'If Miniature World Is Our Safe Space, Then Pass Me The Shrink Ray’ is the new album from the Russian Linesman. The project features a number of collaborators, most significantly Mercury Music Prize nominated Maps (Mute Records), Lederrick, Valeska Rautenberg, Marta Hagen, Lív Næs, Scarlet Season and Cesca.

The album was inspired by a rummage through old boxes of lyrics and diaries during lockdown, this musical journey explores the emotional complexities of navigating modern life while yearning for the simplicity of the past. It delves into the weight of expectations and obligations, transporting listeners to moments of wonder and enchantment and rekindling a sense of curiosity long forgotten.

Psychology-wise, the whole concept came from internal coping strategies during lockdown, nostalgia and warm past memories juxtaposed with the affliction of growing older and the world forcing change upon you. It fits in with the work of Johannes Hofer and Krystine Batcho on the psychological purpose of nostalgia. Does nostalgia strengthen our sense of self, or is it something that holds us back?

If Miniature World Is Our Safe Space, Then Pass Me The Shrink Ray (Lederrick Remix)

She Will Forever Be Known As The Chanteuse Of The Stars (feat Marta Hagen)

Some Of Us Are Lost  (feat Scarlet Season)

Watch For The Shadows Of Monsters That Hang From The Ceiling (feat Lív Næs)

But Now We're Not In The Dark (feat Maps)

We Have Taken Too Much From The Creatures Of This World (feat Valeska Rautenberg)

Can You Suggest An Authentic Dutch Experience In A Nearby Village (feat Marta Hagen)

Once You Stray Into The Labyrinth, You Can Never Come Back (feat Scarlet Season)

If Miniature World Is Our Safe Space, Then Pass Me The Shrink Ray (feat Valeska Rautenberg)

The Dinosaurs Were Investigating A Cowboy Robot (feat Cesca)

But Now We're Not In The Dark (featuring Maps) is the first single from my forthcoming album 'If Miniature World Is Our Safe Space, Then Pass Me The Shrink Ray’. This single is out on Loki Recordings on 28th April 2023. 

The project features a number of collaborators: Mercury Music Prize nominated Maps (Mute Records), one of Lil Peep's producers Lederrick, Valeska Rautenberg, Marta Hagen, LívNæs, Scarlet Season and Cesca.

“The album was inspired by a rummage through old boxes of lyrics and diaries during lockdown, this musical journey explores the emotional complexities of navigating modern life while yearning for the simplicity of the past.”

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This is the second single and title track from the Russian Linesman’s forthcoming album 'If Miniature World Is Our Safe Space, Then Pass Me The Shrink Ray’. The single features Valeska Rautenberg and a remix from Lederrick. The album also features: Mercury Music Prize nominated Maps (Mute Records), Marta Hagen, Lív Næs, Scarlet Season and Cesca.

The album was inspired by a rummage through old boxes of lyrics and diaries during lockdown, this musical journey explores the emotional complexities of navigating modern life while yearning for the simplicity of the past. It delves into the weight of expectations and obligations, transporting listeners to moments of wonder and enchantment and rekindling a sense of curiosity long forgotten.

live remix i did of my bloody valentine as part of a live laptop set for proton radio. yes that is woody guthrie singing at the end.

my bloody valentine - when you sleep (russian linesman live remix)

‘The Eysenck Suite I – Melancholic’ is the first instalment of a four part experimental aural jigsaw puzzle from the enigmatic Russian Linesman, who has become a somewhat cult figure over the past eleven years, crossing paths with mavericks such as James Holden, Max Cooper, Nathan Fake, Ryan Davis, Applescal and Laurent Garnier, along the way, via his imaginative transmissions from his secretive studio lair in Nottingham.

Preview Track List
1 How Can the Sky Be So Beautiful When We Have Been So Bad?
2 Fauna
3 Olympiapark
4 I Thought You Were a Legend Until You Apologised
5 Yaqui
6 If It's Not Too Much Trouble Just Get Me on the Plane
7 Odin!

A musical diarist who deeply values his chosen form of expression as art inspired by his physical and emotional travels through life, he has released numerous singles, EPs and two studio albums. For the uninitiated to gain an insight into the workings of the Russian Linesman’s mind, his last album (‘Nostalgia Story’ 2013) was a sprawling thirty-seven-song flood of inspiration that was recorded live in one take, whereas ‘The Eysenck Suite I-IV’ is the result of four solid years of dedicated writing and numerous re-records.

