Freedom of expression: the pure live sound of frominto

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GPS's second full-length album, and the first with this iteration of the band, "Galactic Prism Sounds" introduces new tunes not only from saxophonist/flutist Gabe Preston, but keyboardist Tony PC as well. As this acronym would imply, GPS has had recent obsessions with trying different rhythmic and melodic shapes in an attempt to explore uncharted territories beyond the fusion jazz realm. In addition, this lineup of musicians aims to bring very certain soundscapes that highlight the eclectic personalities of each instrument, including the introduction of guitar in some tracks. With Gabe and Tony being the only recurring members from the first phase of GPS ([to the stratosphere]), "Galactic Prism Sounds" builds upon the initial spirit of the project with an open mind and a determination to pick up where the journeys and adventures left off.

Gabe Preston - flute (tracks 2, 3, 4, 6, 7), alto saxophone (4, 5, 7), composition (tracks 3, 4, 6)
Anthony Passante-Contaldi aka "Tony PC" - piano (tracks 1, 4, 6), keyboard & synth (tracks 2, 3, 5, 7)
Victor Nica - guitar (tracks 3, 4, 6)
Declan Fischer - bass (all tracks except track 1)
John Thomas - drums (all tracks except track 1)
Glenn Barratt - engineer
Recorded at Morningstar Studios in East Norriton, PA 7/27-7/28/24

Stone Groove

Ode to an Adventure

Quinticep

Time

not an intro

Genes

My Journey Academia

‘Catharsis’ - the process of releasing & thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions.

The original groove for the track was created for an impromptu live jam, as the backing track for a live veena performance. Keeping in mind the intended direction of the Altarium project, this 19-minute journey was developed & built over a period of 10-11 months at Nikhil’s studio in North Bangalore. Features programmed layers of doumbek & riqq - complimented with a variety of enchanting bell sounds, granular atmos that fades in and out on repeat, a punchy bassline, and a haunting, almost ‘cathartic’ electric guitar intro - all arranged carefully & mixed over a graceful tanpura sound (on E). The production is a tribute to the sense of nostalgia & euphoria that comes with listening to the sounds of our roots. A huge thanks to Ognen Zafirovski (aka Yudhisthira) for his work on the final engineering.

Released January 1, 2024

- Bass Guitar (Yamaha RBX-370), and Electric Guitar (ESP MH-250) played & recorded by Nikhil Sundar
- Sound Design, Programming, Arrangements, Mixing & Overall Production by Nikhil Sundar (Stereogramme Audio)
- Stem Mixing & Mastering by Ognen Zafirovski (Baba's Mastering Room, Skopje, Macedonia)

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CATHARSIS

ALTARIUM - CATHARSIS

The goal of our label is to represent radical & progressive variety through the lens of the modern music industry, without sticking to any particular genre. We are looking for recordings that are innovative & boldly experimental. We're also looking for music that is improvisational , boundary-pushing, and artistically "relevant".

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