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Following a run of chamber recordings, Samuel Reinhard returns with a suite of electroacoustic collages. 

"Movement", the New York–based composer’s latest offering, is built from notes softly held. In his ongoing investigation of musical duration, perception, and attention, Reinhard deemphasizes progress through an embrace of repetition and negative space, inviting listeners to linger in time. Instrumental recordings are arranged according to a predetermined system, iterating fragments of sound in overlapping intervals of various sizes. Delicately layered snippets of decaying piano are joined by cello (Leila Bordreuil), bass flute (John Also Bennett), double bass (Vincent Yuen Ruiz), baritone sax (Michael Biel), and harp (Shelley Burgon). This breadth of instrumentation, arriving as individual notes stretched and overlapped, is treated not as an opportunity for immersive coalescence, but rather a gentle augmentation of texture, free-floating counterpoint. Notes are accompanied by the traces of the bodies and actions that produce them: a hand pressing a key or an arm keeping a bow aloft; breath filling an instrument’s body or glancing off its surface; a string vibrating and then softening to stillness. In sum, we hear resonance in the process of being sustained, as well as in the release that follows.

Movement is a joint release from Hallow Ground and Präsens Editionen, and follows offerings by Kali Malone, Lawrence English, and FUJI||||||||||TA  on Hallow Ground, and Robert Turman, Magda Drozd, and Anna Homler on Präsens Editionen.

Samuel Reinhard - No. 1

port-royal - Theodor W. Adorno

... and here we are, at the end of the Xerrox series. For those who have been all along on the ride, the fifth and final volume concludes an incredible journey which Alva Noto started back in 2007, with the exploration between the original and the copy, the distinction between the two in the analogue and digital world, and the context which each one holds. This was before the concept of non-fungible tokens designed to represent proof of authenticity for the original [digital] art, music, and collectables. Nearly two decades in the making, the five albums capture Carsten Nicolai's evolving philosophy around the method and the system. "The copying process is now less visible through software manipulation; rather, it unfolds as the artist describes melodic and acoustic images that are then manipulated, copied, and transformed into new patterns during composition." I've covered Vol. 2, Vol. 3, and Vol 4 in detail, in the last of which I have predicted that this fifth and final volume will come out in 2025. So, I am delighted and a little sad to feature this exclusive premiere of a track from the final entry as the voyage approached dissolution. This is an emotional experience filled with moments of melancholy and the bittersweet feelings of goodbye, not the least of which are influenced by the connection to the passing of Ryuichi Sakamoto, who was a fan of this series.

Read more on Headphone Commute:
https://headphonecommute.com/2024/11/25/alva-noto-xerrox-nausicaa/

Xerrox Vol. 5

Xerrox Nausicaa

TRACK PREMIERE : Alva Noto - Xerrox Nausicaa

Secede's remix of Peepuntpopkema.

From the forthcoming album Dubio.
Pre-order on digital, LP and CD here:https://kettel.bandcamp.com/album/dubio

Peepuntpopkema Secede Remix

I have been writing about music for nearly two decades now, and it’s time to turn inwards again. Away from being a promotion vehicle and towards a curation platform, supporting music and musicians that resonate within. And when it comes to highlighting one of my favourite electronic musicians, that is certainly the case. Somewhere, in the darkened, quiet and euphonic spaces between synthetic, buzzing pulses and organic, breathing textures, Ben Chatwin has been crafting his sonic language. This voice speaks through modulated frequencies, soaring string arrangements, and the ghostly hum of man-made machinery brought to life. This month, he’s been the featured artist on Headphone Community, where I showcase his music through exclusive track premieres, unreleased alternative mixes, in-depth interviews, and yes, even an 80% OFF discount to his last album, Verdigris. You can join for only $1 a month to get access to all of the above, and invest your precious attention among the many like-minded folks who still believe in the transformative power of deliberate, thoughtful, and visceral music. Today’s track is taken from the forthcoming EP, Klasis, scheduled to be released on May 9th, 2025. This is the second release from a new project Ben calls Tether – a series of EPs and singles rolling out over the year, eventually leading to an album. The first release, The Beginning, is available on his Bandcamp, and you can name your price for that release.