The catalyst for this latest, bold musical project was located in a tattered old Psychology book by Hans Eysenck, unearthed from his parents’ loft. It contained an analysis of temperament theory and its roots in the ancient ideas of Hippocrates and Galen. Exploring these concepts and endeavouring to recreate them has shaped the project’s music and how it is presented. Galen had named four temperamental categories as being “Melancholic”, “Choleric”, “Sanguine” and “Phlegmatic”, and the esoteric Linesman’s compositions communicate his interpretation of each classification of Eysenck’s resulting model and the emotions they encompass, ordered and structured and revealed across four EPs.

Part one focuses on the Melancholic temperament that tends towards sadness and feeling low, resulting in a somewhat pessimistic view of the world. The name has been adopted as a synonym for sorrow, but comes from the Greek words for black bile. This first EP is intended as a soundtrack for times of sorrow, reminiscence and regret. But also for moments of withdrawal from over thinking everything, reducing anxiety, reflecting and triggering memory traces of happier times.

“In the ideal personality, these complementary traits are intricately balanced, and so, within these recordings, I hope the listener can find comfort in acknowledging them, and in turn finding their own balance.” – Russian Linesman

Although he use's James Holden's favourite software - Jeskola Buzz - the Russian Linesman writes all his music on acoustic guitar and piano, harking back to a past spent touring as an acoustic singer/songwriter playing folk music. This ethos has evolved into recording with vocals as well, before everything is heavily edited and drowned in electronic sounds.

“I find this method of writing allows me to find more curious melodies and give the songs an organic spine. I use lots of found sounds too, with the intention of recreating feelings and settings for my stories. Some of the finished songs still contain snippets of the vocals, guitars or pianos, while others will be fully enclosed in a digital sarcophagus.” – Russian Linesman

The series of four EPs will be released at bi-monthly intervals throughout the year from 27th March 2017: 
The Eysenck Suite I Melancholic (loki010) 
The Eysenck Suite II Choleric (loki011) 
The Eysenck Suite III Sanguine (loki012) 
The Eysenck Suite IV Phlegmatic (loki013)

Available on all digital download stores and streaming sites.

Russian Linesman - The Eysenck Suite I - Melancholic (loki010) (Preview Mini-Mix)

‘The Eysenck Suite I – Melancholic’ is the first installment of a four part experimental aural jigsaw puzzle from the enigmatic Russian Linesman, who has become a somewhat cult figure over the past eleven years, crossing paths with mavericks such as James Holden, Max Cooper, Nathan Fake, Ryan Davis, Applescal and Laurent Garnier, along the way, via his imaginative transmissions from his secretive studio lair in Nottingham.

Preview Track List
1 How Can the Sky Be So Beautiful When We Have Been So Bad?
2 Fauna
3 Olympiapark
4 I Thought You Were a Legend Until You Apologised
5 Yaqui
6 If It's Not Too Much Trouble Just Get Me on the Plane
7 Odin!

A musical diarist who deeply values his chosen form of expression as art inspired by his physical and emotional travels through life, he has released numerous singles, EPs and two studio albums. For the uninitiated to gain an insight into the workings of the Russian Linesman’s mind, his last album (‘Nostalgia Story’ 2013) was a sprawling thirty-seven-song flood of inspiration that was recorded live in one take, whereas ‘The Eysenck Suite I-IV’ is the result of four solid years of dedicated writing and numerous re-records.

The catalyst for this latest, bold musical project was located in a tattered old Psychology book by Hans Eysenck, unearthed from his parents’ loft. It contained an analysis of temperament theory and its roots in the ancient ideas of Hippocrates and Galen. Exploring these concepts and endeavouring to recreate them has shaped the project’s music and how it is presented. Galen had named four temperamental categories as being “Melancholic”, “Choleric”, “Sanguine” and “Phlegmatic”, and the esoteric Linesman’s compositions communicate his interpretation of each classification of Eysenck’s resulting model and the emotions they encompass, ordered and structured and revealed across four EPs.

Part one focuses on the Melancholic temperament that tends towards sadness and feeling low, resulting in a somewhat pessimistic view of the world. The name has been adopted as a synonym for sorrow, but comes from the Greek words for black bile. This first EP is intended as a soundtrack for times of sorrow, reminiscence and regret. But also for moments of withdrawal from over thinking everything, reducing anxiety, reflecting and triggering memory traces of happier times.

“In the ideal personality, these complementary traits are intricately balanced, and so, within these recordings, I hope the listener can find comfort in acknowledging them, and in turn finding their own balance.” – Russian Linesman

Although he use's James Holden's favourite software - Jeskola Buzz - the Russian Linesman writes all his music on acoustic guitar and piano, harking back to a past spent touring as an acoustic singer/songwriter playing folk music. This ethos has evolved into recording with vocals as well, before everything is heavily edited and drowned in electronic sounds.

