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e is sky - mmah-iae_abstraction_180929
2
e is sky - mmah-iae_impressionism_180929
3
e is sky - mmah-iae_tradition&innovation_180929
4
e is sky - mmah-iae_underscore_cezanne_180929
5
e is sky - jr-iae_thegarden_180614
6
e is sky - jr-iae_rocksatbelle-ile_180614
12"
GENRE/S: Ambient / Experimental
TRACKLIST:
1. mmah-iae_abstraction_180929
2. mmah-iae_impressionism_180929
3. mmah-iae_tradition&innovation_180929
4. mmah-iae_underscore_cezanne_180929
5. jr-iae_thegarden_180614
6. jr-iae_rocksatbelle-ile_180614
SHORT INFO:
‘e is sky’ is a collective born out of these first collaborations between Melbourne based experimental composer CORIN, electronic-pop musician Sui Zhen and music producer Casey Hartnett.
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GENRE/S: Ambient / Experimental
TRACKLIST:
1. mmah-iae_abstraction_180929
2. mmah-iae_impressionism_180929
3. mmah-iae_tradition&innovation_180929
4. mmah-iae_underscore_cezanne_180929
5. jr-iae_thegarden_180614
6. jr-iae_rocksatbelle-ile_180614
SHORT INFO:
‘e is sky’ is a collective born out of these first collaborations between Melbourne based experimental composer CORIN, electronic-pop musician Sui Zhen and music producer Casey Hartnett.
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Jacob Ohrberg - Choreosexual
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Jacob Ohrberg - No Respite
12"
GENRE:
Deep House
TRACKLISTS:
1. Choreosexual
2. No Respite
SHORT INFO:
The seventh excursion on our beloved Vessel and the joyful return of Jacob Ohrberg. Two lengthy deep tracks.
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GENRE:
Deep House
TRACKLISTS:
1. Choreosexual
2. No Respite
SHORT INFO:
The seventh excursion on our beloved Vessel and the joyful return of Jacob Ohrberg. Two lengthy deep tracks.
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Norachi / Miris - Miris - Mr. Duffy Lived a Short Distance From His Body
2
Norachi / Miris - Norachi - Sunshine
12" - Australia
Vessel 05: The founders edition.
A special artist split featuring Vessel label heads Norachi & Miris. A and B. Deep and deeper. Sunshine, rain, joy and pain.
GENRE/S:
Deep House / Dub Techno
TRACKLISTS:
1. Miris - Mr. Duffy Lived a Short Distance From His Body
2. Norachi - Sunshine
SHORT INFO:
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Vessel 05: The founders edition.
A special artist split featuring Vessel label heads Norachi & Miris. A and B. Deep and deeper. Sunshine, rain, joy and pain.
GENRE/S:
Deep House / Dub Techno
TRACKLISTS:
1. Miris - Mr. Duffy Lived a Short Distance From His Body
2. Norachi - Sunshine
SHORT INFO:
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Jacob Ohrberg - 1. Trip to Ragol (10’ 21”)
2
Jacob Ohrberg - 2. Insomniac’s Dance (10’ 17”)
Genre: Deep House
Tracklist 12":
1. Trip to Ragol (10’ 21”)
2. Insomniac’s Dance (10’ 17”)
Short Info:
Vessel’s fourth outing, Deeper Amateurism, quite deliberately takes its time. Ohrberg’s patiently protracted sounds make sense only for the unhurried dancer with time on their side. Take a deep breath, and submerge.
The result of a chance meeting at DJ Sprinkles & Mitsuki's Deeperama party in Osaka, Deeper Amateurism is something of an ode to the deeper than thou sounds typically dispensed in sedate, smoke filled rooms. We love these rooms.
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Tracklist 12":
1. Trip to Ragol (10’ 21”)
2. Insomniac’s Dance (10’ 17”)
Short Info:
Vessel’s fourth outing, Deeper Amateurism, quite deliberately takes its time. Ohrberg’s patiently protracted sounds make sense only for the unhurried dancer with time on their side. Take a deep breath, and submerge.
The result of a chance meeting at DJ Sprinkles & Mitsuki's Deeperama party in Osaka, Deeper Amateurism is something of an ode to the deeper than thou sounds typically dispensed in sedate, smoke filled rooms. We love these rooms.
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Label:Vessel Records
Cat-No:VSSL003
Release-Date:29.01.2021
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Vessel Records
Cat-No:VSSL003
Release-Date:29.01.2021
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:12" Excl
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Shindo - 1. Yotogi
2
Shindo - 2. Yotogi (Dry Mix)
3
Shindo - 3. Space Infomation
Genre: House
Tracklist 12":
1. Yotogi
2. Yotogi (Dry Mix)
3. Space Infomation
Short Info:
'Yotogi' sees the light of day through Vessel records. The record itself contains three tracks and three sound skits that recreate the atmosphere in which it was produced - deep in the bowels of Osaka, Japan. A big arigatou to Shindo for allowing us to make it available, and to our friends in Japan for sharing their honest approach to house music culture.
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Tracklist 12":
1. Yotogi
2. Yotogi (Dry Mix)
3. Space Infomation
Short Info:
'Yotogi' sees the light of day through Vessel records. The record itself contains three tracks and three sound skits that recreate the atmosphere in which it was produced - deep in the bowels of Osaka, Japan. A big arigatou to Shindo for allowing us to make it available, and to our friends in Japan for sharing their honest approach to house music culture.
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Label:Vessel Records
Cat-No:VSSL002
Release-Date:11.09.2020
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Vessel Records
Cat-No:VSSL002
Release-Date:11.09.2020
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:12" Excl
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Norachi - A1 - Nurture - 06’ 13”
2
Norachi - A2 - Nurture (Reflective Mix) - 06’ 18”
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Norachi - B1 - Nature Bassline - 6’ 17”
4
Norachi - B2 - Tool For Tim - 06’ 47”
Genre: Deep House / Tech House / Minimal
Tracklist 12":
A1 - Nurture - 06’ 13”
A2 - Nurture (Reflective Mix) - 06’ 18”
B1 - Nature Bassline - 6’ 17”
B2 - Tool For Tim - 06’ 47”
Short Info:
Norachi comes at you all slinky and smooth from the Victorian countryside with 4 tracks to rattle the bass bins of your deepest dancefloor. The optimist of the bunch; ‘Nurture’ reveals glimmering synths and tight percussion over a stout bassline, while the Reflective mix adds the tough yet melancholy attitude and robust mindset distinctive of Castlemaine streets in the year 2020.
