NOTON releases the Limited Edition LP Box Set of Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto’s V.I.R.U.S.

Pioneers in their own musical approaches, Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto, began their exploration of sound in the evocatively titled V.I.R.U.S. series in 2002. After more than a decade from the release of the collection’s final installment with Summvs in 2011, NOTON reissued all the five albums between May and November 2022.

With its impressionistic atmosphere, in this collaborative project two generations met and shared the idea of electronic music as an inspiration source for new musical structures. Over a series of five albums, Vrioon (2002), Insen (2005), Revep (2006), utp_ (2008), and summvs (2011), the duo have explored blending electronic and acoustic sounds into a meditative whole that is at once expressive, breathing and precision-engineered.

Remastered in collaboration with Calyx Mastering, the recordings of Vrioon, Insen, Revep, Utp_, and Summvs are made available on vinyl and CD under the title ‘reMASTER‘, accompanied by exclusive, unreleased compositions and housed in a beautifully designed sleeve with original cover art by Carsten Nicolai.

V.I.R.U.S. Vinyl Box Set includes:
N-050 . V.I.R.U.S. (1 × Slipcase for Vinyl)
N-051 . Vrioon (2 × Vinyl)
N-052 . Insen (2 × Vinyl)
N-053 . Revep (1 × Vinyl)
N-054 . Utp_ (2 × Vinyl)
N-055 . Summvs (2 × Vinyl)

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NOTON releases the Limited Edition CD Box Set of Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto’s V.I.R.U.S.

Pioneers in their own musical approaches, Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto, began their exploration of sound in the evocatively titled V.I.R.U.S. series in 2002. After more than a decade from the release of the collection’s final installment with Summvs in 2011, NOTON reissued all the five albums between May and November 2022.

With its impressionistic atmosphere, in this collaborative project two generations met and shared the idea of electronic music as an inspiration source for new musical structures. Over a series of five albums, Vrioon (2002), Insen (2005), Revep (2006), utp_ (2008), and summvs (2011), the duo have explored blending electronic and acoustic sounds into a meditative whole that is at once expressive, breathing and precision-engineered.

Remastered in collaboration with Calyx Mastering, the recordings of Vrioon, Insen, Revep, Utp_, and Summvs are made available on vinyl and CD under the title ‘reMASTER‘, accompanied by exclusive, unreleased compositions and housed in a beautifully designed sleeve with original cover art by Carsten Nicolai.


V.I.R.U.S. CD Box Set includes:
N-050 . V.I.R.U.S. (1 × Slipcase for CD)
N-051 . Vrioon (1 × CD)
N-052 . Insen (1 × CD)
N-053 . Revep (1 × CD)
N-054 . Utp_ (1 × CD)
N-055 . Summvs (1 × CD)

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Limited Vinyl, Box Set with Twelve 10" individually coloured vinyl records

Each featuring 20 unique locked grooves by Carsten Nicolai

Sleeved in twelve custom made archive folders

Housed in a silk covered hand made box with debossed artwork

Including 16-page booklet with exclusive installation photography

Lacquers created by Lupo / Calyx Mastering
Limited edition of 1000 copies worldwide, in collaboration with The Vinyl Factory


- All Box sets are individual packed in a protective outer box -


NOTON and The Vinyl Factory are pleased to announce the release of the new edition of Carsten Nicolai's ? Infinity (Endless Loop Color Edition), under his alias noto.

This new limited edition box set celebrates Carsten Nicolai's beloved interactive installation, bausatz-noto, currently featured at The Vinyl Factory: Reverb exhibition at 180 Studios.

The exhibition features an expanded version of Nicolai's artwork bausatz noto (1998) - an interactive piece centered around four Technics SL-1210 turntables and a selection of colored vinyl records. Visitors are invited to select and play the records, each of which has been cut with 10 unique locked grooves on each side. As Nicolai explains, "the different colors indicate different sound material, from the very abstract to the graphic" that users can loop and layer to create infinite permutations and combinations.

Previously released as a sold-out signed edition with a hardback book, this 2024 box set edition brings the installation into your own space. Comprised of twelve 10? colored vinyl records, each featuring 20 unique locked grooves (10 per side), the concept remains the same: Nicolai provides the tools to build your own soundscapes.

The records are sleeved in twelve custom-made archive folders, housed in a silk-covered handmade box with debossed artwork. Limited to 1000 copies worldwide, each box set is hand-signed and numbered by Carsten Nicolai himself. The bausatz noto box set will be released on 21 September, 2024 and available on the NOTON and The Vinyl Factory shops.


Product info

Vinyl, Box Set
Artist: Noto
Title: Infinity (Endless Loop Color Edition)
Cat.#: N-042
EAN: 5056163017855


210 Tracks (00:01:55 each)
Total Length: 06:42:30


Tracklist:
A1: Sinus Wave 35.555 Hz
A2: Sinus Wave 71.111 Hz
A3: Sinus Wave 142.222 Hz
A4: Sinus Wave 284.444 Hz
A5: Sinus Wave 568.888 Hz
A6: Sinus Wave 137.777 Hz
A7: Sinus Wave 275.555 Hz
A8: Sinus Wave 4551.111 Hz
A9: Sinus Wave 9102.222 Hz

B1: Sinus Wave 53.333 Hz
B2: Sinus Wave 106.666 Hz
B3: Sinus Wave 213.333 Hz
B4: Sinus Wave 426.666 Hz
B5: Sinus Wave 853.333 Hz
B6: Sinus Wave 1706.666 Hz
B7: Sinus Wave 3413.333 Hz
B8: Sinus Wave 6826.666 Hz
B9: Sinus Wave 13653.333 Hz

C1: Bass Sweep Sinus Wave 142.222 Hz - 17.777 Hz Log
C2: Bass Sweep Triangle Wave 142.222 Hz - 17.777 Hz Log
C3: Bass Sweep Saw Wave 142.222 Hz - 17.777 Hz Log
C4: Bass Sweep Square Wave 142.222 Hz - 17.777 Hz Log
C5: Bass Sweep Pulse 142.222 Hz - 17.777 Hz Log
C6: Bass Sweep Smooth Saw Wave 142.222 Hz - 17.777 Hz Log
C7: Bass Sweep Smooth Square Wave 142.222 Hz - 17.777 Hz Log
C8: Bass Sweep Smooth Pulse Wave 142.222 Hz - 17.777 Hz Log

D1: Sweep Grid 1/2
D2: Sweep Grid 1/3
D3: Sweep Grid 1/4
D4: Sweep Grid 1/5
D5: Sweep Grid 1/6
D6: Sweep Grid 1/7
D7: Sweep Grid 1/8
D8: Sweep Grid 1/16

E1: Eisler - Run in Groove
E2: Eisler - Run in Groove
E3: Eisler - Run in Groove
E4: Eisler - Run in Groove
E5: Eisler - Run in Groove
E6: Eisler - Run in Groove
E7: Eisler - Run in Groove
E8: Eisler - Run in Groove

