Greyscale 03 is the third chapter in the evocative Greyscale series by Unknown Cause, offering a quartet of tracks that delve into the depths of dub music with an organic twist. The opening track sets the tone with its earthy and classic dub influence that combines organic soundsources but remains deeply hypnotic. As the album progresses, the energy picks up with the three subsequent tracks, each offering a layered techno experience that remains true to the organic and earthly essence of the series. Unknown Cause continues to experiment with the fusion of natural and synthesized sounds and classic dub techniques. Greyscale 03 is an essential addition to the libraries of dub techno aficionados and those seeking a fresh take on technoid dub music.

Greyscale 03

more bits and pieces from the Unknown Archives: pre 2010 era

Oldies but Goldies pt 2

Unknown Cause's second chapter in the Greyscale EP-series is based around four recordings of the sounds heard through the studio window sometime during the early nocturnal hours, back when the UC studio was set up overlooking Sagene square in Oslo. By using the local aural fauna as part of the background atmospheres in the tracks, a glimpse of the ambiance this area sounds like is presented through UC`s mistified, hypnotic style.

Sagene Pt 1 (Intersection)

A breakbeat remix by me of the beautiful tracks Fourcolor & Moskitoo - Quiet Gray found on the album "As Pleat" released on the label "12k" in 2011.
 
You can find the original version of Quiet Grey 1 here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgoDeAgnJnI

It was fun interpreting someone elses work in my own way. It is such a lovely set of tracks, and i loved the idea of using the themes in a different style.

Hope you enjoy it!

Don`t forget to check out more of the work of the talented Fourcolor and his other projects, here`s a link to his website:

http://www.frolicfon.com/

https://soundcloud.com/frolicfon/

Fourcolor & Moskitoo - Quiet Gray (UC remix)

Taken from the "Color" side of Unknown Cause`s new album, "Color/Greyscale"

"Color/Greyscale" is available for purchase as double heavyweight vinyl and double cd featuring beautiful artwork from Andrew Jones here:

www.unknown-cause.com/store-2/

Please repost if you enjoy it :)

Skyler In Motion

Buy on vinyl & cd

Unknown Cause - Sweet Curse

Image Breeze

Taken from the "Color" side of Unknown Cause`s new album, "Color/Greyscale"

"Color/Greyscale" is available for purchase as double heavyweight vinyl and double cd featuring beautiful artwork from Andrew Jones here:

www.unknown-cause.com/store-2/

Please repost if you enjoy :)

Serendipity

Buy 12" and CD here

Young Maso

Unknown Cause live @ Angels Rave (Electric Fusion 7. December 2013) 

All tracks produced and performed by Unknown Cause.

live @ Angels Rave (Electric Fusion 7. December 2013)

I have a massive backlog of music... so while I get up to speed on the EP releases, I figured I could share something from the practice lab.

This whole thing was recorded live, using the Machinedrum and Megacommand Live system (which greatly expands the live possibilities of the MD) recorded with my newly acquired Push(2). The MCL is also sequencing a Monomachine that does a bunch of stabs, pads and echoes. There are a few TR8S patterns sprinkled in there too, as well as a few tracks mixed in from other modular or push sessions. Can you spot which tracks ? =)

Really a test-session to see how I will organize and synchronize my recorder-trigs between the MD/MCL and Push/Live. As you can hear, a solution is yet to be implemented =P pattern repetitions that sometimes repeat at odd, un-expected times, sounds that overstay their welcome and then some... I like it. 

Raw and honest. Pretty much straight off the machinery in that moment, never to be repeated if not caught on tape... uhm.. bits?

Procrastinate (Raw Elektronaut Session)

Nautilus

Mills

Analogica

Beachgigs

This live set is a culmination of years spent designing and building a custom modular synth system, blending together various hardware jams into an immersive, organic experience. 
Each track is a raw, unaltered recording of modular patches, capturing the spontaneous nature of live performance. Occasionally, drum-machine elements are layered in, all routed through a 24-channel API analog summing mixer that I've soldered together by hand, ensuring an entirely analog (and very personal) signal path for most of the set.