On the flip, Nature Bassline walks the line between beatdown and dub with hats lashing themselves over a bass melody reminiscent of classic Detroit works. The closer, Tool For Tim, is an exercise in after hours club moderation, settling itself into a dream loop you won’t wake up from.
Sleeve art by Gavin Fennessy.
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Tracklist 12":
A1 - Nurture - 06’ 13”
A2 - Nurture (Reflective Mix) - 06’ 18”
B1 - Nature Bassline - 6’ 17”
B2 - Tool For Tim - 06’ 47”
Short Info:
Norachi comes at you all slinky and smooth from the Victorian countryside with 4 tracks to rattle the bass bins of your deepest dancefloor. The optimist of the bunch; ‘Nurture’ reveals glimmering synths and tight percussion over a stout bassline, while the Reflective mix adds the tough yet melancholy attitude and robust mindset distinctive of Castlemaine streets in the year 2020.
On the flip, Nature Bassline walks the line between beatdown and dub with hats lashing themselves over a bass melody reminiscent of classic Detroit works. The closer, Tool For Tim, is an exercise in after hours club moderation, settling itself into a dream loop you won’t wake up from.
Sleeve art by Gavin Fennessy.
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Label:Vessel Records
Cat-No:VSSL001
Release-Date:21.02.2020
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Vessel Records
Cat-No:VSSL001
Release-Date:21.02.2020
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
Configuration:12" Excl
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Miris - A - Standing On A Whale
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Miris - B1 - Trail Dub
3
Miris - B2 - Dose
Australien Import - Genre: dub techno, ambient, experimental
Tracklist 12":
A. Standing On A Whale - 08' 23''- (45rpm)
B1. Trail Dub - 5'36''- (33rpm)
B2. Dose - 7'36''- (33rpm)
Short Info:
Miris injects a drummer's finesse and human timing into the arena of machine generated sound and humming electronics. Equally formidable for the adventurous DJ as for contemplative home listening, Vessel is proud to present 'In Omelas' as the debut EP from Melbourne's Miris.
Vital Sales Points:
'In Omelas' is the debut solo EP from Monty Hartnett's electronic project: Miris.
Hartnett is an Australian drummer based in Melbourne, well known for his work in Ambient, Art Rock and Dream Pop bands such as Sagamore, Sleep Decade and Dreamin' Wild. 'In Omelas' sees Hartnett experiment with drum machines and synthesis to full effect.
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Tracklist 12":
A. Standing On A Whale - 08' 23''- (45rpm)
B1. Trail Dub - 5'36''- (33rpm)
B2. Dose - 7'36''- (33rpm)
Short Info:
Miris injects a drummer's finesse and human timing into the arena of machine generated sound and humming electronics. Equally formidable for the adventurous DJ as for contemplative home listening, Vessel is proud to present 'In Omelas' as the debut EP from Melbourne's Miris.
Vital Sales Points:
'In Omelas' is the debut solo EP from Monty Hartnett's electronic project: Miris.
Hartnett is an Australian drummer based in Melbourne, well known for his work in Ambient, Art Rock and Dream Pop bands such as Sagamore, Sleep Decade and Dreamin' Wild. 'In Omelas' sees Hartnett experiment with drum machines and synthesis to full effect.
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Purveyors of Fine Funk - Ux2
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Purveyors of Fine Funk - Ux2 (Ron Bacardi Remix)
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Purveyors of Fine Funk - Phased Embrace
4
Purveyors of Fine Funk - Warehouse Indiscretion
Vessel Records return with a release from Dan Curtin’s Purveyors of Fine Funk moniker including remixes from Ben Sims’ Ron Bacardi and Barrow Boy aliases.
Known for many significant moments in techno, the Metamorphic Recordings label boss Dan Curtin returns to his house roots through his Purveyors of Fine Funk alter-ego that’s highly regarded for releases on Peacefrog Records, Nepenta and Bass Culture.The fantastic Vessel Records founded by Back to Basics resident James Barnsley come into its fourth year following releases from Politics of Dancing, DJ W!ld, Trackers, DJ Honesty and the label boss himself.
‘Ux2’ begins proceedings with funk-infused drums, fluttering melodies and mellifluous keys setting a soulful atmosphere to the EP. Techno legend Ben Sims dons his Ron Bacardi alias for a weighty, bottom heavy house interpretation which echoes his recent output on Bass Culture in the last few years.
Weaving acid shots, euphoric pads floating around the resonant kicks take the focus in ‘Phased Embrace’ before ‘Warehouse Indiscretion’ employs a fusion of techno and disco, blending punchy low end, groove-filled vocals and glorifying strings.
Ben Sims’ alternate alias, Barrow Boy, famed for a remix of UK Rave Classic, ‘Dominator’ offers up a heavy, hardcore influenced roller, as the enticing notes balance harmoniously with rippling elements and alluring leads before a reprise of ‘Phased Embrace’ soothingly rounds off the pack.
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Known for many significant moments in techno, the Metamorphic Recordings label boss Dan Curtin returns to his house roots through his Purveyors of Fine Funk alter-ego that’s highly regarded for releases on Peacefrog Records, Nepenta and Bass Culture.The fantastic Vessel Records founded by Back to Basics resident James Barnsley come into its fourth year following releases from Politics of Dancing, DJ W!ld, Trackers, DJ Honesty and the label boss himself.
‘Ux2’ begins proceedings with funk-infused drums, fluttering melodies and mellifluous keys setting a soulful atmosphere to the EP. Techno legend Ben Sims dons his Ron Bacardi alias for a weighty, bottom heavy house interpretation which echoes his recent output on Bass Culture in the last few years.
