As big fans of Max, we invited him to curate the first in Rough Trade Shops’ Behind the Counter series, in which some of our favourite artists create mixes especially for us using the records we sell on the shop floor.

The result is a 36-track compilation of soundbites, pieces of composition, interesting mixes and curious musical choices including tracks from Mogwai, Boards of Canada, Philip Glass, Aphex Twin and Low among some classical works by Rachmaninoff and Bach.

In this two-part podcast Max chats to Nigel about the process of his selection and we also hear a selection of songs from the compilation.

Buy the album here:
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Behind The Counter With Max Richter (Part 1)

George - (they have said), is a multi skilled creative person, who at long last, is turning his hand to creating wonderfully eclectic music. Have a listen and see if you can get all the influences, (bet you can't!!)
In a creative partnership with his other half (under the banner of MoGeo Photographic) some of their artwork is viewable here:-<a href="http://www.mogeophotographic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mogeophotographic.com</a>

mediocre blog + sporadic mix series 🙃

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Legendary independent vinyl retailer, Rough Trade, takes you behind the record shop counter to discuss the most exciting new albums, as well as chatting with the recording artists themselves.

• More important than a work of art itself is what it will sow. Art can die, a painting can disappear. What counts is the seed. (Joan Miró) •

Behind The Counter With Max Richter (Part 1)

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