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In the hall of friendly faces

A collection of tracks from 2016-2021. Revisited and remastered.

Written and Produced by Agustín Mena
Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio (NY)
Photography by Alexander Kopatz
www.go70north.com
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Warmth - Wave Growth (Retrospective)

Here is my track "Dissolve"
Buy Cassette/Digital on bandcamp:
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Enjoy :)

Dissolve

Dissolve (Florina Cassettes)

In September 2015, I got swept away by the sonic tapestry of modular synthesis, deep textures, and fluid dynamics (the sonic composition, not the discipline of physics and engineering) coming out from a mysterious Serbian composer calling himself Abul Mogard. The story was that this Belgrade-based retired metal factory worker, with no previous music background, picked up a vintage Farfisa organ and self-build modular synthesizer and began recreating the sounds surrounding him for many years.  It was a great story, but I didn't buy it because the production quality was simply top-notch, and I knew that it would have come from an experienced electronic musician. I wasn't wrong, and years later, we learned that it was an alter ego of an Italian Guido Zen. "Great story, Mike, but what does it have to do with today's track premiere?" Well, as far as I know, Jan Nemeček _is_ from Belgrade, and he does indeed build rich layers of sound from "raw tonalities of partially defunct digital synthesizers." In this organic meets digital sound-generating chain of "neural" synth network, Nemeček reveals lovely hidden depths with low sub-bass, drony mutations, and granulated particles, which slowly evolve on this subtle horizon. It's an absolutely delectable track, which would keep many sound designers entranced with its tasty details. And yes, albeit I enjoyed that fable of Mogard, I am indeed delighted that Jan Nemeček is real. Lovinly mastered by Stephan Mathieu!

Dissolved

On Subtle Horizon

TRACK PREMIERE : Jan Nemeček - On Subtle Horizon

A remix recently done for Snufmumriko's brilliant album Havstrakt, released on SUNSEASKY. Support at snufmumriko.bandcamp.com/album/havstrakt and SUNSEASKY.com.

Havstrakt

Snufmumriko - 'Skärgårdskväde' - Moss Covered Technology Remix, [SUNSEASKY, 2023]

I would like to start this year with this album.

I have been making music alone for almost 20 years now. I would like to thank everyone who has ever purchased or listened to my music, my subscribers, my collaborators, everyone who has criticized as well as praised me, the equipment and electricity I have used to make music, my room, my time, my friends, my family, everything. Thank you so much.

As a token of my appreciation, I would like to release this album for free. Please enjoy it.

I have only one request. For once, for about 40 minutes listening to this album, please do nothing and think about nothing and just be in a daze. We are too busy. We need time to intentionally give our heads and hearts a rest. Once you get into that habit, you will inevitably feel yourself becoming energized again.

I wish you all a very happy new year.

1. Hogaraka (朗らか) - Cheerful
2. Ajiwai (味わい) - Flavor
3. Utakata (泡沫) - Ephemeral
4. Mizumaki (水撒き) - Watering
5. Neiro (音色) - Tone Color
6. Mederu (愛でる) - Celebrate
7. Otsukimi (お月見) - Moon Viewing
8. Oboroge (朧げ) - Faint

Richness of the Heart

Utakata

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Before the left brain logically determined and categorized things, everything was one.

Pure experience, it is a state where the subject and the object are undivided and there are no boundaries.

1. Ameagari (雨上がり) - After the rain
2. Rakusui (落水) - Waterfall
3. Usuakari (薄明かり) - Dim light
4. Yudaneru (委ねる) - Entrust
5. Syouyou (逍遥) - Saunter
6. Haiiro (灰色) - Gray
7. Shibuki (飛沫) - Splash

All tracks are produced by Hidekazu Imashige
Cover Photo by Hidekazu Imashige

Pure Experience

Shibuki

Never forget that

If you only listen to ONE piece of my music, I hope that it's this one. ❤️

This is the "biggest" sounding piece that I ever did with the Wavestation. From 1998, this is "All In". I think it might be the only track I've done where both hands had to stay on the keyboard at all times in order to keep things going. Varying the pressure would add or subtract wave sequences, which can lead to subtle or dramatic changes (I chose the latter here). 😁

This was all done in one take, with only a little bit of editing done later on when it was transferred to digital. I don't think I could reproduce it if I wanted to. And if somehow I could, I'd choose not to and keep it just as it is. 🙏 

Goodnight 🕊

All In

All In 🗲 (Korg Wavestation EX, Recorded to Tape in 1998)

Framed Space: Selected Works 2014-2017

The Result

Halftribe - Cloud Dreaming And Shadows
This track is taken from the forthcoming album "Cloud Dreaming And Shadows"

CD/Cassette/Digital

Releases 24.9.2020
Pre orders: https://shimmeringmoodsrecords.bandcamp.com/music

Inspired by the scenery while escaping to the countryside during lockdown, either on my own, or in my family bubble.

Written and produced by Ryan Bissett 
Mastered by Porya Hatami // www.poryahatami.com

CD
Limited Edition CD / 100 copies / Hand Numbered / Hand Made Packages / Brown Kraft Wallets / Professional duplicated cdr 

(Includes unlimited streaming of Cloud Dreaming And Shadows via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more)

Cassette
Limited Edition / 30 copies / Full color o-cards / Pro Dubbed / Clear Turquoise Cassettes / C48 

(Includes unlimited streaming of Cloud Dreaming And Shadows via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more)

Halftribe - Cloud Dreaming And Shadows