Weaving acid shots, euphoric pads floating around the resonant kicks take the focus in ‘Phased Embrace’ before ‘Warehouse Indiscretion’ employs a fusion of techno and disco, blending punchy low end, groove-filled vocals and glorifying strings.
Ben Sims’ alternate alias, Barrow Boy, famed for a remix of UK Rave Classic, ‘Dominator’ offers up a heavy, hardcore influenced roller, as the enticing notes balance harmoniously with rippling elements and alluring leads before a reprise of ‘Phased Embrace’ soothingly rounds off the pack.
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Wilson Tanner’s 69 returns to Australian soil for a new season. A uniquely provincial take on ambient music, Andrew Wilson (Andras) and John Tanner (Eleventeen Eston) assembled their prized debut over a shared love of seafood, wine and LPG. Recorded in a Perth backyard, these two new friends reached for the tools at hand and made the best of the fine weather. Instrument and implement combine in a languorous bricolage of synthesizer, clarinet and building materials - interrupted only by the occasional flutter of pigeon wings or a call to lunch. Back in print for the first time since 2017, Wilson Tanner hop into Efficient Space’s expanding pot.
Tracklist:
1. Sun Room
2. Long Water
3. Before Lotus
4. Keith
5. Further Than Your Headlights
6. Pilot
7. Tray Tail
8. Odd Low
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Short info:
Wilson Tanner’s 69 returns to Australian soil for a new season. A uniquely provincial take on ambient music, Andrew Wilson (Andras) and John Tanner (Eleventeen Eston) assembled their prized debut over a shared love of seafood, wine and LPG. Recorded in a Perth backyard, these two new friends reached for the tools at hand and made the best of the fine weather. Instrument and implement combine in a languorous bricolage of synthesizer, clarinet and building materials - interrupted only by the occasional flutter of pigeon wings or a call to lunch. Back in print for the first time since 2017, Wilson Tanner hop into Efficient Space’s expanding pot.
Tracklist:
1. Sun Room
2. Long Water
3. Before Lotus
4. Keith
5. Further Than Your Headlights
6. Pilot
7. Tray Tail
8. Odd Low
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Topia
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Sans Nom I
3
Alva Noto - Xerrox Sans Nom II
4
Alva Noto - Xerrox Ascent I
5
Alva Noto - Xerrox Ascent II
6
Alva Noto - Xerrox Sans Repit
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Nausicaa
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Xenonym
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Ada
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Arc
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2LP
A1. Xerrox Topia
A2. Xerrox Sans Nom I
A3. Xerrox Sans Nom II
B1. Xerrox Ascent I
B2. Xerrox Ascent II
B3. Xerrox Sans Repit
C1. Xerrox Nausicaa
C2. Xerrox Xenonym
C3. Xerrox Ada
D1. Xerrox Arc
D2. Xerrox Kryogen
D3. Xerrox Isotope
NOTON is pleased to announce the release of Xerrox Vol. 5, the final installment of Alva Noto’s Xerrox series.
For anyone who has been following the series since its inception in 2007, the concept of Xerrox no longer requires introduction. Originally, it aimed to create copies of images—both visual and acoustic—that are more memorable than the originals. The exploration of the relationship between the original and the copy, along with the invention of the copier, not only inspired the series name but also informed its underlying concept. In 2024, this series comes to an end, marking the culmination of a journey that began with the first recording in 2005/2006. Over nearly two decades, the five albums in this series have accompanied the artist's evolving perspective and conceptual approach.
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Nicolai describes this evolution as a journey encompassing buildup, exploration, and resolution, drawing parallels to the Odyssey and the stories of Jules Verne, particularly those featuring Captain Nemo.
The conclusion of this album holds a sense of finality for the artist. “I aimed to create a whole cycle of tracks that frame both the beginning and the end,” Nicolai explains. “The motif of the journey continues, but this time, the story reaches a dissolution through a conceptual object that embarks on its own journey into infinity. The word “dissolution” (“Auflösung” in German) is a wonderful concept. On one hand, you can solve a riddle, on the other hand, a pill can completely dissolve in water. Here, I am deliberately describing the process of dissolution.”
In crafting Volume 5, Nicolai has evolved his compositional process, eschewing samples in favor of original melodies. “This album probably took the longest to complete,” he reveals. “I first created melodic sketches, which became the foundation for the pieces. These recordings are created entirely from scratch. Based on these sketches, I constructed the process of copying, manipulating, and reshaping.”
Drawing from his recent experiences working with film and larger ensembles, Nicolai's approach to composition reflects a growing influence of classical instrumentation. “This experience of working with acoustic classical instruments has flowed into the compositional process for Xerrox Vol. 5. Certain instruments are designed with potential orchestral translation in mind.”
The sonic atmosphere of Xerrox Vol. 5 is one of profound dissolution. “I wasn’t initially interested in strong, emotional melodic aspects,” Nicolai shares, “but I realized that the fragment plays a central role.” This shift leads to an emotionally charged experience, imbued with melancholy and the bittersweet essence of farewell. The passing of Ryuichi Sakamoto, an admirer of the series, has further deepened the album’s emotional resonance.
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Xerrox Vol. 5 will be released as a limited edition vinyl, digitally, and on CD by NOTON on November 29, 2024.
Album art designed by Carsten Nicolai & Nibo.
Mastering by Bo at Calyx.
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A1. Xerrox Topia
A2. Xerrox Sans Nom I
A3. Xerrox Sans Nom II
B1. Xerrox Ascent I
B2. Xerrox Ascent II
B3. Xerrox Sans Repit
C1. Xerrox Nausicaa
C2. Xerrox Xenonym
C3. Xerrox Ada
D1. Xerrox Arc
D2. Xerrox Kryogen
D3. Xerrox Isotope
NOTON is pleased to announce the release of Xerrox Vol. 5, the final installment of Alva Noto’s Xerrox series.
