weird wander through the wreckage of love and friendships, the weeping, healing and daftness of it all

DAISIES A LOT

Bird of Passage began in January of 2023. The loose idea was to compose a full album of piano pieces with an overarching atmosphere, not a concept, that tied them all together. By April I had composed and recorded one piece per month leaving me with a total of four piano pieces.

At this point in time I felt slightly burned out and uninspired, and so rather than forcing myself to compose more (which I had already unsuccessfully attempted numerous times); instead I approached a number of artists and invited them to contribute to the four tracks that were completed.

Iker Garmendia, who releases music as Sugaar Pan, was the first artist that I reached out to and he generously contributed improvised flute parts to the first three tracks. The flutes are beautifully minimalistic and he overdubbed different flute tracks to create a sort of a woodwind cushion.

Simon McCorry, who releases music under his own name and under many other guises, contributed cello to track one and three. On the first track, Simon made a dry recording with the mic at some distance from the cello (1m to 1.5m) to fit in with the rest of the recording. He kept quite a lot of rosin on the bow to keep it gritty to fit in with the pianos distortion and played closish to the bridge for the same reason. He didn’t use any overdrive or anything, leaving it to the bow, cello & pre amp to do this. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!

Jez Thelwell, who operates the Moolakii Club Audio Interface label and performs and releases music under the name Loopatronica, contributed an amazing rhythmic part for track two that complements the opening piano refrain before building into an epic climax.

Around this time I had begun noticing that several artists were releasing entire albums consisting of nothing but remixes. The concept of remixing really started to fascinate me and I started becoming genuinely curious to hear what these tracks I had been working on might sound
like in the hands of another. It would also have the added benefit of (probably) doubling the length of my rather short album.

Simon McCorry, The New Emphatic, hyacinth, and autumna each remixed one of the original four tracks. Their versions are a welcome complement and intriguing contrast to the original four tracks. They all had complete creative freedom to approach the remix in whatever way they desired and I’m so grateful for their generosity and for what they made.

The solo piano versions of the first three tracks are the same as the original tracks, with the exception of track one which, on the solo version, is extended by almost two minutes.

Released January 12, 2024
Flute on Tracks 1, 2, & 3: Iker Garmendia (sugaarpan.bandcamp.com/music)
Cello on Track 1 & 3: Simon McCorry (simonmccorry.bandcamp.com)
Rhythm on Track 2: Jez Thelwell (loopatronica.bandcamp.com)
Keyboard, VST (Track 1 & 4), Artwork, & Mixing: Levi Taschuk
(cabbaggage.bandcamp.com)
Mastering: James Edward Armstrong

Buy it out on Bandcamp

Bird of Passage [solo keyboard version]

An album metaphor for human evolution about the perception of oneself in the world.

The Scent of the Gene

1 hour extract of my closing set at Taiga vs Midgar night with Nuel, F-on and Fran Campos on 31st May 2019 in Madrid. Recorded with 3 Cdjs & Formula Sound Mixer. Forever grateful to Alfonso for making it happen.

Jacopo @ Taiga Vs Midgar - Madrid 31.05.19 (extract closing set)

Art Bei Ton Podcast 019: Pattrn
( @pattrn_dj )

Our 19th episode is featuring a podcast from the Belgian DJ and producer Pattrn.
This trippy Deep Techno journey will take you to the discovery of new galaxies.

Enjoy!

More info about Pattrn:

Pattrn, co-founder of FTRSND collective, a Brussels Electronic Marathon festival, as well as Initiate, an event concept. 

He’s a multi talented artist, who started his musical journey at the age of 4, playing the violin. He studied acousmatic music composition at Mons Conservatory and sound engineering at SAE institute Brussels. He has worked at Fuse club as sound engineer and later has been working as head booker there. 

Since the early ages he has always been attracted by knobs and ropes. It was pretty logical he ended up patching and twisting modular synthesizers and drum machines. He uses his many talents and exceptional ear to create a unique atmosphere during his sets, fueled by the energy the audience gives him. Tireless, he packs a load of power in his sets!

SC: @pattrn_dj
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pattrnmusic/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pattrn_music/
RA: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/pattrn

Tracklist:

MODERN HEADS (Official page) - beginning (Outis Music)
Korridor - somnolence (nordandvind records)
Ymir - ikhet (NORITE)
Oscar Mulero (oficial) - act of giving (Semantica Records)
Shifted - spire (control)
Sofus Forsberg - blue eye falling (NORITE)
Claudio PRC - kar (prologue)
Reeko - dog bite (Pole Group)
Phara - anomalie (Planet Rhythm)
Sleeparchive - papercup
Cassegrain - yokai
Rhyw - aversion to memory (Avian)
Cliche morph - ricochet (Affin)

Art Bei Ton Podcast 019: Pattrn

Art Bei Ton Podcast 021: ELLE
( @ellellellellellellellelle )

For the 21st episode, we are delighted to host a Hypnotic Techno set from the talented Elle.

He was supposed to play at our event 'Art Bei Ton meets Oslated' (21.03.20 at Ipse) and we hope to see him again soon, as events are slowly starting again.

More info about Elle:

Elle is an Italian producer, characterized by a tribal and minimalist output.

