TRACKLIST:
A1. Raising Sun in Bali
A2. Los Angeles
A3. Blue Theme
A4. Chamonix
B1. Krazy Kat
B2. Funky Ghost
B3. Back To Amazonia
B4. Birds Of Space

French multi-instrumentalist Teddy Lasry's story is noteworthy not just in regards to the music he released, but in the ways that he
approached the craft of composing and experimenting with sounds and sonics.
Always intrigued with the capabilities of instruments, their groove and their feel, it was very much his family’s influence that helped to
fuel these life long affections. As a performer in a parisien cabaret, Teddy’s father Jacques would mingle with giants like Serge
Gainsbourg and Charlie Chaplin (impressed by his ability to improvise, Chaplin wanted him to become his accompanist, but the pianist
politely refused). Jacques and his wife (Teddy’s mother Yvonne), would later become members of the innovative experimental group Les
Structures Sonores, and surround their children’s lives with sounds. Electronic music was still in its infancy and Les Structures Sonores,
with their resonators that produced long, mysterious tones, were deemed ‘cosmic’. It was the era of the launching of the first Russian
Sputnik and every time a radio or television station wanted music for their science fiction programs, they turned to one of their
compositions. Showing a natural ability with multi instrumentalism, Teddy was rewarded with a spot in the band, allowing him to really
explore unconventional methods of composition.
Following a brief stint with Ariane Mnouchkine's avant-garde Théâtre du Soleil after graduating school, Teddy joined the pioneering
prog band Magma, with whom he would record three groundbreaking records during the early 1970s (According to former member
Laurent Thibault, their album Mëkanïk Dëstruktï. Kömmandöh and its sound were strong influences on David Bowie during the recording
of Low and Iggy Pop’s The Idiot at Hérouville). Despite the successes with these projects, Teddy was constantly searching for new ways
of expressing himself through music, leading him into the beginnings of a solo career that would last the better part of three decades.
Teddy’s transition into his solo career came with contrasting fortunes, in that he was now becoming a music to image composer but
with the unfortunate realisation that his eyesight was gradually worsening (due to being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at an early
age). Nonetheless, his solo career would begin in 1975, and for the rest of the decade his sound would become increasingly
mired in electrified Funk-Fusion and its endless sonic possibilities. The resulting music would serve to highlight Teddy’s love affair
with the possibilities found within tireless instrumentation, with the flute and particularly synthesisers becoming a mini-obession of his (he
once spent a 7,000 Francs loan, which was meant to be spent on fixing his roof, on synths).
To this day Teddy continues to record and experiment with music, a passion which in many ways has never left his side,
even at the age of 75. His career was one that was fuelled by innate curiosity and an intrinsic desire to discover new methods of
expressionism, be it through the realms of Jazz-Funk, ambient electronics, Swing music or indeed through the medium of instrumentation
itself. On this compilation, we look to encapsulate the essence of his innovative sound, and from start to finish a sense of his ingenious
approach to composing structure and mood is made abundantly clear. The funk-jazz fusion style that embodied the majority of his 70s
work is on full display here, with the vibrant flute driven "Los Angeles", the Miles Davis inspired "Blue Theme", the progressive and driving
"Chamonix", and the deeply intricate "Krazy Kat", along with one of his finest 80s slow jams, "Funky Ghost". Two cuts off the ‘Back To
Amazonia’ album are also featured (Teddy’s last album including his Prophet T8, Yamaha DX7 and Oberheim drum machines). "Raising
Sun in Bali" and the title piece both emphasise an ever present passion for synthesisers. "Birds of Space", a standout track off the e=mc2
album, closes the comp, and is a fitting way to end this journey.
Pulled together in close collaboration with Teddy and his family, this collection of songs looks to introduce new listeners to his work
and we are proud to present this limited and carefully remastered compilation on vinyl, including extensive liner notes.

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Repress mid August 2022 !

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On the B-side, Nick The Record teams up with Idjut Boys' Dan Tyler to take on Haf Deo' - a beautful taste of breezy tropical Congolese pop from Tabu Ley Rochereau.

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