For anyone who has been following the series since its inception in 2007, the concept of Xerrox no longer requires introduction. Originally, it aimed to create copies of images—both visual and acoustic—that are more memorable than the originals. The exploration of the relationship between the original and the copy, along with the invention of the copier, not only inspired the series name but also informed its underlying concept. In 2024, this series comes to an end, marking the culmination of a journey that began with the first recording in 2005/2006. Over nearly two decades, the five albums in this series have accompanied the artist's evolving perspective and conceptual approach.
Initially characterized by rawness and a conceptual focus on seeking resolution in white noise, the later works engage with themes of dissolution while shifting their emphasis toward acoustic particles. The copying process is now less visible through software manipulation; rather, it unfolds as the artist describes melodic and acoustic images that are then manipulated, copied, and transformed into new patterns during composition.
Nicolai describes this evolution as a journey encompassing buildup, exploration, and resolution, drawing parallels to the Odyssey and the stories of Jules Verne, particularly those featuring Captain Nemo.
The conclusion of this album holds a sense of finality for the artist. “I aimed to create a whole cycle of tracks that frame both the beginning and the end,” Nicolai explains. “The motif of the journey continues, but this time, the story reaches a dissolution through a conceptual object that embarks on its own journey into infinity. The word “dissolution” (“Auflösung” in German) is a wonderful concept. On one hand, you can solve a riddle, on the other hand, a pill can completely dissolve in water. Here, I am deliberately describing the process of dissolution.”
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Xerrox Vol. 5 will be released as a limited edition vinyl, digitally, and on CD by NOTON on November 29, 2024.
Album art designed by Carsten Nicolai & Nibo.
Mastering by Bo at Calyx.
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Territories: world (minus USA, FR, BENELUX, IT)
Format: 2LP, Marbled (white & black) vinyls + 7"
Genre: Electronic, Beats, Trip-hop
Tracklist
1. Behind the Curtain (opening) 1:08
2. Que Sera 2:44
3. Ungodly Fruit 3:00
4. Between Fellows 0:28
5. Hypnosis Theme (feat. Marina Quaisse) 4:53
6. Damn that Music Made my Day 0:51
7. Where my Heart's at (feat. The Others) 4:33
8. Birth of a Struggle 0:59
9. Am I Free 6:02
10. Ringing Score 0:17
11. I Don't Know 3:39
12. Our Dance (feat. Charlotte Savary) 4:24
13. Stay Tuned 0:35
14. Walk the Line (feat. The Others) 4:28
15. A Woman's Voice 3:23
16. Don't You Remember 4:20
17. How I Feel 4:18
18. Behind the Disguise "Closing" (feat. Marina Quaisse) 1:33
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2. Seize the Day (Instrumental Version) 2.42
20 years after its release, Wax Tailor's cult album, which made him a household name the world over, is back in a marbled 2LP collector's edition with the bonus single ‘Seize the Day’ (previously unreleased on vinyl). Long unavailable due to its success, this eagerly-awaited repress offers the chance to discover once again this essential work of the trip-hop scene.
This exceptional box set includes two marbled vinyl records along with an exclusive 7-inch single of Seize The Day.
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Format: 2LP, Marbled (white & black) vinyls + 7"
Genre: Electronic, Beats, Trip-hop
Tracklist
1. Behind the Curtain (opening) 1:08
2. Que Sera 2:44
3. Ungodly Fruit 3:00
4. Between Fellows 0:28
5. Hypnosis Theme (feat. Marina Quaisse) 4:53
6. Damn that Music Made my Day 0:51
7. Where my Heart's at (feat. The Others) 4:33
8. Birth of a Struggle 0:59
9. Am I Free 6:02
10. Ringing Score 0:17
11. I Don't Know 3:39
12. Our Dance (feat. Charlotte Savary) 4:24
13. Stay Tuned 0:35
14. Walk the Line (feat. The Others) 4:28
15. A Woman's Voice 3:23
16. Don't You Remember 4:20
17. How I Feel 4:18
18. Behind the Disguise "Closing" (feat. Marina Quaisse) 1:33
7" - Seize the Day
1. Seize the Day 2.41
2. Seize the Day (Instrumental Version) 2.42
20 years after its release, Wax Tailor's cult album, which made him a household name the world over, is back in a marbled 2LP collector's edition with the bonus single ‘Seize the Day’ (previously unreleased on vinyl). Long unavailable due to its success, this eagerly-awaited repress offers the chance to discover once again this essential work of the trip-hop scene.
This exceptional box set includes two marbled vinyl records along with an exclusive 7-inch single of Seize The Day.
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After excursions into Hip Hop, Rap and film music Austrian producer and musician Urbs has returned to the downtempo and Triphop styles that were the cornerstones of his most successful work, discovering his very own niche along the way. Using obscure samples as well as traditional instrumentation for his impressionistic instrumental pieces he takes us to „Geheimland“, the secret land of our imagination where things are not as they seem.
Born as Paul Nawrata in Lower Austria, Urbs is a veteran electronic producer and musician living in Vienna. A music fanatic from a very young age, he started writing and photographing for various fanzines in his teenage years, interviewing numerous artists as diverse as Kurt Cobain, Nick Cave and the Wu Tang Clan.
He soon felt attracted to the blossoming HipHop scene of Vienna, contributing to the radio program of legendary impressario Werner Geier aka Demon Flowers. Best described as the Austrian version of Tony Wilson, he took him under his wing and soon released his first steps in music production on his Uptight label.
In 1998 two EPs were released as Urbs & Chaoz, spawning a first success with „Closer To God“, which was not only a radio favourite, but was also used by famed director Ulrich Seidl in his early work „Models“ and remixed by none other than legendary Washington duo Thievery Corporation.
Heavily influenced by Kenny Dope, Todd Terry and Armand Van Helden’s HipHop releases,
the musical style of Urbs & Chaoz was dubbed Dope Beat in central Europe and can be seen as one of the precursors of Triphop.
His next musical partner was Cutex with whom he released „Breaks Of Dawn“ and „Peace Talks!“, two LPs of timeless instrumental HipHop, both of which are seen as classics of the genre. „The Thing“, a veritable hit on Austrian radio, was used for various commercials and even selected as one of the „Best 100 Austrian Songs“ by FM4, the leading alternative radio station in the country. Until today that song has been streamed more than two million times.
