What’s in in the head ? What’s in the head ??? 

What’s in the mind ? What is mind ? You are moving . You’re moving in the mind . We are moving ... 🙏😎😎🙏

sebastian mullaert

'Abundance Of Selves' is taken from Conforce his forthcoming album 'Kinetic Image'.

Boris Bunnik has finished his third full-length album as Conforce. Entitled 'Kinetic Image', the ten-track album is to be released on Delsin in November following on from his standout offering, 'Escapism', back in 2011.

In the last few years, Dutchman Bunnik has established himself as one of the most prolific producers in many different sonic realms. From deep, stripped down explorations to raw and rugged techno via conceptual and cinematic sound design projects, he is a master craftsman who coaxes evocative sounds from both analogue and digital tools whether working as Versalife, Silent Harbour or any of his other monikers.

Kinetic Image, though, is the sound of Conforce producing without the dancefloor in mind. It’s the sound of him moving away from the past and into the present. The album has very much been designed to be heard in one sitting, as a complete experience that moves away from regimented 4/4 beats and into slower, more surreptitious tempos.

The result is an all consuming sonic journey of intriguing and inspiring sounds that range from full on cerebral excursions into vast open spaces that throb invitingly (Scientific Trajectory) to underwater daydreams that suspend you deep in an ocean as various mycobacterial details float by. There’s also more industrial sounding fair that depicts a desolate warehouse in perennial decay (Semantic Field) and mysterious echo chambers that spread out all around you as celestial light beams and haunting melodic ripples gently float by as per the excellent Temporary Reversals.

An aquatic vibe pervades – no doubt a side effect of recent projects under other monikers – and the title itself relates to the fact that Conforce wanted to make moving images and art that evolve and unfold like passing landscapes. He sure has done that, because Kinetic Images is like an imaginary soundtrack to the last days of Atlantis… it sucks you in, it churns you about and it makes for music that consumes your whole conscious and rewards it with very real sonic imagery.

As is always the case with this label, the album comes with bespoke artwork from Dutch designers Graphic Surgery who are inspired by “urban environments” and “experimental electronic music from the 1990’s”. Created using an analogue spray paint/stencil technique, each 'box' or 'step' is an original image on paper and gives rise to the aesthetic of minor failures. As such, the repetitive and monochromatic design they have come up with for Kinetic Images is both structured and architectural yet dynamic and fluid at the same time. Completed with crisp typography and luxurious amounts of negative space, it’s artwork as considered as the music it conceals.

Tracklists 'Kinetic Image'

[ Track List 2xLP ]
a1. Conforce - Semantic Field
a2. Conforce - Spatiotemporal
b1. Conforce - Formerly Programmed Decisions
b2. Conforce - Temporary Reversals
c1. Conforce - Abundance Of Selves
c2. Conforce - Scientific Trajectory
d1. Conforce - Underwater Settlers
d2. Conforce - Excess Mortality

[ Track List 1xCD ]
1. Conforce - Excess Mortality
2. Conforce - Spatiotemporal
3. Conforce - Temporary Reversals
4. Conforce - Semantic Field
5. Conforce - Scientific Trajectory
6. Conforce - Underwater Settlers
7. Conforce - Formerly Programmed Decisions
8. Conforce - Abundance Of Selves
9. Conforce - Optimum Pace
10. Conforce - Anti-adaptive State

Kinetic Image

Abundance of Selves

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Danger (final)

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Amandra & Mattheis - Ventriloquist Chant EP [AHRPE008]
A1. Ventriloquist Chant
A2. As Anatole
B1. Malpa Malpa
B2. Hellequin (Porte)

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https://who.boelja.com
https://fanlink.to/mullaert_who

Who is Boelja? Who is Sebastian Mullaert? Who are they really? Are they the finite body and a collection of thoughts? And who are you? Are you your memories or perhaps your projections of the future? Or are you this present moment?

What is silence? Is it solely the absence of sound? Or are all sounds springing out of silence and falls back into the same? And what is sound without context? Is it just nonsense? Or is there something more universal to it?

Where did the second vinyl go? Is it sitting in an attic or warehouse somewhere waiting to be discovered? Is it being played as you are reading this? Is all of this just a game? Are YOU being played?

Did someone make this music or did the music just happen? Where does the process of creation start? Where does it end? And who is the listener? How does the listener affect the music? Is there really any separation between the creator, listener and the music? Are they all one and the same?

What is next? Where is all this going?Is there an end? Or are your actions just another event happening in this never-ending stream of consciousness? And to whom is it happening?

12" + Digital

Who? Feat. Boelja (Hypercolour)

Did You Talk With The Ferryman? (Hypercolour)

Are You This Fleeting Moment? (Hypercolour)

Taken from 'Musicofilia,' Adiel's debut on Kangding Ray's ara.

