beautiful soundscape. love the subtle vocals  ❤

Rumbo

Once again, we’re excited to unveil another Polaroid Notes release, the fourth album by this Germany based artist in our discography. Alongside his side-project as Kraut Sounds, editions have also appeared on labels such as Büro Für Erdrotation, Weber & Alcantu and his own label Drone Works International.

In this latest edition ‘Cloud Anthems’, the music takes influence from the packaging photography, which was taken by the artist one sunny January at the Riegsee, a small lake in front of the Bavarian Alps. The entire lake had frozen over due to low temperatures in the weeks before. Later that afternoon fog rolled in and together with the sun, the frozen lake and leafless trees made a wonderful contrast. The whole scenario lasted only a few minutes before everything disappeared into the clouds of dense fog. As beautiful as the whole day was, those few moments were something very special to behold.

Polaroid Notes enjoys these contrasts, both in nature and in music too. ‘Cloud Anthems’ is a series of unique contrasts that harmonise perfectly, remaining in mind for a while after they have passed. Piano sounds and loops interact with flashes of harsh energy and strange experimental sounds from old analog synthesizers. A particular focus for this record is the VCS3 synthesiser, a portable synth from the late 60s; whilst a digital replica was used here, the artist found this to be the perfect way to express the themes for this record. Sounds and melodies flow into each other spontaneously like colours of an abstract painting, layer by layer.

Credits:
Written and produced by Polaroid Notes
Mastered by James Edward Armstrong
Photography by Polaroid Notes
Art and design by Andrew Heath

Cloud Anthems

wlr123 Polaroid Notes - Cloud Anthems

~ LAAPS 023 ~ [SEQ.03 - LP23]

artist : Seabuckthorn
 album : Of No Such Place
duration : 39.34 mn
 date : November 04th, 2022

edition :
-  vinyl : limited to 200 copies / solid silver LP / hand numbered 
- cd : limited to 200 copies / hand numbered + handcrafted, sealed

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Guitars, field recordings, clarinet, tongue drum, cymbals, effects and mixing by Andy Cartwright.
Double bass on 1,2,3,5,6 by Phil Cassel.
Recorded at home between March and April 2022 in Veynes, France.

Mastered by Ian Hawgood
Cover photo taken by Andy Cartwright in Le Dévoluy in Oct 2021.
 Design by Sprflxgrfzm

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Links :
https://laaps-records.com/
https://seabuckthorn.bandcamp.com/
https://seabuckthorn-music.com/

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Seabuckthorn - Hand In The Upward Sky

Hajú is an old Moravian word that loosely translates to “hush hush”.

With the lead single and title track from his upcoming album on Slowcraft, Tomáš' weaves together acoustic elements, soft synthetic manoeuvres and evocative field recordings to spellbinding effect.

Assisted by Pavel Rajmic on strings and Marie Puttnerová on vocals the Czech composer and field recordist has perfectly captured the spirit of both his homeland and the season.

Hajú

Tomáš Šenkyřík - Hajú

Taken from upcoming DR-85 : anthéne - Shelter CD / DL
due out on February 28th
dronarivm.bandcamp.com

Shelter

Artifact

No More Roses arrives as a single on 07/04/23 ahead of the full release of Soundflowers on 21/04/23.

Music by James Murray
Photography by Grant Gard
Mastered by Ian Hawgood
Design by Slowcraft