F1: Eisler Tonal Loop
F2: Eisler Tonal Loop
F3: Eisler Tonal Loop
F4: Eisler Tonal Loop
F5: Eisler Tonal Loop
F6: Eisler Tonal Loop
F7: Eisler Tonal Loop
F8: Eisler Tonal Loop

G1: Drum Pattern
G2: Drum Pattern
G3: Drum Pattern
G4: Drum Pattern
G5: Drum Pattern
G6: Drum Pattern
G7: Drum Pattern
G8: Drum Pattern

H1: Drum Pattern
H2: Drum Pattern
H3: Drum Pattern
H4: Drum Pattern
H5: Drum Pattern
H6: Drum Pattern
H7: Drum Pattern
H8: Drum Pattern

I1: Sonar
I2: Sonar
I3: Sonar
I4: Sonar
I5: Sonar
I6: Sonar
I7: Sonar
I8: Sonar

J1: Ping
J2: Ping
J3: Ping
J4: Ping
J5: Ping
J6: Ping
J7: Ping
J8: Ping

K1: Hi Surface
K2: Hi Surface
K3: Hi Surface
K4: Hi Surface
K5: Hi Surface
K6: Hi Surface
K7: Hi Surface
K8: Hi Surface

L1: Surface Tonal
L2: Surface Tonal
L3: Surface Tonal
L4: Surface Tonal
L5: Surface Tonal
L6: Surface Tonal
L7: Surface Tonal
L8: Surface Tonal

M1: Shepard
M2: Shepard
M3: Shepard
M4: Shepard
M5: Shepard
M6: Shepard
M7: Shepard
M8: Shepard

N1: Artefact Loop
N2: Artefact Loop
N3: Artefact Loop
N4: Artefact Loop
N5: Artefact Loop
N6: Artefact Loop
N7: Artefact Loop
N8: Artefact Loop

O1: Hi Structure
O2: Hi Structure
O3: Hi Structure
O4: Hi Structure
O5: Hi Structure
O6: Hi Structure
O7: Hi Structure
O8: Hi Structure

P1: Structure
P2: Structure
P3: Structure
P4: Structure
P5: Structure
P6: Structure
P7: Structure
P8: Structure

Q1: Drone
Q2: Drone
Q3: Drone
Q4: Drone
Q5: Drone
Q6: Drone
Q7: Drone
Q8: Drone

R1: Drone Structure
R2: Drone Structure
R3: Drone Structure
R4: Drone Structure
R5: Drone Structure
R6: Drone Structure
R7: Drone Structure
R8: Drone Structure

S1: Diginoise
S2: Diginoise
S3: Diginoise
S4: Diginoise
S5: Diginoise
S6: Diginoise
S7: Diginoise
S8: Diginoise

T1: Solitaire
T2: Solitaire
T3: Solitaire
T4: Solitaire
T5: Solitaire
T6: Solitaire
T7: Solitaire
T8: Solitaire

U1: Brown Noise
U2: Gaussian Noise
U3: Pink Noise
U4: White Noise
U5: Band Noise 125 Hz 1/3 Oct
U6: Band Noise 400 Hz 1/3 Oct
U7: Band Noise 1600 Hz 1/3 Oct
U8: Band Noise 4000 Hz 1/3 Oct

V1: Noises Individual
V2: Noises Individual
V3: Noises Individual
V4: Noises Individual
V5: Noises Individual
V6: Noises Individual
V7: Noises Individual
V8: Noises Individual

W1: Dark Noise
W2: Dark Noise
W3: Dark Noise
W4: Dark Noise
W5: Dark Noise
W6: Dark Noise
W7: Dark Noise
W8: Dark Noise

X1: Digital Anti
X2: Digital Anti
X3: Digital Anti
X4: Digital Anti
X5: Digital Anti
X6: Digital Anti
X7: Digital Anti
X8: Digital Anti

Y1: Out of Phase - Sinus LFO 0.262152777 Hz
Y2: Out of Phase - Sinus LFO 0.52430555 Hz
Y3: Out of Phase - Sinus LFO 1.0486111 Hz
Y4: Out of Phase - Sinus LFO 2.097222 Hz
Y5: Out of Phase - Sinus LFO 4.19444 Hz
Y6: Out of Phase - Sinus LFO 8.3888 Hz
Y7: Out of Phase - Sinus LFO 16.777 Hz
Y8: Out of Phase - Sinus LFO 33.555 Hz

Z1: Constant Anti Phase DC- 12.5%
Z2: Constant Anti Phase DC- 25%
Z3: Constant Anti Phase DC- 50%
Z4: Constant Anti Phase DC- 100%
Z5: Constant Anti Phase DC+ 12.5%
Z6: Constant Anti Phase DC+ 25%
Z7: Constant Anti Phase DC+ 50%
Z8: Constant Anti Phase DC+ 100%





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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.

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.”
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.

“Xerrox Vol. 5 has a lot to do with farewell,” the artist explains. "Not only the farewell to the series itself, which I’ve nurtured for almost two decades, but also there have been many farewells to people who were close to me. I believe these people are recognizable in the music. It’s a very emotional, personal album.”

Listeners can expect a visual dimension to the music, though Nicolai intentionally leaves this open to interpretation. “I prefer to allow the music to evoke personal experiences and images rather than dictate a specific narrative,” he states. The result is a layered listening experience that invites tenderness and introspection.

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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Tracklist:

01. Xerrox Topia
02. Xerrox Sans Nom I
03. Xerrox Sans Nom II
04. Xerrox Ascent I
05. Xerrox Ascent II
06. Xerrox Sans Repit
07. Xerrox Nausicaa
08. Xerrox Xenonym
09. Xerrox Ada
10. Xerrox Arc
11. Xerrox Kryogen
12. 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.”
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.

“Xerrox Vol. 5 has a lot to do with farewell,” the artist explains. "Not only the farewell to the series itself, which I’ve nurtured for almost two decades, but also there have been many farewells to people who were close to me. I believe these people are recognizable in the music. It’s a very emotional, personal album.”

Listeners can expect a visual dimension to the music, though Nicolai intentionally leaves this open to interpretation. “I prefer to allow the music to evoke personal experiences and images rather than dictate a specific narrative,” he states. The result is a layered listening experience that invites tenderness and introspection.

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. HYbr:ID Noh Talk
A2. HYbr:ID Sync Dark
A3. HYbr:ID Noh Human
B1. HYbr:ID Sync Inter
B2. HYbr:ID Collective Open
B3. HYbr:ID Obsessive Behaviour Day
B4. HYbr:ID Obsessive Behaviour Night
C1. HYbr:ID Para Contamination
C2. HYbr:ID Script Solitude
C3. HYbr:ID Script Sacre Drone
D1. HYbr:ID Script Broken Conversation
D2. HYbr:ID Rehuman
D3. HYbr:ID Épilogue




For an aesthetic of (dis)obedience. The impressions Richard Siegal and his company Ballet of Difference gathered on a trip to Japan in September 2022 now find their way into a full-length dance evening. Siegal and his team had set off for Tokyo to learn the practice of Shuudan Koudou, also known as "Japanese Precision Walking". The strictly synchronised group choreographies are astonishing in their radical stringency and have become a secret YouTube hit, not least because of their peculiar subtle humour. Siegal recognises in the extreme disciplining of the bodies an analogy to the training practice of classical ballet. In the mutual exchange of these movement cultures, questions are raised about individual and collective thinking, about personal decision-making power and social responsibility. For this extraordinary project, Richard Siegal has invited a special guest: Nazareth Panadero, long-time companion of Pina Bausch, who has long since become an icon of Wuppertal dance theatre and will be on stage with the BoD ensemble.