“I find this method of writing allows me to find more curious melodies and give the songs an organic spine. I use lots of found sounds too, with the intention of recreating feelings and settings for my stories. Some of the finished songs still contain snippets of the vocals, guitars or pianos, while others will be fully enclosed in a digital sarcophagus.” – Russian Linesman

The series of four EPs will be released at bi-monthly intervals throughout the year from 27th March 2017: 
The Eysenck Suite I Melancholic (loki010) 
The Eysenck Suite II Choleric (loki011) 
The Eysenck Suite III Sanguine (loki012) 
The Eysenck Suite IV Phlegmatic (loki013)

Available on all digital download stores and streaming sites.

Release date:
27 March 2017

Nemone playing "How Can the Sky Be So Beautiful When We Have Been So Bad" on BBC6 Music

Last night I did the "Evening With" slot for Nemone's Electric Ladyland on BBC6 Music. I was asked to choose 3 songs for my perfect night out. I chose:

1.  Stumbleine - Cherry Blossom (Monotreme Records)
2. Wighnomy Brothers - Pele Bloss (Freude Am Tanzen Recordings)
3. Keiichi Suzuki  - Satellite Serenade (The Orb's Transasianexpress Mix)(Toshiba EMI)

Nemone also played my new song "The Trigan Empire". Original broadcast here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08zdcbj

Press Release
Russian Linesman - Eysenck Suite III - Sanguine (Loki Recordings)
A reviewer recently described the Russian Linesman as a “modern day composer”, and that’s a description that fits well with his creative ethos. ‘The Eysenck Suite III – Sanguine’ is the third in a series of four EPs – ‘The Eysenck Suite I-IV’ – that explore the psychology of Hans Eysenck’s four temperamental categories and the emotions they encompass, a project that the British Psychological Society have already endorsed in their recent review of ‘Suite I’ here: thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/finding-mel…lic-balance.

‘The Eysenck Suite III – Sanguine’ is the next instalment of his experimental aural jigsaw puzzle and is focused on the Russian Linesman’s musical interpretation of the Sanguine temperament that is characterised by cheery optimism - the type of people whom are pleasant to be around. According to the Greeks, the Sanguine type has a particularly abundant supply of lifeblood. This 3rd EP is characterised by a jubilant and wholesome sound. Forget the past, the future shouldn’t be a burden, just enjoy the now.

This new series has already seen the enigmatic artist receive support and plaudits from a disparate collection of respected DJs and Producers, including Max Cooper, Steve Miller (Afterlife), C-Jay (Bedrock), Nemone (BBC 6Music), Samy Birnbach (DJ Morpheus), and Quivver (on John Digweed’s Transitions Radio Show). The Russian Lineman has become a somewhat cult figure over the past eleven years, crossing paths with other mavericks such as James Holden, Nathan Fake, Ryan Davis, Applescal and Laurent Garnier, along the way.

“This is the happy EP of the series, so not too many hidden messages here. It’s about finding old Star Wars figures in the bottom of chest freezers… Reading books about space, robots and pirates as a kid… It’s about roundabouts surrounded by bars and sitting on crates with friends. It’s about the joy that new life can bring to your own life. It’s my interpretation of what it means to be happy.” – Russian Linesman

The series of four EPs will be released at bi-monthly intervals:
The Eysenck Suite I Melancholic (loki010) – Released 27th March 2017 
The Eysenck Suite II Choleric (loki011) - Released 29th May 2017 
The Eysenck Suite III Sanguine (loki012) – Released 31st July 2017 
The Eysenck Suite IV Phlegmatic (loki013) – TBC Sept 2017

Interviews:
http://www.theransomnote.com/music/track-by-track/track-by-track-russian-linesman-the-eysenck-suite-i-melancholic/
www.dmcworld.net/uncategorized/russian-linesman
http://www.magazinesixty.com/russian-linesman-qa/
http://www.dmcworld.net/back-to-mine/back-mine-russian-linesman/

More Info: 
www.twitter.com/russianlinesman 
@russianlinesman 
@lokirecordings 
www.facebook.com/Russian-Linesman-42077279998/
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/russianlinesman 
www.beatport.com/label/loki-recordings/15992 
www.discogs.com/artist/447757-Russian-Linesman
play.spotify.com/artist/3sIH8lHWLGHJMenpRCSmMv