His music is a mixture of his influences, centered on textured and hypnotic rhythms that transport the listener to another dimension, starting from deep techno to move freely between different subgenres.

He is endowed with an eclectic style dedicated to the creation of sound journeys with particular attention to live improvisation. He has released music on Hypnus Records, Annulled Music and other underground label. Recently founded his own ELLE label, focused only on recorded live tracks.

SC: https://soundcloud.com/ellellellellellellellelle
FB: www.facebook.com/ellellellellellellellelle/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellellellellellellelle/

Art Bei Ton Podcast 021: ELLE

IO Podcast Series Episode 021 recorded by Olorun.
(@olorunprj, @abrialb)

Artwork by @mtrl_audio.

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We welcome the young french producer Olorun to our podcast series, presenting you one hour of tropical and meditative music which reflects Olorun's main influences and inspirations. By combining ambient music and slow techno tracks he tries to create a complete field of sounds which plays between artificial and natural atmospheres.

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https://www.facebook.com/olorunprj/
https://youtu.be/z3UzUgXUlOI

Podcast 021 - OLORUN

Vrika is the moniker under the Spanish producer Fernando Blanco. 
His music is a mixture of hypnotic rhythms, ambient soundscapes and organic textures, with a tribal output. 
Starting from techno and moving into different subgenres, he has released music on PhonoTropismi, Doppt Zykler and other underground labels.
Recently founded the project RVD, alongside Discknoked and Randoom, focused on slow techno and live improvisations. 
He is also part of the CALMA collective, dedicated to programming ambient and electronic music events in Madrid.

"Ancient Rituals" represents his personal take on the most primitive rhythms and soundscapes, taking the listener into a trance state.

We hope you enjoy the atmospherical ride, put together by https://soundcloud.com/vrika.
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You can download this and every codecast for free, pressing the button "... More"

CODECAST XY - Vrika - Ancient Rituals

A myriad of tones, colors, and figures descend around a central point, encircling themselves into a focused dance of abstracted precipitation. Such is the kind of stimulating, autumn-mirrored imagery offered up by our next renowned guest, Zadig. While known primarily for his distinguished brand of dubby, Detroit-tinged techno on his label Construct Re-Form, anyone who reduces him to this simply has not been listening. His recent record for the Ukrainian imprint Rhythm Büro exemplifies his many facets, with refined ambient, synth, and downtempo passages lulling one into ecstatic states. It's this kind of diversity we seek, and it's an honor to have him contribute to UNRUSH. So put on some headphones, kick around some leaves, and enjoy the last golden rays of semi-warm days before the darkness subsumes us.

Thanks a lot https://soundcloud.com/zadig-construct_re-form

Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1459436-Zadig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zadigmusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zadig_aka_ksa/

Cover artwork by Irakli Kiziria
Words by Nathan Levenson

Tracklist: 

1 - Elodie - La Saison Blanche - Ideologic Organ
2 - Abul Mogard - Above all Dreams - Ecstatic
3 - Tim Hecker - Boreal Kiss (Part 1) - Kranky
4 - Stars Of The Lid - Lactate’s Moment - Kranky
5 - Ratti / Nielsen / Nikoaienko - M2 - Muscut
6 - Luc Marianni - Voix Dans Les Brumes - Féeri Music
7 - Igor Wakhevitch - Love Song To Ekalavya - Transversales Disques
8 - Vantzou - Garden Of Forking Paths - Kranky
9 - Elemnt - Octagon #1 - Hidden Hawaii
10 - Dez Williams - Tulpas - Unrush
11 - Carlo Maria - Rotolame - Brutaz
12 - Anthony Child - Farthest Known Object - Editions Mego
13 - Σ - Schleifen C1 - Σ – Σ = 7
14 - Grouper - Parking Lot - Kranky
15 - Severnaya - Proud Cliffs Garbed In Blue - Fauxpas Musik

Unrush 050

050 - Unrushed by Zadig

Hendrik van Boetzelaer is vinculum's debut podcast series guest. Integral part of Geneve's electronic scene and formerly known as Opuswerk - a project that sees a change with a release on François X's Dement3dXXX, entitled “Mémoire Du Présent EP”. Passionate by clubbing and present at Tresor Clube, has also been to festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and Electron Festival in Geneve, where he curated the OPUS parties inviting names like Cosmin TRG, Iori, Svreca, JP Enfant, Blawan among others. We couldn't imagine a better way to start vinculum podcasts.
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@opuswerk
@vinculumpt

vinculum 001/01 - hendrik van boetzelaer

Midnight Sessions - Curated by Widow

Featuring work from myself, Lindsey Herbert, Mary Yuzovskaya, Dino Sabatini, plus many more.

Happy New Year!

Midnight Sessions Vol. 9 - Curated by Widow

U N R U S H is an experiment in sound, a crystalline vision of eternal pause. Through our record label, podcasts, and event series we focus on presenting a diverse array of alluring ambient music. With each guest contribution we search for a serene space within the mind that is free from the encumbering stresses of daily life. Our events will act as a platform for distinguished artists and take place in stunning cultural surroundings both in the city and in nature, taking a step away from the pounding hedonism of the club to showcase the other side of electronic music.

- no podcast inquieries or demos please -