While a few tracks were produced using a DAW, their foundation remains rooted in recordings from my modular setup, maintaining the same tactile and hands-on approach. The entire set is mixed using Traktor 4, taking advantage of its incredible stem separation feature, which allows me to deconstruct stereo tracks into multi-track mixes, turning a traditional DJ set into something more akin to a live studio session. Every sound is given room to breathe, creating an evolving soundscape that’s both spontaneous and meticulously crafted.

Mastering was also done in-house, ensuring that every detail of this set is true to the vision I had when performing it live. This is more than just a mix; it’s an exploration of sound through the systems I’ve built, designed to push boundaries and redefine what a live electronic performance can be.

Tracklist:

TRACK 01 AUDIO
    TITLE "Music for ants (Live)"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 0:0:0

  TRACK 02 AUDIO
    TITLE "Unspecified Modular Jam 1 (Live)"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 7:24:12

  TRACK 03 AUDIO
    TITLE "Unspecified Modular Jam 2 (Live)"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 14:4:17

  TRACK 04 AUDIO
    TITLE "Unspecified Modular Jam 3 (Live)"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 20:39:7

  TRACK 05 AUDIO
    TITLE "Unspecified Modular Jam 4 (Live)"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 33:54:31

  TRACK 06 AUDIO
    TITLE "Elektron Jam (Live)"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 40:28:34

  TRACK 07 AUDIO
    TITLE "Unspecified Modular Jam 5 (Live)"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 49:3:40

  TRACK 08 AUDIO
    TITLE "Unspecified Modular Jam 6 (Live)"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 65:36:4

  TRACK 09 AUDIO
    TITLE "Unspecified Modular Jam 7 (Live)"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 74:13:50

  TRACK 010 AUDIO
    TITLE "303 forest"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 86:50:60

  TRACK 11 AUDIO
    TITLE "Smile"
    PERFORMER "Rhythm & Sound, Paul St. Hilaire, Deepchord, Unknown Cause (Bootleg)"
    INDEX 01 95:30:1

  TRACK 12 AUDIO
    TITLE "DC26"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 107:25:28

  TRACK 13 AUDIO
    TITLE "Simple Chords"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 114:9:48

  TRACK 14 AUDIO
    TITLE "Replika 11"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 119:37:59

  TRACK 15 AUDIO
    TITLE "VCV darkbeats (Live)"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 125:7:26

  TRACK 16 AUDIO
    TITLE "UP4000 (BB )"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 133:28:68

  TRACK 17 AUDIO
    TITLE "Lonely Jam"
    PERFORMER "Unknown Cause"
    INDEX 01 139:34:69

Live modular excursion 01

This track was originally made in 2009, remastered in 2025

Teknotanzen

Another Oldie but Goldie from the Unknown archives. This track was also originally made in 2009, remastered in 2025

Funk no_7

More vibes from the Unknown archives. This track was also originally made in 2009, remastered in 2025

Resonant Complaint

Another one from the ancient Unknown archives. Remastered in 2025

Halted Progress

Lilo

M22 Prog

A project that has been kicking around my harddrive for alot of years, finally presented in it`s finished form. Time for a cappuccino and "a you-know-what", and the prospects of this particular sunday are looking pretty...

;)

Greyscale 01 - 04 - Sunday Strategies

This is the final incarnation of the track "White Rhino". Taking you deep into the lands of the white rhino, where jah`s are riding high and Jeremy Clarkson knows nothing.



Greyscale 01 - 03 - The White Rhino

Lockdown

An ambient dub-techno set I did during the christmas holdidays of 2011 featuring more unreleased works.

All tracks produced and performed by Unknown Cause. 

Remastered in 2024

Deep, Dubby & Smooth - Happy Holidays Mix

Taken from the "Greyscale" side of Unknown Cause`s new album, "Color/Greyscale"

"Color/Greyscale" is available for purchase as double heavyweight vinyl and double cd featuring beautiful artwork from Andrew Jones here:

www.unknown-cause.com/store-2/

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