2025 sees the release of the fourth volume of their regular soundtrack series, the Library Archives, out on ATA Records on October 24th. An honest and forthright homage to the golden age of library recording, this new release is no exception – with nods to David Shire, Roger Webb, 60s/70s Hollywood, early anime and golden era video games.
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Track list
A1 The Galata Extraction
A2 Walter In Gabardine
A3 Roundtree
A4 Travers Popping
A5 Kien With The Iron Claw
A6 Dunaway’s Eyes
B1 A Dilemma For Holbrook
B2 Redford In Sheepskin
B3 Tatsuya, The Sword
B4 Greer’s Long Weekend
B5 Sutherland
B6 The Two Akiras
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Track list
A1 The Galata Extraction
A2 Walter In Gabardine
A3 Roundtree
A4 Travers Popping
A5 Kien With The Iron Claw
A6 Dunaway’s Eyes
B1 A Dilemma For Holbrook
B2 Redford In Sheepskin
B3 Tatsuya, The Sword
B4 Greer’s Long Weekend
B5 Sutherland
B6 The Two Akiras
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ATA Records are proud to present the new release by Work Money Death, A Portal to Here. This album continues WMD’s exploration of Spiritual Jazz and the sounds and styles that evolved out of the 60s New Thing, particularly the recordings of Alice Coltrane and Pharaoh Sanders.
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Tracklist:
1. Pain Becomes Prayer And The Prayer Becomes A Song
2. A Dance For The Spirits
3. Brother Earl
4. Sometimes It's Death
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Tracklist:
1. Pain Becomes Prayer And The Prayer Becomes A Song
2. A Dance For The Spirits
3. Brother Earl
4. Sometimes It's Death
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The Flying Hats - the Leeds quartet responsible for one of the standout albums of the year - return in phenomenal form with Blender / Hot Cakes, two previously unreleased cuts of the highest calibre
Tracklist
1. Blender
2. Hot Cakes
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Tracklist
1. Blender
2. Hot Cakes
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REPRESS!
Recorded using the same techniques and equipment used to create the now legendary catalogues of music sold to the film and television industry of the 60's & 70's, The Library Archive could easily sit alongside the plain minimalist covers of KPM or Telesound.
TRACKLIST
1. Slap, Whack and Blow
2. Duck Strut
3. The Needle Nose
4. Wiretap
5. Wigged Out
6. Nuclear Wind I
7. Kaye Okay
8. Siren's Sea
9. Midnight Heist
10. Nuclear Wind II
11. Planet Nine
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Recorded using the same techniques and equipment used to create the now legendary catalogues of music sold to the film and television industry of the 60's & 70's, The Library Archive could easily sit alongside the plain minimalist covers of KPM or Telesound.
TRACKLIST
1. Slap, Whack and Blow
2. Duck Strut
3. The Needle Nose
4. Wiretap
5. Wigged Out
6. Nuclear Wind I
7. Kaye Okay
8. Siren's Sea
9. Midnight Heist
10. Nuclear Wind II
11. Planet Nine
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/atarecords-music/sets/the-library-archive-vol-1
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The Sorcerers' latest long player lands in perfect time for the summer, offering a further progression into their unique take on Ethio-inspired jazz. Other Worlds and Habitats is, of course, released on ATA Records and is blessed with the analogue recording and painstakingly loving production we have come to expect from this boutique studio. This, The Sorcerers eagerly anticipated fourth LP, follows on from the success of I Too Am A Stranger, a record which garnered praise from BBC Radio 2’s Jamie Cullum, “I love this, this is so good!”, Ethio-jazz legend Mulatu Astatke, “I like the grooves, and it is good to see The Sorcerers interpret Ethio jazz in their own unique way”, and Nightmares on Wax, “This sounds great! Love the way it's recorded”.
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Tracklisting:
SIDE 1 (A)
1. ECHOES OF EARTH
2. ANCESTRAL MACHINES
3. ABANDONED SATELLITES
4. THE GREAT BELL
SIDE 2 (B)
1. BENEATH THE DUNES
2. THE GHOSTS OF THE BLACK
DRIFT 3. THE INFINITE
4. THE LAST TRANSMISSION
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Tracklisting:
SIDE 1 (A)
1. ECHOES OF EARTH
2. ANCESTRAL MACHINES
3. ABANDONED SATELLITES
4. THE GREAT BELL
SIDE 2 (B)
1. BENEATH THE DUNES
2. THE GHOSTS OF THE BLACK
DRIFT 3. THE INFINITE
4. THE LAST TRANSMISSION
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Every ATA project is marked by collaboration - some over a few weeks and some over decades. When drummer Sam Hobbs and bassist Neil Innes decided to make The Return of, by The Flying Hats they were building on twenty years of playing together; Innes’s years of nightclub residencies and love of Afro-American dance music, and Hobbs’s intensive exploration of the links between American soul and R&B, Jamaican rocksteady and roots, and the music of the wider Caribbean from Cuba to Trinidad and Brazil.
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Tracklist
1.1Night Bus
1.2Grafter
1.3An Autumn Sun
1.4Power Cut
1.5Strong Fish
1.6Bust Up
1.7Forward
1.8Tough Swagger
1.9Iron Fist
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Tracklist
1.1Night Bus
1.2Grafter
1.3An Autumn Sun
1.4Power Cut
1.5Strong Fish
1.6Bust Up
1.7Forward
1.8Tough Swagger
1.9Iron Fist
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Orchestra have been a consistent presence on the u.k. music scene, touring constantly in promotion of their debut LP "Dilla" and follow up 45 "New Day feat. Illa J", steadily building a loyal and supportive fanbase. Inspired by the legendary live performances of The Roots with Jay-Z and the 40 piece orchestral arrangements by Miguel Atwood Ferguson of the work of J Dilla, classic arranging techniques underpin modern loop-based structures, breathing new life into familiar material. Abstract Orchestra"s MADVILLAIN Vol 1. explores the jazz, TV soundtrack and film score aspect of the original work, combining it with classic big band writing and a focus on improvisation.