His first solo album was released on G-Stone Recordings in 2005 and was co-produced by Peter Kruder (Kruder & Dorfmeister). On „Toujours Le Meme Film“, Urbs channelled his love for film music and French Chanson. He toured Europe with a six piece band and a complex visual concept and the album became a remarkable success. Songs from „Toujours Le Meme Film“ were used for US TV shows „Grey´s Anatomy“ and „Nip:Tuck“ as well as numerous commercials; Gilles Peterson discovered the album and played „So Weit“ on his Worldwide radio shows.
Urbs began producing other musicians like Austrian MC Skero, released further EPs of instrumental HipHop and numerous remixes for the likes of Tosca, Marsmobil and Daniel Haaksmann along with countless other Austrian artists.
Together with award winning composer Karwan Marouf, he worked on film music for directors like Arash and Arman Riahi as well as Werner Boote, on commercials, documentaries and contract work for Red Bull Media.
Since the early days of social media Urbs has connected with MCs and singers from around the world and in 2017 finally released those collaborations on the (Rap-)album simply titled „Urbs“, which included contributions by MCs like Wordsworth and R.A. The Rugged Man. The song „10000 Years Behind Me“ with its spectacular video starring Austrian actress Birgit Minichmayr was another success on the alternative radio in central Europe.
While in 2020 the world was in the grip of the pandemic, Urbs, who had just become a father felt inspired by the fantasy and perception of his son. He reconnected with his roots and produced „Geheimland“ in one go, trying to find the essence of his work and musical passion and creating his very own musical language along the way.
Tracklisting
Side A
A1. Levitation (6:10)
A2. Im Geheimland (5:29)
A3. Mighty Amethyst (6:28)
Side B
B1. Mandarin Sparrow Song (6:28)
B2. Thasos (6:32)
B3. She Of Tranquility (5:22)
Side C
C1. The Lizbeth Phrase (5:27)
C2. Ever Golden (4:14)
C3. Woodwind (5:51)
Side D
D1. Cryosol (6:19)
D2. Light Comes On (6:09)
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Born as Paul Nawrata in Lower Austria, Urbs is a veteran electronic producer and musician living in Vienna. A music fanatic from a very young age, he started writing and photographing for various fanzines in his teenage years, interviewing numerous artists as diverse as Kurt Cobain, Nick Cave and the Wu Tang Clan.
He soon felt attracted to the blossoming HipHop scene of Vienna, contributing to the radio program of legendary impressario Werner Geier aka Demon Flowers. Best described as the Austrian version of Tony Wilson, he took him under his wing and soon released his first steps in music production on his Uptight label.
In 1998 two EPs were released as Urbs & Chaoz, spawning a first success with „Closer To God“, which was not only a radio favourite, but was also used by famed director Ulrich Seidl in his early work „Models“ and remixed by none other than legendary Washington duo Thievery Corporation.
Heavily influenced by Kenny Dope, Todd Terry and Armand Van Helden’s HipHop releases,
the musical style of Urbs & Chaoz was dubbed Dope Beat in central Europe and can be seen as one of the precursors of Triphop.
His next musical partner was Cutex with whom he released „Breaks Of Dawn“ and „Peace Talks!“, two LPs of timeless instrumental HipHop, both of which are seen as classics of the genre. „The Thing“, a veritable hit on Austrian radio, was used for various commercials and even selected as one of the „Best 100 Austrian Songs“ by FM4, the leading alternative radio station in the country. Until today that song has been streamed more than two million times.
His first solo album was released on G-Stone Recordings in 2005 and was co-produced by Peter Kruder (Kruder & Dorfmeister). On „Toujours Le Meme Film“, Urbs channelled his love for film music and French Chanson. He toured Europe with a six piece band and a complex visual concept and the album became a remarkable success. Songs from „Toujours Le Meme Film“ were used for US TV shows „Grey´s Anatomy“ and „Nip:Tuck“ as well as numerous commercials; Gilles Peterson discovered the album and played „So Weit“ on his Worldwide radio shows.
Urbs began producing other musicians like Austrian MC Skero, released further EPs of instrumental HipHop and numerous remixes for the likes of Tosca, Marsmobil and Daniel Haaksmann along with countless other Austrian artists.
Together with award winning composer Karwan Marouf, he worked on film music for directors like Arash and Arman Riahi as well as Werner Boote, on commercials, documentaries and contract work for Red Bull Media.
Since the early days of social media Urbs has connected with MCs and singers from around the world and in 2017 finally released those collaborations on the (Rap-)album simply titled „Urbs“, which included contributions by MCs like Wordsworth and R.A. The Rugged Man. The song „10000 Years Behind Me“ with its spectacular video starring Austrian actress Birgit Minichmayr was another success on the alternative radio in central Europe.
While in 2020 the world was in the grip of the pandemic, Urbs, who had just become a father felt inspired by the fantasy and perception of his son. He reconnected with his roots and produced „Geheimland“ in one go, trying to find the essence of his work and musical passion and creating his very own musical language along the way.
Tracklisting
Side A
A1. Levitation (6:10)
A2. Im Geheimland (5:29)
A3. Mighty Amethyst (6:28)
Side B
B1. Mandarin Sparrow Song (6:28)
B2. Thasos (6:32)
B3. She Of Tranquility (5:22)
Side C
C1. The Lizbeth Phrase (5:27)
C2. Ever Golden (4:14)
C3. Woodwind (5:51)
Side D
D1. Cryosol (6:19)
D2. Light Comes On (6:09)
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Gigi Masin - Call Me
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Gigi Masin - Tears Of A Clown
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Gigi Masin - Swallows Tempest
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Gigi Masin - Tharros
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Gigi Masin - Consequences Of Goodbyes
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Gigi Masin - Underwater Current
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Gigi Masin - The Wind Song
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Gigi Masin - Conversations
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Gigi Masin - Celebration Of Eleven
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Gigi Masin - The Sea Of Sands
*2022 repress*
Restored and re-mastered from the original tapes comes Gigi Masin's much sought after first album 'Wind' Never commercially released the LP was in fact only given away at a number of small concerts, with many of the remaining copies destroyed during floods in the Venice based musician's house.
