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A never completed source of frustration, joy, amusement and confusion, Our song, and the system it depicts.

Made famous by the Will Farr Remix available over there. or down here.

BRZL (original demo)

Float Away

As he prepares for a new album in 2024, Gallo teases us with his ‘Hidden Inside EP’ on Hell Yeah. This new outing comes not long after his Tropical Hinterhof Remix of Calm's sublime 'I Love You'.

At the vanguard of the nu-breed Balearic movement, Gallo is a mainstay. Part of the Balearic Gabba Sound System crew, and Buena Onda resident, he has an uplifting sound that has come out mostly on Hell Yeah but has also had music selected for compilations that include Cafe del Mar and Colleen’ Cosmo’ Murphy's Balearic Breakfast. The Berlin-based artist is currently working on his debut long player but first shares with the world these four enchanting cuts. 

'Life on Preset' is a gorgeous downbeat groove embellished with majestic keys that twinkle while gentle chords melt the heart. 'The Last Bud (Beat mix)' slows down further with dusty trip-hop breaks overlaid with pulsing synths to have you gazing off into the distance, lost in a hazy late-night reverie.  Here Gallo showcases his mastery of dreamy, ambient synth work as he suspends you amongst heavenly rays of light and bright white fluffy clouds on 'Hidden Inside'.  Closing down the EP the hazy lazy piano house grooves of 'That Moment' conveys feelings of pure blissed out joy and peacefulness.

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Gallo - The Last Bud (Beat Mix)

Step into a realm where tranquility and technology intertwine in my latest creation, 'The One We Got Inside'. This ambient piano piece, delicately woven with electronic elements, is more than just a song – it's a sonic journey through peaceful yet uncharted territories.

Drawing inspiration from the serene beauty of nature and the intricate complexities of electronic music, 'The One We Got Inside' is a reflection of my personal exploration into the depths of sound. The gentle touch of the piano keys meets the innovative sounds of electronic synthesis, creating a tapestry of melodies that soothe the soul and ignite the imagination.

Each note is carefully crafted, aiming to transport you to a place where time slows down, and the mind is set free. Whether you're seeking a peaceful backdrop for your thoughts or an ambient companion for your day, this track is an invitation to experience the harmony of two contrasting worlds.

The One We Got Inside (featuring Akanat)

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/matteogallerani
Track: Life On Prese
Label: https://soundcloud.com/hell-yeah
Format: Cassete tape, Digital LP
Release date: 24/11/23
YouTube: https://youtu.be/kHByl6AsXGs

As Gallo prepares at his own pace for a new album in 2024, he teases us with his Hidden Inside EP on Hell Yeah. This new outing comes not long after his superb Tropical Hinterhof Remix of Calm's sublime 'I Love You' single.
Balearic Nu-Breed movement leader Gallo is a label mainstay, a member of the Balearic Gabba Sound System crew and Buena Onda resident. He has an uplifting sound that has come mostly on Hell Yeah but has also had music selected for prestigious compilations including Cafe del Mar and and Colleen "Cosmo" Murphy's Balearic Breakfast. The Berlin-based artist is currently working on his debut long player but first shares these four fantastic cuts.
'Life on Preset' is a gorgeous downbeat groove embellished with magnificent keys that twinkle while chords melt the heart. 'The Last Bud (Beat mix)' slows down even further with dusty trip-hop breaks overlaid with pulsing synths that have you gazing off into the distance and lost in a hazy late-night reverie. Gallo shows off his mastery of dreamy ambient synth work as he suspends you up amongst heavenly rays of light and little fluffy clouds on 'Hidden Inside' before closing down with the lazy piano house grooves of 'That Moment' which conveys feelings of pure blissed out joy and peacefulness.
This is a superb taster ahead of what will be an immersive new album from Gallo.

PREMIERE | Gallo - Life On Preset [Hell Yeah] 2023

Lagoon Nebula is a harp piece which takes it's name from both water and space. It has a calm and dream like feel which flows and gathers intricate layers that build up like many ripples in the water or stars gleaming scattered throughout the clouds of gas and dust in the night sky. Lagoon Nebula was performed by Olivia Jageurs known for her work with the likes of Max Richter, Erland Cooper and Voces8 and Mixed by James Kenosha who has produced records for artists such as Cian Ducrot and Rhodes. Lagoon Nebula is released by Bigo & Twigetti Records on 17th November and an Ambient Remix by Steve Gibbs will follow on 1st of December.

Lagoon Nebula (Single)

Matt Emery - Lagoon Nebula

An upbeat country type song about being in places you feel at home in without actually being at home.

The Place You Belong (Demo)

Taken from Cross Wires second album 'Yesterday In Mourning' 

Available now on 12' Red Vinyl

Produced by Rory Attwell

Cover image by Stewart Baxter.

The Ship

This musical sketch is a second iteration of an earlier one of mine: "Musical Sketch 14: This Feeling Is So Beautiful That I Can Hardly Take It In." This sketch was probably recorded sometime during 1978 or thereafter. I continued recording these sketches through the rest of the 1970's.

Early Bohacz Music

Musical Sketch 42: This Feeling Is So Beautiful That I Can Hardly Take It In

This musical sketch was probably recorded sometime during 1978 or thereafter. It was a second iteration of an earlier one of mine: "Musical Sketch 26: Don't Go Away From Me" available here: https://on.soundcloud.com/rQYU6. I continued recording these sketches through the rest of the 1970's.

Musical Sketch 43: Don't Go Away From Me

„Die Tasten die ich liebe” Teil II. (25.11.2023 )

Die Kraft der Musik.
Die Klangresonanzreise geht weiter mit diesem zweiten Teil der Pianomeditationen.

