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'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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To dance is to reach for a word that doesn't exist,
To sing the heartsong of a thousand generations,
To feel the meaning of a moment in time.
- Beth Jones

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Sebastian Mullaert (aka Minilogue) - Dance thru Shadowed Structures Mix

Recording of the amazing hybrid Live/DJ set by Sebastian Mullaert & Ulf Eriksson. A hypnotizing dialogue between two musicians fully present in the moment, slowly engulfing you with their powerful evolving sound. Recorded at our final SoHaSo take-over at Trouw with Aril Brikha, Sebastian Mullaert, Nuno Dos Santos, Ulf Eriksson, Tsepo & Malbetrieb.

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Sebastian Mullaert & Ulf Eriksson @ SoHaSo Take-Over Trouw (14-11-2014)

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Free on iTunes: bit.ly/1sa1toM and www.lucidflow-records.com - More podcasts from Robert Babicz, Slam, Nadja Lind, Derrick May, Klartraum, Justin Berkovi, Sebastian Mullaert aka Minilogue, Terry Lee Brown Jr., Alexander Kowalski and many more...
Youtube www.youtube.com/user/LucidflowBerlin

Style: #Deep Techno #Chillwave #DownTempo #Ambient #DJmix #DeepHouse #DeepTechHouse #TechHouse #Techno #Housemusic #ProgressiveHouse #Minimal #MinimalTechno #ChillOut #ChillHouse #ChillOutMusic #Downtempo #Electronic

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Undo
CHAPTER
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Guy J

Dizzy Moments

07:03

Joseph S Joyce

Vedanta (Sebastian Mullaert Remix)

13:15
CHAPTER
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20:00

David Alvarado

Dreamer

25:00

Sebastian Mullaert 

Chant de Paris

29:45
CHAPTER
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40:54

Sebastian Mullaert 

Recapturing the Radical Self

45:03
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Spherical Coordinates, Mike Parker, Reeko

Currents

1:01:24
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Style: #Ambient #DJmix #DeepHouse #DeepTechHouse #TechHouse #Techno #Housemusic #ProgressiveHouse #Minimal #MinimalTechno #ChillOut #ChillHouse #ChillOutMusic #Downtempo #Electronic
To continue the series of my all time favourit artists I am chuffed to share 75min of listening pleasure from Sebastian Mullaert (aka Minilogue) with you. What a yummy Santa Claus surprise :)

Thank you for all the great music you have created and the goosebumps and joy you have given us through your excellent sound! And for taking the time to inspire us with your very interesting and meaningful interview answers.

Interview:
1. Lucidflow: How does a creative day look/feel like for you?

Sebastian: I try to live a life where I have the possibility to be reminded about my being and at the same time be able to remind other beings about their being. You could say that it's an invitation of the being to the being to be ... Might sound stupid but at the moment I feel that this is the only true meaning there is. I try to let this be the intention behind everything I do; both in my daily life, my zen practise and my creative work in the studio and when I'm performing music on stage.
Like most beings I meet on this journey I also have loads of habitual patterns and unbalances that can be a hinder in keeping this pure intention strong all the time, patterns that I'm unaware about that hinder me and my surrounding to express creativity. Being aware and see this and also gather the strength and faith to face what I most of all want to escape is part of this practise, my daily life with my wife and two children, my zen practise and my creative work in the studio are all amazing ways to do this. This is the life I have right now and I'm thankful for getting this opportunity to let freedom take place; within and outside ... So this definition no longer make any sense.... read full interview on Lucidflow-Records.com
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2. Soundcloud/Sebastianmullaert
3. Youtube.com/user/SebastianMullaert

THE LUCID PODCAST 077 SEBASTIAN MULLAERT (AKA MINILOGUE) - LUCIDFLOW-RECORDS.COM [SHARE IT]


Two very different versions of a techno soul. You can virtually feel him putting hands on knobs and twisting and bending the theme in his delicate and hypnotic way. Who ever has seen Minilogue play live this feeling is captured here by Sebastian in an authentic breathtaking way.

"Direct Experience" in its original version is an 11 minute voyage into Sebastian Mullaert's art of shifting and moving frequencies gently from one place to the other without ever loosing touch with the pulsating rhythms that carry all of it into your vein. The music is indeed trippy and demands an appreciation for a hypnotic state we happily approve of.

The Dub version on the flip side is even more loose and secluded you can feel the music not touching the ground for a bare millimeter.

For the digital release we added two remix versions by our Scottish artist Nick Dow and by Hamburgs analogue cyborg Hannes Rasmus as well as two alternative takes by Sebastian Mullaert.

Nick Dow's version is a post Detroit techno interpretation uplifting and dramatic. It has "Jupiter sounds" kicking in that give the track a touch of the "Night Of The Jaguar"!

Hannes Rasmus who has released the high acclaimed "Musik Für Fünf Machinen" on Traum moves the track towards a glitter ball of disco! Guitars are slashing and sound are clashing… Hannes at his best when he has melodies embracing themselves without any reluctance. 

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Sebastian Mullaert - Direct Experience (Remake) [preview]

A set I made before my performance @ FORMAT WAREHOUSE in Amsterdam on April 25th, 2014. 