Quickly becoming seen as something of a landmark ambient album in recent years, 'Wind' is now lovingly presented again in it's entirety. True to it's original private issue it is once again being made available through Gigi Masin's very own 'The Bear On The Moon Records'.
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Restored and re-mastered from the original tapes comes Gigi Masin's much sought after first album 'Wind' Never commercially released the LP was in fact only given away at a number of small concerts, with many of the remaining copies destroyed during floods in the Venice based musician's house.
Quickly becoming seen as something of a landmark ambient album in recent years, 'Wind' is now lovingly presented again in it's entirety. True to it's original private issue it is once again being made available through Gigi Masin's very own 'The Bear On The Moon Records'.
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Arovane - Summe
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Arovane - Reihen
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Arovane - Rekursiv
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Arovane - Ephemen
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Arovane - Sunter
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Arovane - Longt
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Arovane - Sicht
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Arovane - Wankel
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Arovane - Allure
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Arovane - Eben
limited LP + MP3 download code.
12k is very happy to welcome Uwe Zahn, aka Arovane, to the roster. Arovane, a well-respected artist in the field, hailing from within the German countryside, has been active since the early 2000s beginning with releases on City Centre Offices and DIN in the heyday of the IDM and microsound years. He has since gone on to release work with n5MD, Pure Magnetik, and Strangely Isolated Place, among others. With Reihen he takes his characteristic pointillist synthetic structures and impeccable sound design and lays them in a web of fagility, decay and etherealism that feels like new a new direction for Zahn.
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12k is very happy to welcome Uwe Zahn, aka Arovane, to the roster. Arovane, a well-respected artist in the field, hailing from within the German countryside, has been active since the early 2000s beginning with releases on City Centre Offices and DIN in the heyday of the IDM and microsound years. He has since gone on to release work with n5MD, Pure Magnetik, and Strangely Isolated Place, among others. With Reihen he takes his characteristic pointillist synthetic structures and impeccable sound design and lays them in a web of fagility, decay and etherealism that feels like new a new direction for Zahn.
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BERNIE McGANN - A1- Lazy Days (McGann) 9:39
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BERNIE McGANN - A2- Chuggin’ (Gebert) 7:37
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BERNIE McGANN - A3- Sky (Gebert) 8:13
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BERNIE McGANN - B1- Rhythm-A-Ning (Monk) 9:42
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BERNIE McGANN - B2- When Will The Blues Leave? (Coleman) 13:14
Special remarks: Previously unreleased recordings, packaged in tip-on jacket with insert
Tracklist:
A1- Lazy Days (McGann) 9:39
A2- Chuggin’ (Gebert) 7:37
A3- Sky (Gebert) 8:13
B1- Rhythm-A-Ning (Monk) 9:42
B2- When Will The Blues Leave? (Coleman) 13:14
Short info:
Sarang Bang Records Archive Series vol. 1
Previously unreleased recordings
Compiled by Gianmarco Liguori
Bernie McGann - alto sax
Kim Paterson - trumpet
Bobby Gebert - piano (side A)
Andy Brown – bass
George Neidorf – drums
Recorded by Trevor Graham in Sydney, Australia (copyright 1966)
There is no more engaging nor distinctive alto saxophone sound on the planet than McGann’s.
Sydney Morning Herald
McGann takes the language of Bebop then bends and stretches it to fit the contours of his own remarkable im-agination.
The Wire
Bernie McGann’s sound is exciting and physical, as heated as any post-coltrane modernist.
Downbeat
A lost treasure of Antipodean jazz
This compilation documents part of an exciting period in Australasian jazz. Recorded in Sydney, 1966, we can hear Bernie McGann was already one of the great Australian jazz stylists. At the time, the only publicly available recording he made was two tracks on the Jazz Australia compilation (1967) (CBS BP 233450).
Two years earlier, McGann was living in Auckland, New Zealand (1963-64). It was here that he worked regular-ly with Kim Paterson, Andy Brown and pianist Dave MacRae, and the basis of this band came into being.
‘Lazy Days’, ‘Chuggin’, and ‘Sky’ were salvaged from a cassette in Kim Paterson’s collection, one of the few remaining copies. Originally intended for a radio broadcast, the master tapes were reportedly destroyed after the session.
‘Rhythm-a-Ning’ and ‘When Will The Blues Leave?’ were taped by Trevor Graham at the Wayside Chapel in King’s Cross. Graham was a Sydney music journalist and ally of the avant garde, with the foresight to capture some of what was happening at the time.
This album is also notable for a rare appearance by the mysterious American drummer George Neidorf (mis-spelt as ‘Neidori’ in the liner notes on the first Soft Machine album), an early influence on drummer Robert Wyatt.
Field recordings of a major artist in strong company – a lost treasure of Antipodean modern jazz.
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Tracklist:
A1- Lazy Days (McGann) 9:39
A2- Chuggin’ (Gebert) 7:37
A3- Sky (Gebert) 8:13
B1- Rhythm-A-Ning (Monk) 9:42
B2- When Will The Blues Leave? (Coleman) 13:14
Short info:
Sarang Bang Records Archive Series vol. 1
Previously unreleased recordings
Compiled by Gianmarco Liguori
Bernie McGann - alto sax
Kim Paterson - trumpet
Bobby Gebert - piano (side A)
Andy Brown – bass
George Neidorf – drums
Recorded by Trevor Graham in Sydney, Australia (copyright 1966)
There is no more engaging nor distinctive alto saxophone sound on the planet than McGann’s.
Sydney Morning Herald
McGann takes the language of Bebop then bends and stretches it to fit the contours of his own remarkable im-agination.
The Wire
Bernie McGann’s sound is exciting and physical, as heated as any post-coltrane modernist.
Downbeat
A lost treasure of Antipodean jazz
This compilation documents part of an exciting period in Australasian jazz. Recorded in Sydney, 1966, we can hear Bernie McGann was already one of the great Australian jazz stylists. At the time, the only publicly available recording he made was two tracks on the Jazz Australia compilation (1967) (CBS BP 233450).
