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Alexander Lay-Far, one of the most prolific and in demand music producers in Russia, is about to release his long-awaited 3rd studio album “War is Over”. Deeply personal, honest, emotional and uncompromising album boasts the exciting collaborations with the likes of Stee Downes, Jesse Futerman, Pete Simpson, Riddim Research Lab, Phil Gerus, Andy Compton and Recloose.

After a slew of successful releases on the ever so great Local Talk, Leng Records, G.A.M.M., Razor N Tape, BBE among handful other labels, Lay-Far is releasing a 100% DIY product on his own imprint In-Beat-Ween Music.

The result of “War Is Over” – is the profound revaluation of personal and music experience, the reflection of the rich tapestry of cultures and influences woven together and defining Lay-Far’s artistic journey: Chinese roots and Russian mentality, B-boy past and exploration of Dub, fascination with Post-Punk and UK Hardcore, passion for House and Broken beat, Old School Hip-Hop and Soviet Jazz Funk. This time Lay-Far surpasses the expectations, creating a multi-layered yet integral album where edges between genres and scenes are consciously blurred. A gem of “modern fusion” as Motor City Drum Ensemble best described it!

“War Is Over” brings to the forefront the laconic arrangements, extensive use of space and special attention to the sound texture, while retaining Lay-Far’s trademark warmth and roughness, knack for perfect grooves, variety of rhythms, melodicism and overall funkiness. Crammed with quotes, allusions and hidden “Easter eggs”, it will keep the die-hard fans busy till the next album is out.

It is an exciting and dynamic music journey, where uplifting and life-affirming dance numbers (PPL LV and Sweet Mess) go hand in hand with socio-political commentaries (Decentralized Spiritual Autonomy, Market Economy VS Culture), conscious and spiritual messages (Be The Change, Forgiveness Is Bliss), crossover dance-floor bangers (Blow My Mind, The Pressure – The Release), personal accounts of emotional struggle (Never Good Enough For You, Over), dubbed out aural explorations (Draw The Curtains) and thoughts about eternal (Vast and Infinite, Sirius Rising). Add here a pinch of irony and you have a body of work that will appeal to both the discerning fans and new audience alike!

Available formats: Vinyl sampler + 2х12" singles / Japan CD version / Digital

https://in-beat-ween.bandcamp.com/album/war-is-over

War Is Over

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Lay-Far – is a Moscow-based producer, DJ. Mixmag refers to him as “Russia’s finest”, Boiler Room: "A producer extraordinaire", while Junodownload: “undoubtedly one of the most talented house producers of his generation.

Lay-Far’s distinctively individual style has won him a global fan base – from the new generation of clubbers to the undisputed club veterans, like Marshall Jefferson, Dj Spinna, Ashley Beedle or Gilles Peterson. He is internationally recognized as a skillful DJ and selector, seamlessly bridging the gaps between the cutting-edge and classic house rhythms, rare disco and boogie, Afro-Latin grooves, bass-heavy cuts and delivering a unique sonic mixture to satisfy one’s body, mind and spirit. The man has got the funk! No wonder he has been headlining some of the major global music events from London to Tokyo, Berlin to Dubai, including the legendary festivals like Southport Weekender (UK), SunceBeat (Croatia), Southern Soul (Montenegro), Vocal Booth Weekender (Spain), The Djoon Experience (Italy), XJazz (Germany), BetonCentrale (Holland), Usadba Jazz, Signal, Faces & Laces (Russia), etc.

With countless successful releases under his belt on pretty much every quality label under the sun, including Local Talk, Razor-N-Tape, BBE, Rebirth, Tru Thoughts, MYOR or G.A.M.M., Lay-Far has been gaining constant support from the key tastemakers of the world, including Blessed Madonna, Laurent Garnier, Mr. Scruff, Mary Anne Hobbs, MCDE, Jimpster, Move D, Honey Dijon, Josh Wink, Ben Sims just to name a few. 


Gilles Peterson: “Great producer, Great DJ”.
Boiler Room: “Producer extraordinaire”.
Atjazz: “One of the finest souls in dance music”.
Music Is My Sanctuary: “One of the most talented and prolific new talents in the new global house scene”.
Wah Wah 45’s: “One of the most sought after DJs and producers on the planet”.
Turntable Lab: “The Russian DJ/B-boy supreme”.
Piccadilly Records: “Russian groove expert”.
Mixmag: “Russia’s finest”
Junodownload: «Alexander Lay-Far is undoubtedly one of the most talented house producers of his generation”
Renight.com: “Moscow’s maverick”.

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