memories
We were the sea and the sky
Breaking our bodies

Now we are broken 
We have an open wound
That transforms our photos
In shadows of tomorrow

We were sand and salt
In a sea of memories
We were the sea and the sky
Breaking our bodies

We were sand and salt
In a sea of memories
We were the sea and the sky
Breaking our bodies

La playa

Untitled

Perceive

I‘m Also Not From Here [with Yellow Salamand‘r]

nakazakichō

My new album "Phant[as]" is out via Aesthetical, the sub-label of Cyclic Law.

“Imagined as a lucid nightmare, fuelled by my various inner struggles, Phant[as] is a trip into the depths of imagination. The project is inspired by Phantasmagoria, a form of theatre that was most popular in Paris in the 18th century, in which images of skeletons, demons and ghosts were projected onto walls and/or sheets. During these performances, there was a rapid succession of lights, smoke, illusions, ghosts and spectres that deceived and amazed the audience. The album then revolves around the concept of "illusion" to be understood as a succession of images, sounds, colours, objects, actions that vividly affect the senses and imagination showing unreal and intangible figures, but still visible and paralysing, just like our fears are. In fact, each track deals with my different turmoils, negative thoughts that have conditioned the last few years of my life and describe uneasy conditions shared by most of my peers. The project is presented as a cathartic experience in which I exorcise my mental ghosts and confronts challenges with the powerful and persuasive weapon that is sound, composed of obsessive rhythms and evanescent atmospheres. Finally, the reference to the Magic Lanterns is linked to my research in the field of audiovisuals, since they were the first performances in which an attempt was made, through the combination of motion graphics, light games and sound, to obtain greater sensorial and emotional involvement with the public.”

* CD Edition of 300 copies.

* Worldwide Distribution via Southern Records Distribution

Buy on Bandcamp
aesthetical.bandcamp.com/album/phant-as

Press Page on Tailored Communication
tailored-communication.com/releases/phant-as

Also available from the Cyclic Law website
www.cycliclaw.com/aesthetical/cami…s-cd-/-dl-aes005

Album Teaser on YouTube
youtu.be/GHCgJui4e18

Phant[as]

Abrasive Euphoria

Tom Laukemper: https://soundcloud.com/tomlaukemper
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pXq6TyiaWg&ab_channel=ENFINNOIR

Hand in Hand,
das dunkle Band, 
was ich mit dir fand,
verlorener Verstand!
Verstand …
Verstand …

Wir sind frei,
vergessen und vorbei,
dunkle Liebelei,
es ist vorbei!
Vorbei …

Ich bin eins mit dir,
komm mit mir,
komm zu mir, 
jetzt und hier!

Augen voller Licht,
Hände finden sich,
du machst mich glücklich,  
und auch sterblich!

Kein Wort mehr fand,
ich verschwand,
ein Tränenmeer,
schau mir hinterher,
ein Tränenmeer!
Ein Tränenmeer!

ENFIN NOIR & Tom Laukemper - Hand in Hand [02-2023]

Disco! Disco! Good! Good? is a vibrant work that celebrates the disco era and its cultural impact on music. The piece examines the shift from vinyl to tape recording technology, which revolutionised the music industry, and how it shaped the sound of disco music.

The piece pays tribute to the queer ballroom culture that emerged during the disco era, which created safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals to express themselves through dance and fashion. It highlights the significance of queer communities in shaping the cultural landscape of music and its influence on society at large.

At its core, Disco! Disco! Good! Good? reflects on the fear of being discovered that many queer individuals experienced during the era. It acknowledges the bravery and resilience of those who defied societal norms and danced freely to disco..

Through its energetic rhythms and lively melodies, Disco! Disco! Good! Good? invites listeners to join in the celebration of disco music and its cultural legacy. It is a testament to the enduring power of music to connect people and bring joy to our lives.

Disco! Disco! Good! Good?