See more on https://www.patreon.com/HeadphoneCommunity

TRACK PREMIERE : Ben Chatwin - Caldera

I’ve been mesmerised with the sound of Deaf Center since the very beginning. I think it’s been more than 20 years now since their Neon City EP was released on Type. This is way before I even knew that behind the project was a Norwegian duo who started making music together as friends. This is before I knew their names to be Erik K Skodvin and Otto A. Totland. Before I listened to, admired, and celebrated their solo works on here. And, before I met each one in person, and of course, before we naturally became friends. This is precisely why, when it came to launching Headphone Community and deciding on who I should profile there from the start, I reached out to Erik and his partner Monique Recknagel (who runs Sonic Pieces imprint) to pitch them this idea (it was actually when I visited their mi-so shop in Berlin). This is why Erik is the currently featured artist for the month of May on Headphone Community (join for just $1 for an intimate journey!), and this is why I am premiering this track for you today. It’s been another long period of silence for Deaf Center, but the two long-form pieces on Reverie clearly show that they have not put their collaboration on hold. If anything, it has only evolved into a hypnotic meditation on Otto’s keys and Erik’s strings, guitar, effects, and atmospherics, designed for a very deep listening session. The recordings actually come from a live performance in October 2024 in Rabih Beaini’s studio, Morphine Raum in Berlin, during the 15th anniversary celebration of Sonic Pieces. This is less of an improvisation and more of a dialogue between the two friends who haven’t spoken in a while. It is truly magical, and I only wish I could be there to experience it live.

In “Rev”, deeply effected piano motifs reverberate and echo in the depths of the room, evolving through looping and electronics into a blissful, mesmerising cloud of (dis)harmony. The sound is reminiscent of the 7inch “Vintage Well” mixed with the basic elements of 2011’s “Owl Splinters”. […] The immediate duality of the two performers has rarely been so strongly felt, Totland’s deep melodic feeling is underscored by Skodvin’s abstract ambience and processing. Dark versus light, loud versus quiet – this has always been at the core of what makes Deaf Center a special project.

TRACK PREMIERE : Deaf Center - Rev (excerpt)

Taken from 'Body Complex' LP by Heathered Pearls, out August 7, 2015.

Purchase at The Ghostly Store: http://www.theghostlystore.com/products/heathered-pearls-body-complex

Heathered Pearls - Abandoned Mall Utopia (ft. Shigeto)

Tycho sunrise dj set from the Dusty Rhino at Burning Man on Thursday, September 3rd, 2015. 

Don't really know how to express my gratitude for the experience with everyone out there this year, it was so perfectly beautiful. Thanks to everyone who made it possible. See you next time!

Special Thanks to: David and The Space Between camp, Dane and the Dusty Rhino crew, Christopher Willits, Kirk & Karey, Nitemoves (Rory O'Connor), Heathered Pearls (Jakub Alexander), Rob Garza, Kiyoka, Katie, Seth, Tobias, and the whole Disco Space Shuttle crew.

RIP Mike Reigle and Jon Horvath

Track Listing:

Brothomstates - Mdrmx
Photek - T'Raenon
Casino Versus Japan - It's Very Sunny
Dominik Eulberg - Datenübertragungsküsschen ( Sistema Remix)
Dauwd - Kolido
Cubenx - First Wave Front
Jon Hopkins - Open Eye Signal
Daniel Bortz - Tomorrow We Start a New Life Again
Few Nolder - Clouds (Boso Reversion)
Daniel Avery - Knowing We'll Be Here
Daniel Bortz - Monkey Biznizz
What You Need (Downtown Party Network Remix)
John Tejada - Orbiter (Simian Mobile Disco Mix Version 2)
Dauwd - And
Jamie XX - Gosh
Aphex Twin - Avril 14th
Boards of Canada - ROYGBIV

<<<< SUNRISE >>>>

Bibio - Lover's Carvings (Bruno Be & Eddie M Remix)
Roosevelt - Sea (Dub)
Downtown Party Network - No Drama Afterhours
Telephones - Blaff
Tame Impala - The Moment
Tycho - Awalk

Elsewhere - Burning Man Sunrise 2015

how do I enter?