Info: https://www.xlr8r.com/news/premiere-hear-a-wistful-techno-track-from-adiels-ara-debut

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Musicofilia EP

Info

Premiere: Adiel - The Call

Lune [Lowless]

Taken from the 15th edition of XLR8R+, curated by Circle of Live and featuring cuts from Sebastian Mullaert, Mathew Jonson, Amp Fiddler, and Vril.

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XLR8R+015: VRIL - Ausklang (Snippet)

Did you play the game? Did you find out the many answers that awaited you in the conundrum of who?

Analogue warrior, Sebastian Mullaert, invited you on a hide and seek search for the further recordings of Who? This concept release, in collaboration with Boelja, offered fans the chance to immerse themselves in the music whilst taking part in an online quest. Housed in a gatefold sleeve, and containing the first disc of this two part release, those who completed the quest received instructions on how to pick up the second piece of 12” vinyl, completing the set.

And now the end of Who has come, with Hypercolour releasing the final three answers to the questions raised on this cryptic journey. Fathoms deep musical explorations from Mullaert will not disappoint, so if you’re late to the game, now is the chance to figure out Who’s Who in all this….

Pre-Order

Sebastian Mullaert feat. Boelja Who? (Part Two) (HYPE077R) [clips]

@sebastianmullaert's track "Ascending Of A Spotless Bird" will be released through @neue_meister on 3rd of April. More Info: http://bit.ly/natthall

Veröffentlicht von:
Neue Meister

Erscheinungsdatum :
3. April 2020

Natthall

Sebastian Mullaert – Ascending Of A Spotless Bird

Bandcamp

Shine Grooves - After All

A3. Filippo Scorcucchi - Juno

Bookings:
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Management: niko@starling.works

Music and more:  https://linktr.ee/sebastianmullaert

When you listen to Sebastian Mullaert’s music you will feel something enchanting, a resonance that delivers truth, integrity and reminds us to simply be. The Swedish artist has a distinct approach to life, as well as music, which is centred around tranquillity, stillness and the convergence of Zen meditation, nature and creativity. Known for his work as one half of Minilogue, Sebastian is also an accomplished solo artist with new material ready to roll. As an artist that is constantly evolving he has taken a bold new direction in his sonic exploration, immersing himself in the neo-classical scene and joining forces with one of the top 10 philharmonic orchestras in the world - Tonhalle Zürich. Working with great care and innovation he has created a truly immersive audio-visual performance experience, combining a mesmerising integration of electronic and classical instrumentation, with a visual art installation based on breath taking nature landscapes shot from a helicopter perspective. With such an innovative approach he aims to bridge the gap between classical and electronic music and introduce a whole new generation to the neo-classical concept. 

Sebastian's deep connection with music can be traced back to his formative years; from playing the organ and violin as a child, to performing in orchestras, string quartets and pop band, progressing into electronic music in his late teens. Discovering house and techno in the mid-nineties was the catalyst behind a revolution in his life, he set out on a new musical pathway, to promote the simplicity of being. Throughout the late nineties he experimented with electronic sounds, forming cult duo Minilogue with a friend and releasing with Crosstown Rebels, Traum Schallplatten, Wagon Repair and more, plus two albums via Cocoon – ‘Animals’ (2008) and ‘Blomma’ (2013). In 2014, the duo decided to take a break and invest their time in solo projects and Sebastian has since been hard at work cultivating a collection of new music already snapped up by hugely influential labels such as R&S sub-label Apollo, Drumcode, Hypercolour and Minus.

Sebastian Mullaert’s live performances are awe-inspiring, combining technical wizardry with energy, atmosphere and euphoria, you only have to watch his “Interpretations” performance for XLR8R or Boiler Room appearance for examples of his prowess. Recognition of his aptitude has led him to perform at institutions and festivals such as Panorama Bar - Berlin, Labyrinth Festival - Japan, Fabric - London, Concrete - Paris, The Block - Tel Aviv and Blackmarket - NYC. 

Sebastian’s collaborative work runs parallel to his solo endeavours and he has teamed up with several figures in the techno world to produce some unforgettable releases. Collaborators include Mathew Jonson, Eitan Reiter, Aril Brikha and Ulf Eriksson, and releases have come via underground platforms such as Hypnus, Mule Musiq and Kontra Musik. He also produces under the alias Wa Wu We, offering a serene, understated take on the techno aesthetic. Furthermore he is involved in the new Be Yokai project, a trio formed of Sebastian, Douglas Holmquist and Kristoffer Ström. The three men formed a natural alliance, finding their flow after several sessions together. Their first EP is signed to Hypercolour sub-label Space Hardware, with a live show and more music in the pipeline.

Sebastian Mullaert is already established as a potent force in the world of electronic music. Serious about reminding people to BE on the dance floor, or in the comfort of their own home, the music he makes is deep, progressive and utterly unique. Whatever the future holds, you can be sure he will continue to channel the infinite energy that surrounds us into every facet of his life.

Are You This Fleeting Moment? (Hypercolour)

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