Tracklist:
Erika - Early warning starfield (Donato Dozzy spiral synthi mix)
ESHU - Sulfur
Jurek Przezdziecki - Clissm (Sebastian Mullaert version)
Acronym - Red River Gum
Abdulla Rashim - Endasilasie 2
Mathew Jonson - Panna Cotta
S100 - Discharge
Planetary Assult System - Serc
Lewis Fautzi - Binary
Alien Rain - Alienated 4A
Sebastian Mullaert - Chant de Paris
Wa Wu We - Wa Wu We B1
Wa Wu We - Untitled


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Sebastian Mullaert - Format Mix

Northern Face

Like That

ID  -  (Simo'w.B 2012 Mashup)

Shadowed By I

Sebastian Mullaert - Shadowed By I [Hypercolour 10 years compilation]

Mohlao - Landforms [SSV12]

Dutch producer Samuel Van Dijk, best known for his gorgeous electro work as VC-118A, takes his Mohlao moniker out for an extended stroll on this double pack LP of otherworldly techno for quieter moments. From the barely-there whispers of "Rotar" to the wobbly unease of "Voltool One" this is a masterclass in minimal elements crafted to perfection. Lose yourself in the slow-creeping snow-crunch of "Hue" and meditate to the gentle housey pulse of "Flare" - at every turn this record presents you with just the kind of subliminal techno that Silent Season so dearly love.

A1. Rotar 
A2. Voltool One
B1. Neptune
B2. Hue
C1. Vector
C2. Outline
C3. Undertone
D1. Flare
D2. Patchbay
D3. Landforms

http://silentseason.com/ssv12/

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Samuel van Dijk is an electronic music producer, sound designer and media artist from the Netherlands releasing deep electronic music as VC-118A, Mohlao, and Multicast Dynamics. Drawing inspiration from technology, nature, film, and fiction, his productions and live sets embody a dynamic musical framework. Since the Dutchman surfaced as Mohlao for labels like Meanwhile, Field and Other Heights at the turn of the decade, van Dijkʼs music has found a firm position; the ethereal electro VC-118A project, deep ambient techno as Mohlao, and subterranean ambient as Multicast Dynamics.

https://soundcloud.com/mohlao

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2x12" vinyl / download

https://www.juno.co.uk/products/mohlao-landforms/655000-01/

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Written and produced Samuel Van Dijk
Artwork by Chaindata.nl
Mastered by Optimum Bristol

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www.silentseason.com
info@silentseason.com

Landforms

Juno Records

Mohlao - Outline [SSV12]

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CAT: HNY-018
Honey Soundsystem Records
WW Release Date: June 22nd, 2018

Buy the record: www.honeysoundsystem.bandcamp.com/

Various Artists - Tour Diaries EP
A1 Sepehr - I Just
A2 Bergqvist - Trippin’ (Vocal Snatched from Derrick Carter) 
A3 Morven Son - Looking Back
A4 Lunate - Loom (Alternative Version)

No money, no honey goes the saying. So, with that in mind, Honey Soundsystem Records returns to the aisles of your favorite (and least favorite) record stores with a money $hot 12 inch. Honey Soundsystem has been on the road seemingly non-stop, visiting foreign cities and meeting delightful characters on the way. This EP is a “tour diary” of sorts, 4 tunes that have been road tested to the nth degree and now we want our friends, fans, and foes to have them too.

A1 features a track by San Francisco’s Sepehr - the most ID requested track from our Chapter 10 Boiler Room finally revealed. A2 is by Stockholm’s Henrik Bergqvist, a tune Jackie got his hands on after a crazy night of MDMA and accidentally voguing on top of Henrik’s computer bag. Derrick Carter approved the use of his voice as long as it said “Snatched from DC” thanks Derrick. B1 is by the Twink-porn worthy brothers from Berlin: Morven Son - a horny moderne Electro classic featuring a secret sample from one of the more fabulous 90s movies about a sex worker. B2 is a hidden gem demo from Bogota’s Lunate. While visiting Bogota to play a gig at the legendary Video Club, locals kept pointing their finger at one guy when referencing the man in town making the music we needed to hear. That guy was Lunate and this one of those beautiful and simple tunes you can play at the beginning, middle, or end of any night.

The best news about this release? Everyone behind these tracks are genuine people with great hearts. The honestly comes through when listening and playing them out, you’re gonna love the way you they sound, I guarantee it. Oh, and some dope artwork by Bad Mariah.

Morven Son - Looking Back (Snippet)

Taken from 'Live at Freerotation 2018,' Circle of Live's second EP featuring Dorisburg, Johanna Knutsson, Mathew Jonson, Steevio, and Sebastian Mullaert. 

Info: https://www.xlr8r.com/news/premiere-hear-a-mathew-jonson-and-steevio-live-jam-from-the-upcoming-circle-of-live-ep

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Premiere:  Circle of Live - Live at Freerotation 2018(Mathew Jonson, Steevio)

Brumal EP

Moonset (natural/electronic.system. remix)

Sascha Rydell and Monomood drop two silky cuts on their brand new Colorcode imprint which they co-own alongside Roman Lindau.

Colorcode Records, the galvanizing new label run by Fachwerk members Roman Lindau, Sascha Rydell and Monomood extend their eclectic and intriguing, musical vision within this new project. ‘Waves’ includes tracks from Sascha Rydell and Monomood, who have over twenty releases between them on the likes of Fachwerk, Etui Records and Shtum and continue their musical journeys into the depths of colorful, sound experimentation without creative restriction.‘It was time for a break up, time for a new journey, time for new ways to express. The way of thinking is changing and grows with our experiences in life. But in the end music keeps preying on our minds and the wish to express ideas in one`s own way.'

We wanted to combine color schemes with the music and create an exciting and colorful platform for our versatile output. Every genre has a reference to a color, blue is a dub orientated sound, red is focused on proper 4 to the floor and groovy techno, green is an experimental sound and yellow a more house focused sound and it won’t stop here, we won’t be restricted by these four colors as we are constantly trying to explore new genre boundaries.

Monomood
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/monomood
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.monomood/

Waves

PREMIERE: Monomood - No Tangent (Colorcode Records)

Bookings:
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ralf@vdhaardt.com (Classical Ensemble Requests)

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.

Sebastian Mullaert - Shadowed By I [Hypercolour 10 years compilation]

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