Playlist We Float 9.23.2020

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From my album "Everything Feels Infinite": https://needaname.bandcamp.com/album/everything-feels-infinite

Everything Feels Infinite

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Chasing Dreams - Panorama



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Debuted on Stereogum here: bit.ly/1DAC8ZQ

What does the future of peace and quiet look like? Is it possible for someone to find serenity in a world where population mushrooms and buildings continuously jockey for the best possible view? With Kael Smith’s (Mombi, Khale) Mute Forest this dichotomy is at the epicenter of his 'Infinity Pools EP' due April 7th via Lost Tribe Sound.

To coincide with visuals courtesy of Gregory Euclide (Bon Iver, Erased Tapes), Smith’s debut EP fuses acoustic sounds, mangled electronics and provocative lyrics across four meditative yet mesmerizing tracks.

Serving as a companion piece to his expansive and sonorous LP, 'Deforestation', due later this year, Smith’s 'Infinity Pools EP' was actually written as a reaction to that material but will be released first.“ 'Deforestation' will in a sense be a prequel to the EP,” explains Smith. “And for listeners who follow along, should provide an interesting reverse narrative,” he concludes.

“Crypt,” the EP’s opener, contains oscillating vinyl-sampled rhythms, chiming electric guitar and gently struck nylon guitar. Following that is the sparce and haunting “Volcanoes Flowing,” which traces a melancholy beat and slow, lovely piano crescendos to its heartbreaking conclusion.

Darker in tone, title track "Infinity Pools" has a commanding presence using ominous electronics and damaged samples of Le Creuset pots being struck. Heavily processed and featuring vocals from Smith’s longtime girlfriend Kelly O’Brien, the track unfurls into a hypnotic groove over the chilling words “You’ll feel like an ember trilling/out in space.”

Washing over the listener to conclude the EP, “Eat the Skin” originally started as an A Winged Victory for the Sullen remix of a song off of their recent LP, 'Atomos'. As the track progressed though, all of the layers performed by AWVFTS were eventually stripped leaving only acoustic guitar and Smith’s voice. “I like to pretend we wrote that song together, hopefully someday they will hear it” desires Smith. He uses the big, cavernous sound of acoustic guitar as base for unhurried, dulcet vocals and airy electronics. “I’ve always loved the big, acoustic sound of Seafood’s “Desert Stretched Before the Sun”“ explains Smith. “I really tried to emulate that deep resonate tone where the acoustic sounds like a tidal wave.”

All songs written, performed, recorded and mixed by Kael Smith (kaelsmithmusic.com)
Kelly O'Brien backing vocals on "Infinity Pools."
Mastering by Taylor Deupree at 12k Mastering
Production assistance on "Crypt" & "Volcanoes Flowing" by Matthew Herron

Original artwork by Gregory Euclide (gregoryeuclide.com)
Copyright 2015 Lost Tribe Sound (losttribesound.com)
Published by Settled Scores 2015 (ASCAP)


Mute Forest - Eat The Skin (from Infinity Pools EP)

Interstellar Frequencies #35 invites listeners on an expansive sonic journey, meticulously crafted with deep, resonating drones and shimmering, ethereal textures. This immersive soundscape unfolds through vast, unknown territories, punctuated by subtle rhythmic pulses and metallic accents. It conjures an atmosphere of profound mystery and otherworldly grandeur, ideal for contemplative moments, futuristic narratives, or settings requiring a captivating sense of awe and subtle tension.

Interstellar Frequencies #35

Torn Fix

Remix by @straytheories from the album 'Seems Like Time To Remember, Seems Like The Moment To Forget'

Release date: 7 March 2016.
FDL-V#Two (vinyl), FDL#04 (cd)

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https://federleicht.bandcamp.com/album/seems-like-time-to-remember-seems-like-the-moment-to-forget

Herbstlaub - Softly Hidden She (Stray Theories Remix)

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All The Troubled Hearts

Strays

Kaziwa

Porya Hatami & Arovane - Uun

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INSPIRATION:

Can I give you a quick glimpse into the whirlwind mind of an independent musician?