Simply download the stems here or at https://soundcloud.com/n5md/sets/port-royal-theodor-w-adorno-remix-kit. After you've created your remix and uploaded it to your Soundcloud <a href="https://soundcloud.com/groups/igloo-magazine-port-royal-remix-contest">join the port-royal remix group</a> and share it to the group.

What do I win?

There will be two winners chosen. As a grand prize each will get their remix on the remix companion CD release along side bvdub, John Tejada, The Sight Below, Arovane + many more. The two winners will not only be included on the release but will receive 5 copies of the CD + an autographed copy of the limited edition Cyan double LP of Where Are You Now. 

Why can't I see my remix right away?

The group will be moderated. Remixes will be added upon review.

What are the rules?

By downloading a the stems (i.e. remix kit) you agree that the original files and your remix will become property of port-royal and n5MD. That you are in no way shape or form permitted to use the stems in hole or in part in your own music. Sharing, selling and/or posting the remixes or stems to any other place than SoundCloud in hole or in part is strictly prohibited. If you have used (musical) content or parts of (musical) content that is subject to copyright of third parties, which rights have not been legally obtained your remix will be removed and you will be disqualified. 

Who is eligible?

Everyone. However, artists and employees of the n5MD record label and artists under exclusive contract with a third party record label are not eligible.

When will the winners be chosen?

Winners will be chosen by port-royal and will be announced on Oct 26th 2015.

port-royal - The Last Big Impezzo

The Last Big Imprezzo Remix(Port-Royal vs. botched)

Shaded Explorer - Empatia [SSCD19]

@EmanuelePertoldi returns to Silent Season with his second album, Empatia. The deep techno producer takes you on a trip with this 10-track album due out March 2016 in digital and limited edition CD.

http://shop.silentseason.com/album/empatia

Limited edition CDs in the traditional Silent Season recycled jacket. Each CD includes a color insert, stickers, stamped, hand numbered, and sent with love from Vancouver Island.

The album recounts a personal vision of empathy with people and nature. All the tracks born taking inspiration from journeys, landscapes, emotions, human iterations and intimate moments. Dedicated to those who respect the treasure where we live in, becoming an integral part of it.

01. Resilience
02. Mental Decoupling
03. Corresponded Serenity
04. Tomrum
05. When I Decided To Live
06. L'Aura Marina
07. Senza Fine
08. Distant Connections
09. Inner Treasures
10. Speranza

Written and Produced by Emanuele Pertoldi / Italy

Mastered by Stephen Hitchell [ e c h o s p a c e ]

Photography by Danthon / Victoria

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Inquiries
info@silentseason.com
www.silentseason.com


Bandcamp

Shaded Explorer - Distant Connections [SSCD19]

This my version of Fovea Hex's piece "All Those Signs" released on 21 June 2017. I was particularly inspired by the original song and was very pleased to contribute to this release.

This remix is contained on the Bonus Cd only which can be found here:
http://janetrecords.com/2017/buy.html

Their original version can be listened here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA0dEukZyfQ

The Salt Garden II

FOVEA HEX - We Dream All The Dark Away (Abul Mogard Remix)

One-take synth improvisation, taken from 'All In The Same Room'.
Buy tape + digital at nicemusiclabel.bandcamp.com/album/020-all-in-the-same-room

All In The Same Room

Grapefruit

From the album Light Pipe on Room40. RM498

M.Geddes Gengras - Nave (Edit)

We celebrate the summer solstice with this compilation, that includes music from r beny, Steve Pacheco, Pechblende, Mikael Lind, Hotel Neon, Robert Farrugia, Hirotaka Shirotsubaki and Warmth.

Mastering by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Noll Studio (NY) 
Photography Alexander Kopatz 
www.go70north.com 
Archives46 // ArchivesCD27 
Archives / 2018

solstice

Buy CD/Cass/Dig

Hirotaka Shirotsubaki - Summer Forest

n5MD is a record label based in Oakland CA that releases emotive styles of contemporary music.

port-royal - The Last Big Impezzo

n5MD

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