Mike Inzinger - Ice Age[MIR0004]

What are the differences and similarities between human and artificial sound, between oscillations generated by vocal cords and synthesizer voices, voltage amplified by speakers? On Silencio, his latest album for Tresor Records, Moritz von Oswald works with a 16-voice choir to explore this concept. 

Drawing from the ensemble works of long-standing inspirations Edgard Var&egrave;se, Gy&ouml;rgy Ligeti and Iannis Xenakis, von Oswald and Vocalconsort Berlin delve into the space between sounds, creating a deeply textured collection that shifts between light &amp; ethereal and dark &amp; dissonant. 

As masterfully demonstrated in the early work of von Oswald and Mark Ernestus' influential Basic Channel project, repetition and reduction are key elements here, much in the tradition of techno and minimalism. The vast dynamism of the human voice adds to the profound weight of electronics while offering up a rhythmic source and sonic noise palette unexplored in von Oswald's repertoire. In Silencio, von Oswald dredges a dank murk, pulling clouds over a distant pulse. It hangs, ready to take on new forms. 

The compositions were written in von Oswald's Berlin studio on classic synthesizers, such as the EMS VCS3 &amp; AKS, Prophet V, Oberheim 4-Voice and the Moog Model 15. These abstract recordings were transcribed to sheet music for choir by Berlin-based Finnish composer and pianist, Jarkko Riihim&auml;ki and performed by Vocalconsort Berlin in &Ouml;lberg church in the city's Kreuzberg district, only few metres down the road from where Dubplates &amp; Mastering and Hard Wax opened their doors for music enthusiasts for many years so long. 

The recordings of the choral versions were then incorporated into the synthesized parts of the album and brought into anew electronic context; in Silencio, the focus is not on using one means to imitate the other, but to sonically discuss the tensions and harmonies between the two worlds and create a dialogue between them. 

The relationship between von Oswald and Tresor Records goes back thirty years, all the way to Blake Baxter's Dream Sequence in 1991 - which von Oswald engineered alongside Thomas Fehlmann. The collaboration with Fehlmann lived on, seeing the duo team up as 3MB with Eddie Fowlkes or Juan Atkins. More recently, the Detroit-Berlin connection continued as Juan Atkins &amp; Moritz von Oswald present Borderland. 

For von Oswald, Tresor Records and also the participating guest musicians of the choir, this release brings together audiences from other musical areas, cross-pollinating; Silencio is an album that stands for itself beyond the musical genre boundaries.

BANDCAMP

Moritz von Oswald - Colpo

Tsott - Unbending

Ice Age

Force Exposure

Maverick

X-Ray House

Subsequent Logic

https://naturalselectionlondon.bandcamp.com/album/natural-selection-selected-works-vol-1

"London based label Natural Selection mark the beginning of their new 'Selected Works' series with an exquisitely curated 38-track VA compilation, which brings together some of the most respected names in the worlds of Techno, Electro, IDM & Industrial Electronica, including SHXCXCHCXSH, Nørbak, The Advent, NX1, Charlton, MAEDON, Somatic Responses, Plant43, Annie Hall & more.

Together with all the artists involved in the project, Natural Selection stand in solidarity with Palestine by donating all profits from the release to the PCRF (Palestine Children's Relief Fund). Great efforts have been made from everyone involved to come together and support this vital cause.

Natural Selection are well known for bridging the heavier spectrum of Techno, Electro, IDM, Acid, etc. with new, experimental style and form. One can always expect the most cutting-edge, hard-hitting, underground electronics via their releases and also their regular label nights, which have gained notoriety for daring lineups and extreme diversity in sound."

Natural Selection: Selected Works Vol. 1

Uun - Garifuna [Natural Selection]

Lycurgus delivers the 2-tracker that is re-launching the TH series. A limited vinyl lathe cut, exclusively available on clone.nl and at Tar Hallow's bandcamp.
Black 180grams vinyl, ETCHED center (no label sticker) with stickered cover. 30 copies, numbered.
15 copies were available at clone.nl: only a few left - https://clone.nl/item76653.html
15 copies were available on bandcamp: sold out

Lycurgus - TH09 B (TH09)

**FUNDRAISER**

Severn Electronics Presents: Various Artists 001

Available for Preorder: 14th August 2024
Release Date: 21st August 2024

Severn Electronics is thrilled to announce the launch of our first compilation album, "Various Artists 001". This milestone release features contributions from ten exceptional artists, each exploring different areas of electronic music within the scope of the label, yet offering something unique from one another—ranging from ambient to techno, IDM, and breaks.

These ten tracks represent a heartfelt collaboration between artists for a good cause. All proceeds from the album will be donated to a charity that is making a real difference on the ground in Gaza: "The Ghassan Abu Sittah Children's Fund".

