This album is a celebration of curiosity and trust.
During 2020 and 2021 I composed numerous pieces in my studio - poured my heart and soul out to music in challenging times. I sent these improvisations to other musicians whom I trusted. No instruction given but to record only one take, following their intuition.

"Composing is just putting the right people in the right place." - John Zorn

The right people were in the right place. This odd situation of not-being-together created a powerful mediated togetherness; opened spaces for the sceneries, meditations, musical paintings, outbursts, contemplations of this album - Atolls of human beings expressing themselves through music in times of separation. This album unites 5 of these comforting and wild territories - in an adventurous piece of art that funnels our curious approach in music into visible form - driven by the spirit of music.

Enjoy the ride,
Malo

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ATOLLS is dedicated to my grandmother who was the most curious listener I ever knew. And to my dear friend Ariella who trusted my musical self long before I did.

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These people wove their gifts into this album (in order of appearance in the process):

Malo Moray - Artistic Concept, Composition, Vocals, Upright Bass, Tapes, Electronics, Prepared Guitar, Field Recordings, Design Concept, Producer
Hans Arnold - Drums, Electronics
πxl - Saxophones
Gregor Forbes - Piano, Photography
Markus Rom - Guitar, Electronics
Marc Urselli - Mix, Master
Rowan Coupland - Prepared Harp
Matthias Gründig - Synthesizers, Materials, Electronics, Springs
Izabela Kaldunska - Violin, Electronics
Barnabas Herrmann - Flute, Vocals, Painting
A 400 Year Old Oak Tree - As Themself
Ben Dexel - Clay Tile
Konstantin Feig - LP Sleeve Design, Concept & Printing
Friederike Butter - Painting

© 2023 Malo Moray. All music composed by Martin Riebel, except for “Letters” and “Tiny Objects” by Martin Riebel & Matthias Gründig. All rights reserved. All inquiries: info@possiblysam.com www.malo.cool

Atolls

Replying To Unaddressed Letters

DISTANT SKY is a collaborative radio composition and musical intervention by Leipzig based band leader, composer and improviser Malo Moray and Bristol based label founder, musician, songwriter and educator Bethany M. Roberts. Reacting to the separation of Europe through right wing conservatives, this compostion builds a bridge between Leipzig and Bristol.
DISTANT SKY is a dense dark ambient composition lead by Malo Moray's sophisticated upright bass playing through electronics and Bethany M. Roberts virtuos violin playing uniting her folk and avantgarde influences.
Supported by Kulturamt der Stadt Leipzig, a limited edition of 250 tapes will be available in public spaces in Leipzig and Bristol on July 6th. Visit @malomoray and @bethanymrobertsmusic on Instagram this Thursday to find your copy in Bristol or Leipzig.

Credits
Malo Moray - Upright Bass, Voice, Materials, Tapes, Electronics,
prepared Guitar
Bethany M. Roberts - Voice, Violin, Electronics
Composed by Malo Moray & Bethany M. Roberts with poems from Coleridge & Housman
The broadcast includes a Nick Cave Cover

(c) 2023 Malo Moray. All rights reserved.

DISTANT SKY - A Radio Composition by Malo Moray & Bethany M. Roberts - Original Broadcast

December 29th, 2023 (Music To Fall Asleep To)_2024-03-23

Further explorations in sound. Further explorations within the realm of Leftfield Electronics, Ambient, Deep Listening Music and way beyond. For this months 60 minutes all vinyl mix transmission we see Hamburg-based Radio Flouka-resident baze.djunkiii embark on a journey into a realm that's hardly covered in todays club culture as so-called ChillOut floors and areas have, for the most part, vanished and aren't even considered a viable option by promoters, festivals and venues anymore to provide rest alongside a sonically stimulating tapestry to come down or strike up any form of deep conversation within a nightlife environment. This is your soundtrack and introduction to a part of the culture that seemingly doesn't exist anymore, yet is desperately missed by first and second generations punters of which many would love to see ChillOut making a comeback for a reason. Sit back and relax!

STREAM RADIO FLOUKA

Further Explorations In Sound Volume 4 with Baze Djunkiii - 06/06/2024

All Music written by Malo Moray except for where noted.

Replying to Unaddressed Letters
Atoll #48 (Contains a poem conceived in the moment of speaking)
Vanishing Act (by Lou Reed)

Musicians
Malo Moray - Upright Bass, Microphonic Soundbox, Electronics, Tapes, Materials, Voice

Recorded by Malo Moray.

(c) 2024 Malo Moray/Possibly Sam Records.

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What is "Malo Moray's Aural Archives"?
(Almost) Every shows that I ever played as a solo artist has been recorded. To archive these unique live experiences for me and other people who care, I started "Malo Moray's Aural Archives".
Access to these recordings can only be made through subscriptions at site of the venue the shows took place.
Over the years a beautiful body of dictaphone recordings, phone microphone bootlegs and properly mixed & mastered shows grows.
If you happen to own recordings of shows, please submit them to malo@possiblysam.com

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Berlin, Kantine Berghain - June 14th, 2024 - Malo Moray's Aural Archives #82

NEW NEW Download link (3/12): http://www.mediafire.com/?irhf0llfskv3590

Replying To Unaddressed Letters

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