The production BALLET OF (DIS)OBEDIENCE is sponsored by Goethe Institut, with the kind support of Sissel GmbH.
CHOREOGRAPHY & STAGE: RICHARD SIEGAL
COSTUME: FLORA MIRANDA
LIGHT & VIDEO: MATTHIAS SINGER
MUSIC: ALVA NOTO
DRAMATURGY: TOBIAS STAAB

more info to: Shuudan koudou

'Shuudan koudou' Shuudan Koudou Is the Japanese #art of Synchronized Precision ...YouTube · Boson TV: Tech Marvels & Cool Discoveries22 Dec 2022

Kottke.org https://kottke.org › shuudan-koud...Shuudan Koudou Is the Japanese Art of Synchronized Precision Walking


On the other hand, hybrid 3 is inspired by Noh Play - Japanese performances and deals with the refusal of rules musically, hybrid three continues the two previous albums and weaves both rhythmic and beatless musical pieces into a holistic work.
The idea for me has always been that these albums are not only perceived as individual tracks, but as a whole piece, which is why I find the possibility of experiencing and listening to these albums in the right order and as a whole particularly important. For me, the pieces are not only closely related to the ballet that was created for them, but also function as individual pieces as pure, musical pieces and mark a new quality for me, which is very strongly focussed on producing electronic sounds and structures in such a way that they can develop a sculptural quality.






















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1. HYbr:ID Noh Talk
2. HYbr:ID Sync Dark
3. HYbr:ID Noh Human
4. HYbr:ID Sync Inter
5. HYbr:ID Collective Open
6. HYbr:ID Obsessive Behaviour Day
7. HYbr:ID Obsessive Behaviour Night
8. HYbr:ID Para Contamination
9. HYbr:ID Script Solitude
10. HYbr:ID Script Sacre Drone
11. HYbr:ID Script Broken Conversation
12. HYbr:ID Rehuman
13. HYbr:ID Épilogue





For an aesthetic of (dis)obedience. The impressions Richard Siegal and his company Ballet of Difference gathered on a trip to Japan in September 2022 now find their way into a full-length dance evening. Siegal and his team had set off for Tokyo to learn the practice of Shuudan Koudou, also known as "Japanese Precision Walking". The strictly synchronised group choreographies are astonishing in their radical stringency and have become a secret YouTube hit, not least because of their peculiar subtle humour. Siegal recognises in the extreme disciplining of the bodies an analogy to the training practice of classical ballet. In the mutual exchange of these movement cultures, questions are raised about individual and collective thinking, about personal decision-making power and social responsibility. For this extraordinary project, Richard Siegal has invited a special guest: Nazareth Panadero, long-time companion of Pina Bausch, who has long since become an icon of Wuppertal dance theatre and will be on stage with the BoD ensemble.

The production BALLET OF (DIS)OBEDIENCE is sponsored by Goethe Institut, with the kind support of Sissel GmbH.
CHOREOGRAPHY & STAGE: RICHARD SIEGAL
COSTUME: FLORA MIRANDA
LIGHT & VIDEO: MATTHIAS SINGER
MUSIC: ALVA NOTO
DRAMATURGY: TOBIAS STAAB

more info to: Shuudan koudou

'Shuudan koudou' Shuudan Koudou Is the Japanese #art of Synchronized Precision ...YouTube · Boson TV: Tech Marvels & Cool Discoveries22 Dec 2022

Kottke.org https://kottke.org › shuudan-koud...Shuudan Koudou Is the Japanese Art of Synchronized Precision Walking


On the other hand, hybrid 3 is inspired by Noh Play - Japanese performances and deals with the refusal of rules musically, hybrid three continues the two previous albums and weaves both rhythmic and beatless musical pieces into a holistic work.
The idea for me has always been that these albums are not only perceived as individual tracks, but as a whole piece, which is why I find the possibility of experiencing and listening to these albums in the right order and as a whole particularly important. For me, the pieces are not only closely related to the ballet that was created for them, but also function as individual pieces as pure, musical pieces and mark a new quality for me, which is very strongly focussed on producing electronic sounds and structures in such a way that they can develop a sculptural quality.






















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10", Double Sided Picture Disc, Gatefold, 8 Page Booklet

- Please mind that due to the nature of the recording no soundclips can be provided - also mind that any audible distortion on the vinyl record is intended/no product flaw and will not constitute a reason for return -

NOTON IS PLEASED TO RELEASE RAY COLLECTOR - A LIMITED EDITION VINYL FEATURING RECORDINGS SOURCED FROM TAPES PRODUCED BY CARSTEN NICOLAI' FOR HIS 2023 SOLO EXHIBITION STRAHLEN/RAGGI AT FONDAZIONE MODENA ARTI VISIVE.
IN FEBRUARY 2022, CARSTEN NICOLAI DISPATCHED TEN PARCELS FROM BERLIN TO VARIOUS DESTINATIONS. EACH PACKAGE CONTAINED A BLANK MAGNETIC TAPE CASSETTE, AN ILFORD DELTA 3200 ISO 1000 BLACK-AND-WHITE FILM, AND A KODAK ISO 800 COLOR NEGATIVE FILM. ALL PARCELS WERE ADDRESSED TO THE SAME RECIPIENT, MR. NEMO, THE UNFORGETTABLE CAPTAIN OF THE SUBMARINE NAUTILUS IN TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA. THE IDEA WAS FOR THE RECIPIENTS TO RETURN THE PARCELS TO THE SENDER. EACH PACKAGE HELD MAGNETIC TAPES AND PHOTOSENSITIVE FILMS THAT WOULD BE EXPOSED TO ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND RADIATION DURING THEIR JOURNEY. UPON THEIR RETURN TO THE SENDER, THE LATENT IMPRESSIONS WERE DEVELOPED, DIGITIZED, AND THUS MADE BOTH VISIBLE AND AUDIBLE.

