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Over three decades after "Rhythm Of Life", James Mason rediscovered tapes with more recordings from the same late seventies period. “The Dance Of Life” (ft. Bernard Purdie on drums and Fonda Rae on backing vocals) and “Up Jump” are the first two tracks taken from the "Recollection Echo" album that Rush Hour are very proud to release on vinyl.

James Mason only made one album, that got acclaim years after it’s release. “Rhythm Of Life” became a soul-jazz cult classic, recorded in around 1978/79 with musicians such as Narada Michael Walden and Gene Torres, and featuring Clarice Taylor’s beautiful, characteristic vocals. The multi-instrumentalist recorded far more tracks around the release of “Rhythm Of Life”, but his music became out of fashion because musical trends shifted. Another album never arrived, and the recordings ended up in a box. Today the release of James Mason’s second album is finally set, and will be an collection of these forgotten tracks.

"Following a sense of disbelief that I could have ever forgotten about this music, for me the first echo was recollection, a flood of memories. I had poured all of the passion I could muster into this music. I labored tirelessly and thoroughly loved what I was doing. I thought I was creating my future and that this was my big chance. My idealism is evident in the lyrics. The first echo carried with it a recollection of the process of making this music. The nights in the studio. The learning curve. The equipment I borrowed. The effort and the passion. The exhilaration of a young man’s immersion in an act of self actualization is difficult to put into words. I was making the music that I loved and was engaged in an act of ‘proving myself to the world’. As it turned out, the affirmation I was seeking would only arrive as an echo — as recognition and acceptance of “Rhythm of Life” built gradually over the decades”, James Mason states in the "Recollection Echo” album release.

 "[...] I am proud of much of this collection, but this is not "Rhythm of Life". Narada Michael Walden does not play on any of these tracks and I definitely would have liked to have had a lot more of Justo Almario. Most of it was created with zero budget and was intended to be redone with an appropriate budget and higher production values supported by a record deal. I wish you could hear these songs with the production treatment they deserve. For those of you that have enjoyed “Rhythm of Life” I sincerely believe that there are moments and motifs in this collection that can take you to those same inner spaces. Otherwise I would not have approved this release.”

"[...] When I listen to this music I experience a recollection of the passionate execution of the production process, a young man engaged in an act of self-actualization and the dissolution of my relationships with these musicians who were once my friends. But, I also experience a profound reaffirmation of my belief in myself as an artist. With the benefit of the hindsight of my current sensibilities, even in the midst of its various defects, I hear in this music what I always believed I had in me as an artist. Some of this shit's really good! I hope you think so too..."

James Mason - The Dance Of Life / Up Jump (RH RSS 17)
1 The Dance Of Life 
2 Up Jump

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James Mason - The Dance Of Life / Up Jump (RH RSS 17)

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De Niro Is Concerned

TRP002 A2 Deniro - Dumans

трип второй: 
де ниро разволновался. проснулся посреди ночи в холодном поту. подумал, "как же так вышло, роберт? побросал все в чемодан и прочь с голливудских холмов. 
de niro awoke in pain. he thought: "how did it happen, robert?" the suit case is packed. time to move down the hollywood hills. 

a1 bjarki - revolution 
a2 deniro - dumans 

b1 barcode population - barcode population 
b2 kraviz & exos - no criminals 

c1 parrish smith - l'importance de doute 
c2 steve stoll - d.u.m.b.o. 

d1 nikita zabelin - rush 
d2 deniro - organezized 

idea by nina kraviz 
artwork by tombo 
graphic design by plusyes 
release date: 18 may 2015

D2 Deniro - Organezized

https://soundcloud.com/faune-2

12" + digital 

https://discogs.com/sell/release/7646920
https://soundscapeversions.bandcamp.com

12inch + digital

B2 Faune - Untitled VII [SVER01]

B Jeroen - Nocturnal

A2 Jeroen - Vespertine (Deniro's Mix)

Open minded freely executed tracks from a juvenile soul(s?) with unlimited creativity. Music with the rare beauty of uncalculated expressions of the inner mind, still fresh and unconscious and unaware of the effects and the possibilities coming out of these outings. Powerful pureness! 

Out 01-12-2015:
https://clone.nl/item37324.html

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Clarence G - Hyperspace Sound Lab - Clone Aqualung 006

B2 Sonar System (with Fugal)

Ekster is thrilled to present it’s first compilation album pressed on a double black 12” 180 grams vinyl, coming out in December 2015. Released in an edition of 400 with printed inner sleeves & download cards included. Mastered by Frederic Alstadt at Ångstrom mastering. Artwork by Victor Robyn.

Track list:

A1: Milan W. — Capella
A2: Hiele — Apax Pernod
A3: Bear Bones Lay Low — Vestida De Fuego

B1: Tito R. — Minuit
B2: RHVR — Cactus Before Sundown
B3: Mittland Och Leo — Trooper
B4: DSR Lines — Uitval

C1: Polysick — Egeria
C2: Lieven Martens Moana — Tradewind

D1: Jack N. Riot — Waking Up Volt
D2: Imdaud — Wentira Kakula
D3: Hantrax — Oh Dear

EXO Compilation preview — EKS007

BUY VINYL: http://www.darkentriesrecords.com/store/dark-entries/bill-converse-meditationindustry-lp/

Immersed in the early days of the 90s midwest rave scene, Bill Converse began DJing at a young age in Lansing, Michigan. Luminaries such as Claude Young, Traxx, and Twonz were key early influences. Since moving to Texas in 1998, he has experimented with analog techniques in varied studio bunkers. Early techno, noise, ambient, tape, and paranormal processing are all part of his uncanny sound palette.

“Meditations/Industry” is Converse's debut vinyl release, collecting material from a cassette release on Obsolete Future. The tracks were recorded to tape with no overdubs in 2012-2013. As the title implies, the album places meditation inside tactile sonic processes. Bill is informed by his surroundings, influenced by scenes of desolation in nature, the sea, the desert, and places of industry, like power stations, old factories, and warehouses. The songs on this full length reveal a sublime influence from Detroit techno, early Chicago house, and Acid.

The album was recorded and mixed by Bill at his home studio in Austin and mastered by Dave Alex. All songs were EQed for vinyl by George Horn at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley. A custom-made jacket designed by our in-house designer Eloise Leigh incorporates the abstract cobalt glaciers, reminiscent of blueprints, over a dark gray background. Each copy includes a postcard with notes and a photograph of a mountain range that looks like ocean waves. 

Bill Converse - Sea Bering

After 12 years and recent series of re-releases, Thule Records finally offer a brand-new material – from the one and only, the Icelandic techno legend, Exos.

A1 - Downgarden
A2 - Citrit
B1 - Hin Heilaga Threnning
B2 - Ormus

www.facebook.com/Thulemusik - www.facebook.com/exos.addi/

Exos - Downgarden (Previews)

Another 1! Catching ya'll off guard. 
No rest for the wicked.

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BREW 02 -Snippets- kinda on the streets right now

Common Thread has been a label to follow since the very beginning for us. First ep by Black Merlin was featured in Humangigz (one of 3 LYO members) LYO#025 mix and we played and still play Will Flisk "Silent Running" frequently in clubs. This sixth outing by "Identified Patient" remains mysterious. Who's this producer ? A newcomer or an established player hidden under another new moniker ?! Who cares, it rocks ! This four tracker is made of devastating slow acid twisted burners. Think Gesloten Cirkel but more deviant and definitely slower. The monsters are leaving the dirty hospital next week, watchout !

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