Tracklist
1.1Accordion
1.2Curls
1.3All Caps
1.4Bistro
1.5Fancy Clown
1.6Raid
1.7Madmix 1
1.8Great Day
1.9Madmix 2
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Tracklist
1.1Accordion
1.2Curls
1.3All Caps
1.4Bistro
1.5Fancy Clown
1.6Raid
1.7Madmix 1
1.8Great Day
1.9Madmix 2
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Work Money Death - The Fast Flowing River
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Work Money Death - Headwaters of the Soul
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Work Money Death - We Are the People
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Work Money Death - The River Becomes the Stream
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The Sorcerers & The Outer Worlds Jazz En - Exit Athens
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The Sorcerers & The Outer Worlds Jazz En - Beg, Borrow, Play (feat. Chip Wickham)
ATA Records are proud to announce this new double A-side from The Sorcerers featuring, on the flip, the first release by The Outer Worlds Jazz Ensemble. Exit Athens marks the start of a new era for The Sorcerers. Continuing their investigations of Ethio-Jazz and 60s and 70s European library music, the group is now formed around Joost Hendrickx (Kefaya, Shatner's Bassoon, Abstract Orchestra), Richard Ormrod (saxes, flute & keys) and ATA label head, bassist Neil Innes. Exit Athens features a driving funk engine room with exotic percussion, vintage keyboards, and the classic Addis Ababa combination of vibes, flute and horns. The aim is to double-down on previous album successes The Sorcerers and In Search of The Lost City of The Monkey God, expanding their tonal palette whilst tightening their focus, with the intention of producing multiple albums of solid analog cuts, every one of which will appeal equally to DJs and audiophiles alike. On the AA side, Beg, Borrow, Play marks the debut of The Outer Worlds Jazz Ensemble. The first in an ongoing series of 45s and LP issues, each Outer Worlds release will feature the immaculate grooves of the hard-working, unsung sidemen of the Leeds Funk, Latin and Ethio/Afrobeat scenes. The Outer Worlds series was conceived to feature visiting soloists who have made a beeline to ATA in search of a specific setting for their material, and represents ATA's ambition to encompass the very best in contemporary jazz/club/rare groove/exotica sounds. Beg, Borrow, Play kicks this off with ATA veteran Chip Wickham on baritone sax, and a slice of jazz exotica that owes as much to New Orleans Street Beat as to the Eastern moods of artists like Yusef Lateef and Ahmed Abdul-Malik. The result is loose and limber, with horns reminiscent of classic Art Ensemble of Chicago, and will appeal to fans of contemporary Afro-Futurist fusions
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Love Of The Brave - Find My Way
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Love Of The Brave - The Untold Story Of The Love Of The Brave
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Love Of The Brave - Hey Girl
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Love Of The Brave - Champ De L'amore
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Love Of The Brave - Dusted Off (feat. Tony Burkill)
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Love Of The Brave - Infidel
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Love Of The Brave - Gustav
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Love Of The Brave - Heron (feat. Tony Burkill)
Love Of The Brave are a psyche folk group, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, at the time this album was recorded, back in 2010. The founder of the group Neil Innes still runs the recording studio, ATA Records, an extremely well maintained all analogue set up, used primarily to record jazz, funk and library music. The short-lived Love Of The Brave outfit was the first project recorded at the famed studio. It brought together some of the most versatile artists in the north, many of who still work on projects with ATA today, both these factors give this release a landmark aspect for the label. The "Love Of The Brave" consists of eight tracks and draws on inspiration from artists such as Pentangle, Rotary Connection, Richie Havens, the Kinks, David Bowie and Joni Mitchell. Vocalist Fuzzy Jones features on all tracks, as does Neil, in his case playing a variety of instruments. They are joined throughout the album by a variety of musicians, including jazz drummer Joost Hendrickx, Work Money Death's Tony Burkill on sax, and famed pianist Matt Bourne on cello. The involvement of musicians such as these could give this album some crossover interest with jazz fans. Love Of The Brave's use of analogue recording techniques gives lends this album the authentic studio sound of a record from the late 60s coupled with lyrics touching on pertinent contemporary issues.
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Abstract Orchestra & Ghost Life - Raid (Ghost Life Remix)
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Abstract Orchestra & Ghost Life - Fancy Clown (Ghost Life Remix)
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Abstract Orchestra & Ghost Life - Eye (Ghost Life Remix)
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Abstract Orchestra & Ghost Life - Accordion (Ghost Life Remix)
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Abstract Orchestra & Ghost Life - Curls (Ghost Life Remix)
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Abstract Orchestra & Ghost Life - Bistro (Ghost Life Remix)
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Abstract Orchestra & Ghost Life - Borrowed Time (Ghost Life Remix)
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Abstract Orchestra & Ghost Life - Fire in the Hole (Ghost Life Remix)
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Abstract Orchestra & Ghost Life - Figaro (Ghost Life Remix)
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Abstract Orchestra & Ghost Life - Fluid (Ghost Life Remix)
Abstract Orchestra's composer, leader, arranger and producer Rob Mitchell has now added remixing to his already notable list of credits, in this case turning his hand to Abstract's MADVILLAIN project. Rob has worked with many artists during his busy career; The Haggis Horns, Rag 'n' Bone Man, Sharon Jones and the Dap–Kings, Brand New Heavies, and Slum Village, alongside many others but it was the orchestra's work he wanted to revisit. Seeing the pandemic as an opportunity to spend more time in the studio, Rob spent several months polishing his production skills before embarking on this remix project, he wanted to make sure he did it justice. Working under the moniker Ghostlife, a nod to the fabled anonymity of rapper MF DOOM, Rob has reworked the big band orchestration of Abstract, creating a beat led affair with greater dance floor appeal. For Abstract Orchestra MADVILLAIN REMIXES, Ghostlife cherry picked ten tracks from Abstract's two-album project and plays with a higher BPM count within the hip hop aesthetic of the original. The tracks include "Raid", "Fancy Clown", "Curls", and "Figaro" and in this case Ghostlife has forgone the big arrangements Abstract is known for, rather he has coaxed out hooks and samples from their tracks and produced something he hope will appeal to a different crowd. There is dancefloor potential in "Eye","Accordian" and bass heavy "Borrowed Time" while the reworks of 'Fancy Clown" and "Curls" would fit well into any radio show.
