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Stream: https://found.ee/exploration-of-sounds
Website: https://www.ninetofiverecords.com/2024/06/exploration-of-sounds-album/

Written by: Dennis Boukas, Oliver Hultqvist
Mixing & Mastering: Dennis Boukas
Mastering: The Swedish Gramophone Studio
Released through the Ninetofive
Photography & Artwork: Luciano Brougham

I am thrilled to announce the collaboration album by Oh, My and Boukas. This unique project, titled “Exploration of Sounds,” was created in the beautiful and peaceful southern parts of Sweden, where both producers, spent several days getting inspired and making music together myself included. In a world dominated by digital production, Oh, My and Boukas took a different approach to making music. They used authentic equipment that modern VSTs try to replicate, capturing the warm, rich sounds that only real instruments can produce. This dedication to authenticity shines through in every note of their work.

The project started together with Oh, My and Boukas in the house we rented that we thought had just the perfect atmosphere and organic vibe to inspire us in a creative way.

After the first day, when all the equipment was connected and working, the two talented producers began to improvise with both ideas and their musical vision. The release is starting to take shape.

Early in the morning of the second day, when I got up, Oh, My and Boukas were already up and writing melodies and beautiful tones to the mist outside. I was really impressed by their work together and how everything synced so easily with their collaboration. The project is gaining momentum, and one gets a little glimpse of what is to come, and even then, I understood that this would be incredibly unique.

On the third day, the feeling for the project was already in sync, and even today I wonder if the two sensed how all the songs had a consistent style where everything fit together so nicely. A project I am incredibly proud to present, where people not only make music together in one place but also share memories, food, and laughter – something that is rare today, as one usually only receives an email from the person they are working with.

After the time spent at the house together with Oh, My. and Boukas it was time to head off to ‘The Swedish Gramophone Studio’ that’s located in Gothenburg where we teamed up with Alexandros Koutsogiannis who contributed with his incredible talent on saxophone, flute and bass clarinet and Daniel Andersson with his contrabass to add depth – Truly an amazing journey and being able to witness the talent.

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