Tom Leclerc is an ambient mountaineer, composer and improviser from
France. He explore the connection between his environment and his
soundscape

WILD [Laurent Hilairet ] likes to experiment with sounds in the goal
of searching for interactions between music and emotions.
I like to play with randomness and unpredictability.

Tom Leclerc [Giraffe tapes] [12.05.2022]

Razen is the collective consciousness of core members Brecht Ameel and Kim Delcour, who since 2010 have realized themselves through virtuoistic and highly expressive improvisations with lesser-heard instruments. Experimenting with repetition of tones through controlled breathing and phrasing, Razen arrive at a synesthetic playground of auditory textures and colorful imagery.

The ensemble is carefully orchestrated for every occasion with the intent and desire to escape to environments unbeknownst to them, taking shelter in the fleeting ego-dissolving moments that arise, whether divine or disturbing.
While the formula of instrumentation and like-minded peers may appear mundane on paper, it’s Brecht and Kim’s outlook and imagination beyond musical references that’s the immeasurable catalyst to their peculiar pursuits. Conversations about paintings, books, or films ultimately manifest themselves into live performances or album recordings - with the philosophy of embracing playfulness and exploration through the lens of a child’s eye.

Only six collaborators have been invited to their inner circle to date. This is mainly attributed to the rarity of finding spiritual counterparts that are seeking freedom outside the confines of written musical scores. Trading notes and rhythms for strokes and color, the band embodies emotive and meditative drones that demand a deep listening state. Joined by Will Guthrie and Paul Garriau, Razen venture into their vision of Arcadia through Regression, proudly presented by Marionette. On this album, Brecht Ameel turns to his trusty prepared harmonium and celesta, while Kim Delcour controls air and breath on various wind and reed instruments. Featuring Will Guthrie on tuned and melodic percussion (timpani, glockenspiel, marimba, vibraphone), the recordings have a distinct flow and fluid movement when compared to some of Razen’s previous works where rhythm is taking a backseat. Hurdy-gurdy specialist, Paul Garriau, plays accompanying melodies and drones on Moon, Aether and Nebula.

The album's earthly elements deal with survival, timelessness, and simplicity; such as the life affirming rewards of finding refuge and the wonders of observing the interstellar. The unearthly elements pitch this narrative into the realm of mythology and superstition, in the hopes of trying to understand our primeval universe and thrive in the unknown. Regression also addresses Razen’s fascination with inhospitable places and how to adapt to the sorrows that come with this sort of brutalism. The resulting destination is a mind and time bending zone - one that can be reached by riding sound waves that transcend the past, future, and present.

Razen on this occasion is:

Brecht Ameel: harmonium, celesta
Kim Delcour: winds, reeds
Will Guthrie: percussion
Paul Garriau: hurdy-gurdy on Moon, Aether, and Nebula

Mastered and cut by Noel Summerville
Artwork by Scott Daniel Ellison

Recorded July 2020 in two days at two locations

Wood, River, Trout, and Sleep: recorded by Christophe Albertijn
Moon, Aether, and Nebula: recorded by Niels Latomme

Regression

Razen - Regression (Preview)

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unbuilt - 55

Big Devil S

Sandbox

Pre-order : https://stereogramme.bandcamp.com/album/interactive-pictures-vol-2

"Stéréogramme returns with the second opus of his “Interactive Pictures” series. Walking the same road as last year, paved with new age, freak folk and leftfield synths, the Paris-based label also ventures to new paths like minimalism, no wave and vocal experimentations. Once again divided in two musical panoramas, this 11-track tape will definitely bring back your happy childhood memories to the surface. First, take a nap with the soothing lullabies of Héron Cendré, Peter Graf York, Les Echos Primitifs, Lamina & Bravo Tounky, only to be interrupted by Ronan Riou’s feverish contribution. Then, hear the spooky, harebrained stories of Aymeric de Tapol, Leoni Leoni, Houschyar, Geier aus Stahl, Zad Kokar and Firmaet Forvoksen. In short, another marvelous line-up gathered by head-honcho Rako, who made its specialty of unearthing spontaneous yet skillful compositions. 
So, stay on the lookout until July 7, 2023 and entertain your inner-child’s fertile imagination via “Interactive Pictures Vol. 2” and its limited-batch of 100 cassettes offered in different artwork versions designed by Structure Bâtons.

Artwork & Design: Structure Bâtons 
Mastering: Michael Francey 
Words : Loïs Markarian 
A&R : Rako

https://soundcloud.com/heroncendre
https://soundcloud.com/petergrafyork
https://soundcloud.com/echosprimitifs
https://soundcloud.com/lalamina
https://soundcloud.com/bravotounky
https://soundcloud.com/aymericdetapol
https://soundcloud.com/leoni-leoni
https://soundcloud.com/houschyar
https://soundcloud.com/geierausstahl
https://soundcloud.com/zad-kokar
https://soundcloud.com/verletzte-kreature

Various Artists - Interactive Pictures Vol. 2 (Previews) - OUT NOW

very crude hardware physical modeling. trying to simulate a rather old and "lofi" drum recording

trümmlete

Native Instrument
12" (E244)

https://entracte.co.uk/projects/native-instrument-e244/

Release date: 14 October 2019
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Native Instrument is the collaborative project of field recordist 
Felicity Mangan and abstract vocalist Stine Janvin Joh. 
Often referred to as insect techno, Native Instrument’s music 
is constructed using electronic and vocal adaptations of wildlife 
audio recordings originating mainly from the Australian and 
North European fauna; mixing the natural rhythms of animal 
calls with digital effects and vocal imitations, Native Instrument 
enlightens a sonic ambiguity between rural nature, electronics, 
and the human voice.

Native Instrument (E244; 2019)

This year London has experienced several weekends of the hottest summer and that moved the Australian sound artist Kate Carr, whose practice is centred on articulating the relationship between people and place through sound, to point her microphone at the city. This volume is based on her recordings during a particularly hot long weekend in a corner of very busy intersection in London, where she resides now. In Heatwave, Carr is interested in both the serious and also the more prosaic aspects of soundscapes related to climate change. She investigated the throbbing summer music from her neighborhood, people’s efforts to keep cool, and the uneasiness which accompanies these everyday activities in this moment of environmental crisis. The way these pieces construct and compensate, with all the tangible sounds that fold into larger moods via multiple instruments, exemplifies her acumen in creating sonic stories that reflect our multi-layered experience of reality.

Tom Leclerc [Giraffe tapes] [12.05.2022]

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