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What began as a series of recordings in the remote hills of the Belgian Ardennes during the spring of 2017, culminated in a full-length immersive 360° film that the trio accomplished together with visual and motion design artist Jaak De Digitale. The film, starring Dirk Hendrikx as a tormented cosmonaut, was specifically designed for full-dome projection in a planetarium setting. It was displayed on several occasions, accompanied with a live performance of the soundtrack. What you hear on this record are the original recordings which initiated the making of the film and which were later adapted for live performance.

In order to create the sonic foundations that evolved to be EON, the trio rented a cabin in the woods to build a studio with a very hands-on approach, using old analogue synthesizers and a straight-to-tape recording method. The output is a lively studio performance with no overdubs or post production. A collection of tactile sound sculptures, fluctuating in a breathing and constantly evolving sonic universe of hiss and flutter.

The story of “EON” takes us through the final moments of a stranded cosmonaut in the vastness of deep space. In compromised solitude, he faces his own mortality. Seeking solace in earthly memories, a new reality closes in as he struggles with an altering perception of time and space. Bizarre things start to unfold, as illustrated through hallucinogenic and immersive animations that climax in a transcendental optical apotheosis. 
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released June 10, 2023

The music for EON was created by TIm Geelen, Micha Volders and Joeri Wijnants. Recorded in Humain, Belgium in March 2017.
Equipment used on this record : EMS Synthi A, Electronic Dreamplant Gnat, Commodore 64, Moog Liberation, Roland TR808, Roland TR707, Roland EM-101, Simmons SDS200, Roland SH5, Roland SH3a, Korg Polysix, Soundmaster STIX, Roland RE201, Teenage Engineering OP1 and OPlab, Roland SH101, Korg VC10, Korg Volca FM, Korg SQ1, Akai MPC 1000, RIMF Elsita, EHX Memoryman, EHX Ring Thing, Moog Phaser, Eventide Harmonizer, Eventide Space, Digitech XP300, Ibanez UE303B, TEAC 244, Soundcraft 200SR.
Mastered by Laurens Grossen at Motormusic.
Layout, design & liner notes by Meteor Musik.
(p) & (c) Mutropia 2023.

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ARTIST DUO MICHA VOLDERS & MIET WARLOP PRESENT A NEW ALBUM ‘ICCHĀ’ 

Balancing tribal electronica, angular wave and powerful chants, ‘ICCHĀ’ is a frenzied sonic fusion between Belgium and Bangladesh 
The Belgian duo, comprising musician Micha Volders and visual artist Miet Warlop, presents their debut album titled ‘ICCHĀ’. Stemming from their monumental performance ‘Chant For Hope’ (2023), which showcased native artists from Dhaka, ‘ICCHĀ’ revolves around the musical cadence and rich heritage of the Bengali language.
A powerful and uncompromising journey, ‘ICCHĀ’ offers a captivating soundworld with angular drumming and vocals that oscillate in mantra-like repetitions. The album features the performances of slam poet Shayer Noor, the energetic Muhammad Shanto, and the Chittagonian-spirited Tanny Das Gupta as protagonists, navigating the vibrant frenzy of Dhaka. Their contributions were carefully curated into a cohesive album that retains the inherent structure and heart of the original performance, ‘Chant For Hope.’”
The pulsating debut single, ‘OK GO - ঠিক আছে যাও’, highlights the mantra-like shouts of artist Shayer Noor. The contrast between the deep, rumbling Bodhran drum and the airy backing vocals, repeating the same word, lends it a monumental and standout character."
 "Set for release on May 24th, the album will be available on picture disc vinyl LP and across all digital platforms via the Belgian label Mutropia."

The duo announces a series of live performances featuring the music of the album enhanced by live visuals. Dates include the showcase festival Ghost (Ghent), more TBA.

Tracklist: 

A1 DHAKA ঢাকা
A2 HEY THERE এই Wযে
A3 HEY THERE TURN এই Wযে ঘরুাউ
A4 OK GO ঠিক আ􏰀ছে যাও
B1 GO যাও
B2 PLASTER প্লাস্টার
B3 ICCHĀ ইচ্ছা

PREMIERE: Micha Volders & Miet Warlop -  OK GO ঠিক আছে যাও [Mutropia]

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