It’s all about seasons. Last summer and into the fall, I was furiously writing a new Elskavon album, not to mention new Bora York songs with my wife, and Hi-Fi Cali collaborations and singles… For every album I release, which is typically around 9-10 songs, I end up with sometimes more than 50 demos and half-written songs. So there was a lot of writing happening. The ideas kept coming and the inspiration was heavy.

In September, I decided to set a release date for the new album, Skylight - this gives myself a deadline to actually call things done, and to get prepped for a release. From late fall on, leading up to that date (January 26), I was finishing songs, mixing and mastering the audio, working on artwork, studio and promo videos, show prep, social media content, reaching out for press and playlist possibilities, and more. There’s a lot of things on the independent release checklist.

In the midst of all this, I was about to step into a part-time freelance role, something my wife and I had been preparing for about a year. We’re very hopeful and excited about this season of our journey, which just started a few weeks ago. 

There has been a lot of things happening, and I’m grateful every step of the way. But I’m human and I get burnt out, as well. Last week it was tough to find any sort of inspiration whatsoever. And there was a definite setback regarding the new album - something I had been getting used to slipped away. It’s part of the process, and something I was fully aware could be a possibility. But it was still a bit of a punch in the gut.

Read the rest at http://anthemfallsmusic.com/blog/2018/3/28/elskavon-spring-piano-day-2018

Spring (Piano Day 2018)

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My Remix for the wonderful Keith / Helios.
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Helios - Every Hair On Your Head (Ben Lukas Boysen Remix)

Artist: Isophene
Single: Echo Point
Format: Digital
Catalog Number: SSS113
Release Date: 08/25/2020

Using '80s synths, piano, guitar, field recordings and an intricate mix of programmed and live drums, Isophene's cinematic downtempo music is as lush as it is melodic. Drawing from a  similarly vibrant musical palette as Boards of Canada, Helios and Tycho, Isophene immerses the listener in sun-drenched waves of emotive sound. On debut album Reverbatory, Isophene draws inspiration from the natural beauty of his mountainside studio to craft tracks that are as timeless as the landscapes they were born from. From the widescreen twilight drive of first single 'Echo Point' to languid melancholia of tracks like 'Dandelion Drive', Reverbatory plays out like a lucid dream.

Echo Point

Isophene - Echo Point (Single)

"Tell your heart: don't fade away
For the night was made to save us"

The Night is the third single from our 'Earth' project, which is inspired by the human impact on the natural world.

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We are really excited to share our new 'Earth'-inspired single... This one's a bit different, and harks back to the sound of some of our songs from our Seasons album. The lyrics lean into the abstract, reflecting on the healing properties of rest and darkness - for ourselves and the environment around us. Alongside this, we aimed to capture the essence of night with the instrumentation - all of the 'night' sounds you hear in the track were actually recorded on our 'home' island of Ma Wan, here in Hong Kong.

Lyrics:

Tell your heart: don't hide away
For the night was made for times like these
Let the dark hold your pain
In a whisper only we could understand

Tell your heart: don't fade away
For the night was made to save us
Let the dark carry this pain
With a voice only we could understand

The Night

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A rework of my piece "An Empty House" by Jameson Nathan Jones

An Empty House

An Empty House (Jameson Nathan Jones Rework)

You can now pre-order a limited edition vinyl for my latest Lights & Motion album "The Great Wide Open".

There will be two different variants available, and the pressing will also include a new bonus track. 

Pre-Order: 
• US / World: https://spr.tn/thegreatwideopen
• EU / UK:  https://spr.tn/tgwouk

Woven (And Vinyl Pre-Orders)

We Float, the scorching second single from John Hayes & Maxy Dutcher's upcoming LP Borealis : https://modernarecords.bandcamp.com/album/borealis

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"...the sun sets on a glorious late summer day, giving way to a warm evening full of good vibes. There is electricity in the air, the promise of a memorable night and endless summer. Float through it with this perfect blend of uplifting piano musings, synth stylings and chill percussion...."

Mastered by Guy Davie at Electric Mastering // Artwork by Robert Balke

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