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ATA Records - The Glass Eye
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ATA Records - Mosey Rambler
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ATA Records - Windie Man
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ATA Records - Ice Cool
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ATA Records - Cleared for Launch
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ATA Records - Swamp Cat
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ATA Records - Fight or Fuzz
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ATA Records - Mysterious Manor
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ATA Records - Push and Go
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ATA Records - The Actuator
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The funky, atmospheric, evocative and sometimes downright weird output of companies such as DeWolfe, Cavendish, Burton and the ubiquitous KPM have always been a guiding inspiration for ATA Records, as evidenced in the spooky soundtrack works of The Sorcerers, the big band brass of The Yorkshire Film & Television Orchestra and even in the soul-jazz of The Lewis Express ('Theme From The Watcher'). It only seemed natural for the team at ATA Records to scratch their own Library itch and so last year's "The Library Archive Vol. 1" was born. Recorded over a series of sessions in the Alladins cave of vintage recording equipment that is ATA studios, it featured many of the stalwart musicians from the label who can also be found recording with The Sorcerers, Work Money Death and The Lewis Express. Garnering praise from Library aficionado Shawn Lee("Holy F*$K this sounds great! ATA really smash the classic British Library sound. 10 out of 10") and the Don of British Library Music himsel fAlan Hawkshaw, "The Library Archive Vol. 1" was very well received and so a follow up was inevitable. Recorded during the Autumn of 2020, "The Library Archive Vol. 2" still has the golden age of European Library music squarely in it's sights, but this time the focus is drawn more to the wonky organ work of Italian quartet I Marc 4.
Each track has been lovingly crafted with a keen ear for authenticity and the same eye for detail shown on 'The Library Archive Vol. 1', recorded on the same instruments and equipment and with the same techniques as the music that inspired it.
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Each track has been lovingly crafted with a keen ear for authenticity and the same eye for detail shown on 'The Library Archive Vol. 1', recorded on the same instruments and equipment and with the same techniques as the music that inspired it.
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A1: Last one 1st
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B2: Give it up (Shaka remix)
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Before celebrating its 100th release, Quintessentials is very happy to present another ep from Detroit’s finest Alton Miller (in fact it’s his 4th for the label)! „Last one 1st“ is a driving and building Detroit inspired track, that doesn’t lack elegance. The remix courtesy of french hot shot Life Recorder (check out his full EP on Quintessentials as well) focuses on a proper Detroit House vibe, call it a classic. The b-side is deeeeep! The original version of „give it up“ is a smooth and soulful tune providing goose bumps. Switzerland’s finest house producer Shaka adds some club feel to a beautiful early morning track. Classic release!
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A1: Last one 1st
A2: Last one 1st (Life Recorder remix)
B1: Give it up
B2: Give it up (Shaka remix)
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Before celebrating its 100th release, Quintessentials is very happy to present another ep from Detroit’s finest Alton Miller (in fact it’s his 4th for the label)! „Last one 1st“ is a driving and building Detroit inspired track, that doesn’t lack elegance. The remix courtesy of french hot shot Life Recorder (check out his full EP on Quintessentials as well) focuses on a proper Detroit House vibe, call it a classic. The b-side is deeeeep! The original version of „give it up“ is a smooth and soulful tune providing goose bumps. Switzerland’s finest house producer Shaka adds some club feel to a beautiful early morning track. Classic release!
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Territory: world minus France, Benelux, UK, Scandinavia
Special remarks: 4LP Box set, hardcover slipcase, biovinyls
Genre
• Modern Classical
Tracklist
A1. Etude No. 1
A2. Etude No. 2
A3. Etude No. 3
B1. Etude No. 4
B2. Etude No. 5
B3. Etude No. 6
C1. Etude No. 7
C2. Etude No. 8
D1. Etude No. 9
D2. Etude No. 10
D3. Etude No. 11
E1. Etude No. 12
E2. Etude No. 13
E3. Etude No. 14
F1. Etude No. 15
F2. Etude No. 16
G1. Etude No. 17
G2. Etude No. 18
H1. Etude No. 19
H2. Etude No. 20
The Complete Piano Etudes of Philip Glass available for the first time on vinyl, housed in a 4LP Box set (also available as a 2CD format).
After more than thirty years of working with and performing the great repertoire, the music of Philip Glass has, in a way, almost revolutionized my life as a musician,” confides Vanessa Wagner.
An emblematic artist on the French music scene, winner of a Victoire de la musique award and director of the Chambord and Giverny festivals, Vanessa Wagner is as inspired in her interpretation of Mozart, Debussy, Tchaikovsky and Dusapin as she is alongside Murcof and Rone.
With her innovative and daring approach, she has established herself as a major influence on the classical music landscape, crossing boundaries and blazing inspiring trails.
A tireless pioneer of new repertoires, she has been exploring the repertoire of minimalist composers for several years. For InFiné, she has dedicated 4 albums to the major figures of this movement, John Adams, Meredith Monk, Brian Eno, Ryuichi Sakamoto, as well as to the new generation Caroline Shaw, Bryce Dessner and Nico Muhly.
After giving numerous concerts based on these works, she felt the need to record in their entirety this essential monument in the history of music, which bridges the gap between the 20th and 21st centuries: Philip Glass's 20 Etudes for piano
by Philip Glass.
His approach helps to place these two books in the great repertoire, alongside the great cycles of studies by Ligeti, Debussy, Dusapin, and before them, Chopin and Liszt.
Philip Glass was born in 1937 and grew up in Baltimore. He studied at the University of Chicago, the Juilliard School and in Aspen with Darius Milhaud. Dissatisfied with much of what was then considered modern music, he moved to Europe, where he studied with the legendary pedagogue Nadia Boulanger (who also taught Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson and Quincy Jones) and worked closely with sitar virtuoso and composer Ravi Shankar.
The thread linking Philip Glass to Vanessa Wagner may be as simple as a detail: a moment, a pedagogy, a way of looking at the piano. In Words Without Music, Glass recalls his apprenticeship with Nadia Boulanger in Paris - a lesson in rigorous received just as the Nouvelle Vague was about to shatter the conventions of cinema the conventions of cinema, just as the composers of the minimalist movement had done with with the language of music. Nurtured by Ravel and Debussy, the great French pedagogue disciplined yet inquisitive minds, capable of embracing modernity without denying modernity without denying their heritage.