This vital charity, founded by British Palestinian Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, provides critical medical care to children in Gaza, transports them to Lebanon for advanced treatment, and supports their ongoing recovery.

The Ghassan Abu Sittah Children's Fund is dedicated to offering medical, psychological, and social care to the most vulnerable children, easing the pressure on Gaza's fragile healthcare system, and paving the way for a brighter future.

As mentioned earlier, 100% of the proceeds from the sales of this album will go directly to the charity, including all production costs as well. By purchasing digital or physical copies, you are directly supporting the charity and, therefore, vulnerable children who are in desperate need of vital medical care. No child should ever be robbed of their future.

For more information on The Ghassan Abu Sittah Children's Fund, please visit their website.

gabusittahchildrensfund.org

Contact info@severnelectronics.co.uk for any additional information.

Release Date - August 21, 2024 on digital and physical formats... Link Below

https://severnelectronics.bandcamp.com/album/various-artists-001-va-seva001

All tracks written and produced by various artists
Mastering by Paul Mac of "Hard Groove Mastering"
Photography and Artwork by Freddy Goodfellow

[   Severn Electronics all rights reserved   ]

SEVA001 - Severn Electronics - Various Artists Compilation [VA]

Whoismarce - Algorithmic Enslavement

䷇ Pi (Uniting)

"When you merge the world in here with the world out there
your destiny is revealed"

Property & si’nedd - GENESIS [OB008]

Tracks 1,2,4,8,9 & 10 produced and mixed by Property & si'nedd
Tracks 3 & 6 produced and mixed by Property
Tracks 5 & 7 produced and mixed by si'nedd
All tracks mastered by Sjoerd Oberman
Words by Postzegel
Artwork by Sjahrzad Khodadadeh

In a time beyond time when the boundaries between dimensions were screamed louder than a
cosmic loom, the entities Property and si’nedd emerged into existence. They were forces of
nature, not bound by physical laws but intertwined with universal essence. Property, the
embodiment of structure and form, was the stabilizing force in a world of chaos, while si’nedd, a
radiant entity of light and potential, sparked a dynamic touch. The people of the land, who lived
in the vast plains of Feld and the sun-drenched deserts of Liwa, watched in awe, coining this
phenomenon the shining regeneration of renewal and unity, all in accordance with the 8th
hexagonic chapter of this endless belief.

Today, the power unleashed in their encounters reverberates through the fabric of reality,
causing ripples that can heal. The wise ones of the ancient world, adepts of the I'Ching, are fully
aware of this feat. Consulting in the sacred texts of I’Ching, we begin to understand the
necessity to Unite, to bring forces together in harmony rather than to conflict. Not everyone has
to understand the intensity of Property and si’nedd's connection. In the quiet village of Adevo,
nestled between the mountains of Belan and the forests of Skai, the people experience both
Dolor and Noxa—pain and harm—when forces are unbalanced.

There – the nearby fields, the Ventu winds blow gently, Onie flowers are blooming, symbols of
hope and healing, whispering that with unity comes the potential for the construction of the great
temple of Belan.

As the cycle of encounters continues, the villagers begin to understand the deeper rhythm of the
book. They realized that the union of Property and si’nedd isnot merely an event but a
process—a weaving of existence that neither begins nor ends with the measurement of time.
The wise leader we call Somni, slides in to remind us of the following teaching we hold so dear
to our hearts: "We sleep, but the loom of life never stops, and the pattern which was weaving
when the sun went down is weaving when it comes up tomorrow." With this, the people of
Adevo, Liwa, and beyond now embrace the blend of creation and destruction.

We open our eyes –

In the heart of Adevo, within the temple of Belan, there stands a mysterious mirror, said to
reflect not just the physical form but the very soul of those who gaze into it. Yes, you – yes, me.
This mirror is believed to hold the secrets of unity, for when two stood before it, their reflections
would merge, revealing a single, harmonious entity. We are reminded that "holding together
means uniting," a principle that is echoed in the teachings of the 8th hexagram. It has been said
that only through true unity can the forces of Property and Si’nedd be balanced on a string of
harmonic madness –
In moments when life moves quickly and the pace of existence is overwhelmed by threats, the
mirror offers a stillness, urging those who look into it to slow down.

"The way does not speak," the elders whisper, "but in its silence, it guides." It is in this quietude,
this space of reflection, that the villagers are discovering their inner guidance, learning to
navigate the complexities of life by holding together, united in purpose and spirit, even as the
world around them swirls with the chaos of change – or rather, the Book of Change.

Bandcamp

Property & si'nedd - Somni

A hypnotic journey divided into 3 parts. "Raumfänger" was performed and recorded in one piece, using only hardware equipment.

Subsequent Logic

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