TRACKLIST:
" A1. TAPE 01 - 01:25
" A2. TAPE 02 - 01:25
" A3. TAPE 03 - 01:25
" A4. TAPE 04 - 01:25
" A5. TAPE 05 - 01:25
" B1. TAPE 06 - 01:25
" B2. TAPE 07 - 01:25
" B3. TAPE 08 - 01:25
" B4. TAPE 09 - 01:25
" B5. TAPE 10 - 01:25


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CD:
01. HYbr:ID Ectopia Environment
02. HYbr:ID Ectopia Elastic 1
03. HYbr:ID Ectopia Quarks Minus
04. HYbr:ID Ectopia Removing Infinities
05. HYbr:ID Ectopia Elastic 2
06. HYbr:ID Ectopia Interacting
07. HYbr:ID Ectopia Radiation Mechanics
08. HYbr:ID Ectopia Field 1
09. HYbr:ID Ectopia Singularity
10. HYbr:ID Ectopia Gravitation

Info:
HYbr:ID Vol. 2 is the second installment of Alva Noto’sHYbr:IDseries initiated in 2021. The new album captures the music commissioned to score RichardSiegal's Ectopia performed in 2021 by Tanztheater Pina Bausch with Shooting into the Corner (2008-09) by Anish Kapoor. Building upon the captivating blend of immersive dub and electronica from the first installment, HYbr:ID Vol. 2 takes the listener on a journey into the realm of intricately manipulated digital production. These ten compositions delve into infinity, drawing inspiration from resonance and elasticity, concepts rooted in Minkowski's four-dimensional spacetime model. Throughout the album, Carsten Nicolai summons precise rhythmic patterns that gracefully hover, reminiscent of celestial bodies orbiting in perfect cosmic unison. The sonic landscape gradually unfolds with somber and brooding tones, incorporating spacious sound design, ethereal atmospheres, and cascading metallic percussions. These elements are delicately crafted with artistic finesse, set against a backdrop of expansive dub textures. At times, the music takes unforeseen turns, as melancholic chords skitter and meander through a digital haze, evoking an atmosphere of introspection and emotion. The ten compositions are accompanied by graphic notations informed by the album’s sonic and acoustic codes.

Album art designed by Carsten Nicolai / Nibo
Mastering by Bo @ Calyx

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2LP:
A1. Ritual (04:39:00)
A2. Confrontation 1 (00:06:50)
A3. Village 1 (00:05:14)
A4. Confidential Information 1 (00:03:33)

B1. Confidential Information 2 (00:01:40)
B2. Confrontation 2 (00:05:01)
B3. Death Laguna (00:05:05)
B4. Information Policia (00:03:29)

C1. Sarayaku Hidding (00:07:52)
C2. Information (00:02:19)
C3. Demonstration (00:03:44)
C4. Info Resistance (00:02:55)
C5. Sicario (00:03:50)

D1. Village 2 (00:01:50)
D2. Storming Camp (00:03:10)
D3. Legal Process (00:02:10)
D4. Trail (00:03:55)
D5. Swat (00:01:40)
D6. Ritual Reprise (00:06:40)

Release Info:
Alva Noto’s award winning score for the 2022 German documentary film ‘This Stolen Country of Mine’ directed by German filmmaker Marc Wiese features nineteen compositions to be released on NOTON in April 2023.

The documentary film explores the question of a state's sovereignty in the face of foreign powers. The film portrays Ecuadorian resistance fighters and journalists who oppose the sell-off of an extensive part of the country's resources to Chinese investors.

Alva Noto's music subtly accompanies the struggle of a mountain village, immersing us into the film’s narrative and pathos. Across nineteen compositions, the music exposes and holds back when the images and statements of the protagonists speak for themselves, reflecting the dark shadows and the glares of hope of communal resistance.

The documentary was the recipient of the German Documentary Film Music Award 2022.

Focus track #19

'Ritual Reprise' is the closing composition of Alva Noto's award-winning score for the 2022 German documentary film 'This Stolen Country of Mine.' The piece merges minimal digital textures with emotional resonances, taking the listener to a sonic path filled with a serene tenor. The tone is set on the slow-burn haze of gloaming ambient-electronica scapes, compounding under a unified cinematic soundscape of warm digital ambiances and liquified electronics.


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CD:
1. Ritual (04:39:00)
2. Confrontation 1 (00:06:50)
3. Village 1 (00:05:14)
4. Confidential Information 1 (00:03:33)
5. Confidential Information 2 (00:01:40)
6. Confrontation 2 (00:05:01)
7. Death Laguna (00:05:05)
8. Information Policia (00:03:29)
9. Sarayaku Hidding (00:07:52)
10. Information (00:02:19)
11. Demonstration (00:03:44)
12. Info Resistance (00:02:55)
13. Sicario (00:03:50)
14. Village 2 (00:01:50)
15. Storming Camp (00:03:10)
16. Legal Process (00:02:10)
17. Trail (00:03:55)
18. Swat (00:01:40)
19. Ritual Reprise (00:06:40)

Release Info:
Alva Noto’s award winning score for the 2022 German documentary film ‘This Stolen Country of Mine’ directed by German filmmaker Marc Wiese features nineteen compositions to be released on NOTON in April 2023.

The documentary film explores the question of a state's sovereignty in the face of foreign powers. The film portrays Ecuadorian resistance fighters and journalists who oppose the sell-off of an extensive part of the country's resources to Chinese investors.

Alva Noto's music subtly accompanies the struggle of a mountain village, immersing us into the film’s narrative and pathos. Across nineteen compositions, the music exposes and holds back when the images and statements of the protagonists speak for themselves, reflecting the dark shadows and the glares of hope of communal resistance.

The documentary was the recipient of the German Documentary Film Music Award 2022.

Focus track #19

'Ritual Reprise' is the closing composition of Alva Noto's award-winning score for the 2022 German documentary film 'This Stolen Country of Mine.' The piece merges minimal digital textures with emotional resonances, taking the listener to a sonic path filled with a serene tenor. The tone is set on the slow-burn haze of gloaming ambient-electronica scapes, compounding under a unified cinematic soundscape of warm digital ambiances and liquified electronics.


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Tracklist:
01. Kinder der Sonne - Intro (00:04:01)
02. Verlauf (00:03:42)
03. Die Untergründigen (00:08:17)
04. Sehnsuchtsvoll (00:07:32)
05. Ungewissheit im Sinus (00:06:10)
06. Kinder der Sonne - Reprise (00:06:30)
07. Unwohl (00:03:01)
08. Sehnsuchtsvoll - Reverso (00:06:51)
09. Ungewiss (00:06:40)
10. Aufstand (00:05:25)
11. Die Undergründigen - Redux (00:04:55)
12. Virus (00:05:01)
13. Son (00:01:09)
14. Nie anhaltender Strom (00:05:52)

Release Note:
NOTON is pleased to announce the release of Kinder der Sonne, the
new album by Alva Noto featuring music composed for the score of the
theater piece Komplizen by Simon Stone.
The title comes from Maxim Gorky's play Children of the Sun, written in
the context of the 1905 Russian Revolution. Simon Stone wrote the new
play for the Burgtheater ensemble based on this drama.
The single Die Untergründigen unveils a romantic space, charting a
sublime path with a new depth of harmonics and vibrant color. Piano
phrases, extant yet ghostly, intersect layers upon layers of confluent
warmth and cold digital sounds towering and mysterious despite their
wispy forms. Intricately arranged, these textures fill the space at any
time, fittingly evoking flux as if they were conceived and recorded on a
slow ride across the ocean.
Across fourteen compositions, Alva Noto's Kinder der Sonne takes the
listener into a sonic journey of emotional tension and release, revealing
a particular kind of sci-fi lust fused with a satisfying suite of modern,
minimalist, minimalist ambient classical.



