The second full-length release by Dutch IDM/Downtempo musician [Aphelion] sees the artist move from the relatively intense 'Memento' to a more fleshed-out and spacious sound with mesmerizing drones, acoustic guitar phrases and intricate melodies.

credits
released 15 November 2013 
All tracks written and performed by Chris Anderson except track 4, which is written by Chris Anderson and Drew Sullivan. (slowdancingsociety.bandcamp.com) 

'Esq' was originally written and performed by Chris Anderson, remixed by S1gns of L1fe (www.s1gnsofl1fe.com) 

Mastering: Chris Bryant 
Cover art by Tom Box (www.boxillustration.com)

http://aphelionambient.bandcamp.com/

Buy on Bandcamp

1: Asgard

Persistence begins in silence, in the serene decision to remain present with what stirs beneath the surface. As the external noise fades, an inner axis forms: firm, unwavering, luminous. Each moment becomes a drift toward clarity, each fragment a reminder that depth is built slowly and deliberately. In this inner movement, time softens, direction sharpens, and resistance transforms into alignment. Walking with the inner self is not resistance against the world, but a continuous return to the essence where purpose remains steadfast and movement never truly ceases.

Arc Silence

Light Years After Departure

Blackwater Circuits

Insum (Solar Fields)

My second track working with the hugely talented Data Rebel - enjoy !

Spinger And Data Rebel - AlphaNumeric

Short improvisation on the DeepMind 12
Vid here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1-AY2k7YGY&feature=youtu.be

State Azure - The Magpie (DeepMind 12 live improv.)

This is a longer,  more ambient track than some of my recent work.  I really enjoyed writing this one.  hope you enjoy it. 


 Cheers , Spinger

Tunneling

Big thanks to everyone for their support this past year  - heres to 2019   !

M.P.F

Taken from the album 'Modular Works II' free on Bandcamp here: https://stateazure.bandcamp.com/album/modular-works-ii

State Azure - Titan (Modular Works II)

State Azure - Mimas

Producer of electronic, ambient and experimental music from the south coast of England.

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Bio:

Immersed in the synth-pop and electronica of the Eighties growing up in southern England, State Azure (b. 1972) found early inspiration in Jean-Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, and Vangelis. Deconstructing their tracks ignited his passion, leading him to develop a foundational understanding of electronic music theory, composition and production entirely by ear and experimentation.

He honed his skills as a keyboardist and producer within live bands before venturing into solo ambient/experimental territory. This self-taught journey fostered a deeply improvisational and emotional approach, free from the confines of formal training.

State Azure's sonic world is further shaped by influences beyond music, drawing heavily from science fiction, cosmology, physics, and technology.

Seizing the opportunity presented by the burgeoning online music scene, he launched the State Azure project to connect directly with listeners, debuting with the album 'Outlines' in December 2011.


Thanks for listening and leaving your comments/feedback, it's very much appreciated and really helps to keep me motivated and pushing forward.
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Releases:

"Disconnect" - Album released: 30/3/2014
https://stateazure.bandcamp.com/album/disconnect

"Snowblind" https://offworldrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/ofw034-transmissions-volume-4

"So Long, Eternity" - album released 21/3/2013
http://stateazure.bandcamp.com/album/so-long-eternity

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/so-long-eternity/id628160193

"Candle" 2-track Single http://www.loodmarecordings.com/loodma0020.cfm

"Reminisce EP"  on Loodma Recordings http://www.loodmarecordings.com/loodma0016

"Outlines"  Album released 24/12/11 - Free or pay what you want. Download: http://stateazure.bandcamp.com/

"Passing City Lights" track - part of a compilation album "Beautiful Sounds Pt.1". A Loodma Recordings release can be found here. http://www.beatport.com/release/beautiful-sounds-pt-1/395218

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Other projects:
http://soundcloud.com/synapsia ambient/dark ambient.

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Contact: stateazure@gmail.com