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Ancient meets modern on this new installment from Akimbo. Named after Korean traditional temple patterns, Dancheong continues Akimbo's foray into the exploration of Korean instrumentation. From the synth wonk of "Fiddlehead" to the midtempo chug of "King Jing" and "Four Guardians", even into house and acid vibes on "Sangmo" and "Dimensional Jangdan", Akimbo targets the dancefloor on the first of two installments.

Synth on "Fiddlehead" by Owen Primitiv
Daegeum on "Four Guardians" by Seungmin Cha
Taepyeongso on "Golden Horn" by Kim Oki
Mastered by Takashi Kabashima at LMD Studio

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TU14: Akimbo - Dancheong Vol. 1 {Preview}

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TU15: Akimbo - Dancheong Vol. 2 (Preview)

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Airwaves is a curated podcast series from Tonal Unity, showcasing the music of friends across Asia. For our fifth transmission, we welcome Ume.

Originally from Osaka and currently based in Saigon, Ume began his path as a selector in the underground parties surrounding his hometown. He is a member of Mogra Radio. and his music a delicate soundtrack to the “here and now”.  It is difficult to attribute it to any single genre. It is a reflection of a moment in time, atmosphere, and mood of music lovers around.  His sets are always filled with rhythmic grooves, extravagance, and echoes from different cultures and worlds.

This mix was inspired by old films and traditional performances all over the world.  The theme keeps cherishing the old, while acquiring new knowledge.

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Airwaves: Ume

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Tonal Unity is back with another modern take on Korean traditional sounds, presented here as the second in a series of 3 EPs. The raw and ancient sounds of Korea are interpreted by a cross-cultural selection of artists, each seeing them through their own cosmic prisms. Sit back, relax, and put a fresh cone in your incense burner for a trip to the hills in the land of morning calm.

X.Y.R. is a leading artist in Russia’s deeply creative ambient-not-ambient scene. “Bamboo Haze” pairs his signature lush exotica with Korean instrumentation to create a truly engrossing soundscape.

Beck Junghyun is a talented pianist and founding member of legendary Korean fusion groups like Windy City,  I & I Djangdan and Surisurimahasuri. “Flow” sees Junghyun bringing her heavyweight bass and vocal to a laid-back tune fit for late nights, early mornings, or any moment of reflection.

Ryuji Ono aka O.R. is an Osaka-born and Berlin-based trackmaker with previous releases on great labels like Tropical Twista and Shika Shika. “Should Be There” combines the calm, dense power of his sound with Korean instrumentation for a lovely result. 

Mamazu is a leading member of the downtempo scene in Tokyo, has released on a variety of nice labels, and has been remixed by Nicola Cruz for a release on his label Hole and Holland. “Blueprint” is a great example of his hypnotic style, utilizing Korean Minyo vocal samples to great effect. 

Fortunato is an up-and-coming trackmaker from São Paulo Brazil, having released on labels like Shango, Ohxala, and Random Collective. “Sharihotsu” is named in reference to a disciple of Buddha who knew all the teachings to attain enlightenment, but did not know how to put it into practice.

DJ Bowlcut is a prominent Seoul producer and champion turntablist, known for his live analog sets of lo-fi house and saturated electro. “Dream Valley” sees him slowing the tempo a bit, playfully using a sample of the Korean taepyeongso in a hazy mood. 

Mastered by Kabamix @ LMD Studio Osaka

X.Y.R. - Bamboo Haze
Beck Junghyun - Flow
Ryuji Ono - Should Be There
Mamazu - Blueprint
Fortunato - Sharihotsu
DJ Bowlcut - Dream Valley

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TU13: Tonal Unity Vol. 2 (sampler)

Airwaves is a curated podcast series from Tonal Unity, showcasing the music of friends across Asia. For our sixth transmission, we welcome Mosaic Eyes, an esoteric selector from Kumamoto, Japan.

From the artist:

On a farm in Mid-Devon I was captivated by Long Wave radio from an early age.
Mysterious transmissions in the dark.
A burgeoning free party scene in SW England was fortunately timed.
Deep house in the dark.
Then I came to a land of persimmons and oranges.
This and maybe every mix is influenced by the DiY Soundsystem and is for dancing in the dark.

Recorded live @ Navaro Kumamoto

Airwaves: Mosaic Eyes

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Organic Sounds from Asia and Beyond
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