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Tracklist:
A1: Kinder der Sonne - Intro (00:04:01)
A2: Verlauf (00:03:42)
A3: Die Untergründigen (00:08:17)

B1: Sehnsuchtsvoll (00:07:32)
B2: Ungewissheit im Sinus (00:06:10)
B3: Kinder der Sonne - Reprise (00:06:30)

C1: Unwohl (00:03:01)
C2: Sehnsuchtsvoll - Reverso (00:06:51)
C3: Ungewiss (00:06:40)

D1: Aufstand (00:05:25)
D2: Virus (00:05:01)
D3: Son (00:01:09)
D4: Nie anhaltender Strom (00:05:52)


Release Note:
NOTON is pleased to announce the release of Kinder der Sonne, the
new album by Alva Noto featuring music composed for the score of the
theater piece Komplizen by Simon Stone.
The title comes from Maxim Gorky's play Children of the Sun, written in
the context of the 1905 Russian Revolution. Simon Stone wrote the new
play for the Burgtheater ensemble based on this drama.
The single Die Untergründigen unveils a romantic space, charting a
sublime path with a new depth of harmonics and vibrant color. Piano
phrases, extant yet ghostly, intersect layers upon layers of confluent
warmth and cold digital sounds towering and mysterious despite their
wispy forms. Intricately arranged, these textures fill the space at any
time, fittingly evoking flux as if they were conceived and recorded on a
slow ride across the ocean.
Across fourteen compositions, Alva Noto's Kinder der Sonne takes the
listener into a sonic journey of emotional tension and release, revealing
a particular kind of sci-fi lust fused with a satisfying suite of modern,
minimalist, minimalist ambient classical

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Limited CD Slipcase for 5 CD´s .
DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CD´s, CD´s need to be purchased separately!



NOTON - VIRUS 'reMASTER' CD Slipcase
Limited Edition CDs slipcase celebrating Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto's VIRUS series. The slipcase can accommodate the 5 CDs of Vrioon, Insen, Revep, Utp_, and Summvs (reMASTER) and comes in an eco-friendly, cream shaded Muken paper.
Design by Carsten Nicolai.


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Limited Vinyl Slipcase for 5 LP/DOLP´s .

DOES NOT INCLUDE the Vinyl´s themselves that need to be purchased separately!



NOTON - VIRUS 'reMASTER' Vinyl Slipcase
Limited Edition Vinyl slipcase celebrating Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto's VIRUS series. The slipcase can accommodate the 5 LPs Vrioon, Insen, Revep, Utp_, and Summvs (reMASTER) LPs and comes in an eco-friendly, cream shaded Muken paper.
Design by Carsten Nicolai.


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12"/EP - Limited

GENRE/S: Ambient/ Electronic

Tracklisting
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 1

Artist: Alva Noto; Martin L. Gore; Willian Basinski
Title: Subterraneans
Playtime: 00:08:56
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719558
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany

Composer: David Bowie
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 2

Artist: Alva Noto; Martin L. Gore; Willian Basinski
Title: Subterraneans (Instrumental)
Playtime: 00:08:58
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719559
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany

Composer: David Bowie
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CD , Territory: WW - Japan.

A decade aXer the release of ‘supercodex,’ NOTON is thrilled to welcome back
Japanese artist and composer Ryoji Ikeda with his latest long-player, ‘ultratronics,’
out on December 2nd, 2022.
Featuring audio material recorded between 1989 and 1999 and compositions
created between 2013 and 2022, ’ultratronics’ explores sound's arithmetical and
computational essence and renders them into the propulsive auditory experience
that constitutes Ikeda's sound signature.
Ryoji Ikeda has created numerous immersive works that dynamically combine
technology, light, and sound to electrify the audience’s senses. Since 2000 Ikeda
has pursued the theme of data, with a par^cular interest in the fields of genetics,
quantum physics, and astronomy, which he has incorporated into works that
present new ways of perceiving the world in numerical terms. To be experienced
visually and aurally, the album transports the listeners in a world composed of
large amounts of data that usually go unnoticed.
‘ultratronics’ will be available worldwide on CD and digitally. A Japanese edition of
the CD will be available on Ryoji Ikeda’s codex | edition. Pre-orders of both
editions will start on October 7th, 2022.
‘ultratronics [live set]’ will premiere at Tokyo’s WWW X in Shibuya on October 15,
and will be presented as part of MUTEK.JP 2022 at Line Cube Shibuya (????
?) on December 7th.Born in 1966 in Gifu, Ikeda currently lives and works in Paris and Kyoto. While
rooted in electronic music, the internationally active composer and artist also
produces art as experimentation. Ikeda’s immersive live performances and
installations employ elaborate orchestration of sounds, visuals, maler, physical
phenomena, and mathematical concepts. In 2022, Hirosaki Museum of
Contemporary Art presented his first major solo exhibition in Japan since 2009.
Ikeda has received the Prix Ars Electronica Collide at CERN in 2014, and the 70th
Japanese Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts, Media Arts Division in 2020.

about the artist:
Born in 1966 in Gifu, Ikeda currently lives and works in Paris and Kyoto.
While rooted in electronic music, the internationally active composer and artist also
produces art as experimentation. Ikeda’s immersive live performances and installations
employ an elaborate orchestration of sound, visuals, matter, physical phenomena, and
mathematical concepts. He established his online source as codex | edition. In 2022,
Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art presented his first major solo exhibition in Japan
since 2009.
Ikeda has received the Prix Ars Electronica Collide@CERN in 2014, and the 70th
Japanese Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts (Media Arts Division) in 2020.

Tracklisting
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 1

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 00
Playtime: 00:01:28
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209606
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 2

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 01
Playtime: 00:05:17
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209607
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 3

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 02
Playtime: 00:05:10
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209608
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 4

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 03
Playtime: 00:01:50
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209609
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 5

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 04
Playtime: 00:04:44
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209610
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 6

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 05
Playtime: 00:05:18
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209611
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 7

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 06
Playtime: 00:02:25
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209612
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 8

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 07
Playtime: 00:04:42
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209613
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 9

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 08
Playtime: 00:05:36
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209614
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 10

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 09
Playtime: 00:04:13
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209615
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 11

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 10
Playtime: 00:03:45
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209616
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 12

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 11
Playtime: 00:05:30
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209617
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 13

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 12
Playtime: 00:03:48
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209618
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 14

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 13
Playtime: 00:03:10
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209619
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 15

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 14
Playtime: 00:02:06
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209620
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 16

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 15
Playtime: 00:04:24
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209621
(P):
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 17

Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
Title: ultratronics 16
Playtime: 00:01:55
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: JPZ922209622
(P):
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REPRESS

2LP - RE MASTER - Part of the V.I.R.U.S series


GENRE/S: Ambient/ Electronic

Info
Originally released in 2005, 'Insen' is the second collaboration album between Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto and the second installment of V.I.R.U.S.'s five albums series.

