Hey y’all was the biggest thrill to finally be able to get behind the decks. As promised, here is my set from today hope y’all enjoyed it as much as I did 🤪

Digital Gardens Set 04/23/22

Stream & DL : https://akriza-and-maz.fanlink.tv/where-you-are-now

Akriza & Māh Ze Tār’s full collaborative album is out on Gravitas Recordings July 21st after three stand out singles and a journey through ancient sound.  These two artists worked together to blend ancient traditional music of the East with the newest sounds of the underground bass music scene.  Showcasing both their sounds in an exciting new way, this release is a true piece of art and history of ancient cultures.  Both artists have been heavily in the bass scene with their touring and production, and this album is something special and the first collaboration between these two.

“We're bringing ancient traditional music of the East in harmony with ground-breaking production of the modern-age. This music is very much fusing the ancient with the modern.” - Māh Ze Tār

Invocation opens the album with an epic ancient harmony of voices, bringing in nature sounds and unreal live strings from the talented Mah Ze Tar.  No drums or bass, just an epic build that seamlessly blends into the next track.  A Call To Sama continues from the intro track while bringing in deep bass, enchanting vocals and a minimal drum beat to start the flow of the album.  An epic build into the second drop which incorporates heavy bass growls and a fusion of the ancient sounds and modern day bass music.  Better Start Praying brings the energy even higher with enchanting easter flute sounds and a heavier beat that you can’t help but move to.  It follows the same concept as the previous track, adding in dirtier bass growls and traditional bass music sounds in the last drop.  Indra’s Dream combines these styles and immediately showcases a blend of synthesized ancient sounds with the traditional elements found in the culture.  Cosmic Odissi builds with tribal rhythms and live string instruments following similar sounds of their previous releases, dropping into a massive kick pattern and 808 hits to get the body moving.  Large bass growls enter and transform the track into a heavy hitting trappy beat that you can’t help but move to.  This Is Raga brings down the energy into a beautiful interlude of ancient singing and faint strings in the background.  It begins and ends with a vinyl start and end effect, almost as if receiving this transmission to take a break from this new sound and showcase the roots of the culture.  Where You Are, Now flips this style showcased in the previous track into a huge world bass track that is the perfect title track of the album.  It opens with psychedelic sounds of the Sitar and live string instruments that immediately put the listener in a trance, making for an epic build that drops into a perfect bass heavy rhythm that you can’t help but move too.  They continue incorporating the original instruments in a flawless way while still pushing the heavier sound design and booming bass.  Epirus opens with beautiful string instruments and quickly expands into a catchy beat and immersive instruments that almost feel like a full band performing.  Vocal chants come in and transport the listener into a tribal ritual with endless ear candy and perfect flow.  Just when you think it is over, it breaks down into the original strings and slams in massive growls and transforms this enchanting tribal beat into a massive drop.  Eternal Healer closes the album with the heavy hitting bass they have been showcasing, but at a slower speed and perfectly teleports the listeners into a state of peace.  The ancient sounds shine through in breakdowns and is a final journey through their blend of past and present.

All of these tracks feel like a call & response with the ancient cultures and modern electronic bass music style that we know so well.  Each track goes on its own journey through both styles and seamlessly blends together for a special kind of listening experience.

Where You Are, Now

Akriza & Mah Ze Tar - Eternal Healer

Tierros

Bob and Weave

Bob and Weave (Single Version)

Bassnectar - Here We Go
50 Cent - Just a Little Bit
Outkast - ATLiens

Recreated the opener from AC night 1 and put my own lil spin on it for the 2nd drop. Enjoy ya freaks!! <3

thanks @paulzdead710 for the beautiful pic from twitter :)

Here We Go A Lil Bit [AC Night 1 Opener] (Parkor Edit)

Semantik Blockage

This EP as a musical journey begins in fear, turns to longing, finds acceptance, and ends in hope; a sonic stroll towards a peaceful outside world.

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The Way It Used To Be

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Anchor Bay, California based electronic music artist and producer Michal Menert draws breath from the world that surrounds him, transmuting daily inspiration into music that is singularly his own. 

“A synthesis of past, present, and future, elegantly woven together by the hands of Michal Menert.” – Huffington Post on Space Jazz

A youth steeped in a broad swath of both Eastern and Western musical traditions gives Menert a deep palate from which to draw; his passion for original analog sounds coupled with a vast knowledge of music history has given him a unique ability to pull from the global creative canon with ease. A multi-instrumentalist, he incorporates live guitar and keys into his final production for a full sound and rich feel. 

As Menert co-produced the chart topping Pretty Lights album Taking Up Your Precious Time it was natural that he was the first artist to join Pretty Lights Music. His debut solo album Dreaming of a Bigger Life was released in 2010, followed by 2012’s mega-LP Even If It Isn’t Right. In winter of 2015 Menert released the highly anticipated Space Jazz, followed by fall 2015’s debut release by his band Michal Menert & the Pretty Fantastics, 1. His next release is expected in winter 2018.

In the live realm, Menert supplied sound design for Dead & Co tours in 2016 and 2017. Additionally, he supplied sound design on Mickey Hart’s Planet Drum rerelease in Fall 2016. Building on that relationship, Menert in both a featured performer and co-producer on Hart’s next studio record, slated for release in the fall of 2017.

Menert’s reputation as a live performer continues to grow, as he brings his music to fans nationwide via both his septet, Michal Menert & The Pretty Fantastics, and his 22-piece all-star ensemble the Michal Menert Big Band. His collaborations have led to the formation of myriad ongoing side projects including Manic Menert (with Manic Focus), Half Color (with Paul Basic) & Club Scouts (with Mux Mool). Over the years Menert has shared the stage with a number of musical luminaries including STS9, Bassnectar, Umphrey’s McGee, and more, and played legendary venues including the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, The Gorge in Washington and the Red Rocks Amphitheatre (twice in 2016 alone.)

Committed to a community driven approach to collaborative creativity, Menert works hand in hand with producers he chooses for his own record label, Super Best Records. A dynamic and ideological producer, collaborating and working closely with a new generation of hip-hop & EDM producers, Menert is dedicated to bringing a new musical vision to life free from limitation.

Contact: michalmenertmusic@gmail.com