An Evening With Russian Linesman for Nemone's Electric Ladyland on BBC6 Music

How Can The Sky Be So Beautiful When We Have Been So Bad? Remixes
1. Russian Linesman Extended Live Version
2. Somfay Remix
3. Magic Panda Remix
4. Aiden Remix
5. Avus Acids Remix 
6. Matthys Remix
7. Betamax Warriors Remix 
8. Avus Acid Melt Remix
(Loki Recordings) loki015
Release Date: 23 April 2018
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/label/loki-recordings/15992

 ‘How Can The Sky Be So Beautiful When We Have Been So Bad? Remixes’ is the 2nd in a sequence of remix EPs flowing from the Russian Linesman’s remarkable series of 7-track EPs throughout 2017, titled ‘The Eysenck Suites I-IV’. The original concept was to explore the psychological theories of Hans Eysenck and the emotions that they encompass – a project that the British Psychological Society endorsed.

This ambitious new 2018 remix project features a carefully selected array of highly talented visionaries, giving them the opportunity to interpret the Russian Linesman’s musical adventures. The tracks selected for treatment are some of the ‘The Eysenck Suites I-IV’ finest moments.
 
‘How Can The Sky Be So Beautiful When We Have Been So Bad?’ is taken from ‘Part I’, which focused on Eysenck’s Melancholic temperament, and created a soundtrack for times of sorrow, reminiscence, regret, and also moments of withdrawal from over thinking everything, reducing anxiety, reflecting and triggering memory traces of happier times. Remixes come from Somfay, Magic Panda, Aiden, Avus, Matthys, Betamax Warriors and the Russian Linesman himself. Sleeve art by Azenoire.

Further Info:                                                                        www.twitter.com/russianlinesman
www.soundcloud.com/lokirecordings
www.facebook.com/Russian-Linesman-42077279998/
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/russianlinesman     
www.mixcloud.com/russianlinesman
https://russianlinesman.bandcamp.com
www.beatport.com/label/loki-recordings/15992
www.discogs.com/artist/447757-Russian-Linesman
https://play.spotify.com/artist/3sIH8lHWLGHJMenpRCSmMv 

Interviews:
http://www.theransomnote.com/music/track-by-track/track-by-track-russian-linesman-the-eysenck-suite-i-melancholic/ 
http://www.magazinesixty.com/russian-linesman-qa/ 
http://www.dmcworld.net/uncategorized/russian-linesman
http://www.dmcworld.net/back-to-mine/back-mine-russian-linesman/ 
https://change-underground.com/russian-linesman-electronica/ 
http://newsflash.bigshotmag.com/features/54023/

Russian Linesman - How Can The Sky Be So Beautiful.... Remixes (loki015) (Preview Mini-Mix)

A cover of the nontoonyt island theme from leisure suit larry iii. written by mike dana back in 1989. one of my favourite games so i made this just for fun. www.russianlinesman.co.uk

nontoonyt island theme (from leisure suit larry iii)

A Marvin Gaye remix....sacrilege! 

I have always loved this song, so it was inevitable it would end up getting the bootleg remix treatment.

8th November sees the release of my new series of EPs - The Monomyth. 

Just wanted to remind you I was still here really.

Enjoy.

Marvin Gaye - The Shadow Of Your Smile (Russian Linesman Remix)

“I stumbled across Joseph Campbell’s ‘The Hero with a Thousand Faces’. How? Nothing terribly academic… it was after watching documentary about the mythology of Star Wars! I had found my blueprint. Each song in this six part series has been composed with the relevant stage of the Hero’s Journey (the Monomyth) in mind and accompanied by one of these fascinating collected stories. I always like to have a theme for my recordings and I also love a good yarn, so this is the perfect marriage." – Russian Linesman

1. Russian Linesman feat. Ben Norris - Entering The Belly Of The Whale
2. Russian Linesman feat. Malaika Kegode - Enemies
3. Russian Linesman - Temptress
4. Russian Linesman - Dragon Battle
(Loki Recordings) Loki021
Release Date: 24 January 2020

Joseph Campbell’s ‘A Hero with a Thousand Faces’ is an analysis of centuries of human storytelling, based around the anthropological theories of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, and this fascinating book provided the blueprint for this new Russian Linesman project – an artistic abstraction of the concept of the Monomyth – a formula we are all familiar with in modern day films and books. 

In narratology and comparative mythology, the Monomyth, or the Hero's Journey, is the common template of a broad category of storytelling that involves a hero who goes on an adventure, and in a decisive crisis wins a victory, then comes home changed or transformed.

Each song within the Russian Linesman’s ‘Monomyth’ EP series (the project will be unveiled in its entirety throughout 2020 at bi-monthly intervals) is named after the relevant part of the Hero’s Journey and has been accompanied by unique, complex compositions that combine a multitude of diverse collected instrumentation and field recordings to fit the mood of the storytelling.