Remastered in 2021 in collaboration with Calyx Studio, the album's recordings are accompanied by an unreleased composition titled 'Barco.' Initially composed for Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto's 2005 'Insen' tour, the audio material used in this piece is based on the subtle sounds of Barco projectors, whose tonalities served as a ground for the artists' live improvisation. ?
In 'Insen', Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto explore the potential for interaction and tension between electronic and acoustic instrumentation. Across eight compositions, the echoes of the cascading piano combine, collide, and dissolve with the tapestry of digital breakages in sheer vibrancy. This relationship lies at the album's core. It subtly continues Vrioon's calm melancholia, becoming a vessel for all the emotions and memories nourished by the listener. As you hear the opening, lonesome notes of 'Aurora,' you realize that the pair have once again conceded an ambition to embed elaborate disciplines into an archetypal sound of soul-searching beauty.

Album art designed by Carsten Nicolai
Mastering by Bo @ Calyx

In November 2022, a dedicated, limited edition cardboard slipcase will be available as a separate item from the V.I.R.U.S. LPs/CDs.

TRACKLIST:

Tracklisting
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 1

Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Aurora
Playtime: 00:08:51
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719490
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany

Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: B // Track: 1

Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Logic Moon
Playtime: 00:06:50
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719492
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany

Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 2

Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Morning
Playtime: 00:05:27
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719491
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany

Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: B // Track: 2

Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Moon
Playtime: 00:06:07
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719493
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany

Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 2 // Side: C // Track: 1

Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Berlin
Playtime: 00:06:16
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719494
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany

Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 2 // Side: D // Track: 1

Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Avaol
Playtime: 00:02:54
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719496
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany

Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 2 // Side: C // Track: 2

Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Iano
Playtime: 00:06:52
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719495
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany

Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 2 // Side: D // Track: 2

Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Barco
Playtime: 00:04:14
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719497
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany

Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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A STILL LIQUID
B KUTSCHER


Foehn & Jerome. The duo that does what duo's do best. Born in Austria and based in Berlin, Fabian and Christopher not only produce together, but also perform as a DJ team and run their own label entitled "Perfumed Freedom".


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Genre: House

Tracklist 12“:
A1 - Robert Dietz - Salbung
A2 - Aii PS - Donteven
B1 - Vlad Stuparenko & Ghetto Sunrise - Pine Water
B2 - Sasha Zlykh - Pidozepam 21

Short Info:
For their ninth iteration, Hamburg's The Press Group punches back in with the sizzling hot debut to a VA series bound to scout and shed a broader light on exciting artists from various territories and backgrounds.
Pulsating to the bone, "Future Prospects vol.1" showcases a quartet of heaters courtesy of Germany-based Robert Dietz and Aii PS on the A-side and Kyiv-based Vlad Stuparenko & Ghetto Sunrise plus Sasha Zlykh on the flip. Either sides of the
disc inbound for optimal and non-pareil impact on the dance floor. Dietz's "Salbung" paves the way old-school style, grinding everything from lethal breaks to rowdy drums, via lysergic synth flights straight out a wild sci-fi scenario.
Aii PS' bouncy and oneiric contribution "Donteven" is more of a low-slung affair with its mischievous fusion of filtered synths and acid-informed bass spurts painting the sky all shades of radioactive green.
Flip it over and Stuparenko/Ghetto Sunrise's stealth, aqueous weapon "Pine Water" ushers us in a corridor of groove-enslaved echolocation, delayed stabs and propulsive bleepin' n bloopin' from the depths. A further dusty, shuffling affair
blazing with clanky hats on a Chicagoan tip and futuristic electroid inflections, Zlykh's "Pidozepam" tops it all off in implacable fashion, casting a spell of exquisitely thrilling menace upon the ravers.



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Tracklist:
A. Our House Is Barnhus - B. Gut Punch

A very special autumnal presentation from FaltyDL & Studio Barnhus, in the form of a perfect little slab of 12'' vinyl, exhibiting the love for the classic house sound that burns within the hearts of the prolific New York producer as well as the Swedish dance music
powerhouse. In particular, “Our House Is Barnhus” honours and updates the deeper side of the French touch – think Pépé Bradock and early St. Germain – fully displaying the state-ofthe-art production skills and emotional depth always present in Drew Lustman's music.
Known for his shapeshifting sound, FaltyDL has been releasing explorative electronic music for over a decade, switching his sound up intuitively across 6 albums, remixes for The xx and Mount Kimbie, executive production credits for Mykki Blanco and a multitude of
singles and EPs, including two previous Studio Barnhus editions in 2021 and 2019.

Our House Is Barnhus (12'' vinyl + digital release) is out on Studio Barnhus on September 29, 2023.


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Format: LP
Format Notes: 2023 repress, 180 g vinyl

EAN: 4251648412526

Track List:
A1 : (You’ve Got) That Something
A2 : Dancing Into The Stars
A3 : Something Else
B1 : I Know You Will
B2 : Lay It On The Line
B3 : Sweet To Me

Release Notes:
The undisputed Godfather of Boogie, Leroy Burgess’s Logg project is his grand masterpiece.

The self-titled LP, originally released on Salsoul in August 1981, is one of the greatest albums of the post-disco era. It’s one of Be With’s favourite ever LPs and so it’s a complete honour to be giving it our reissue treatment. With all the touchstones of Burgess’s finest work - breezy grooves, undulating synths, funk-drenched bass and life-affirming lyrics - delivered with gospel-derived vocals and harmonies - it’s a record to uplift both body and spirit.

Already a cult soul figure as lead singer of seminal vocal group Black Ivory, Leroy Burgess cut his teeth as arranger, vocalist and songwriter with legendary producer Patrick Adams on essential late-70s projects like Phreek and Dazzle. He went on to define the essence of “boogie”: the vibrant underground dance sound that stood in contrast to commercial disco. With its reduced speed - mid-90 to under 110 BPM - the cool boogie of Burgess has the disco bounce, just more laidback.

All six tracks here could have been stand alone 12" hits. Indeed, some of them were. But together they are also an incredibly cohesive album, where all the compositions are deeply relevant to each other. In short, it’s essential; a thrilling showcase for Burgess’s finest arranging and production work - with his vocals at their euphoric peak alongside the inventive rhythm section of Aaron (Sonny) T. Davenport on drums and James Calloway on bass.

Opener “(You’ve Got) That Something” is a balmy sunshine groover with an insistent chorus whilst the timeless vocal of “Dancing Into The Stars” - married to percolating synth and airtight drums - showcases the chemistry between Burgess and the rhythm section.

The fusion of funk and gospel-influenced harmonies which propels “Something Else” is remarkable - deep, joyous and bouncy. Infamously mixed by Larry Levan, “I Know You Will” is an easy glide, all rollicking electric piano underpinned by a precise and relentlessly upbeat groove. “Lay It On The Line” radiates smooth, understated brilliance, elevated by interstellar keys and finally album-closer “Sweet To Me” is a chilled-out gem of profound soulful elegance.

Logg has long been a hit with the likes of Kenny Dope and Dam-Funk whilst, in the last decade, MCDE and Harvey Sutherland have routinely cited it as a huge influence. Accordingly, finding original copies on vinyl at affordable prices has been a thankless task. This fresh Be With reissue ensures this legendary record now sounds, looks and feels as sensational as it deserves to.