Two years earlier, McGann was living in Auckland, New Zealand (1963-64). It was here that he worked regular-ly with Kim Paterson, Andy Brown and pianist Dave MacRae, and the basis of this band came into being.
‘Lazy Days’, ‘Chuggin’, and ‘Sky’ were salvaged from a cassette in Kim Paterson’s collection, one of the few remaining copies. Originally intended for a radio broadcast, the master tapes were reportedly destroyed after the session.
‘Rhythm-a-Ning’ and ‘When Will The Blues Leave?’ were taped by Trevor Graham at the Wayside Chapel in King’s Cross. Graham was a Sydney music journalist and ally of the avant garde, with the foresight to capture some of what was happening at the time.
This album is also notable for a rare appearance by the mysterious American drummer George Neidorf (mis-spelt as ‘Neidori’ in the liner notes on the first Soft Machine album), an early influence on drummer Robert Wyatt.
Field recordings of a major artist in strong company – a lost treasure of Antipodean modern jazz.
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Label:Forever Living Originals
Cat-No:FLO0004LP
Release-Date:08.11.2024
Genre:Soul/Funk
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Label:Forever Living Originals
Cat-No:FLO0004LP
Release-Date:08.11.2024
Genre:Soul/Funk
Configuration:LP
When she started her career just over a decade ago, Cleopatra Nikolic AKA Cleo Sol was considered a singer-for-hire within the international deep house community. Now, with the assistance of beat-maker Inflo, she's decided to strike out on her own via a quietly impressive solo debut that re-casts her as a genuinely fresh and exciting soul talent. Beginning with the layered acapella vocals and deep, jazzy grooves of stunning opener "One Love", the album sees her brilliantly deliver heartfelt and thoughtful lyrics over hazy backing tracks that brilliantly join the dots between jazz, neo-soul and R&B. While she's undoubtedly the star of the show, Inflo's stripped-back, partially acoustic and largely soft-focus production is also worthy of high praise.
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SHXCXCHCXSH - ......t
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SHXCXCHCXSH - !!!...
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SHXCXCHCXSH - iiijjjiii
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SHXCXCHCXSH - jljljljljljljlj
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SHXCXCHCXSH - jjjttttttt
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SHXCXCHCXSH - j.j.j.j.j.j.j.j.j.j.
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SHXCXCHCXSH - jjjjj!!!!!!!!!!
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SHXCXCHCXSH - tttttttttttttttt
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SHXCXCHCXSH - llttttttlll
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SHXCXCHCXSH - lljjllll
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SHXCXCHCXSH - ttll
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SHXCXCHCXSH - tttttiiiilll
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SHXCXCHCXSH - llllllliiiiijjj
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SHXCXCHCXSH - ttt!!!!!
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“Sonically, the Swedish duo SHXCXCHCXSH distort the club context they work from by rendering functionality with an exceptionally refined and idiosyncratic palette. As logophiles, they contort the little descriptive context they afford audiences by imploding language into splintered and barely comprehensible character sequences. The impression is that each is the result of mutual process-driven experiments.
This is all true of '......t', their new album and debut recording for Northern Electronics. However, working at this scale, SHXCXCHCXSH play with wider parameters and explore broader functions to produce their most comprehensive and focused work to date.
Across fifteen tracks, their bespoke dark matter is stacked with drone pyrotechnics, shredded vocals, and oblique, snatched sounds that eddy into frantic melodic storms. Sublime intensity is spiked with effervescent yet brooding intermissions throughout, staking '......t' as the most crucial volume of their catalogue as it gestures toward new references.”
Written and produced by SHXCXCHCXSH
Artwork by Klara Granstrand.
Stochastics by Jonas Bard. Mastered by Giuseppe Tillieci at EnissLab, Rome
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This is all true of '......t', their new album and debut recording for Northern Electronics. However, working at this scale, SHXCXCHCXSH play with wider parameters and explore broader functions to produce their most comprehensive and focused work to date.
Across fifteen tracks, their bespoke dark matter is stacked with drone pyrotechnics, shredded vocals, and oblique, snatched sounds that eddy into frantic melodic storms. Sublime intensity is spiked with effervescent yet brooding intermissions throughout, staking '......t' as the most crucial volume of their catalogue as it gestures toward new references.”
Written and produced by SHXCXCHCXSH
Artwork by Klara Granstrand.
Stochastics by Jonas Bard. Mastered by Giuseppe Tillieci at EnissLab, Rome
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Ali Omar - Hashish
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Ali Omar - The Last Straw
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Ali Omar - Nu Stone Groove
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Ali Omar - On Release
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Ali Omar - Poor Man Beggar Man Thief (Feat Kye)
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Ali Omar - Suicide Bomber
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Ali Omar - Roll Up
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Ali Omar - For Love's Sake
Tracklist:
01. Hashish
02. The Last Straw
03. Nu Stone Groove
04. On Release
05. Poor Man Beggar Man Thief (Feat Kye)
06. Suicide Bomber
07. Roll Up
08. For Love's Sake
Short info:
Efficient Space honours the memory of producer and MC Ali Omar with Hashish Hits, a posthumous selection from the dub rebel’s self-released discography.
One of ten children in working-class Liverpool, Omar drew deep influence from his father's Arabic heritage—a thread central to his identity and sample origins. After art school and a spell clubbing during Manchester's halcyon days, he relocated to Sydney, where he co-founded the blunted downbeat duo Atone with fellow British expatriate Andy Fitzgerald. As an MC, he infiltrated the city’s house, dub, jungle, and bass circuits, becoming a regular fixture at the Bentley Bar, where he commanded the mic with his versatile, rumbling baritone and charisma.
Freakishly talented in the studio, Omar was a pioneer of the Akai sampler and Atari, deftly recording live sessions straight to DAT. Drawing on industry insights from his sister, Merseybeat firebrand Beryl Marsden—who supported The Beatles on their final UK tour and was signed to Decca and Columbia—the non-conformist sought to build a self-sufficient business model. Between 1998 and 2004, he independently issued four albums on CD through his Hashish Studios imprint, hustling copies directly to local record stores and live shows for instant returns, even hand-sewing screen-printed hessian sleeves for his final release.
