TU13: Tonal Unity Volume 2 VA 12"

Since her childhood, there had always been a blueprint for what love and happiness looked like. She'd see it on the TV, in films and magazines, so surely this must be how it plays out in real life, right? Soon enough though she'd become disenchanted with these falsities, to her they were now sugar coated fantasies that bore no comparison to the realities of love and heartache. It was transparent, as clear as day; the blueprint never existed.

Continuing their mission to showcase the traditional music of Korea through a contemporary lens, Seoul-based label Tonal Unity set about releasing the second in a series of three V/A EPs with artists interpreting these raw, ancient sounds. Among those artists featured are X.Y.R., Beck Junghyun, Ryuji Ono, Fortunato, DJ Bowlcut and Tokyo native and Hole and Holland boss Mamazu, who layers hypnotic drums and synths with slivers of Korean Minyo vocal samples.

PREMIERE: Mamazu - Blueprint [Tonal Unity]

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.

Fortunato is a trackmaker from São Paulo Brazil, having released on labels like Shango, Ohxala, and Random Collective. His track “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 them into practice.

The vinyl preorder will be done by Crevette Records in Belgium https://www.crevetterecords.be/release/1593784357/Various-EP-2

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PREMIERE: Fortunato - Sharihotsu | Tonal Unity

It hits you like that cosmic blissful track you'd hear just at the right moment coming out of the chill room at the rave at 7:23 am. Just the perfect blend of classical, downtempo, bass, ambient elements. Absolutely loving this one!!

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.

Beck Junghyun is a talented pianist and founding member of legendary Korean fusion groups like 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.

Mastered by Kabamix @ LMD Studio Osaka

Tonal Unity Vol. 2

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Exclusive Premiere: Beck Junghyun "Flow" (Forthcoming Tonal Unity Vol.2 Compilation)

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Vinyl Distributed by @crevetterecords Brussels BE

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)

토널 유니티
Organic Sounds from Asia and Beyond
아시아를 포함한 그 이상의 순수한 사운드

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