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Special remarks: 4LP Box set, hardcover slipcase, biovinyls
Genre
• Modern Classical
Tracklist
A1. Etude No. 1
A2. Etude No. 2
A3. Etude No. 3
B1. Etude No. 4
B2. Etude No. 5
B3. Etude No. 6
C1. Etude No. 7
C2. Etude No. 8
D1. Etude No. 9
D2. Etude No. 10
D3. Etude No. 11
E1. Etude No. 12
E2. Etude No. 13
E3. Etude No. 14
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G1. Etude No. 17
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The Complete Piano Etudes of Philip Glass available for the first time on vinyl, housed in a 4LP Box set (also available as a 2CD format).
After more than thirty years of working with and performing the great repertoire, the music of Philip Glass has, in a way, almost revolutionized my life as a musician,” confides Vanessa Wagner.
An emblematic artist on the French music scene, winner of a Victoire de la musique award and director of the Chambord and Giverny festivals, Vanessa Wagner is as inspired in her interpretation of Mozart, Debussy, Tchaikovsky and Dusapin as she is alongside Murcof and Rone.
With her innovative and daring approach, she has established herself as a major influence on the classical music landscape, crossing boundaries and blazing inspiring trails.
A tireless pioneer of new repertoires, she has been exploring the repertoire of minimalist composers for several years. For InFiné, she has dedicated 4 albums to the major figures of this movement, John Adams, Meredith Monk, Brian Eno, Ryuichi Sakamoto, as well as to the new generation Caroline Shaw, Bryce Dessner and Nico Muhly.
After giving numerous concerts based on these works, she felt the need to record in their entirety this essential monument in the history of music, which bridges the gap between the 20th and 21st centuries: Philip Glass's 20 Etudes for piano
by Philip Glass.
His approach helps to place these two books in the great repertoire, alongside the great cycles of studies by Ligeti, Debussy, Dusapin, and before them, Chopin and Liszt.
Philip Glass was born in 1937 and grew up in Baltimore. He studied at the University of Chicago, the Juilliard School and in Aspen with Darius Milhaud. Dissatisfied with much of what was then considered modern music, he moved to Europe, where he studied with the legendary pedagogue Nadia Boulanger (who also taught Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson and Quincy Jones) and worked closely with sitar virtuoso and composer Ravi Shankar.
The thread linking Philip Glass to Vanessa Wagner may be as simple as a detail: a moment, a pedagogy, a way of looking at the piano. In Words Without Music, Glass recalls his apprenticeship with Nadia Boulanger in Paris - a lesson in rigorous received just as the Nouvelle Vague was about to shatter the conventions of cinema the conventions of cinema, just as the composers of the minimalist movement had done with with the language of music. Nurtured by Ravel and Debussy, the great French pedagogue disciplined yet inquisitive minds, capable of embracing modernity without denying modernity without denying their heritage.
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A long-overdue vinyl reissue for this underground gem from the Bronx! Originally released in the late '90s, Ghetto Chronicle Daily stands as a timeless snapshot of New York street rap in its rawest form - a true reflection of the city's golden era grit and lyrical craftsmanship.
The Money Boss Players - made up of Big Ah (RIP), Lord Tariq, Tre Bag, Eddie Cheeba, C-Dubb, and legendary producer Minnesota - were key figures in shaping that unmistakable Bronx sound. Their chemistry was electric: sharp lyricism, vivid street storytelling, and cinematic beats that carried the DNA of hip-hop's golden age.
This first-ever vinyl reissue brings this underground classic back to the masses in its full glory and goes a step further with bonus tracks previously unreleased on vinyl, including "Drug War Rages" and "Same Shit" - raw, unfiltered cuts that capture the crew at their most authentic. Also included is "White Chalk Pt. 2", featuring none other than The Notorious B.I.G., a rare collaboration that cements the group's deep roots in the East Coast rap lineage.
Since the original release, members of Money Boss Players have continued to carve their own lanes - with Eddie Cheeba and Tray Bag evolving into Boss Money, and Lord Tariq making his mark as a solo artist. In recent years, Bronx rapper Yung JB has joined the fold, carrying the Boss legacy into a new generation.
Now, more than two decades later, Ghetto Chronicle Daily returns to turntables worldwide - remastered and pressed with care for true heads and collectors alike. A must-have piece of hip-hop history, finally on wax where it belongs.
Design & layout by Mr. Krum
Mastered for vinyl by Davide "Bassi Maestro" Bassi @ Scala B, Milano (Italy)
Tracklisting
A1. Ghetto Chronicle Daily
A2. Use To Fear Death
A3. Drug War Rages
A4. Saturday Night, Sunday Morning
A5. What U Saying
B1. Nighty Night
B2. Stick N Step
B3. Death of A Salesman
B4. White Chalk Pt. (feat. Biggie Smalls)
B5. Same Shit
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A long-overdue vinyl reissue for this underground gem from the Bronx! Originally released in the late '90s, Ghetto Chronicle Daily stands as a timeless snapshot of New York street rap in its rawest form - a true reflection of the city's golden era grit and lyrical craftsmanship.
The Money Boss Players - made up of Big Ah (RIP), Lord Tariq, Tre Bag, Eddie Cheeba, C-Dubb, and legendary producer Minnesota - were key figures in shaping that unmistakable Bronx sound. Their chemistry was electric: sharp lyricism, vivid street storytelling, and cinematic beats that carried the DNA of hip-hop's golden age.
This first-ever vinyl reissue brings this underground classic back to the masses in its full glory and goes a step further with bonus tracks previously unreleased on vinyl, including "Drug War Rages" and "Same Shit" - raw, unfiltered cuts that capture the crew at their most authentic. Also included is "White Chalk Pt. 2", featuring none other than The Notorious B.I.G., a rare collaboration that cements the group's deep roots in the East Coast rap lineage.
Since the original release, members of Money Boss Players have continued to carve their own lanes - with Eddie Cheeba and Tray Bag evolving into Boss Money, and Lord Tariq making his mark as a solo artist. In recent years, Bronx rapper Yung JB has joined the fold, carrying the Boss legacy into a new generation.
