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The world has become bombastic. Ironically, even among the most minimalist and ambient communities. The labels trying to out-shout one another: “listen to meeee!” they proclaim, sometimes in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, with descriptions in press releases spanning multiple pages of concepts and tales. And I don’t really blame them for that – it’s impossible to stand out these days, to “capture” your attention (the most important currency we “pay”), and to turn that focus into plays [what comes after, is a whole other story]. And then there are artists (and labels) that seem to continue their modest and humble quest for the essence that we may extract from this wonder we call ‘music’. They come unexpecting to share the love. One of such imprints remains the Québec-based Moderna, which searches the globe for the next hidden gem. It has introduced me to many new and up-and-coming composers, which have remained on my playlists and Best of the Year lists. Their latest small gift comes in a form of a four-track EP from a Dutch musician Jeroen Dirrix (he’s put out some singles and appeared on Moderna’s compilations before). It’s a 20-minute glimpse into a place behind the space that occupies the concrete jungle of the cities where we dwell. In this particular case, it is his city of Rotterdam (which I find to be architecturally beautiful, by the way), that quietly yearns for the nature which has since receded in urban defeat.

"Jeroen Dirrix dreams up an imaginary escape from his urban studio centred around the acoustic piano, with the soothing sounds of analog synthesizers and field recordings weaving their way meditatively through the soundscape."

A Hidden Place

TRACK PREMIERE : Jeroen Dirrix - Call the Flood

I’m taking another quick break in the midst of my Best of the Year feature to premiere this beautiful piece, and then, I promise, I’ll finish up publishing all of these year-end lists [only one more to go!] before the end of this week. Meanwhile, let’s all spend some time in the company of Vanessa Wagner, a French pianist who’s, in my humble opinion, doing something for the modern classical scene, what Martha Argerich did for the contemporary classical in the 20th century. It was indeed the debut recital of Argerich’s 1961 performance that thoroughly captivated me in her execution of Liszt’s Piano Sonata in B Minor [I still think it is the best rendering of that beautiful piece]. And it is Wagner’s solo piano virtuoso performances of music by Philip Glass, Nico Muhly, Suzanne Ciani, Harold Budd, and yes, even Brian Eno & Roger Eno, on this upcoming release on InFiné is what’s raising the bar for the next level of music appreciation from these present classical composers of the ambient and electronic music scenes. The imprint had previously showcased Wagner’s talent when she partnered with Murcof for Statea in 2016. Three years later, we were graced with Inland, on which Wagner played music by Bryce Dessner, Moondog, and Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, among many others. For The Study Of The Invisible, Wagner continues her exploration of the minimalist repertoire, with many rare and unpublished pieces, some that have never been performed on the piano before. In today’s premiere, I’m sharing a composition by Ezio Bosso, an award-winning Italian composer who sadly passed away in May of 2020. This is a gorgeous minimal piece that resonates in the quietude of early morning and leaves behind the traces of melancholy, yearning for hope, and ultimately the acceptance.

More details, plus a video here: https://hcdi.gs/Before6

Before 6

TRACK PREMIERE : Vanessa Wagner - Before 6 [Ezio Bosso]

Fragile

I am exceedingly happy to share with you the first part of my "LIVE Music for the Stars" series. These ambient improvisations are based on the OST for the indie space game Avorion​. Thanks for listening!

Watch the HQ video on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK1GqMM7yaI

Play Avorion:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/445220/Avorion/

Presented by:
Avorion
Boxelware
Unperceived Records​

Editing: Maya Nadir​
Camera: Niklas Paschburg​

LIVE Music for the Stars I [Pt. I]

[p*dis] distribution sampler for April 2012

Bersarin Quartett - II - Der Mond, der Schnee und Du (Denovali)

Listen / Purchase: https://lnk.to/felltoshadow

This charity compilation is comprised of eleven exclusive songs from a variety of artists both new and old to the label. It serves as perfect representation of what Lost Tribe Sound has strived to bring forth over the years with its rustic, brooding mix of classical, folk and otherwise indescribable sound. The album includes collaborations by From the Mouth of the Sun & Seabuckthorn, Manyfingers & William Ryan Fritch, Kiln & Mute Forest, kj & The Green Kingdom, William Ryan Fritch & Alder & Ash, along with exclusive solo endeavors from The Phonometrician, Luton, Spheruleus, Alder & Ash, Gavin Miller and William Ryan Fritch.

We Stayed The Path That Fell To Shadow

Lesser Still

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From the Mouth of the Sun & Seabuckthorn - Lesser Still (from We Stayed The Path...) Full Version

"Rice flour waterfall" is taken from the album Undeveloped Land by Adzuki

Release date: 18.10.2018
Format: CD/Digital

All tracks by Adzuki  
Artwork: Reo Masuda (SOOY) 
Mastered by Hirotoshi Tsubone

Limited edition of 40, Professionally manufactured high quality CDr's, Handmade packages, hand numbered.
Brown kraft wallets with black envelopes. 
Bigger and smaller sleeves, smallest size in transparant bag.
Photo's.

Order: https://shimmeringmoodsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/undeveloped-land

Adzuki - Rice Flour Waterfall (Taken from Undeveloped Land - Out Now)

a collection of tape loop based ambient tracks to fall asleep to

all tracks performed on rhodes piano, solton e-3000 & modded evans ve-80
additional synth overdubs on track three made with arturia matrixbrute

lower playback volume recommended

sleep well & enjoy listening

all tracks written & produced by Hannes Kretzer
cover artwork my Melanie Kretzer

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loopsataspool

Hallowed Halls was written as a homage to ancient or enchanting architectural spaces. When you walk into some buildings, the sense of history living within the walls and very fabric of the building is palpable. Generations come and go, lovingly maintaining their most cherished spaces to exist within a world they will never know. The piece combines the sound of an old orchestral keyboard instrument called the celeste with various synths and bell-like textures, and a repetitive groove built from a traditional Irish drum called the bodhran. Louise Anna’s voice is also used within the texture to create a sense of it reverberating within the space. The track has taken on a new significance recently, with all the concert halls, theatres and gathering spaces worldwide that lie dormant, waiting to be filled with life again.
credits

Written by Zands & Louise Anna Duggan
Produced & mixed by Oli Jacobs
Mastered by Guy Davie
Recorded at Real World Studios, UK
Cover Artwork by Melanie Kretzer

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Minihi - Hallowed Halls

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Liebeskid - Love Should Be Loved Again (Muted Birds edit)

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Adzuki - Rice Flour Waterfall (Taken from Undeveloped Land - Out Now)

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