„Die Tasten die ich liebe“  Teil I könnt Ihr unter diesem Link anhören:
https://soundcloud.com/cloppenburg-music/the-keys-i-love-piano-meditation-part-i?si=5356c3e3fd0246b894a1b3c8bbb42f58&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Klaviermusik einmal anders arrangiert mit zarten umwobenen Klangformen. 
Das Klavier bleibt immer noch Vordergrund der Komposition.
Jedes Klavier hat seine eigene Mystik und Klang. 
Sich auf den Klang einlassen und intensiv hineinhören ist gleichermaßen auch eine meditative Fokussierung auf die Musik.
Den Klängen folgen, nicht mehr denken. Nur auf sich selbst zu konzentrieren und entspannen. 
Musik ist heilsam für Menschen. 

Ich habe frei von allen Mustern der Klanggestaltung mich von den Klängen inspiriert leiten lassen. 
Improvisiert, mich dem Gefühl jeder Taste die einen Ton erzeugt hingegeben.
Ohne auf einen richtigen oder falschen Ton zu achten.
Denn eigentlich gibt es keinen falschen Ton. Alles ist Klang.
Ich komponiere nicht, ich werde komponiert.
Das Leben ist eine Komposition.

Jeder Körper ist anders und hat unterschiedliche Schwingungen.

So mit starte ich eine musikalische Reise mit den Tasten die ich liebe.
Eine Klaviermeditation zur Entspannung, zur Erholung, zur Heilung unserer Klangkörper.

Ich wünsche Euch liebevolle und entspannte Klangmomente.

Vielen Dank für Eure geschätzte Aufmerksamkeit.
SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/cloppenburg-music

Musik :  Björn Cloppenburg  Alle Rechte vorbehalten
Foto	:     Björn Cloppenburg
Es wurden für dieses Projekt virtuelle Instrumente der folgenden Firmen verwendet:
https://native-instrument.com   COLOR PIANO COLORS
https://fracturesounds.com  ZEN


“The keys I love” Part II. (November 25th, 2023)

The power of music.
The sound resonance journey continues with this second part of the piano meditations.

You can listen to “The Keys I Love Part I” at this link:
https://soundcloud.com/cloppenburg-music/the-keys-i-love-piano-meditation-part-i?si=5356c3e3fd0246b894a1b3c8bbb42f58&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Piano music arranged in a different way with delicate, interwoven sound forms.
The piano still remains at the forefront of the composition.
Every piano has its own mystique and sound.
Getting involved with the sound and listening intensively is also a meditative focus on the music.
Follow the sounds, stop thinking. Just concentrate on yourself and relax.
Music is healing for people.

Free from all patterns of sound design, I let myself be inspired by the sounds.
Improvised, surrendering to the feeling of every key producing a sound.
Without paying attention to a right or wrong tone.
Because there is actually no wrong tone. Everything is sound.
I don't compose, I am composed.
Life is a composition.

Every body is different and has different vibrations.

So I'm starting a musical journey with the keys I love.
A piano meditation for relaxation, recovery, and healing of our sound bodies.

I wish you loving and relaxed sound moments.

Thank you for your valued attention.
SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/cloppenburg-music

Music:  Björn Cloppenburg All rights reserved
Photo:  Björn Cloppenburg
Virtual instruments from the following companies were used for this project:
https://native-instrument.com COLOR PIANO COLORS
https://fracturesounds.com ZEN

The Keys I Love Part II.

Improvisations and experimental materials recorded live in Berlin 2023

Who We Are Today

Der Hirsch Des Waldes

Schelmische Spielleute

A gentle almost crystalline piece for solo guitar with a questioning and unfinished ambience.

Unanswered

A Lo-Fi Jazz collection presents 58 carefully crafted tracks that explore the intersection of classic and contemporary sounds. Featuring unique instrumental combinations including synthesizers, Hammond B3 organ, concert harp, marimbas, strings, and world instruments, each track is designed to create sophisticated background ambiance for discerning venues. The collection maintains a perfect balance between innovation and accessibility, never overwhelming the space while adding layers of musical interest.

Gentle plucks

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XLR8R "Achingly Beautiful"

BBC Radio 1 - Huw Stephens "Absolutely Awesome..Beautiful Music, Really Really Special"

KEXP - Kevin Cole "A song to transport you to a different place"

The Ransom Note “Emery’s debut album is definitely one to look forward to.”

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Clash - "Matt Emery's work has a rich sense of emotional depth"

BBC Radio 1  - Kolsch "Absolutely fantastic piece of music"

The 405  “ebbing from soft whispers to an ocean of sound that would calm even the roughest of seas.”

KEXP - Alex Ruder "Beautiful new music, Looking forward to the new album Empire'

BBC Radio Ulster - Stephen McCauley "Incredible"

Headphone Commute - "This is a proper piano album, one which you must surely fall in love with"

Amazing Radio - Dani Charlton "Absolute Delight"

Self-titled Mag - "Stunning & Deeply Emotive"

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(Matt's music has soundtracked companies and tv channels such as Hugo Boss, GoPro, BBC, ITV, Netflix, Ch4, Ch5, BT Sport, Amazon Prime, Sky, HBO, CNN etc.. and has scored custom music for the likes of Red Bull Media, Wickes, Lelo, Giles Miller Studios, and film trailers for feature films including 'The Escape', 'The Kindness Of Strangers', 'Behind The Blood' and award winning 'The Dawn Wall'
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