Now, more than two decades later, Ghetto Chronicle Daily returns to turntables worldwide - remastered and pressed with care for true heads and collectors alike. A must-have piece of hip-hop history, finally on wax where it belongs.
Design & layout by Mr. Krum
Mastered for vinyl by Davide "Bassi Maestro" Bassi @ Scala B, Milano (Italy)
Tracklisting
A1. Ghetto Chronicle Daily
A2. Use To Fear Death
A3. Drug War Rages
A4. Saturday Night, Sunday Morning
A5. What U Saying
B1. Nighty Night
B2. Stick N Step
B3. Death of A Salesman
B4. White Chalk Pt. (feat. Biggie Smalls)
B5. Same Shit
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1
Ricardo Marrero & The Group - Tiny
2
Ricardo Marrero & The Group - Algo
3
Ricardo Marrero & The Group - And We'll Make Love
4
Ricardo Marrero & The Group - Vengo
5
Ricardo Marrero & The Group - Get Your Self Together
6
Ricardo Marrero & The Group - Babalonia
7
Ricardo Marrero & The Group - My Friend
8
Ricardo Marrero & The Group - A Taste Of Latin
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Enno Velthuys - Something Special
2
Enno Velthuys - Underneath A Dark Sky
3
Enno Velthuys - For Max
4
Enno Velthuys - Open Mind
5
Enno Velthuys - Thin Air
6
Enno Velthuys - In The West
7
Enno Velthuys - Moonlight Serenade
8
Enno Velthuys - Morning Walk
9
Enno Velthuys - Highlands
10
Enno Velthuys - Flight Of The Seagull
11
Enno Velthuys - Eternity
12
Enno Velthuys - Releave
13
Enno Velthuys - Uplands Unplugged
A collection of previously unreleased material (between '75 & '90) by Enno Velthuys.
Compiled by Hessel Veldman.
"Hello boys and girls, my name is Enno Velthuys and I am the idiot of the group (and also the
most intelligent, the most sensitive, the most artistic and he who has to carry the heaviest
load, because this boy's luggage, DAMN, it's pretty heavy).
Luckily, I had already been through a lot when I got this ‘knock in the head’. Sex, drugs, lots
of rock and roll and a sunny childhood with beautiful views I look back on with nostalgia.
Later on I lost my focus and I only thought about one thing: how to get out of it (that damn
problem, my shifted reality, my blind spot, that piece of poisoned apple of forbidden
knowledge choking my throat)!
But I can't think my way out of it, psychiatrists are just ordinary people, and very heavy pills
suppress everything (I'll just take my pills) FLASH!
You ask me what it takes to create music or art that is meaningful and tells a story. It’s hard
when you haven't had enough setbacks, nothing more than maybe a little blues. I'm not
saying it was the right path, but at least I've come a long way. And now I'm a fish in a pool.
Please understand that this is very disturbing. It's not my waterway. A fish belongs in a river.
And my star sign is fish. >))D
See you soon, EnnO"
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Compiled by Hessel Veldman.
"Hello boys and girls, my name is Enno Velthuys and I am the idiot of the group (and also the
most intelligent, the most sensitive, the most artistic and he who has to carry the heaviest
load, because this boy's luggage, DAMN, it's pretty heavy).
Luckily, I had already been through a lot when I got this ‘knock in the head’. Sex, drugs, lots
of rock and roll and a sunny childhood with beautiful views I look back on with nostalgia.
Later on I lost my focus and I only thought about one thing: how to get out of it (that damn
problem, my shifted reality, my blind spot, that piece of poisoned apple of forbidden
knowledge choking my throat)!
But I can't think my way out of it, psychiatrists are just ordinary people, and very heavy pills
suppress everything (I'll just take my pills) FLASH!
You ask me what it takes to create music or art that is meaningful and tells a story. It’s hard
when you haven't had enough setbacks, nothing more than maybe a little blues. I'm not
saying it was the right path, but at least I've come a long way. And now I'm a fish in a pool.
Please understand that this is very disturbing. It's not my waterway. A fish belongs in a river.
And my star sign is fish. >))D
See you soon, EnnO"
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Label:Forever Living Originals
Cat-No:FLO00022LP
Release-Date:24.04.2026
Genre:Soul/Funk
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Label:Forever Living Originals
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Release-Date:24.04.2026
Genre:Soul/Funk
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1
Sault - God, Protect Me from My Enemies
2
Sault - Chapter 1
3
Sault - Fulfil Your Spirit
4
Sault - Protector
5
Sault - Good Things Will Come After the Pressure
6
Sault - Create Your Prophecy
7
Sault - Love Does Not Equal Pain
8
Sault - Lord Have Mercy
9
Sault - Don’t Worry About What You Can’t Control Puppet
10
Sault - Puppet
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Case Woo - Polyester Cookies
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Case Woo - Mellow And Sweet
3
Case Woo - You've Got Sound
4
Case Woo - That Love Thing
5
Case Woo - Shroom Soup
6
Case Woo - Fluff Haven
7
Case Woo - Bozzattitude
8
Case Woo - Subliminal
9
Case Woo - Urban Souls
10
Case Woo - Subspace (Radio Edit)
11
Case Woo - Control Seven One
12
Case Woo - You've Got Sound (Divinity Mix)
Format: 2LP
Tracklist:
A1.Polyester Cookies
A2.Mellow And Sweet
A3.You've Got Sound
B1.That Love Thing
B2.Shroom Soup
B3.Fluff Haven
C1.Bozzattitude
C2.Subliminal
C3.Urban Souls
D1.Subspace (Radio Edit)
D2.Control Seven One
D3.You've Got Sound (Divinity Mix)
hello,
„A Deeper Shade“, produced by Case Woo and originally released on CD only in 2001, will soon be reissued as a double 12“ vinyl. It will come with a full-cover print of the original artwork, as well as an insert with photos of young Case in the studio and a list of the equipment that was used to record this album.
Back then, this release was hailed as the definitive and only full-length Deep House / Tech House album to emerge from the tiny island of Singapore, by one of the pioneers of the local electronic music industry.
