Kangding Ray . Solens Arc
Release : January 2014 on raster-noton
www.raster-noton.net
www.kangdingray.com

A stone thrown, just to watch it fly. A projectile launched for the sole purpose of drawing a ballistic trajectory in the sky.
The Solens arc is what remains after the subtraction of the goal; a simple parabolic curve defined by gravity, impulse and starting angle. No target to hit, no catharsis to wait for, just the beauty of the flight.

The Arc as the purpose, in the form of four variations, constructed from disintegrated melodic textures and dismantled beats. Each sequences are assembled seamlessly into dense, evolving compositions, while keeping their autonomy, and their role in the global dramaturgy.

Pointillist serial loops morph into abrasive rave anthems, broken club rhythms are refitted into uneven patterns, like deconstructivist sound architectures. Industrial techno stompers dissolve into granular sound waves and filtered space pads, before being overtaken by cinematic drums and rising arpeggios.

Solens Arc is Kangding Ray’s fourth Album for raster-noton.


TRACKLIST

A : 
Serendipity March
The river 
Evento

B : 
The river ( reprise )
Blank Empire
L’envol

C :
Amber decay
Apogee
History of obscurity

D :
Crystal
Transitional Ballistics
Son

The River

05 ETOS

04 TARO

"Kalpa (recurring dreams)" is a limited cassette edition and digital release by O C E A N I 
oceani.bandcamp.com 

The EP, born from the collaboration between sound artist Abo Abo and the musical collective La Licorice, features three reworks of original tracks from the collective's debut album “Dialoghi difficili (automatic behaviors)”, where Abo Abo reinterprets and manipulates La Licorice's materials through various sound synthesis and processing approaches. 

The process of deconstruction and reconstruction gives new form to the elements, resulting in fresh compositions that maintain an organic connection to the collective’s debut album while embracing Abo Abo's current sonic vision. Each track is a stage in an evolving listening experience; beginning with impact, moving into immersion, and eventually following a more consistent rhythmic line. 

The fourth track, "Kalpa", available exclusively on cassette, is a completely original composition that marks the next evolution in the collaboration between Abo Abo and La Licorice. "Kalpa" brings to life a sonic landscape, a dreamlike vision that features a narrating voice.

releases February 20, 2025 

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Attraverso l’interno si scorge l’intero: Composed by La Licorice and Flavio Pezzullo, rework by Daniele Carcassi  

Les Amoureux: Composed by La Licorice and Giovanni Fumiani, rework by Daniele Carcassi  

XIV: Composed by La Licorice, rework by Daniele Carcassi  

Kalpa: Composed by Daniele Carcassi, La Licorice, Francesco Piazzi 

Mastered by Luca Abbati 

Artwork by Simone Doria, reinterpretation of the artwork “Flussi/intermittenze” by Andrea Castorrini 

Tape dubbed by Zano / Mattia Boni 

Released by Oceani (OC009)


XIV (rework)

01 Superfluid

02 Quantum Vibe

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Artist: Abo Abo
Mastering: Kamen (@kamen-music)
Artwork: Drenek
Catalog Number: [DC001]

Abo Abo - Oort

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The prodigiously talented Woken Balance makes his Codename: RCRDS debut with 'First Light EP', which provides a first class ticket for journeys into to distant worlds with this interplanetary space cadet.

All four tracks are stunning and fully demonstrate that the future of atmospheric drum and bass is in safe hands. This is perfect music to lose yourself in, where intricate and immersive dreamscapes abound.

Links:
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https://codenamercrds.bandcamp.com/album/first-light-ep

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[a+w XIII] Codex Empire - Hamartia 12"

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limited edition of 500 copies

released May 12, 2017

Codex Empire

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From his early releases on the legendary german imprint raster-noton, to his more recent output aimed at the club, Kangding Ray managed to trace a singular trajectory, navigating the unexplored territories between experimental music and dance music.

Through his consistency as both Live performer and DJ, and a number of critically acclaimed releases, Kangding Ray showed his ability to keep a genuine artistic approach, while slowly crafting a unique universe, equally focused on emotional response and visceral impact.

Kangding Ray’s music tests boundaries, evolving constantly in its exploration of texture and rhythms, while talking equally to the body and the mind.
From his past as architect, Kangding Ray kept a multidisciplinary approach to art, applying his craft in diverse artistic fields such as visual arts, film scores, audiovisual installations and dance performances.

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