"This EP features poetry from two of my favourite poets. Malaika Kegode provided the perfect story to accompany the idea of ‘Enemies’ and incorporated some lines I had also written. She carried us both over a creative brick wall. Ben told a heart-shredding story that truly expresses ‘Entering The Belly Of The Whale’. All of this while recording his parts for BBC R4 ‘The Archers’. Last time I worked with a poet was in year 11 at school when my English teacher got beat poet Adrian Henri into class!"– Russian Linesman

The Series Outline In Full:

Monomyth I – The Departure
“This first stage of the mythological journey…signifies that destiny has summoned the hero.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth II – The Road of Trials
“You enter the forest at the darkest point, where there is no path.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth III – The Special World
“The ultimate adventure, when all the barriers and ogres have been overcome.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth IV – Apotheosis
“Once we have broken free of prejudices…it becomes possible to understand.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth V – The Return
“…the labor of bringing back the runes of wisdom… He rises, returns to them, and dwells with them as an egoless center…” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth VI – Resurrection
“Having died to his personal ego, the hero no longer fears death.” – Joseph Campbell

Russian Linesman Info: 
https://twitter.com/russianlinesman
https://soundcloud.com/russianlinesman
https://www.facebook.com/russianlinesman
https://www.discogs.com/artist/447757-Russian-Linesman
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sIH8lHWLGHJMenpRCSmMv
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDPS5BTcevGE_qNmqzfzSw
https://russianlinesman.bandcamp.com

Loki Recordings Info:
https://twitter.com/lokirecordings
https://soundcloud.com/lokirecordings
https://www.facebook.com/lokirecordings
https://www.beatport.com/label/loki-recordings/15992
https://www.discogs.com/label/220042-Loki-Recordings

Monomyth II - The Road Of Trials

Russian Linesman - Monomyth II - The Road Of Trials (loki021) (Preview Mini - Mix)

“The Special World is the habitat for the strength people find when they have been at their lowest ebb. Deep in the dark woods staring their worst self in the eyes. This EP covers four stories of longing, unfulfilled desires and navigating the abyss, reparation of life long friendships, while saying goodbye to the past – some deeply personal stories that humbled me and I am very grateful I was trusted to share them. This is a more downbeat EP preparing you all for the frantic home stretch that is to follow in the next episode.” – Russian Linesman

1. Goddess
2. Approaching Inmost Cave
3. Atonement
4. Dissolution
(Loki Recordings) Loki022
Release Date: 27 March 2020

The Russian Linesman continues his 2020 journey with the 3rd instalment of his intriguing new six part series of EPs, focused on the art of storytelling. As one of the electronic scene’s true mavericks, this“modern day composer” continues his unique exploration psychological theory in the creation of his enthralling musical collages with ‘Monomyth III – The Special World’.

Each song within the Russian Linesman’s ‘Monomyth’ EP series (the project is being unveiled in its entirety throughout 2020 at bi-monthly intervals) is named after the relevant part of the Hero’s Journey (referenced from Joseph Campbell’s fascinating book‘A Hero with a Thousand Faces’ which analyses centuries of human storytelling) and is an artistic abstraction of the concept of the Monomyth – a formula we are all familiar with in modern day films and books.

“I stumbled across Joseph Campbell’s ‘The Hero with a Thousand Faces’. How? Nothing terribly academic… it was after watching documentary about the mythology of Star Wars! I had found my blueprint.” – Russian Linesman

The Linesman’s unique, complex compositions combine a multitude of diverse collected instrumentation and field recordings to fit the mood of the storytelling. Most of the storytellers in this series remain anonymous, retaining an abstract element to the process and allowing the listener’s curiosity to be uniquely aroused and drawn into each different story as it unfolds.

In narratology and comparative mythology, the Monomyth, or the Hero's Journey, is the common template of a broad category of storytelling that involves a hero who goes on an adventure, and in a decisive crisis wins a victory, then comes home changed or transformed. The Russian Linesman’s own unique adventure continues with “Monomyth III – The Special World”.