Disco! Disco! Good! Good? - Performed by The Riot Ensemble

https://thinconsolation.bandcamp.com/album/cave

Artist : @la-fin-des-pseudonymes
Title : CAVE
Code : TH!N44
Format : CD

Artwork : Jean-Claude De Bemels
Mastering : Alexis Oscari

La fin des pseudonymes - Cloche Pied

Ne-On

Hauteurs de Minca, sur les premiers contreforts de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (massif isolé de la Cordillère des Andes sur la côte caribéenne, un des massifs côtiers les plus hauts du monde), je découvre le site en ruine d'une ancienne cafetera (fabrique artisanale de café). Alors que je visite les différents bâtiments en ruine, m'abritant des averses de pluies tropicales, un concert hypnotique de batraciens m'invite à déposer mes micros dans mes oreilles afin de mettre en partager ce concert inoubliable. Je reviendrai sur site le lendemain avec d'autres micros pour continuer à enregistrer la transe batracienne de ces Leptodactylus au plus prêt. J'en propose ici un mix entre allée et venue d'une prise binaurale à une prise de proximité.


https://www.espaces-sonores.com/amazonasphonosynthesis

Hypnose batracienne colombienne

Jasper Dommett (b. 1997) is an accomplished British composer who is currently pursuing a PhD at the Royal College of Music, where they also hold the post of Mendelssohn Scholar. In 2023, Jasper graduated with double distinction from the Royal Academy of Music, where they also received a DipRAM for their outstanding work. Throughout their studies, they were supported by the Ralph Vaughn Williams Trust and the Countess of Munster Trust. Prior to this, Jasper graduated with first-class honours from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

Jasper has a flair for creating “intense orchestral” landscapes with “crystalline gestures” and “languid lyricism” (The Scotsman). Their work Night Music, written for the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, was the start of this fascination, leading to nominations for an Ivor Novello Award in the Large Orchestral Category, a shortlisting in the inaugural Michael Tippett Medal for Music, and the awarding of the Paul Mealor Award for Student Composers.

Their work, Dreams of Isolation, written for Sir Andrew Davis and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra was a deeper dive into the power of the orchestra. Described as “unique and original” (Sir Andrew Davis) the piece is a reflection on the transformative force of dreams with “haunting textures” and “impressive melodic writing” (The Art’s Desk).

In 2023, Jasper received a nomination for their second Ivor Novello Award, recognised for their piece Disco! Disco! Good! Good?. This work, written and workshopped for Aaron Holloway Nahum and the Riot Ensemble, pays tribute to the queer ballroom culture that emerged during the disco era, which created safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals to express themselves through dance and fashion. This recognition contributes to the development of their reputation as a composer with a passion for innovation and pushing artistic boundaries.

2021 saw the sell-out premiere of Jasper’s first opera, Coram Boy, based on Helen Edmundson’s theatrical adaptation of Jamila Gavin’s highly acclaimed novel an experience which has left them excited about new possibilities for the art form. Looking ahead to 2024, Jasper is set to debut a new opera, Fanny & Stella’s Last Day Out, in collaboration with librettist Jessica Walker for the Tète-a-tète festival. This work delves into the lives of two Victorian drag queens known for defying societal boundaries.

At present, Jasper is actively collaborating with two esteemed musical ensembles. Their work with the London Philharmonic Orchestra involves the creation of a new work for dance exploring themes of identity and microtonality, due for premiere in the summer of 2024. Additionally, Jasper is currently participating in the Royal Philharmonic Society's composers scheme, where they are collaborating closely with Lotte Betts-Dean and the Hebrides Ensemble on a new work for 2025.

Jasper’s music has also been performed by soloists and ensembles such as London Sinfonietta, Psappha, Berkeley Ensemble, Fenella Humphreys, Tabea Debus, Joseph Havlat, and George Fu; with broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and performances at Usher Hall, Hallé St Peters, St Martin-in-the-Fields, St Davids Hall, Royal Glasgow Concert Hall, and BBC Hoddinott Hall.

Disco! Disco! Good! Good? - Performed by The Riot Ensemble

Jasper Dommett

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