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Arve Henriksen - Saraswati

Good morning! Today I have a track premiere for you from the wonderful INNI label out of Reykjavik, Iceland. As a quick reminder, I’ve previously featured their releases by Christopher Royal King & Nico Rosenberg, Atli Örvarsson, and Rose Riebl, the latter two of which have then showed up on my Best of the Year selections – so you can tell that I’m a fan. Today I’m honoured to introduce you to another very interesting project (and, more importantly, fantastic music) born out of a collaboration between Jónsi (of Sigur Rós), Sin Fang (of Seabear), Alex Somers and Kjartan Holm, who’ve come together to create a soundscape that parallels a perfumery in Reykjavik, owned by Jónsi’s family, called Fischer. You can check out a Financial Times article covering this shop as the essence of Iceland, titled “Cult Shop: the scents of Sigur Rós“. But fandom aside (who hasn’t fallen in love with everything from Iceland yet?) the nine tracks of the first entry on INNI, titled Sounds of Fischer Vol. 1, are delicate, tender, and exquisite in their fragility, creating soft atmospheres for mornings and for nights. I can’t say anything about the perfumery, although the above article describes one fragrance using terms such as “smoke in the air, tarred telephone poles, mowed grass, a beached whale and tobacco leaves with notes of black pepper and Icelandic Sitka spruce.” I particularly like the following sentence: “Jónsi’s experimental approach to scent composition is comparable to his avant-garde musical process, both resulting in peculiar notes and enveloping overtures.” I wonder if that line can be inverted. I’ll let you be the judge. And now, let’s hear the music!

"Fischersund from Iceland is a family-run business that harnesses a collective of artisans at the intersection of scent, shop, gallery and art. Fischersund sells fragrance products inspired by the clean, unique nature of Iceland using herbs and oils harvested in the Icelandic wild via the most environmentally friendly solutions and materials for the modern lifestyle. Jonsi is the nose and has a passion for perfumery following a self-taught journey of learning (one of his fragrance organs is in the Reykjavik shop)."

Sounds of Fischer Vol. 1

Beitilyng

TRACK PREMIERE : Jónsi, Sin Fang, Alex Somers, Kjartan Holm - Beitilyng

Last year I've hosted a track premiere from Gaspar Claus' release, titled Tancade, appearing later on Headphone Commute's Best of 2021 list, which I also complimented with this studio feature. So you can say that I'm a fan! Now, this Paris-based cellist and composer is back with a new EP, once again, for InFiné. In addition to a piece which previously appeared on the album, titled "2359" and its "Night Blossom Version," which gravitates into an almost dancefloor territory, the release also features two new tracks, one of which I am premiering for you here today. It's one of my favourites and I couldn't just let it pass by. Starting off with a rhythmic staccato that marches toward an optimistic opening it suddenly drops into a melancholic progression of exquisite harmonies which are further picked up by the texture of strings. There is sadness and determinism, slight sorrow and full-on resolve, to keep going, keep feeling, despite all repression that seems to hold back. I can't say for a fact that it's the theme of the melody, but I can say that it's what I feel when it plays. Especially when I play it on repeat. I hope you enjoy!

2359

Amour Constrictor

TRACK PREMIERE : Gaspar Claus - Amour Constrictor

Coming soon on Fluid Audio...

Music: Fields We Found
Mastering: Ian Hawgood
Design: Daniel Crossley

Paths

Fields We Found - Retrieve

And just like that, new things begin. This morning is another day, sleepily yawning into the autumn sky. It’s all about cycles. It’s all about change. “Everything changes,” a car salesman said to me when I asked about the improvements over the last year’s model during my test drive. I’m sure he knew how right he was. For today’s special podcast I invite you to contemplate this and many other important life lessons as you travel alongside Fingers in the Noise. It’s a journey you’ll enjoy…

"This mix was first and foremost created just for me. The selected pieces helped me relax and relieve the stress of everyday life. I’m also happy that I could share this music, and introduce you to the less known artists. I hope you will enjoy this timeless journey as the sound transports you to a distant landscape and evokes a meditation for a better world."

Full track listing and more details on the mix can be found here:
http://reviews.headphonecommute.com/2014/09/30/fingers-in-the-noise-drone-journey/

As always, please enjoy responsibly and support the featured artists!