The Series Outline In Full:

Monomyth I – The Departure
“This first stage of the mythological journey…signifies that destiny has summoned the hero.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth II – The Road of Trials
“You enter the forest at the darkest point, where there is no path.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth III – The Special World
“The ultimate adventure, when all the barriers and ogres have been overcome.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth IV – Apotheosis
“Once we have broken free of prejudices…it becomes possible to understand.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth V – The Return
“…the labor of bringing back the runes of wisdom… He rises, returns to them, and dwells with them as an egoless center…” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth VI – Resurrection
“Having died to his personal ego, the hero no longer fears death.” – Joseph Campbell

Russian Linesman Info
https://twitter.com/russianlinesman
https://soundcloud.com/russianlinesman
https://www.facebook.com/russianlinesman
https://www.discogs.com/artist/447757-Russian-Linesman
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sIH8lHWLGHJMenpRCSmMv
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDPS5BTcevGE_qNmqzfzSw
https://russianlinesman.bandcamp.com


Loki Recordings Info
https://twitter.com/lokirecordings
https://soundcloud.com/lokirecordings
https://www.facebook.com/lokirecordings
https://www.beatport.com/label/loki-recordings/15992
https://www.discogs.com/label/220042-Loki-Recordings

Monomyth III - The Special World

Russian Linesman - Monomyth III - The Special World (loki022) (Preview Mini - Mix)

1. Russian Linesman feat. Ben Norris - Entering the Belly of the Whale (Patrick Prins Castle Trancelott Remix)
2. Russian Linesman feat. Ben Norris - Entering The Belly Of The Whale (Nick Warren and Nicolas Rada Remix)

“My Mum is currently self-isolating and painting watercolours to pass the time. She has "remixed" the EP3 ‘Road of Trials’ artwork for this release. My Dad is learning to cook...”– Russian Linesman

The Russian Linesman continues his 2020 journey and gets side-tracked halfway through his six-part ‘Monomyth’ EP series with a highly creative palette cleanser. This exciting remix project features two excellent dancefloor orientated interpretations of ‘Entering The Belly Of The Whale’ courtesy of legendary musical astronaut Patrick Prins and the dynamic studio duo, Nick Warren & Nicolas Rada.

Patrick Prins, renowned for his unique originality and diversity in sound. His sonically precise remix portfolio is extensive and includes – just scratching the surface – Sia, Daft Punk, Felix, The Doors, Björk, Pet Shop Boys, Dua Lipa and Najwa Nimri, amongst many others. A man of numerous artistic aliases, he has reinvigorated his legendary Castle Trancelott guise (whose ‘The Gloom’ on the legendary Sasha & Digweed ‘Northern Exposure’ mix comp made a huge impression on the Russian Linesman back in 1998) to create an outstanding remix. 

The Soundgarden’s electronic figurehead, Nick Warren, has re-connected with rising Argentinian superstar Nicolas Rada for their contribution to this bold remix venture. Nick’s place in the dance music halls of fame is well established and for Nicolas, the journey is still just unfolding, and their unique creative chemistry is in full flow here.

Each EP in the Russian Linesman’s ‘Monomyth’ EP series (from which this remix project has evolved)is named after the relevant part of the Hero’s Journey (referenced from Joseph Campbell’s fascinating book ‘A Hero with a Thousand Faces’. The Monomyth, or Hero's Journey, is the common template of a broad category of storytelling that involves a hero who goes on an adventure, and in a decisive crisis wins a victory, then comes home changed or transformed. The Russian Linesman’s own unique adventure will continue soon with “Monomyth IV –Apotheosis”.

Out Now

Russian Linesman – Monomyth I – The Departure (Loki020)
“This first stage of the mythological journey…signifies that destiny has summoned the hero.” – Joseph Campbell
All Stores: https://lnkfi.re/Monomyth-I

Russian Linesman – Monomyth II – The Road Of Trials
“You enter the forest at the darkest point, where there is no path.” – Joseph Campbell
All Stores: https://lnkfi.re/Monomyth-II

Russian Linesman - Monomyth III – The Special World
“The ultimate adventure, when all the barriers and ogres have been overcome.” – Joseph Campbell
All Stores: https://lnkfi.re/monomythIII

Coming Soon

Monomyth IV – Apotheosis
“Once we have broken free of prejudices…it becomes possible to understand.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth V – The Return
“…the labor of bringing back the runes of wisdom… He rises, returns to them, and dwells with them as an egoless center…” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth VI – Resurrection
“Having died to his personal ego, the hero no longer fears death.” – Joseph Campbell

Patrick Prins Info
https://www.facebook.com/PatrickPrinsPage/

Nick Warren & Nicolas Rada Info
https://www.djnickwarren.com
http://nicolasrada.com

Russian Linesman Info
https://twitter.com/russianlinesman
https://soundcloud.com/russianlinesman
https://www.facebook.com/russianlinesman
https://www.discogs.com/artist/447757-Russian-Linesman
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sIH8lHWLGHJMenpRCSmMv
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDPS5BTcevGE_qNmqzfzSw
https://russianlinesman.bandcamp.com