Soundflowers

No More Roses

James Murray - No More Roses

It's time that I check in with Denovali once again. This independent German label really knows how to curate its releases that span a variety of genres, ranging from ambient to experimental, drone to jazz, and contemporary classical. Regardless of the style, the quality of the output is always top-notch, and since 2006, I've managed to highlight many of their albums. Whether it's Blueneck, Dictaphone, Subheim, Hidden Orchestra, Bersarin Quartett or the beloved The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble [and too many others to name!], somehow Denovali just seems to hit all the right notes. If for some reason, you are new to this imprint, I highly recommend you spend a lot of time digging through the catalogue, and please, don't forget the earlier releases! So when I get a promo from this label, I always take my time to listen through. [Note to artists and composers: whether you love it or hate it - this is the value that a "label" can really add to your music - in this case, they literally put their stamp of approval on the release, and that alone is worth my attention.] Contemporary Noise Ensemble is new to my ears, but from the first track, I am instantly mesmerized by their fresh and upbeat take on funky jazz that falls somewhere between Ninja Tune's earlier Skalpel, Jaga Jazzist, Xploding Plastix, and even a bit of Propellerheads. If those artist names mean anything to you, then you know what you're in for with An Excellent Spiritual Serviceman. And now, the track premiere!

As mentioned above, the project is new to me, but as I dig deeper, I find out that one of the members is none other than Jakub Kapsa, who appeared on these pages under his Kuba Kapsa moniker a few years ago with Supersonic Moth. Here, a previously extended arrangement of brass instruments is replaced with sprawling synths and electric bass. Meanwhile, Bartosz Kapsa [and, you’ve guessed it, they are brothers!] is absolutely killing it on the jazzy drums! Reduced from the sextet to a duo, the newly formed ensemble delivers a cohesive, fun and powerful shot in the arm of the elemental funk through the fusion of instruments and genres. And it gets my head bopping here!

The album takes you on a journey through jazz, space rock, funk and electronic music with a destination in the form of a rock song which is as well the title song of the album. The Contemporary Noise Ensemble still impresses with maturity and class.

An Excellent Spiritual Serviceman

Easy Time

TRACK PREMIERE : Contemporary Noise Ensemble - Easy Time

Pre-order: 12th April 2023
Release date: 21th April 2023
Format: CD, Digital

This new release for Lontano Series is influenced by forest landscapes, in my mind these tracks are part of an imaginary soundtrack that accompanies me when I walk through the trees.

Copyright © 2023 ROHS! RECORDS, All Rights Reserved

previews. David Cordero - Among Pale Trees | Lᴏɴᴛᴀɴᴏ Series

A strange atmospheric ambient soundtrack.

FORGOTTEN WHISPERS FROM ANCIENT TIMES

A selection of more acoustic-sounding and harmonious music by Maps and Diagrams, some previously released and a few recently-discovered and unreleased songs from hard drives, tapes and mini-disc. All songs written, arranged and recorded by Maps and Diagrams.

https://handstitched.bandcamp.com/

There's some exciting news for Handstitched* in the coming months - a couple of new releases due, stay tuned and try not to take one single moment in this life for granted.

Thanks for listening x

tracklist:

Jasper (Handstitched*)
Ten Black Cards (Time Released Sound)
Untitled (unreleased)
Untitled (unreleased)
Komagataella (Audio Gourmet)
Untitled (unreleased)
Untitled (unreleased)
Circa (Nomadic Kids Republic)
Lias (Handstitched*)
Novachord Spectrum (False Industries)
Floating Sculptures (Nomadic Kids Republic)
Untitled (unreleased)
Red (Handstitched*)
Cut-Out Silhouettes (Nomadic Kids Republic)
Curious Expeditions (Touched)
Untitled (unreleased)
Untitled (unreleased)
Sleep (Audio Gourmet)
Oracle (Grenzwellen)

Maps And Diagrams - Rediscovered Acoustics For Winter [December 2019]

Simple experiments geared towards performance, these pieces were recorded using Monome mlr & Grid, Organelle/Orac, Montreal Assembly CT5, Chase Bliss Audio Mood, and Mutable Instruments' Rings & Clouds.

I hope you'll enjoy!!

Performed/Recorded by D.Harper 6/2020

Mastered by Porya Hatami
http://poryahatami.com/

Poppy botanical by Walter Müller, 1910

Tomáš Šenkyřík - Hajú

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