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Black Spring

Elements is a tribute to alchemy, the transformation of matter. I always believed that sampling has the potential to transform a dusty, forgotten moment into a vibrant landscape of fantastic impossibilities. Music has an alchemic property, transforming silence into song, nothing into something. I chose Fire, Air, Water, and Earth, the four basic element of alchemy, as seeds for these songs. 
The first, Slivers of Light, represents fire, the sun, and the light given by both. Your Ghost, a song dedicated to the memory of my father Tadeusz Menert, signifies the element of air, and the unseen spirits therein. Eventide's two parts embody the duality of water: Part 1 is the turbulent high tide, water's destructive powers, crashing along the shores into Part 2, which sweeps through the lifegiving and cleansing properties, a low tide of sorts. The album closes with Quiet Earth, a song for my mother, Jolanta, as well as the earth that we chisel away at as a species. This song begins with the noise of humanity, with a lone voice cry out "Do you see, just what you mean to me" until the commotion calms, signifying the end of us, a finality, a quiet earth. 
I hope you enjoy what I consider my favorite work so far, remastered and released as a whole, digitally, for the first time ever. 

Produced by Michal Menert (except Quiet Earth, produced by Michal Menert and Mux Mool)
Mixed and Mastered by Schollaships
Artwork by Garret Meyer

Your Ghost

While it's soul and hip-hop backbone is cohesive with Menert's existing catalogue, this new LP is a standing testament to it's creator's musical prowess and ability to seamlessly incorporate a variety of influences. Without regard to custom or trends, Michal Menert shows us what new realms of possibilities open up when we reach for the stars. See more at: http://menertmusic.com

The Moon Bounce

ALL U

Dive into the ultimate form of menace with this hard-hitting Dragon Ball Z inspired type beat, channeling the chilling arrogance and overwhelming power of Perfect Cell. Heavy 808s, eerie synths, dark trap drums, and ominous melodies capture the Cell Saga’s tension – perfect for freestyle raps, villain anthems, or epic montages. Feel the perfection… if you dare. 🔥💚

Perfect Cell | Dragon Ball Z Type Beat (Dark Trap Instrumental)

On It

Pretty Lights - Gold Coast Hustle

2. Royalty

In My Mind (ft. Juliana Reed)

Download A Color Map of the Sun, including 3 bonus tracks and the companion album Live Studio Sessions from A Color Map of the Sun, at prettylightsmusic.com

This is the first time I am releasing an album as a physical product at the same time as a digital version. The second disc of the double CD set contains 13 additional tracks straight off the vinyl acetates that I composed and created in order to make legit sounding samples for A Color Map of The Sun.

Like always, the album is available in its entirety as a free download via prettylightsmusic.com. For the first time however, I encourage you to purchase a copy of the album. There are two honest reasons for this. The main reason is that as an artist I have always reinvested any success I have directly back into the music, the show and the art that goes along with it. Secondly, this isn't just an album; it is a massive collection of music beyond what is on the CDs that I will continue to put out after the album release. There is an insightful documentary film on the making of this project to be released alongside the launch of the album, as well as a music video for every song. They are all beautiful and uniquely unusual pieces of art.

This "album" is a multi-medium map of my mind and my self. It is personal and honest and I put everything into it. I have stayed on the path of being a completely independent musician and with the help of every supporter and friend, we have transformed a simple idea into a movement, a cultural beacon of light. If you can, I encourage you to purchase a digital or physical copy of A Color Map of the Sun. If not simply support by sharing the music and sharing the idea. If there is any success to be had from this album, it will go back into my rule bending, never ending quest to channel beauty and taste through music and art.

Either way, I made this music for everyone. Support this release and let's show the world how we do. The time is now. - Derek Vincent Smith

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Reel 6 Break 4 - Live Studio Sessions From A Color Map of the Sun

- PRETTY LIGHTS MUSIC - HALF COLOR -
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Black Spring

Paul Basic