This album is a celebration of curiosity and trust.
During 2020 and 2021 I composed numerous pieces in my studio - poured my heart and soul out to music in challenging times. I sent these improvisations to other musicians whom I trusted. No instruction given but to record only one take, following their intuition.

"Composing is just putting the right people in the right place." - John Zorn

The right people were in the right place. This odd situation of not-being-together created a powerful mediated togetherness; opened spaces for the sceneries, meditations, musical paintings, outbursts, contemplations of this album - Atolls of human beings expressing themselves through music in times of separation. This album unites 5 of these comforting and wild territories - in an adventurous piece of art that funnels our curious approach in music into visible form - driven by the spirit of music.

Enjoy the ride,
Malo

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ATOLLS is dedicated to my grandmother who was the most curious listener I ever knew. And to my dear friend Ariella who trusted my musical self long before I did.

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These people wove their gifts into this album (in order of appearance in the process):

Malo Moray - Artistic Concept, Composition, Vocals, Upright Bass, Tapes, Electronics, Prepared Guitar, Field Recordings, Design Concept, Producer
Hans Arnold - Drums, Electronics
πxl - Saxophones
Gregor Forbes - Piano, Photography
Markus Rom - Guitar, Electronics
Marc Urselli - Mix, Master
Rowan Coupland - Prepared Harp
Matthias Gründig - Synthesizers, Materials, Electronics, Springs
Izabela Kaldunska - Violin, Electronics
Barnabas Herrmann - Flute, Vocals, Painting
A 400 Year Old Oak Tree - As Themself
Ben Dexel - Clay Tile
Konstantin Feig - LP Sleeve Design, Concept & Printing
Friederike Butter - Painting

© 2023 Malo Moray. All music composed by Martin Riebel, except for “Letters” and “Tiny Objects” by Martin Riebel & Matthias Gründig. All rights reserved. All inquiries: info@possiblysam.com www.malo.cool

Atolls

Replying To Unaddressed Letters

someone must have pushed that record button!

... and created the first set recording by our dearest @maraafterdark

recorded at villa weidig, saalfeld, september 24, 2023.
feel the waves.

design by @lsdaensen

fjeden rec: mara at Villa Weidig 2023

Berliner77

My first-ever music production project, Selva, chronicles my journey of learning how to produce music with Ableton. Started with snippets of the weirdest Birdsounds, it evolved in its unique way. It's been almost two years, and during this time, I could have created six songs from this project. The amount I learned from this is super precious. Mistakes and loopholes were experienced, no reference track etc. I'm super happy and relieved to finally say that I'm done with my first song. I'm stoked to upload my second track soon. Stay tuned!

Selva - Vbrtns

maerchentanz#13

model&bayer@maerchentanz 08.09.2024

Weaving together ethereal soundscapes, hypnotic rhythms, and rich layers of sonic textures. Deep and trippy, yet calming and intricate, the music mirrored the beauty of the surrounding mountains and the unity of the PaiPan gathering 2024.



Thank you for listening

P.S.:  Sℒow  D☺wn

https://www.instagram.com/_vbrtns/

https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/56hjztdt9IDhCcp2XKhxQ1?si=6HyD8MHgR961tNc5FXK-8g

VBRTNS at PaiPan Gathering 2024

Smartlink with all music platforms:
https://hypeddit.com/samparadise/hypnotized

I hope you enjoy this deep, 90s-inspired Garage House track. Appreciate any feedback, likes & reposts! 🫶🏻

Part of the "Blueprint" compilation on Demuja's label @muja feat. Boo Williams, Shinichiro Yokota, Retromigration, Demuja, Ruff Stuff & more great artists.





Sam Paradise - Hypnotized

MIXTAPE 103

Wild demolition party with theater and circus performers, approx. 40 flamethrowers in a post-apocalyptic setting... CHECK 
Roztoč was definitely a very special experience.
A big apology goes out to the bat whose bunker we used as a dance floor—it was cool that you hung out with us.

De La Branco, Muadeep, DOECHII, Wilfy D, OAKK, Magugu, Le Mo, Summer Pearl, Bop, Jacques Greene, Baltra, Max Cooper, The Blaze, Vimala, Biicla, Felix Fleer, Baxter, Kabuki, MC Fox, TT The Artist

FLeX - Midnight Mirage Set @ Roztoc Festival 2025

Der Sound zur Krise 
make creativity great again

PaamPoesie - Covid19

A collective of producers and music makers working together to push our skills, music and ideas. Find out more at www.thelivelab.com

MIXTAPE 103

The Live Lab

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