Loki Recordings Info
https://twitter.com/lokirecordings
https://soundcloud.com/lokirecordings
https://www.facebook.com/lokirecordings
https://www.beatport.com/label/loki-recordings/15992
https://www.discogs.com/label/220042-Loki-Recordings

Entering The Belly Of The Whale Remixes

Russian Linesman feat. Ben Norris - Entering The Belly Of The Whale Remixes (loki023)

Entering The Belly Of The Whale Remixes (Loki023)

Russian Linesman - Entering The Belly Of The Whale (Nick Warren and Nicolas Rada Remix)

Russian Linesman - Entering The Belly Of The Whale (Patrick Prins Castle Trancelott Remix)

“This EP starts with the darkest point of our adventure, the ordeal and the inevitable descent into the abyss. The only way now is upward. The rebirth of our heroes leads to their apotheosis, as they seize the sword and begin to enter the divine realm... from a certain point of view." – Russian Linesman

1. Ordeal
2. Descent
3. Rebirth
4. Seizing The Sword
(Loki Recordings)
Release Date: 10 July 2020

Joseph Campbell’s ‘A Hero with a Thousand Faces’ is an analysis of centuries of human storytelling, based around the anthropological theories of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, and this fascinating book provided the blueprint for the new Russian Linesman project – an artistic abstraction of the concept of the ‘Monomyth’ – a formula we are all familiar with in modern day films and books.

In narratology and comparative mythology, the ‘Monomyth’, or the Hero's Journey, is the common template of a broad category of storytelling that involves a hero who goes on an adventure, and in a decisive crisis wins a victory, then comes home changed or transformed.

Refocusing, after an exceptional remixes episode interlude, the Russian Linesman unveils the fourth instalment of this intriguing new six part series of EPs, exploring the art of storytelling. As one of the electronic scene’s true mavericks, this “modern day composer” continues his unique examination of psychological theory in the creation of his enthralling musical collages with ‘Monomyth IV – Apotheosis’.

“I stumbled across Joseph Campbell’s ‘The Hero with a Thousand Faces’. How? Nothing terribly academic… it was after watching documentary about the mythology of Star Wars! I had found my blueprint.” – Russian Linesman

The Series Outline In Full:

Monomyth I – The Departure
“This first stage of the mythological journey…signifies that destiny has summoned the hero.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth II – The Road of Trials
“You enter the forest at the darkest point, where there is no path.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth III – The Special World
“The ultimate adventure, when all the barriers and ogres have been overcome.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth IV – Apotheosis
“Once we have broken free of prejudices…it becomes possible to understand.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth V – The Return
“…the labor of bringing back the runes of wisdom… He rises, returns to them, and dwells with them as an egoless center…” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth VI – Resurrection
“Having died to his personal ego, the hero no longer fears death.” – Joseph Campbell

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Monomyth IV – Apotheosis

Russian Linesman - Seizing The Sword

Russian Linesman - Descent

Russian Linesman - Ordeal

“This is the epiphany leg of the ‘Monomyth’– about learning, acceptance and allowing ourselves to be who we can be. This is by far the most upbeat and dance floor friendly music I have ever created!” – Russian Linesman

1. The Road Back (feat. Ben Norris)
2. Refusal Of The Return
3. The Magic Flight
4. Rescue From Without
(Loki Recordings)
Release Date: 04 September 2020

As we turn a corner and begin to approach the finale of the Russian Linesman’s intriguing six part series of EPs, exploring the art of storytelling, this fifth instalment reveals that the enigmatic producer has donned his dancing shoes to take us onto the floor with four evocative electronic compositions that reference his love of experimenting within the broad creative fields of Techno and House music, and joins the dots to the recent remixes interlude (Loki023) that featured a brace of superb dancefloor interpretations by Nick Warren & Nicolas Rada and Patrick Prins.

The opening track ‘The Road Back’, features the Linesman’s favourite Nottingham poet since Lord Byron, Ben Norris, who returns to the series with the epilogue for his story that began with ‘Entering The Belly Of The Whale’, a highlight moment from  ‘Monomyth II - The Road of Trials’(Loki021). The other unnamed contributors’ monologues continue this theme, carrying equal measures of optimism and disquiet. 

For ‘Refusal Of The Return’, one of the Linesman’s long-lost musical soulmates returns to a place where the song has remained the same, refusing to leave as an incredible feeling of youthfulness descends upon him. ‘Magic Flight’ has an old school friend telling a sinister yarn about being chased by an adversary. Finally, if you have ever wondered what is like to be a lonely Swedish man on Christmas Eve ruminating over life's hurdles...whilst buying fish in Hove (on England’s south coast)… you will find the answer in ‘Rescue From Without’. Spoiler: the fishmonger is the unforeseen liberator!

