There is a Japanese term: Mono no aware. It means basically, the sad beauty of seeing time pass - the aching awareness of impermanence. These are the days that we will return to one day in the future only in memories. How do we capture them? How could we possibly be able to fully appreciate them in the present? This project is our attempt to put time under glass.

The Midnight is a marriage between a songwriter from the Deep South and a producer from Denmark who both live in Los Angeles. This is our love song to our city and a testament to the weight these years can hold.

Producer of electronic, ambient and experimental music from the south coast of England.

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Bio:

Immersed in the synth-pop and electronica of the Eighties growing up in southern England, State Azure (b. 1972) found early inspiration in Jean-Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, and Vangelis. Deconstructing their tracks ignited his passion, leading him to develop a foundational understanding of electronic music theory, composition and production entirely by ear and experimentation.

He honed his skills as a keyboardist and producer within live bands before venturing into solo ambient/experimental territory. This self-taught journey fostered a deeply improvisational and emotional approach, free from the confines of formal training.

State Azure's sonic world is further shaped by influences beyond music, drawing heavily from science fiction, cosmology, physics, and technology.

Seizing the opportunity presented by the burgeoning online music scene, he launched the State Azure project to connect directly with listeners, debuting with the album 'Outlines' in December 2011.


Thanks for listening and leaving your comments/feedback, it's very much appreciated and really helps to keep me motivated and pushing forward.
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Releases:

"Disconnect" - Album released: 30/3/2014
https://stateazure.bandcamp.com/album/disconnect

"Snowblind" https://offworldrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/ofw034-transmissions-volume-4

"So Long, Eternity" - album released 21/3/2013
http://stateazure.bandcamp.com/album/so-long-eternity

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/so-long-eternity/id628160193

"Candle" 2-track Single http://www.loodmarecordings.com/loodma0020.cfm

"Reminisce EP"  on Loodma Recordings http://www.loodmarecordings.com/loodma0016

"Outlines"  Album released 24/12/11 - Free or pay what you want. Download: http://stateazure.bandcamp.com/

"Passing City Lights" track - part of a compilation album "Beautiful Sounds Pt.1". A Loodma Recordings release can be found here. http://www.beatport.com/release/beautiful-sounds-pt-1/395218

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Other projects:
http://soundcloud.com/synapsia ambient/dark ambient.

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Contact: stateazure@gmail.com

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In 1981, the vibrant 80s dawned, shaping my world with neon lights and iconic beats. 

Raised on a rich tapestry of pop culture, I eagerly anticipated the resurgence of 80s cool. In 2010, armed with my playlist, I ventured into Beirut's nightlife, transporting revelers to neon dreams. 

A revelation struck in 2013 with "Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon," introducing me to Synthwave. By 2016, I embraced creativity, crafting music that echoes the magic of that unforgettable decade.

#synthwave #electronic #electro #80s #newretrowave #outrun #games #videogames #soundtrack #dreamwave #chillwave #lebanon #darkwave #darksynth #ambient #chill

Known as the founder of one of the world's first symphonic metal bands After Forever at the age of 15 and one of The Netherlands' most successful artists, Floor Jansen defied all odds. Graduated from the first class of the Rock Academy (together with Danny Vera & Krezip)  and classically trained she adds a special touch to any song she performs. She is  one of the very few - if not only - female singers who can sing with an operatic approach, pop, rock and even grunting.

As the front singer of Nightwish, one of the world's biggest metal bands, she entered fame with her performance of Ghost Love Score - Live, at Wacken, 2013. The world had gotten to know her skills, but her home country was lagging behind. This all changed when Floor Jansen hit the charts with her performance of Phantom Of The Opera together with Henk Poort on the Dutch TV Show 'Beste Zangers'. 

Soon after this performance she announced a club tour ending with a headline show in AFAS Live of 6000 people which sold out within 24 hours. Not long after, she received an invitation to play a headline show on Pinkpop, one of The Netherlands' biggest festivals.

From one moment to the other she became a sensation and time will tell what happens next.

Booking/MGMT : Jeremy@v2presents.com

✅ Download the new album here!
https://suduaya.bandcamp.com/album/soulquest-album-2022

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