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Release date: 13th February 2023

Mark Barrott is an artist that creatively speaking, never stops moving. His musical career has taken many forms. Some know him as Future Loop Foundation, the alias he used to create and perform ambient drum and bass from the mid-90s. Some know him for his Sketches from an Island albums, which he released under his own name, and others know him as the founder of the highly influential International Feel label, a label that spearheaded the bespoke vinyl movement of the 2010’s and brought DJ Harvey out of studio retirement. Barrott has spent close to four decades exploring new sonic territory and pushing the boundaries of various genres and is considered a pivotal figure in the revival of the Balearic music scene of the last decade.

Barrott’s new album, ’Jōhatsu (蒸発)’, is predictably unpredictable. Due for release this April on Above & Beyond’s new downtempo imprint Reflections, the album is a full departure from anything Mark has written before, partly because he was writing to moving picture. In 2019, Mark was commissioned by a director to write the score for their new documentary, ‘Jōhatsu (蒸発) ... the art of Evaporation’.

‘Jōhatsu (蒸発)’ is an 8-track journey through the sounds, sights, smells and sensations of traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.

Every year, it is estimated that as many as 100,000 people in Japan vanish, without a trace. These are the so-called johatsu. The “evaporated people”. People become jōhatsu for many different reasons including addiction, divorce and job loss. While some people may consider taking their own lives, others simply… evaporate. Jōhatsu refers to these people who purposefully leave the lives they knew behind.

‘Jōhatsu... the art of Evaporation’, shadowed a Japanese man as he went through this exact process, paying a contractor to help him vanish, moving from central Kyoto to Scandinavia. Scene notes from the director and shots of Kyoto at night-time, rural Japan, and Scandinavian forest-scapes informed Barrott’s musical direction for the project.

The tracks on this album are the ‘full’ pieces - those written for the longer sequences of film. The first single and opening track from the album, 'Kyoto (京都)', utilises the art of simplicity. It’s stripped back and minimal, allowing Barrott’s ambient, spontaneous production style to shine through. 

‘Jōhatsu (蒸発)’ is a fairly air-tight representation of Mark Barrott as an artist. It’s spontaneous, it’s unexpected, it’s unrestricted and it’s a gorgeous listening experience. It’s the sound of an artist set free, without creative restraints. If music could fly, 'Jōhatsu (蒸発)' has wings.

'Jōhatsu (蒸発)' is out 17th April on Reflections. The first single ‘Kyoto (京都)’ is out now.

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Mark Barrott - Kyoto (京都)

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Release date: 17th April 2023

“One of the world’s finest purveyors of music to chill out to”(Pitchfork), Mark Barrott’s new album ‘Jōhatsu (蒸発)’, an 8 track film score, is out now on Reflections.

Mark Barrott is an artist that creatively speaking, never stops moving. His musical career has taken many forms. Some know him as Future Loop Foundation, the alias he used to create and perform ambient drum and bass from the mid-90s. Some know him for his Sketches from an Island albums, which he released under his own name, and others know him as the founder of the highly influential International Feel label, a label that spearheaded the bespoke vinyl movement of the 2010's and brought DJ Harvey out of studio retirement. Barrott has spent close to four decades exploring new sonic territory and pushing the boundaries of various genres and is considered a pivotal figure in the revival of the Balearic music scene of the last decade.

Mark's new album, 'Jōhatsu (蒸発)', is predictably unpredictable. Out now on Above & Beyond's new downtempo imprint Reflections, the album is a full departure from anything Mark has written before, partly because he was writing to moving picture. In 2019, Mark was commissioned by a director to write the score for their new documentary, 'Jōhatsu (蒸発) ... the art of Evaporation'.

'Jōhatsu (蒸発)' is an 8-track journey through the sounds, sights, smells and sensations of traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.

Every year, it is estimated that as many as 100,000 people in Japan vanish, without a trace. These are the so-called johatsu. The evaporated people. People become jōhatsu for many different reasons including addiction, divorce and job loss. While some people may consider taking their own lives, others simply… evaporate. Jōhatsu refers to these people who purposefully leave the lives they knew behind.

'Jōhatsu... the art of Evaporation', shadowed a Japanese man as he went through this exact process, paying a contractor to help him vanish, moving from central Kyoto to Scandinavia. Scene notes from the director and shots of Kyoto at night-time, rural Japan, and Scandinavian forest-scapes informed Barrott's musical direction for the project.

The tracks on this album are the 'full' pieces - those written for the longer sequences of film. 

'Jōhatsu (蒸発)' is a fairly air-tight representation of Mark Barrott as an artist. It's spontaneous, it's unexpected, it's unrestricted and it's a gorgeous listening experience. It's the sound of an artist set free, without creative restraints. If music could fly, 'Jōhatsu (蒸発)' has wings.

