Browse by Label: ESSENCE MUSIC (BRAZIL)

Artist:	RAPOON
Title:	From Shadows Sleep
Label:	ESSENCE MUSIC (BRAZIL)
Format:	CD
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	ESS 006CD

2006 release. "A unique masterwork of mysterious dark and droney sounds! Less rhythmic than previous efforts, From Shadows Sleep sees Rapoon visiting ancient temples, moving between shadowy labyrinths of meticulous drones, echoed tones and distant rumblings, building a hypnotic sonic ritual that brings traces from a distant past in form of atmospheric, spiritual mantras of a possessive power. Ominous and bleak, yet wondrous, Robin Storey's trance-inducing soundscapes swirl around majestic droning tape loops, patterns, ethnic samples (especially tablas) and other secret devices masterfully arranged to mesmerize the listener. There's no light in here -- you will be guided by Rapoon's brooding and extremely detailed sonic imagery. Some bits of these recordings were initially conceived during the urban riots of the Thatcher years in Great Britain and were wisely put to rest until now. As Mr. Storey says, 'From Shadows Sleep refers to the fact that the music hibernates in shadows, unformed until it is heard as if in sleep and visits one aspect of the creative process in particular: the idea that a piece is never finished. Taking elements from old recordings and adding new material, I have tried to re-visit old spaces with fresh ears and a contemporary take on old sounds. Rediscovering for myself an interaction with the sounds that are essentially lost after the creative process is "finished".' Robin Storey is a founding member and the real creative force behind the legendary, influential experimental collective Zoviet France and has been actively recording and performing for more than 25 years -- since 1992 -- under the Rapoon banner -- always keeping an extraordinarily high quality control based in his very own trademark -- the creation of mesmerizing ethnic-based soundscapes. We are pleased to offer the album housed in an old-fashioned letterpress embossed mini-box packaging with a set of cards printed on quality recycled paper stock showcasing 11 exclusive paintings by Robin Storey! Limited edition of 800 copies."

Artist:	ATOMINE ELEKTRINE
Title:	Nebulous
Label:	ESSENCE MUSIC (BRAZIL)
Format:	CD
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	ESS 007CD

"On this second installment for Essence Music, Peter Andersson brings Atomine Elektrine to an utterly refined and perfectionist sphere! The trancey beats and sacral atmosphere of Binomial Fusion are past and widely replaced by a truly out-of-body, deeply layered and dynamic cosmic experience in form of a masterful ambience filled with energy outbursts, synthetic movements and algorithmic rhythms. An aural projection for a detailed exploration of nebulas, black holes, exploding stars and unknown deep corners of the cosmos. Very much influenced by the electronic side of the Kraut scene and with the ability of imposing his very own classic trademark, Andersson sets a new stone and makes Nebulous one of the greatest albums related to this genre since the early '70s. Another amazing proof of talent from this Swedish genius! Presented in an snowy white gatefold digisleeve and tracing paper packaging."

Artist:	ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE & THE COSMIC INFERNO
Title:	Ominous From The Cosmic Inferno
Label:	ESSENCE MUSIC (BRAZIL)
Format:	CD
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	ESS 009CD

"After a long period of great expectation -- the band had been carefully planning this album for us during the last couple of years -- Acid Mothers Temple finally debuts on Essence Music with two releases (see also 41st Century Splendid Man Returns)! And what this powerful quartet delivers on Ominous From The Cosmic Inferno is nothing short but amazing. A super wild, punishingly dark slab of experimental psychedelic hell where fuzz-blasted, ultra-riffing and hypnotic speed guru guitar chaos -- courtesy of Mr. Kawabata Makoto -- meets early Amon Düül-influenced druggy, acoustic, mantric folk experimentalisms and Eastern drones from below. The scent of sulphur fills the air and brings on the Japanese psychedelic inferno! Presented in our deluxe, sturdy gatefold mini-LP packaging featuring cosmic artwork by Jason Killinger and including a striking pop-up!"

Artist:	ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE & THE MELTING PARAISO U.F.O.
Title:	41st Century Splendid Man Returns
Label:	ESSENCE MUSIC (BRAZIL)
Format:	CD
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	ESS 010CD

"We are proud to say welcome to the Japanese psychedelic retro freak ensemble on our roster -- with two releases (see also Ominous From The Cosmic Inferno) -- and finally make available on CD one of the most captivatingly beautiful recordings from The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. line-up! Motorik Krautrock rhythms work side-by-side with interstellar signals, ghostly female voices and analog synths. Bursts of damaged psych brilliance and free guitars open and seal the album, healing the aural wounds for/from the mammoth droney, mysterious and transcendental ambient experience of the title track, built with the aid of a non-traditional array of instruments, like sarangi, sitar, zurna and Tibetan trumpet. Definitely not of this world. This is one of the many incarnations of the band, a combo also featuring, at the time of the recordings, the beautiful vocals of Cotton Casino and the appearance of Tatsuya Yoshida from Ruins as one of the special guests. As always, monster guitarist and mastermind Kawabata Makoto leads the troupe to ensure a safer trip. Originally released as an extremely limited 12" picture vinyl on Tumult Records, this extended CD edition features two extra tracks, new artwork -- including a stunning psychedelic painting by Jason Killinger -- and comes in our deluxe, custom old school miniature LP gatefold packaging!"

Artist:	MUSLIMGAUZE
Title:	Armsbazzar
Label:	ESSENCE MUSIC (BRAZIL)
Format:	CD
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	ESS 011CD

"We are extremely thrilled and honored to announce our offering to the brilliant and extensive discography! Armsbazzar investigates both released and unreleased selected recordings from the intense period comprised between 1994 and 1997. Included are the out-of-print Hebron Massacre and Gulf Between Us singles, which feature two of the longest, most stunning and hypnotic Muslimgauze pieces ever -- plus two highly percussive tracks taken from the recording sessions of the mythic, yet still unreleased and unheard, Zamindar album. Presented in our custom 6-panel digisleeve packaging -- which also houses a 5-color poster -- adorned by the highly original and strong artwork from the fantastic Iranian visual artist Mohammad Fadaei. Mastered by Peter Andersson and limited to 999 hand-numbered copies. Unfortunately Bryn Jones, this eccentric music visionary and controversial figure who spent a lifetime moved by personal beliefs and relentless dedication to the Middle East issues, is no longer with us, but his unique and disturbing music is carved in stone and will always be in our hearts and minds."

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