Mastered brilliantly by Simon Francis, cut by Pete Norman and with lovingly reproduced artwork, we think this is a reissue that does justice to this classic LP.







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2024 repress


The First Authorised, Official Re Edition of this Electronic, New Wave, Cold Wave, Pop, Synth, Post-Punk Classic, Personally Overseen by Stephan Eicher, Everything Original: Art, Tracklist, Cut on 45 rpm - Printed on 350 GSM Paperstock incl. Sticker!

WRWTFWW Records is very honored to announce the official reissue of Grauzone’s essential 1981 maxi single with timeless classic "Eisbär", proto-techno beast "FILM 2", and romantic synth ballad "Ich Lieb Sie", just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Swiss band’s formation. The three-track vinyl is sourced from the original reels, cut at 45rpm, and comes with its iconic artwork on a 350gsm sleeve.

Tracklisting:
A1. Eisbär
B1. FILM 2
B2. Ich Lieb Sie

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WRWTFWW Records is very honored to announce the official reissue of Grauzone’s essential 1981 maxi single with timeless classic "Eisbär", proto-techno beast "FILM 2", and romantic synth ballad "Ich Lieb Sie", just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Swiss band’s formation. The three-track vinyl is sourced from the original reels, cut at 45rpm, and comes with its iconic artwork on a 350gsm sleeve.

Ich möchte ein Eisbär sein…Written by Martin Eicher after a nightmare in which he saw talking polar bears on the walls, and with music by the Grauzone crew consisting of Martin and his brother Stephan Eicher, Marco Repetto, Christian "GT" Trüssel, and Claudine Chirac (on saxophone), "Eisbär" is the most recognizable title from the band, a sublime mix of ingredients reflecting the transitional era it comes from - the raw energy of punk music still palpable, combined with the audacity of early electronics, the warm groove of a disco gem, beautifully fragile lyrics, and one of the best basslines ever. It became a mega hit, totally unplanned, but how could you resist such a track?

"FILM 2" is the ultimate b-side monster, a menacing all-instrumental pre-techno masterpiece, slowly building to a magnetizing frenzy. An instant underground favorite, it was famously heard played at both speeds depending on the scenes and DJs you were frequenting, 45rpm as it was first intended, and 33rpm for the cosmic experience (search Daniele Baldelli’s Cosmic C75 1982 mixtape online for a great example of this).

The maxi single ends with "Ich Lieb Sie", a synth-pop meets doo-wop ballad, a true love song oozing with innocence. Simple, stylish, and just right.

At the crossroads of post-punk, new wave, pop, and electronic experimentation, the Eisbär maxi offers three songs that are technically different but hold the same spirit, the perfect embodiment of Grauzone’s music - wild, unpredictable, and youthful, yet sophisticated, catchy, and ingenious. The magic recipe for the good stuff.

Stephan Eicher went on to be, arguably, the most successful Swiss musician ever, with an international career extending from pop chanson to experimental escapades and collaborations with Moondog, artists Sophie Calle and John Armleder, and author Martin Suter among many other luminaries. Marco Repetto flourished as a techno and ambient producer, releasing multiple projects including releases on Aphex Twin’s Rephlex label.

Grauzone and WRWTFWW will continue to collaborate on the band’s 40th anniversary reissue campaign, with numerous projects planned for the year, including a vast selection of music, visuals, and literature never available before.


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A1 / Colibri
A2 / Variation sur 3 bancs (ft The Limiñanas)
A3 / Tokoyo No Kuni (ft Vega Voga)
A4 / La Boite Noire (ft Funboys)
A5 / La Goutte d’Eau
B1 / Fata Morgana
B2 / Nid de Guêpes
B3 / Bring the light (ft Pajaro Sunrise)
B4 / Kotodama (ft Vega Voga)
B5 / Le Chant des Sirènes (ft Tim Glass)

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With 'Piscolabis', Golden Bug delivers a new UFO sound oscillating between electronica, robotic vibrations and psychedelic dub. Piscolabis embraces all the styles important to Antoine Harispuru and emerges as an astonishing opening onto new worlds. And he invited an impressive number of guests to his 4th studio album:
The French from The Liminañas or Tim Glass, the Japanese Vega Voga, the Australians from Funboys, Spanish singer Pajaro Sunrise, it is because this project was born out of the turmoil caused by opposition.
'Colibri' is a psychedelic labyrinth, a sentimental and hypnotic ascent that radiates on the dancefloor. 'Variation Sur 3 Bancs' featuring The Liminañas, immerses us in the world of acid western and psychedelic pop and makes you want to hitchhike on the road. On 'Tokoyo No Kuni', Golden Bug invites Japanese singer Vega Voga to create a musical epic worthy of an imaginary soundtrack by Toshiya Fujita. With its slow rhythm and spellbinding melodies, 'La Boite Noire' explores Berlin electronica immersed in chloroform. 'La Goutte D’Eau' takes off, dark and throbbing. The fluid rhythm is left behind by hypnotic patterns that push the listener into their sofa, which will not come out until the very end of the interlude.
'Fata Morgana' excites with its dirty rhythm, hypnotic arpeggiator and cosmic sound effects. 'Nid de Guêpes' interstellar flute wraps around slowed dub effects, like a 7" in speed 12", and evokes emotion by repeating its heady loop, an obsessive and mutant vision of music. 'Bring The Light' with the support of Spanish singer Pajaro Sunrise is an ideal springboard to touch the stars and explores the clear face of Golden Bug by merging choppy oriental guitars, solar vocals and dub rhythm. Without interruption, 'Kotodama' continues the journey on an unknown planet, on which Vega Voga comes to pose her suave voice on dark electronic arrangements, transforming itself into indescribable and harmoniously eccentric binary code. To end this journey, 'Le Chant Des Sirènes', carried by the voice of Frenchman Tim Glass, plays along the lines of scintillating and nebulous pop.
Vocal textures with robotic vibrations, complex and indescribable psychedelic music are Ariane's thread of this new sensory and universal album. Music to listen to, see and feel.


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2025 Repress!

All your favourite System Olympia songs in one vinyl record.

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Every Version is slightly different / Limited Edition.