Case himself states: „I was introduced to the Deep House genre in 1999 and it was love at first listen, pure magic! What began as a spark of inspiration soon led to a month of self-imposed studio isolation - a journey of immersion, expression, and devotion to a newfound sound. The outcome of that creative dive is „A Deeper Shade“.“
The tracks „Polyester Cookies“ and „Subliminal“ were picked up by transport recordings for TSP008 in 2000/2001 and are getting rare & expensive these days. Now you can get the whole album on wax for the first time - 65 minutes of pure deepness that stood the test of time!
goodbye.
Credits:
All music composed, arranged, produced and engineered at Opuz Studio by Case Woo.
Original mastering at Eastward Audio and Pavanne by Jason Tan.
Master cut by Tim Xavier at Manmade Mastering.
Pressed at Optimal.
Original album cover artworks by Shawnn Lai.
Label artwork & cover redesign by Julian Gertenbach.
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Tracklist:
A1.Polyester Cookies
A2.Mellow And Sweet
A3.You've Got Sound
B1.That Love Thing
B2.Shroom Soup
B3.Fluff Haven
C1.Bozzattitude
C2.Subliminal
C3.Urban Souls
D1.Subspace (Radio Edit)
D2.Control Seven One
D3.You've Got Sound (Divinity Mix)
hello,
„A Deeper Shade“, produced by Case Woo and originally released on CD only in 2001, will soon be reissued as a double 12“ vinyl. It will come with a full-cover print of the original artwork, as well as an insert with photos of young Case in the studio and a list of the equipment that was used to record this album.
Back then, this release was hailed as the definitive and only full-length Deep House / Tech House album to emerge from the tiny island of Singapore, by one of the pioneers of the local electronic music industry.
Case himself states: „I was introduced to the Deep House genre in 1999 and it was love at first listen, pure magic! What began as a spark of inspiration soon led to a month of self-imposed studio isolation - a journey of immersion, expression, and devotion to a newfound sound. The outcome of that creative dive is „A Deeper Shade“.“
The tracks „Polyester Cookies“ and „Subliminal“ were picked up by transport recordings for TSP008 in 2000/2001 and are getting rare & expensive these days. Now you can get the whole album on wax for the first time - 65 minutes of pure deepness that stood the test of time!
goodbye.
Credits:
All music composed, arranged, produced and engineered at Opuz Studio by Case Woo.
Original mastering at Eastward Audio and Pavanne by Jason Tan.
Master cut by Tim Xavier at Manmade Mastering.
Pressed at Optimal.
Original album cover artworks by Shawnn Lai.
Label artwork & cover redesign by Julian Gertenbach.
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After decades deep in the game, few names carry the same weight as D.I.T.C. veteran O.C. and East New York's own PF Cuttin, the DJ and producer behind countless underground classics. Long respected for their consistency and craftsmanship, the two finally joined forces for Opium - a nine-track masterclass that channels the essence of true-school hip-hop.
Originally released to remind heads of what the real sound of the streets was, Opium plays like a time capsule from the era of block parties, 40s, and cipher sessions on the corner - where bars mattered and the beats hit hard. PF Cuttin's rugged, sample-driven production perfectly complements O.C.'s sharp lyricism and timeless flow, delivering a record that bridges nostalgia with enduring relevance.
Reissued in 2025 with the same iconic artwork by Scarful, this edition celebrates a collaboration that captures the raw soul of New York hip-hop - pure, uncut, and eternal.
Tracklisting
1. Sit Yourself Down
2. Moonshine
3. Beneath The Planet Apes
4. 88
5. Easy Work
6. Get In Line
7. Higher Learning
8. O.P.M. (feat. The Real Shakar)
9. Searching
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After decades deep in the game, few names carry the same weight as D.I.T.C. veteran O.C. and East New York's own PF Cuttin, the DJ and producer behind countless underground classics. Long respected for their consistency and craftsmanship, the two finally joined forces for Opium - a nine-track masterclass that channels the essence of true-school hip-hop.
Originally released to remind heads of what the real sound of the streets was, Opium plays like a time capsule from the era of block parties, 40s, and cipher sessions on the corner - where bars mattered and the beats hit hard. PF Cuttin's rugged, sample-driven production perfectly complements O.C.'s sharp lyricism and timeless flow, delivering a record that bridges nostalgia with enduring relevance.
Reissued in 2025 with the same iconic artwork by Scarful, this edition celebrates a collaboration that captures the raw soul of New York hip-hop - pure, uncut, and eternal.
Tracklisting
1. Sit Yourself Down
2. Moonshine
3. Beneath The Planet Apes
4. 88
5. Easy Work
6. Get In Line
7. Higher Learning
8. O.P.M. (feat. The Real Shakar)
9. Searching
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1
Black Line - Myele
2
Mbamina - Nzoumba (I-Robots 1975 Unreleased Edit)
3
Mbamina - Watchiwara
4
Oxid - Bright Heron
5
Oxid - Oxid Trail
6
Stratosferic Band - Nowhere (Reverberated Unreleased Version)
7
The Boston Garden - Lady Pick-Up
8
Mbamina - Nzoumba (Unreleased)
9
Oxid - Oxid Trail (Unreleased Extended Version)
Daniele Baldelli
"A pleasant surprise to find in this release various atmospheres and sounds that have always been part of my DJing. It even made me rediscover M’Bamina, whom I used to play back in 1974 at the Tabù Club in Cattolica.
There are afro vibes as well, with Black Line – Myele, which is featured on one of my Cosmic tapes, and Nowhere by the Stratosferic Band recalls a track I used to play at the Baia degli Angeli…
Excellent work!"
Voom Voom Music was an independent Italian record label based in Turin, founded and managed by record producer Ivo Lunardi (Turin, December 6, 1940 – December 9, 2010). A pivotal figure in the Piedmont music scene, Lunardi was active both as a DJ and as the owner of several disco clubs.
The label operated for several years in the latter half of the 1970s, releasing mainly productions connected to the Italian dance and pop scene.
Since 2016, the original master tapes from the Voom Voom Music catalog have been owned by Gianluca Pandullo (I-Robots), a close friend of Ivo and Luca Lunardi. Through his labels Opilec Music and Turin Dancefloor Express, Pandullo oversees their preservation and historical enhancement.