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Mark Barrott - Kamikakushi (神隠し)

Jōhatsu (蒸発)

Yonige-Ya (夜逃げ屋)

Mark Barrott - Yonige-Ya (夜逃げ屋)

Mark Barrott - Luck (運)

Mark Barrott - Kill All Ghosts (すべての幽霊を殺す)

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Release date: 6th March 2023

Mark Barrott presents the second single from his upcoming soundtrack album 'Jōhatsu (蒸発)', double a-side 'Icarus (イカロス) / One Friday In September (9月のある金曜日)', out now.

Mark Barrott is an artist that creatively speaking, never stops moving. His musical career has taken many forms. Some know him as Future Loop Foundation, the alias he used to create and perform ambient drum and bass from the mid-90s. Some know him for his Sketches from an Island albums, which he released under his own name, and others know him as the founder of the highly influential International Feel label, a label that spearheaded the bespoke vinyl movement of the 2010’s and brought DJ Harvey out of studio retirement. Barrott has spent close to four decades exploring new sonic territory and pushing the boundaries of various genres and is considered a pivotal figure in the revival of the Balearic music scene of the last decade.

Barrott’s new album, ’Jōhatsu (蒸発)’, is predictably unpredictable. Due for release this April on Above & Beyond’s new downtempo imprint Reflections, the album is a full departure from anything Mark has written before, partly because he was writing to moving picture. In 2019, Mark was commissioned by a director to write the score for their new documentary, ‘Jōhatsu (蒸発) ... the art of Evaporation’.

‘Jōhatsu (蒸発)’ is an 8-track journey through the sounds, sights, smells and sensations of traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.

Every year, it is estimated that as many as 100,000 people in Japan vanish, without a trace. These are the so-called johatsu. The “evaporated people”. People become jōhatsu for many different reasons including addiction, divorce and job loss. While some people may consider taking their own lives, others simply… evaporate. Jōhatsu refers to these people who purposefully leave the lives they knew behind.

‘Jōhatsu... the art of Evaporation’, shadowed a Japanese man as he went through this exact process, paying a contractor to help him vanish, moving from central Kyoto to Scandinavia. Scene notes from the director and shots of Kyoto at night-time, rural Japan, and Scandinavian forest-scapes informed Barrott’s musical direction for the project.

The tracks on this album are the ‘full’ pieces - those written for the longer sequences of film. The first single and opening track from the album, 'Kyoto (京都)', utilises the art of simplicity. It’s stripped back and minimal, allowing Barrott’s ambient, spontaneous production style to shine through.

Every track on the album started with improvisation, which meant some productions were written in the space of an afternoon. That’s how 'Icarus (イカロス)' came to be. It was written, or channelled, on the fly and came out almost too easily. 'One Friday in September (9月のある金曜日)' was created entirely with piano and field recordings. There’s melancholy in its simplicity and the track is inspired by the experience of finding something you didn’t know you’d lost and then having it ripped away again too soon.

'Jōhatsu (蒸発)' is out 17th April on Reflections. The second single 'Icarus (イカロス) / One Friday In September (9月のある金曜日)' is out now.

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Mark Barrott - Icarus (イカロス)

Mark Barrott - One Friday In September (9月のある金曜日)

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Release date: 27th March 2023

Mark Barrott shares the third single from his upcoming soundtrack album 'Jōhatsu (蒸発)’, 'Shinrin-yoku (森林浴)’ is out now.

Mark Barrott is an artist that creatively speaking, never stops moving. His musical career has taken many forms. Some know him as Future Loop Foundation, the alias he used to create and perform ambient drum and bass from the mid-90s. Some know him for his Sketches from an Island albums, which he released under his own name, and others know him as the founder of the highly influential International Feel label, a label that spearheaded the bespoke vinyl movement of the 2010’s and brought DJ Harvey out of studio retirement. Barrott has spent close to four decades exploring new sonic territory and pushing the boundaries of various genres and is considered a pivotal figure in the revival of the Balearic music scene of the last decade.

Barrott’s new album, ’Jōhatsu (蒸発)’, is predictably unpredictable. Due for release this April on Above & Beyond’s new downtempo imprint Reflections, the album is a full departure from anything Mark has written before, partly because he was writing to moving picture. In 2019, Mark was commissioned by a director to write the score for their new documentary, ‘Jōhatsu (蒸発)... the art of Evaporation’.

‘Jōhatsu (蒸発)’ is an 8-track journey through the sounds, sights, smells and sensations of traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.

Every year, it is estimated that as many as 100,000 people in Japan vanish, without a trace. These are the so-called johatsu. The “evaporated people”. People become jōhatsu for many different reasons including addiction, divorce and job loss. While some people may consider taking their own lives, others simply… evaporate. Jōhatsu refers to these people who purposefully leave the lives they knew behind.

