More than thirty years of friendship under the sun and still counting; the Brazilian musical producers Alexandre Lora & Arthur Moraes (AVM) never replaced or forgot their bonding; they withstood the ups and downs, hardships, cross-country moves and other changes over the years. And we cannot resist at all a pact between friends to produce music together for fun. In this case, came into view 'Handpan' and its debut Itapeti Souls EP.

Besides being part of the title, 'Serra do Itapeti' is also the background for their childhood, the uneven terrain of the Brazilian relief called 'Mares de Morros', which extends for thousand hectares of the State of Sao Paulo, including their hometown Atibaia. And since the way producers do music has evolved significantly in the past two decades, curiously the duo leisurely cooked this 5-track EP over two years, mainly due to an unmatched free-time schedule.

After all mentioned before is quietly easy to understand the work's name; 28 minutes long and includes two original tracks — 'Connecting Souls' and 'Itapeti', one rework from Nada's track Passana, and the two tracks remixing 'Itapeti' — one by the psychedelic wizard Yabiru and other as a tribal version. And as the duo's name indicates, this project is purely based on the handpans, instruments that possess a great resonance and through their round, convex shape, their sounds emanate in all directions, filling the minds with vibration and resonance. Throughout its holding the EP shares tranquil, joyful, meditative and mysterious off-limits atmospheres while being driving-mood and here and there adds haunting nuances.  

Hard to define, though easy-listening. Somehow it unfolds delicately outward in sparkling layers of warm construction, solid percussion and unpredictable vocals; there's an underlined hoovering consciousness all over the pieces, putting it under the lens of what's bubbling in their sonic micro universe. 
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Music\ by Handpan — Alexandre Lora & Arthur Moraes (AVM)
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www.instagram.com/__avm__/
avmarthur@hotmail.com

Artwork\ Mrs. Räbbit

Master\ Yabiru
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yabiru777@gmail.com

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Handpan — Itapeti

Artist : DjClick & Masha Natanson
Title : Violins against bombs RMX
Remix : Fluo Sobre, Rafael Aragon, Dunkelbunt, MiRET, Recycler, Transglobal Underground.
Label : No Fridge

Violin Against Bombs Remixed

DJ Click & M.Natanson - When I'll Be Gone (Rafael Aragon RMX)

Sacred women by Opale

Liberté is a deep dive into the power of embracing our true emotions and being our real selves, even when it’s scary. Think of it as a journey of self-discovery and breaking free by accepting who we really are in a world that often wants us to conform and be perfect.

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The Farm is Sold

Vocals sampled from ,,Masters Of Bhutanese Traditional Music". An inspiring compilation of fieldrecordings from Bhutan.

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Electromatic

Ninaa

Crimson Drops

Luigi Cinque - Garritm Core Amante (MoM Edit)

Alexander Scharf - Nur Mit Dir (LUEL007)

It's time for magaritas. Dresden's master of the sampler @AlexanderScharf chops up cheesy germanness for greater good and varying experiences: Schlager-upcycling it is. »Nur mit Dir« is a lovely summer day's theme, the anthem of freshly found or long lasting love, the hymn for the night with your loved one. »Ode an die Fröbbe« is the morning after. The morning after the morning of too much togetherness: Honestly weird and weirdly lovable. »Grünalge Christian« keeps it all together. Thank you, Christian. Thank you, Schleander.

Limited release with 3 kinds of laser-carved sleeve and Grünalge Christian sticker.

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A1. Nur Mit Dir
B1. Ode An Die Fröbbe
B2. Grünalge Christian

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Artist: Alexander Scharf
Titel: Nur Mit Dir
Label: Luettje Luise (Laut & Luise)
Cat-No: LUEL007
EAN-Barcode: 4025858071145
Format: 7” Vinyl
Release Date: June 2018

Nur mit Dir

Preview: Alexander Scharf - Nur mit Dir EP (Luettje Luise // LUEL007)

Dj / producer from Brussels, Global fusion music, deep, psychedelic and highly danceable + Ambient / Drone / Experimental / Tape Music 

> Resident DJ https://soundcloud.com/goulash-disko
> Resident DJ - Ecstatic Dance Brussels
> Curator/Resident - WOMB (ambient music events)


BOOKING :  rafiralfiro@gmail.com 

TRACKS & REMIXES on : Copycow, Wonderwheel Recordings, Ohxala, Souq Records, Chinese Man Records, Shika Shika, Art Vibes Music, Shouka/InFiné, Tropical Twista Rec, Babylon Records, Hole & Holland, Galletas Calientes, Global Hybrid Records, Caballito... 

♪♪ Tropical ♪ Oriental ♪ Afro ♪ Downtempo ♪ Deep ♪ Psychedelic ♪ Tribal ♪ Techno ♪ Afro House ♪ Slow House ♪ Ancestral ♪ Shamanic ♪ Ambient ♪♪

Rafael Aragon’s music is trance-inducing, powerful yet delicate, constantly changing and continuously breaking borders. Sweaty dancefloor stompers and soulful anthems with a magic touch inspired by forgotten traditions and ancient folklores from all around the world. Mystic chimes, ritual drums and witchcraft music meet raving kicks, deep basslines and electronic polyrythms to provide a rich, dancy and psychedelic experience! 

Displaying numerous and eclectic releases on various imprints wordwide for more than ten years, and with uninterrupted gigs in clubs, parties & festivals all around Europe, South America and North Africa, Rafael has made a name for himself as a versatile and talented producer, remixer, live act and DJ.

DJ Click & M.Natanson - When I'll Be Gone (Rafael Aragon RMX)

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