The artistic direction of Voom Voom Music was marked by a distinct sonic identity — eclectic yet visionary. The Turin-based label founded by Ivo Lunardi embraced a sound that blended disco, pop, and rock influences, interwoven with African American grooves in a pioneering, international perspective.
Voom Voom Music was among the first Italian labels to introduce this kind of musical language in the country. A prime example is the Italian edition of the debut album by B.T. Express, Do It ('Til You're Satisfied), released in LP, 8-Track Cartridge, cassette, and 7" single formats.
The label’s productions clearly reflected the influence of black and funk music, as evidenced by the references and inspirations running through its catalogue. The track “Lady Pick-Up”, for instance, includes direct nods to “Do It Good” by KC & The Sunshine Band and Manu Dibango’s iconic “Soul Makossa”, revealing a musically refined and contemporary sensibility.
Among the label’s most representative works is Splash (1977) by the Stratosferic Band, a project conceived by Luigi Venegoni — producer, songwriter, and guitarist of Arti e Mestieri. Venegoni’s artistic journey spanned from progressive rock to space and Italo disco. The album artwork was designed by Piero D’Amore (1944 - 2022), a charismatic and multifaceted figure of Turin’s art scene (one of his works was even acquired by the MoMA in New York).
The record includes a disco reinterpretation of Van Morrison’s classic “Gloria”, and “Splashdown”, a track fusing the disco-rock energy of Rockets and Space. In contrast, “Nowhere” revisits the 1975 single by Hokis Pokis, a soul/disco band from Nassau County (New York), transforming it into a vibrant disco-funk number.
Another significant expression of the label’s catalogue is the afro-rock sound of M’Bamina, an Italo-Congolese group whose rhythmic energy and dialogue between African percussion and Western funk evoke the style of international formations such as Osibisa — themselves linked to a rich artistic history in Italy.
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"A pleasant surprise to find in this release various atmospheres and sounds that have always been part of my DJing. It even made me rediscover M’Bamina, whom I used to play back in 1974 at the Tabù Club in Cattolica.
There are afro vibes as well, with Black Line – Myele, which is featured on one of my Cosmic tapes, and Nowhere by the Stratosferic Band recalls a track I used to play at the Baia degli Angeli…
Excellent work!"
Voom Voom Music was an independent Italian record label based in Turin, founded and managed by record producer Ivo Lunardi (Turin, December 6, 1940 – December 9, 2010). A pivotal figure in the Piedmont music scene, Lunardi was active both as a DJ and as the owner of several disco clubs.
The label operated for several years in the latter half of the 1970s, releasing mainly productions connected to the Italian dance and pop scene.
Since 2016, the original master tapes from the Voom Voom Music catalog have been owned by Gianluca Pandullo (I-Robots), a close friend of Ivo and Luca Lunardi. Through his labels Opilec Music and Turin Dancefloor Express, Pandullo oversees their preservation and historical enhancement.
The artistic direction of Voom Voom Music was marked by a distinct sonic identity — eclectic yet visionary. The Turin-based label founded by Ivo Lunardi embraced a sound that blended disco, pop, and rock influences, interwoven with African American grooves in a pioneering, international perspective.
Voom Voom Music was among the first Italian labels to introduce this kind of musical language in the country. A prime example is the Italian edition of the debut album by B.T. Express, Do It ('Til You're Satisfied), released in LP, 8-Track Cartridge, cassette, and 7" single formats.
The label’s productions clearly reflected the influence of black and funk music, as evidenced by the references and inspirations running through its catalogue. The track “Lady Pick-Up”, for instance, includes direct nods to “Do It Good” by KC & The Sunshine Band and Manu Dibango’s iconic “Soul Makossa”, revealing a musically refined and contemporary sensibility.
Among the label’s most representative works is Splash (1977) by the Stratosferic Band, a project conceived by Luigi Venegoni — producer, songwriter, and guitarist of Arti e Mestieri. Venegoni’s artistic journey spanned from progressive rock to space and Italo disco. The album artwork was designed by Piero D’Amore (1944 - 2022), a charismatic and multifaceted figure of Turin’s art scene (one of his works was even acquired by the MoMA in New York).
The record includes a disco reinterpretation of Van Morrison’s classic “Gloria”, and “Splashdown”, a track fusing the disco-rock energy of Rockets and Space. In contrast, “Nowhere” revisits the 1975 single by Hokis Pokis, a soul/disco band from Nassau County (New York), transforming it into a vibrant disco-funk number.
Another significant expression of the label’s catalogue is the afro-rock sound of M’Bamina, an Italo-Congolese group whose rhythmic energy and dialogue between African percussion and Western funk evoke the style of international formations such as Osibisa — themselves linked to a rich artistic history in Italy.
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K. Hand - Acid Nation
2
K. Hand - Move (Keep Movin Remix)
3
K. Hand - Spirits (Rmx)
4
K. Hand - Cycle 7
Acid Nation is one of the defining releases from US techno and house icon K. Hand (Kelli Hand). First pressed in 1995 on Loriz Sound in collaboration with Acacia Records, the record captures the raw energy and forward-thinking spirit of the American underground scene of the era. Driven by gritty acid lines, powerful rhythms, and a fearless, machine-driven groove, Acid Nation showcases the full depth of K. Hand’s talent as a DJ and producer. Now seeing the light again on the Time To Impact imprint, the record returns in a remastered version, bringing its timeless acid power back to contemporary dancefloors.
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aus isoda - Valleria
2
aus isoda - Autumn Has Broken
3
aus isoda - Veiled
4
aus isoda - White Eye
5
aus isoda - Swift
6
aus isoda - Penumbra
7
aus isoda - Susurration
8
aus isoda - Palinode
9
aus isoda - All Bound Up Together
Territories: WORLD
LP: Limited Edition, Heavyweight Sleeve With 3D Selective Varnish, Sticker
Genre: Environmental, Ambient, Minimalism, Electronic, New Age, Chillout
Tracklisting LP
A1. Valleria
A2. Autumn Has Broken
A3. Veiled
A4. White Eye
B1. Swift
B2. Penumbra
B3. Susurration
B4. Palinode
B5. All Bound Up Together
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WRWTFWW Records is very happy to announce the release of Interwoven, the deeply moving collaborative album from Ken-ichiro Isoda and aus (Yasuhiko Fukuzono) — now available on limited edition transparent sea green colored vinyl LP housed in a heavyweight sleeve with selective-varnish 3D print, as well as in digipack CD and digital formats.