‘Jōhatsu... the art of Evaporation’, shadowed a Japanese man as he went through this exact process, paying a contractor to help him vanish, moving from central Kyoto to Scandinavia. Scene notes from the director and shots of Kyoto at night-time, rural Japan, and Scandinavian forest-scapes informed Barrott’s musical direction for the project. The tracks on this album are the ‘full’ pieces - those written for the longer sequences of film. 

Mark approached the whole album much like a Japanese calligrapher. He prepared the room, the paper, the brushes and the ink to make the actual act of creating as spontaneous and unencumbered as possible. Inspired by the art of minimalism and Zen, with this album he wanted to create space and simplicity while allowing room for spontaneity.

You can hear this ethos across much of the album, particularly in the piano-led tracks like 'Shinrin-yoku (森林浴)', which is Japanese for forest-bathing. The track is minimalism personified, with field recordings of rain on leaves painting an aural picture reflective of the title. 

'Jōhatsu (蒸発)' is out 17th April on Reflections. 'Shinrin-yoku (森林浴)’ is out now.

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Mark Barrott - Shinrin-Yoku (森林浴)

Mix Number 46 in the series.

Tracklist:

Sault - Heart
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Acceptance (End Credits)
Carlos Maria Trindade - Plan
Orbital - Belfast (ANNA Ambient Remix)
George Michael - John And Elvis Are Dead
Regiao Abissal - Feminina Mulher (Instrumental)
Be Lanuit Melon Jimenez & Kasper - Hippie Picasso Feat Amaru
Dj Sports - Love And Devotion
Alena - Learn to Get By (Ron Basejam Remix)
Paprika Soul - Come With Me (The Chill)
Lipelis & Carro Green - Sao Januario 
Mark Barrott - Brunch With Suki
St Germain - Sure Thing
Soul II Soul - Back To Life (FSO's Sunday Service Remake)
George Harrison - My Sweet Lord (Peter Croce Sunrise Spirit Rework)

Bella Balearica Vol XLVI

JuJu Muzik Show 
Point Blank Radio 
Saturday 14th Dec 2024
12-2pm (cover show for Pollo)

Early Saturday afternoon, soothing the soul, mixing up the genres, old & new...

1. Svaneborg Kardyb - Dialekt (Edit)
2. Alfonso Lovo - Magic Mushroom World (Brian Jackson Retouch)
3. Ahmed Sirour - This New Day (Gratitude)
4. Infinity Plus One	- A Loophole In Time
5. A Man Called Adam - Luv... Reprise (Sensory Productions Remix) 
6. Samii - Spaced Out Summer Tours & Back Again
7. Dizzy K - No Dime 
8. Brief Encounter	- Human
9. The Isley Brothers - Here We Go Again, Pt. 1 (Single Version)
10. Mark Barrott - Cascades
11. Scrimshire	- Boldly (feat. Ursula Rucker)
12. Fred Everything - Winter Outro
13. Contours & Yadava - Cascades (Skygaze Remix)
14. QB Smith featuring Keorapetse Kolwane - Sais (Egypt) - Simbad Suite
15. Carlos Nilmmns - Life In The Loire (Skylax Mix)
16. Mark de Clive-Lowe	- 37,000 Feet
17. Samii	- For Too Long
18. Kyoto Jazz Massive - Nacer Do Sol
19. A Vision Of Panorama - Ear Dreamin'
20. Jneiro Jarel ft Masauco Chipembere - Banana Peel (Cascara De Platano) (Edit)
21. Onur Ozman - If U Want
22. Decius - Walking In The Heat (Instrumental)
23. Psyche - Andromeda
24. Infinity - Back 2 Chicago (Original Mix)
25. Tom Noble - Love Trip
26. 2fox - So Long Ft Liam Bailey & BB James
27. John Beltran - As The Sun
28. Orlando Julius - Disco Hi-Life

Enjoy!

JuJu Muzik Show (Point Blank Radio) SAT 14th Dec 2024

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They make fires on the shore
Love is all they live for

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Anjunachill is an independent record label based in London and the third imprint within the Anjuna label family, founded by British trio Above & Beyond.

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JuJu Muzik

House music label based in Norwich (UK) launched in June 2022 by Julian Garnett aka JuJu

Debut release: Julian "JuJu" Garnett 'Press Reset' feat. Harry Dennis (The It, Jungle Wonz, Fingers Inc.) https://jujumuzik.bandcamp.com/album/press-reset

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DJ/Promoter since 1991. One half of the Twisted Tambourine and co-founder of Devoted Records.

"... selector extraordinaire, aural archeologist, free-form philanthropist, merry prankster, sonic sufi, and the list goes on..."

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