The Series Outline In Full:

Monomyth I – The Departure
“This first stage of the mythological journey…signifies that destiny has summoned the hero.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth II – The Road of Trials
“You enter the forest at the darkest point, where there is no path.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth III – The Special World
“The ultimate adventure, when all the barriers and ogres have been overcome.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth IV – Apotheosis
“Once we have broken free of prejudices…it becomes possible to understand.” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth V – The Return
“…the labor of bringing back the runes of wisdom… He rises, returns to them, and dwells with them as an egoless center…” – Joseph Campbell

Monomyth VI – Resurrection
“Having died to his personal ego, the hero no longer fears death.” – Joseph Campbell

Russian Linesman Info
https://twitter.com/russianlinesman
https://soundcloud.com/russianlinesman
https://www.facebook.com/russianlinesman
https://www.discogs.com/artist/447757-Russian-Linesman
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sIH8lHWLGHJMenpRCSmMv
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDPS5BTcevGE_qNmqzfzSw
https://russianlinesman.bandcamp.com

Loki Recordings Info
https://twitter.com/lokirecordings
https://soundcloud.com/lokirecordings
https://www.facebook.com/lokirecordings
https://www.beatport.com/label/loki-recordings/15992
https://www.discogs.com/label/220042-Loki-Recordings

Russian Linesman - Rescue From Without

Russian Linesman - The Magic Flight

Russian Linesman - Refusal Of The Return

“This is the end of the road. The adventure comes to a close. Our protagonists have experienced the rise, fall and eventual rebirth of the Hero's Journey. ‘Crossing the Returning Threshold’ back into the ordinary world they are resurrected as the ‘Master of Two Worlds’. Armed with the ‘Elixir’ they now have the ‘Freedom to Live’.”– Russian Linesman

1. Crossing The Returning Threshold
2. Master Of Two Worlds
3. Elixir
4. Freedom To Live
(Loki Recordings)
Release Date: 27 November 2020

As 2020 draws to a close, we have arrived at the finale of the Russian Linesman’s intriguing, six-part series of EPs exploring the art of storytelling, and it’s been quite a ride! To conclude this latest epic series, the Linesman presents four more inimitable electronic compositions that reference his love of experimenting within the broad creative fields of Techno, House and Electronica.

“The circle is complete and we are resurrected. This is mirrored in the EP artwork, an image of 4 year old me sat at my Bontempi keyboard hammering out my first notes, egoless and free. Thank you for sharing this journey with me, if you didn't... go and binge on all 6 parts like you would a TV box set, and stay tuned for a Nick Muir remix prologue coming soon...” – Russian Linesman

As one of the electronic scene’s true mavericks, the Russian Linesman has been ensconced in a unique examination of psychological theory in the creation of his enthralling musical collages within the epic ‘Monomyth’ project throughout 2020.

The Linesman’s unique, complex compositions combine a multitude of diverse collected instrumentation and field recordings to fit the mood of the storytelling. Most of the storytellers in this series remain anonymous, retaining an abstract element to the process and allowing the listener’s curiosity to be uniquely aroused and drawn into each different story as it unfolds. 

Out Now

Russian Linesman – Monomyth I – The Departure (Loki020) 
All Stores: https://lnkfi.re/Monomyth-I

Russian Linesman – Monomyth II – The Road Of Trials (Loki021)
All Stores: https://lnkfi.re/Monomyth-II

Russian Linesman – Monomyth III – The Special World (Loki022)
All Stores:https://lnkfi.re/monomythIII

Russian Linesman – Entering The Belly Of The Whale – Remixes (Loki023)
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSfuLZCu3CU
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esXpF23n-Tc
All Stores: https://lnkfi.re/monomythremixes

Russian Linesman – Monomyth IV – Apotheosis (Loki024)
All Stores:https://lnkfi.re/Monomyth-IV

Russian Linesman - Monomyth V – The Return (Loki025)
All Stores:https://lnkfi.re/Monomyth-V

Russian Linesman Info
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDPS5BTcevGE_qNmqzfzSw
https://russianlinesman.bandcamp.com

Loki Recordings Info
https://twitter.com/lokirecordings
https://soundcloud.com/lokirecordings
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https://www.beatport.com/label/loki-recordings/15992
https://www.discogs.com/label/220042-Loki-Recordings

01 Russian Linesman - Crossing The Returning Threshold

Recording music in his secret lair. Capturing snippets of vocals, guitars and pianos, and enclosing them in a digital sarcophagus. I am NOT Russian #standwithukraine

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