Recorded between Hachijo Island and Tokyo, Interwoven distills two visionary voices of Japanese ambient and electronic music into a single breath of feather-light and quietly luminous meditative sound.
Isoda is a revered figure of New-age and environmental music whose work on Oscilation Circuit – Série Réflexion 1 (originally released on famed label Sound Process) has long attained mythic status. He composes, notably with harp and wind instruments, produces contemporary music and video game scores, and crafts his very own brand of ambient music from the volcanic island of Hachijo-jima. Tokyo-based electronic composer and synth master aus is known for tender, melody-driven soundscapes. From the two artists comes a dialogue suspended between land and sea, bridging the generation gap and the physical distance between them.
What began as a series of sketches — impressions of water, islands, and shifting light — gradually evolved into an exchange without explanation, a correspondence of sound that dissolved boundaries. In that anonymity, both artists discovered an uncommon freedom: a place where each could move lightly and intuitively, without expectation. The music drifts with a gentle, intuitive grace: lingering piano, soft cinematic synths, and field recordings that unfold like whispered recollections, while flute and saxophone lines pass through like occasional breezes — a human presence felt as warmth more than form.
Interwoven is music for those who cherish stillness and the delicate beauty of the everyday. It’s music for admirers of Satoshi Ashikawa, Midori Takada, Satsuki Shibano, Hiroshi Yoshimura, Takashi Kokubo, Brian Eno, and all who seek a quiet refuge in sound.
Points of interest
- For fans of ambient music, Japanese environmental music, minimalism, New Age, nature, reflection, island atmospheres, healing sound, tender electronic compositions, meditative listening, subtle emotional landscapes, and deep inner calm.
- First-ever vinyl release of Interwoven — a profound meeting of Ken-ichiro Isoda and aus (Yasuhiko Fukuzono).
- Presented on limited edition Transparent Sea Green Colored Vinyl LP in a heavyweight sleeve with selective-varnish 3D print.
- Connects two generations of Japanese sound creators — Isoda’s acoustic and environmental compositions with aus’ contemporary electronic sensibility.
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LP: Limited Edition, Heavyweight Sleeve With 3D Selective Varnish, Sticker
Genre: Environmental, Ambient, Minimalism, Electronic, New Age, Chillout
Tracklisting LP
A1. Valleria
A2. Autumn Has Broken
A3. Veiled
A4. White Eye
B1. Swift
B2. Penumbra
B3. Susurration
B4. Palinode
B5. All Bound Up Together
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WRWTFWW Records is very happy to announce the release of Interwoven, the deeply moving collaborative album from Ken-ichiro Isoda and aus (Yasuhiko Fukuzono) — now available on limited edition transparent sea green colored vinyl LP housed in a heavyweight sleeve with selective-varnish 3D print, as well as in digipack CD and digital formats.
Recorded between Hachijo Island and Tokyo, Interwoven distills two visionary voices of Japanese ambient and electronic music into a single breath of feather-light and quietly luminous meditative sound.
Isoda is a revered figure of New-age and environmental music whose work on Oscilation Circuit – Série Réflexion 1 (originally released on famed label Sound Process) has long attained mythic status. He composes, notably with harp and wind instruments, produces contemporary music and video game scores, and crafts his very own brand of ambient music from the volcanic island of Hachijo-jima. Tokyo-based electronic composer and synth master aus is known for tender, melody-driven soundscapes. From the two artists comes a dialogue suspended between land and sea, bridging the generation gap and the physical distance between them.
What began as a series of sketches — impressions of water, islands, and shifting light — gradually evolved into an exchange without explanation, a correspondence of sound that dissolved boundaries. In that anonymity, both artists discovered an uncommon freedom: a place where each could move lightly and intuitively, without expectation. The music drifts with a gentle, intuitive grace: lingering piano, soft cinematic synths, and field recordings that unfold like whispered recollections, while flute and saxophone lines pass through like occasional breezes — a human presence felt as warmth more than form.
Interwoven is music for those who cherish stillness and the delicate beauty of the everyday. It’s music for admirers of Satoshi Ashikawa, Midori Takada, Satsuki Shibano, Hiroshi Yoshimura, Takashi Kokubo, Brian Eno, and all who seek a quiet refuge in sound.
Points of interest
- For fans of ambient music, Japanese environmental music, minimalism, New Age, nature, reflection, island atmospheres, healing sound, tender electronic compositions, meditative listening, subtle emotional landscapes, and deep inner calm.
- First-ever vinyl release of Interwoven — a profound meeting of Ken-ichiro Isoda and aus (Yasuhiko Fukuzono).
- Presented on limited edition Transparent Sea Green Colored Vinyl LP in a heavyweight sleeve with selective-varnish 3D print.
- Connects two generations of Japanese sound creators — Isoda’s acoustic and environmental compositions with aus’ contemporary electronic sensibility.
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Mr.De' - Intro
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Mr.De' - Give It Up
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Mr.De' - Dance
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Mr.De' - Forgive Or Forget
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Mr.De' - Dat Niggaz Revenge
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Mr.De' - Sex On The Beach 2000
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Mr.De' - Whatulike (Inst)
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Mr.De' - Y2K Bug
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Mr.De' - Friday Night
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Mr.De' - Throw (Inst)
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Mr.De' - Who's The Freak
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Mr.De' - Krank This Mutha
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Mr.De' - Renaissance
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Mr.De' - Detroit Zoo
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Mr.De' - The Zoo
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Mr.De' - Shake It Baby (96 Mix)
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Mr.De' - Time Space Scrilla
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Mr.De' - Disco Guitar
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Mr.De' - The Same Hoe
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Mr.De' - Dis Bitch
Classic 90's and early 2000's Detroit Booty / Ghettotech / Electro from Mr De'
Most of this stuff has been unavailable on vinyl for years and still kills dancefloors today.
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Most of this stuff has been unavailable on vinyl for years and still kills dancefloors today.
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More