New slightly different cover ( different ring on the hand, name of the ring is Durante)


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Lp - BLACK VINYL ONLY IN GLOSS LAMINATED SLEEVE

Tracklist:

1. Die Cry Lie
2. Valhalla
3. Swedish Nightmare
4. Classified
5. Long Time No See
6. Fatal Distraction
7. Get A Life
8. Joe Hill’s Last Will
9. How Much Is The World
10. Creeping Beauty
11. All The Way
12. Big Life
13. The Bitter End

The word "amateur" originates from the Latin word "amator," meaning "lover" or "admirer". This Latin term is derived from "amare," which means "to
love". The French adopted "amateur" from Latin, and the English then borrowed it from French, initially retaining the sense of someone who loves or
is devoted to something. Over time, the English usage of "amateur" also developed a meaning related to a lack of professional skill or experience.
How did a word derived from love become a slur? Is love really so defenseless? They say love conquers all, but in reality isn’t love quite ridiculous?
It has no intention, no motive, no agenda. How could it possibly prevail? It can’t be bought or sold, or so they say.Its mere existence can't be proven or
even measured. What an impossible thing. Trying and failing, time and time again, no wonder cynicism always seems to win. I see “amateurism” as a
delighted, even foolish, protest. Protest against everything. Of what’s expected of someone, or expected of someone to desire or strive for. To be elite,
to be expert, to be professional, to be a master, to excel and succeed. Where’s the joy in that? I just want to have fun. I want to want. I want to love.
And keep doing it, forever. I want to have fun, even when it’s tiring and sometimes even heaven is boring as hell. I want to be bad. I want to do my
own thing. “I vant to be alone”. I want to be someone so dedicated to their passion that it starts to seem like there’s something wrong with them. All
the way. We can take it all the way, and never get it back.
” - Molly Nilsson

Amateur is the 12th studio album by Molly Nilsson. Deep in the teeth of a career that threatens to tip into something resembling a “legacy,” Molly
Nilsson celebrates with an album recorded instinctively, quickly and bursting with so many moments of emotional brilliance and clarity it may be her
greatest yet. Hers has been a career spent reaching out, perennially powerful in her earnestness, a warrior ridiculously defenceless and armed with a
glittering sincerity. Shearing herself of the machinations of the music industry, recording at home, writing direct to the heart.
Amateur is a jubilee for losers. A treatise in 13 songs, Amateur states clearly that we should live our life with eternal curiosity, offers us an open hand
of comradeship out of the rat race. The songs on the album are both some of the most personal of Nilsson’s career and the most anthemic. First
single How Much Is The World asks us to re-evaluate value in the face of a Neo-liberal system squeezing the life out of our loves. Pulsing opener Die
Cry Lie satirises the commercialisation of emotion in the form of a shout-along diss-track. With a pounding rhythm track held down by gorgeous chord
changes, heartbreaker Valhalla carries the torch for the main themes of the album: never growing up, making mistakes with kindness, moving on.
When the drums crash in on the line “It’s going to get better now, you’ll see, going to be much better off without me” there is a world of feeling swirling
about in the vocal delivery. One reading of the track might be that it’s a break up song but the subtext is classic Molly Nilsson: by living truthfully,
making mistakes, we’re active agents against the myriad oppressions of the world.

All The Way takes the theme for a run into the eternal sunset. It’s a manifesto for living fully. “Take it all the way, and never get it back” - it’s the
process that’s the important point. The journey not the destination. Big Life, follows on like a part 2: An ode not only to Molly Nilsson’s career of
endless gigs, endless connections with people, it’s a massive ode for following your dreams, doing it yourself. Closer The Bitter End is a powerful
anthem for friendship, another definition of love infused in Nilsson’s work, A beautifully poignant ode to comradeship til the end, it seems to be the
songwriter approaching aging, approaching life’s inevitability with the same vigour and earnestness, the same love of life she enjoyed at the onset of
her career.

There are moments on Amateur shrouded in reverb, slightly out of focus, forcing the listener to step deeper into the Mollyverse.. Nilsson’s open-armed
beseeching to the world permeates every beat, every chord. These are songs exploding with life: the chunky, aggressive bassline on the punker Get A
Life can’t hide its massive, catchy chorus. The sweeping Swedish Nightmare might be a tongue-in-cheek self-reference, but at its heart it’s a song
about the duality of living life large, what is a dream, what is a nightmare? Molly Nilsson says you can’t have one without the other, and why would you
want to?

Here’s to making mistakes.

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A ONE HUNDRED PYRENEES
B1 FLOOSS
B2 SAULAGRATZOS

Following up the 2022 „Tamarindo“ release by his band „Ottlix" (with Ottber / PERL132), Felix Hk presents his first solo 12“.

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Tracklist 12":
A1 Ecilo – Phylyps Frequencies
A2 Ecilo – Eternal Source
B1 Ecilo – Forgotten City
B2 Ecilo – Frost Will Never Come



Short Info: Fast paced and detroit infused driving dub techno machines



Mastering & lacquer cut by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates & Mastering Berlin



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LP (WW-FR-USA-UK-AU)

Tracklist: 1. War On The Mind / 2. Faraway / 3. The Start Of The End / 4. The Eternal / 5. Body Electric / 6. Mantra / 7. Sovereign

For fans of: Spectrum / Recurring Era Spacemen 3, Loop, AR Kane, MBV, bdrmm, Cocteau Twins, Telescopes and early 90s Creation records.



Following a series of meditative explorations in the form of the Singularity Zone series of releases, The Oscillation have returned with a new sense of vigour and purpose. Refreshed and re-energized, the result is The Start Of The End, an album that casts more light and shade than ever before to create a mood of hope and re-birth.



At once warm and welcoming, The Start Of The End is an album quite unlike anything that The Oscillation have ever released before. Fuelled by optimism and taking stock of what’s good about life and what needs to be jettisoned, the record is a result of spiritual and physical re-charging and cleansing.



Leaving the claustrophobic environs of the big city for a more bucolic backdrop, the change in location has left a profound mark on Demian Castellanos, the creative force behind The Oscillation. Where the exorcism of dark emotions of previous album Untold Futures left Castellanos wondering if he’d ever make music again, his new surroundings stirred something within him.



“When I made my new home, I allowed myself time to do nothing for a while,” says Castellanos, “and I then started some new songs without worrying about them being on an album. I just wrote with the mindset to put out something positive.”



He continues: “I did a lot of reflecting on the past and really wanted to change something in myself, but not knowing how and thinking that a lot of people must be feeling the same way.”



Recalling the creation of The Start Of The End, Castellanos says, “Writing and recording in an environment where I had little contact with people, no hanging out or partying or even having conversations was very interesting.”



The result is an album that’s recognisably the work of The Oscillation while pointing to a variety of new directions. Be it the celestial majesty of the title track, the melodic infusions that drive opening track ‘War On The Mind’ or the pulsing grooves underpinning ‘Faraway’ and ‘Body Electric’ or even hypnotic repetition at the heart of ‘Mantra’ and ‘The Eternal’, this music brimming with zeal and confidence. And to crown it all, closer ‘Sovereign’ is akin to communing with angels.



The Start Of The End is a line in the sand and one that points to a better tomorrow.

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2025 Repress

Tracklist 12":
1) Mydonna 2) Mydonna (Alternate Cut) 3) Torrox 4) Coast To Coast

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The COEO boys need no introduction anymore. Their two last singles made it into the sets of so many DJs. They are among the emerging artists of that new German scene of kids that make house music inspired by old Jazz and Funk records. The boys are mad about rare vinyl. And they love to make music with a positive spirit. Yes, there is something sunny in their tracks. Something that instantly makes you want to move. We heard so many mixtapes that started with a COEO track. Makes sense: They are perfect to set a vibe. A good mood. But if you know that the COEO boys work in a studio over the roofs of Munich, with a fantastic view over the lights of the city, with a great vibe where you see all the glammy colors of the light in the night..… then you understand why COEO's music sounds as it sounds.


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