"Call, Response" was conceived of as a long distance musical conversation between Josh Mason and David Andree. A single take of material performed by one artist was recorded to magnetic tape and sent to the other with the restriction that accompaniment be recorded in real time as well, closely simulating a live performance. Over time, as the players learned more about each other and their methods, an overarching quality to the body of work developed from their shared sensibilities. The call and response format allowed the voice of each artist to be present, interacting and intersecting, within a murky atmosphere punctuated by melodic fragments and moments of clarity. 

RIYL: William Basinski, Kane Ikin, Mountains 

Winter To Spring, Further Than First Thought by David Andree + Josh Mason

[p*dis] distribution sampler for February 2012.

Willamette -  Always In Postscript - Open Wounds (For J.N.) (own records)

my track from the Dusk Transmission compilation [ https://soundcloud.com/moodydrones/various-artists-dusk-transmission ]

out on https://soundcloud.com/moodydrones

https://moodydrones.bandcamp.com/album/dusk-transmission

purchase

Wildflowers Dream [ out now on Moody Drones! ]

Preview Track from the Upcoming SolidM Album on Well! Well! Selected

AMB_Series #01

Chihei Hatakeyama | norma | mizar || smf001

"Huemul" is a deer from Argentina. This piece will be released next year by Desire Path Recordings (USA) in beautiful vinyl.

Huemul

Sleeplaboratory is a compilation series that we launched in 2019 and the success of this effectively launched our printed gatefold-LP style CDrs which featured all of last year. The Sleeplaboratory1/.0 compilation was created as a special celebration for our fiftieth release and we enjoyed the concept so much, that we decided to run another one. Sleeplaboratory2.0 continues the themes of sleep, rest and personal reflection, not necessarily aiming to meet the current trend of mindfulness and well-being but instead, it intends to rest the listener in a way that is appropriate to them.

The idea was originally came about after our label owner Harry and his wife had a baby daughter, Isla. Harry curated a full-length compilation to help soothe his daughter to sleep and whilst Isla hasn’t needed much of a helping hand where sleep is concerned, he was keen to continue this project as a series. Throughout much of last year, we have been working on a follow-up, inviting artists to meet this sleepy brief of minimalist Ambient tones. We’ve invited familiar label artists back as well as established names and perhaps you’ll see that the odd one or two go on to have releases with us later this year.

Over the 16 tracks, a serene and enveloping environment is established. The physical product is as usual presented across four printed panels and this time, artwork is provided by Harry’s wife Beth in an image taken on a family day out. As usual, we will not make any recommendation on how our listeners might best enjoy this record and so it’s down to you to choose the best environment to listen, whether this be late at night with headphones, on a loud system or perhaps played through Bluetooth speakers in and around your home.

Sleeplaboratory2.0

wlr068 Various Artists - Sleeplaboratory2.0

Peripeteia

Refuge/Refuse

From the album Music For 18 Musicians (Steve Reich) available May 8, 2020 on Western Vinyl.

Pre-order: https://smarturl.it/motgsf

Music For 18 Musicians

Erik Hall - "Section IIIB"

opening track from “On the Sorrow of Firn” by @Hilyard
https://hilyard.bandcamp.com/album/on-the-sorrow-of-firn

On the Sorrow of Firn

Hilyard - Snowpack

Third track from Mathieu Karsenti's Slowcraft debut Downstream Blue, released 5th May 2020.

https://slowcraft.bandcamp.com/album/downstream-blue

Lifelines. Hold tight.

http://slowcraft.info/
http://mathieukarsenti.com/

Downstream Blue

Mathieu Karsenti - Further

I'm Ryo Nakata.
I run small fragments recordings in Japan.
small fragments recordings is small music label.
ambient, drone, idm, classic and more...

OUT NOW
chihei hatakeyama / norma 

Future release:
Tobias Hellkvist /TBA/ end of 2012
Maps and Diagrams / TBA 


distribution

Experimedia[US]

Norman Records[UK]
Stashed Goods[UK]
RHYTHM ONLINE[UK]

P*dis[JP]
Linus Records[JP]

Chihei Hatakeyama | norma | mizar || smf001

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