Uncompromising in his principles and refusing to suffer fools or charlatans, Omar relished the opportunity to collaborate with those who embodied the same spirit. Hashish Hits offers a snapshot of his inner sanctum—Fitzgerald on the opening track's billowing smoke stacks, the serpentine vocals of Gina Mitchell and the magic hands of mixer Louis Mitchell on 'On Release,' and Wicked Beat Sound System’s Kye on 'Poor Man Beggar Man Thief'. Meanwhile, 'Suicide Bomber' smoulders with the tension of a lost Muslimgauze relic, as the instructional 'Roll Up' and 'The Last Straw' spiral deeper into Omar’s signature production vortex—where space stretches in slow motion and walls reverberate with ricocheting delay.
A true icon of Sydney’s underground scene, the larger-than-life Omar passed away on 23 June 2009 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is remembered for his assertive spirit, larrikin humour, wild anarchic personality, and enduring mantra: “Love and live your life”.
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01. Hashish
02. The Last Straw
03. Nu Stone Groove
04. On Release
05. Poor Man Beggar Man Thief (Feat Kye)
06. Suicide Bomber
07. Roll Up
08. For Love's Sake
Short info:
Efficient Space honours the memory of producer and MC Ali Omar with Hashish Hits, a posthumous selection from the dub rebel’s self-released discography.
One of ten children in working-class Liverpool, Omar drew deep influence from his father's Arabic heritage—a thread central to his identity and sample origins. After art school and a spell clubbing during Manchester's halcyon days, he relocated to Sydney, where he co-founded the blunted downbeat duo Atone with fellow British expatriate Andy Fitzgerald. As an MC, he infiltrated the city’s house, dub, jungle, and bass circuits, becoming a regular fixture at the Bentley Bar, where he commanded the mic with his versatile, rumbling baritone and charisma.
Freakishly talented in the studio, Omar was a pioneer of the Akai sampler and Atari, deftly recording live sessions straight to DAT. Drawing on industry insights from his sister, Merseybeat firebrand Beryl Marsden—who supported The Beatles on their final UK tour and was signed to Decca and Columbia—the non-conformist sought to build a self-sufficient business model. Between 1998 and 2004, he independently issued four albums on CD through his Hashish Studios imprint, hustling copies directly to local record stores and live shows for instant returns, even hand-sewing screen-printed hessian sleeves for his final release.
Uncompromising in his principles and refusing to suffer fools or charlatans, Omar relished the opportunity to collaborate with those who embodied the same spirit. Hashish Hits offers a snapshot of his inner sanctum—Fitzgerald on the opening track's billowing smoke stacks, the serpentine vocals of Gina Mitchell and the magic hands of mixer Louis Mitchell on 'On Release,' and Wicked Beat Sound System’s Kye on 'Poor Man Beggar Man Thief'. Meanwhile, 'Suicide Bomber' smoulders with the tension of a lost Muslimgauze relic, as the instructional 'Roll Up' and 'The Last Straw' spiral deeper into Omar’s signature production vortex—where space stretches in slow motion and walls reverberate with ricocheting delay.
A true icon of Sydney’s underground scene, the larger-than-life Omar passed away on 23 June 2009 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is remembered for his assertive spirit, larrikin humour, wild anarchic personality, and enduring mantra: “Love and live your life”.
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Renowned acid cosmologist Johannes Auvinen, best known by his alias Tin Man, leaves the club floor behind for a full-length kosmische excursion on Bureau B. Since his first Tin Man records nearly 20 years ago, Auvinen has impelled acid—in the grand tradition of Phuture and co.—into shapes and forms heretofore uncharted. He does it again on his latest, "Arles," exploring a new realm of impressionistic beauty where pristine, heartfelt melodies dance delicately atop austere motorik rhythms. It's a trip you'll want to take again and again.
Tracklist
1.1Arriveé
1.2Arles
1.3Lucidité
1.4Espace Gestuel
1.5Tournesol
1.6Irisé
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Tracklist
1.1Arriveé
1.2Arles
1.3Lucidité
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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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David Jackson - A1. Guinness Italo (05:58)
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David Jackson - A2. Guinness Emotions (03:20)
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David Jackson - B1. Guinness Trance (06:22)
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David Jackson - B2. Guinness Drumapella (04:21)
12"
- light green vinyl
Genre: House
Tracklist 12":
A1 Guinness Italo (05:58)
A2 Guinness Emotions (03:20)
B1 Guinness Trance (06:22)
B2 Guinness Drumapella (04:21)
Short Info:
Third times's a charm! Sir - or better - Signore David Jackson is back with his third record for Frank Music. Our Heidelberg posterboy has constructed some of his best work to date. "Guinness Italo" is by far the recipe you need at your party too. Imagine the spice of a perfect Negroni mixed with all the charme of another pint in your favourite pub with all your mates. Nothing but good times indeed. "Guinness Italo" arrives in various forms, shapes & dreams. One for the euphoric Italo moment, one a hundred percent emotional, one going Trance all the way and finally one just for the Drums. What's your choice lad? Slainte!
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.netMore
- light green vinyl
Genre: House
Tracklist 12":
A1 Guinness Italo (05:58)
A2 Guinness Emotions (03:20)
B1 Guinness Trance (06:22)
B2 Guinness Drumapella (04:21)
Short Info:
Third times's a charm! Sir - or better - Signore David Jackson is back with his third record for Frank Music. Our Heidelberg posterboy has constructed some of his best work to date. "Guinness Italo" is by far the recipe you need at your party too. Imagine the spice of a perfect Negroni mixed with all the charme of another pint in your favourite pub with all your mates. Nothing but good times indeed. "Guinness Italo" arrives in various forms, shapes & dreams. One for the euphoric Italo moment, one a hundred percent emotional, one going Trance all the way and finally one just for the Drums. What's your choice lad? Slainte!
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.netMore