Fingers in the Noise - Drone Journey

John Zorn - Dance Exotique

Artist : offthesky
Title : Light Loss
Label : Dronarivm
Release Date : February 2nd, 2015
Catalogue number : DR-29
Format : CD
Order here: https://dronarivm.bandcamp.com/album/light-loss

'Light Loss' describes a changing of seasons - from fall into winter when the sun hangs low and the day's shy light dominates. It describes the heavy mood and psychological affect that comes with this seasonal evolution and the changing tide of friendship and love alike that occurs through this seasonal shift. 

Stylistically the music therein marks a continuation in offthesky's sonic evolution by introducing darker atonal noise moments coupled with a lighter melodic sound to create a rich dynamic hue. By melding acoustic instrumentation, synth, and composed effects, offthesky weaves a quilt that embraces both a negative and positive landscape. 

offthesky is experimental sound/video artist Jason Corder - from Denver, Colorado. Jason has performed and produced various shades of electronic music for over 15 years. He has toured Europe and Canada and has released on labels from 12k to zymogen. 

composed & mixed by Jason Corder in Denver & California 2012-2014 
offthesky.com

cover art by Russell Burden
starbathing.com

Offthesky - Light Loss (album sampler)

A mix showcasing the Dronarivm label. 

Read more at www.acloserlisten.com

Dronarivm Mix

Lucky Luke is about to murder these 4 innocent men

Chapter 232 of 266

Enter the enigmatic world of "TAFFETA," a musical tapestry woven from the threads of dreams and tragedy. Born from a single night of profound dreaming, this ambitious project embarks on an exploration of the human psyche through the language of instrumental music.

This is a five-year project, comprising of what will eventually end at 266 chapters, each is a standalone piece of sonic artistry, "TAFFETA" unfolds like a novel, with each composition serving as a chapter in a larger narrative. Crafted with meticulous care and creative fervor, every piece is birthed within the span of a week, capturing the essence of inspiration in its purest form.

But "TAFFETA" is more than just a collection of songs; it's a journey of the soul. Set against the backdrop of loss and longing, the project follows the story of a woman who slips into a coma following the untimely death of her husband. Through the evocative power of music, listeners are transported into her world, where emotions ebb and flow like the tides of a restless sea.

Week by week, each chapter of "TAFFETA" unfolds on SoundCloud, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in its haunting beauty. From cinematic compositions to haunting electronic soundscapes, each piece adds a layer to the intricate tapestry of sound, weaving a narrative that transcends the boundaries of language.

As listeners embark on this sonic voyage, they are invited to ponder the mysteries of existence, to confront the depths of sorrow and the resilience of the human spirit. "TAFFETA" is not merely a musical project; it's an experience—a testament to the transformative power of music to touch hearts, stir souls, and awaken the imagination.

If you wish to take a dive into everything that has come before:
The TAFFETA Albums each contain 15 consecutive tracks and are available for free, exclusively on Bandcamp.

TAFFETA VOL. 15 is now available exclusively on Bandcamp. 
https://belialpelegrim.bandcamp.com/album/taffeta-vol-15

TAFFETA VOLUMES 1-14 are all available on Bandcamp
https://belialpelegrim.bandcamp.com/

COVER YOUR TORSO WITH TAFFETA! Check out the official TAFFETA t-shirt!
https://belialpelegrim.bandcamp.com/merch/belial-pelegrim-official-taffeta-design

The TAFFETA Playlist is always kept up to date:
soundcloud.com/belial-pelegrim/sets/taffeta-a-266-part-musical?si=d46fc7ad1b50446dadc7ce3ffe1a1b02&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Taffeta 232

TAFFETA | 232

from the album 'physicalist' available 9/23

physicalist

forma 'physicalist'

Arve Henriksen - Groundswell

Pauline Anna Strom - Energies

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Taken from Trans-Millenia Music. 

©2017 RVNG Intl. / igetrvng.com

Trans-Millenia Music (ReRVNG10 - Promo)

Pauline Anna Strom - Energies

This is the first track taken from the final Jasper TX album "An Index Of Failure" released on Handmade Birds spring 2013.

Jasper TX - Abandon

C.Diab - Fracture

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