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2018 repress. On olive green marbled vinyl. Recorded at Stone River Studios; featuring "From the Grass Dub", "Middle East Dub", "Asian Roots Dub", "Flight Of Africa Dub".
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BEC 5543535
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The French trio Evergreen (previously We Are Evergreen) grew up listening to pop music from the US and the UK. Yet, like many of the most influential artists of today's French pop scene (Fishbach, Halo Maud, etc.), they value both French and English to deliver their message. This new album Overseas was recorded with Ash Workman (François & The Atlas Mountains, Metronomy, and Christine And The Queens), and sees the band use a warm sound loaded with synthesizers, drawing influences from the likes of Django Django, AIR, and Metronomy to craft percussive electro-pop songs.
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BRAWL 012CD
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Reckonings is the debut album from experimental violinists Laura Cannell and André Bosman. 12th century melodies mingle with the drone of long sleeping Saxons, evoking medieval cultures on distant planets. Spontaneous composition and excursions to a medieval church capture their playing with no planning or shaping of the music beforehand, keeping the music vital and direct. Never in the building for more than half-an-hour, Reckonings is made up of visits through the seasons with wind rattling, sun burning, and snow melting.
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BYR 009EP
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New and unreleased tracks recorded at Mad Professor's Ariwa Studio in South London. "This Is The Upsetter" sees Lee chanting and philosophizing over a rollicking bass, underpinned by understated guitar and perfectly placed hats, and continues to the straight up dub, "Lion Share Dub". And on the flipside is the title track, "Game Of The Throne", with brass section and backing vocals belting out soul fire, with Lee offering his words to Selassie.
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2018 repress of these undated 1970s recordings, repro of the original Pioneer International version. "The Maytones is still one of those highly regarded names in the history of reggae music and upon listening to what they recorded in the golden era it's easy to see why. Pearl after pearl, the group delivered the goods time and time again. A word like 'timeless' is truly a cliché in describing the sweet two-male harmony sounds of this group, but it fits perfectly when talking of The Maytones work from that period and many other constellations of their ilk. Vernon Buckley and harmony singer Gladstone Grant started what was to become a very successful career as a harmony group back home in May Pen, a town in the parish of Clarendon, and The Maytones was just one of many excellent duos from Jamaica that sprung from the early reggae era, with the difference that they stayed on top for a longer time than most competitors at the time."
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2018 repress. Channel One recordings from 1974-6. With Robbie Shakespeare, "Chinner" Smith, Tony Chin, Ossie Hibbert, Agustus Pablo, Tommy McCook, etc. "Bunny Lee's 'flying cymbal' production dominates the session and consequently the listener might recognize several of these cuts from dub compilations on Blood & Fire. Generally speaking, though, this is not a dub record. Only the last song on each side is followed by a dub version. These are straight-ahead rockers with no frills and, depending on the pressing, rather muddy production. It is also worth mentioning that 'Money Money' and 'Blood Gonna Run,' among others, find Robbie Shakespeare at his slippery and infectious best. Serious basslines throughout." -- AMG.
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CSR 259CD
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Originally released in a tiny self-financed run of just 60 CDs in 2011, Cold Spring Records gives Oh Magick Kingdom, the impossible-to-find release by Penny Rimbaud (Crass), the wider attention it deserves. 27 minutes of dark jazz, industrial, bursts of repetitive noise rock and foreboding classical cello, with the initial music laid down by New York duo Japanther, and organically interwoven with the punk poetry of Penny and other Shakespearean "voices". The lyrical subject centers on broken relationships and the conflicts which can exist between love and desire. All elements were recorded at the legendary Dial House in Essex. Comes in a digisleeve.
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CSR 263CD
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Cold Spring Records present the complete recording of A Slow Fade To Total Transparency. Recorded on August 24th, 1983 at the Air Gallery in London, UK. Personnel for the performance: John Balance (Coil), John Gosling (Zos Kia), Marc Almond (Soft Cell), and live mix by Peter Christopherson (Coil, Throbbing Gristle). Features: "How To Destroy Angels", the complete 23-minute piece; "How To Destroy Angels (Zos Kia Remix)", a nine-minute, unheard remix by John Gosling; and "Baptism Of Fire", an unreleased recording of Zos Kia/Coil at Recession Studios, London, England on October 12, 1983. Liner notes by Michel Faber (Under The Skin (2000), The Crimson Petal And The White). All audio, previously unreleased, has been remastered from the original tapes and is exclusive to this release.
Michel Faber: "Imagine how out-of-step with the dominant culture Coil were when they unveiled themselves in the Air Gallery to perform A Slow Fade To Total Transparency. Subtitled: How To Destroy Angels, the music -- a backing track prepared by John Balance, John Gosling and Peter Christopherson -- bears only scant resemblance to the How To Destroy Angels 12" that Coil would release as their debut vinyl the following year. Instead of the meditative ritual gongs of the 12", what we hear here is a restless, queasy melange of industrial noise, its eerie whistles the perfect backdrop for Marc Almond as he recites a bitter tirade against an ex-lover."
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As Connected arrives at its third year of existence, the label has decided to make Connected Selected, a selection of its best-known tunes as a recap and an opportunity to turn some of the tunes into remixes. The remixes, including Olaf Stuut, Tim Engelhardt, Stefano Ritteri, Reboot, and Moscoman will be released on vinyl alongside a new track from label heads Stereo MC's and the first appearance on vinyl of the classic Connected track "Lust" by Tigerskin, K.E.E.N.E and Elli, remixed by David Mayer. The label has been building steam with increasing vigor and this remix release follows the label ethic with a diverse and underground feel to it, plus some strong club action. Included among their past releases are David Mayer, Re.You, Nandu, Florian Busse, Aaaron, Floyd Lavine, Pôngo, among others. Also features Aaaron, Hazel, and Carolina, Lazarusman, Sooma, and Lisette Santiago.
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Corbett Vs. Dempsey present a reissue of Amarcord Nino Rota, a tribute album assembled by producer Hal Willner, originally released by Hannibal Records in 1981. If you think you know how to put a mix-tape together, take a lesson from Hal Willner, the absolute master. In 1981, Willner produced a landmark record of interpretations of music written by Nino Rota for the films of Federico Fellini. With ten tracks and as many different lineups, this record set the template for a series of brilliant tributes that Willner has made over the ensuing 35 years, covering the songbooks of Monk, Mingus, Weill, and Disney, with a mind-expanding range of performers from Eugene Chadbourne to Chuck D to Diamanda Galas to Peter Frampton. On Amarcord Nino Rota, Willner drew together an equally dazzling spectrum of musicians, compiling them into a perfect program that explores Rota's wonderful, sly, sexy oeuvre from contrasting and complementary perspectives. Pianist Jaki Byard sets the stage with the title track and ends things with "La Strada", and in his first appearance on record, guitarist Bill Frisell contributes a haunting solo acoustic version of "Juliet Of The Spirits". Soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, who lived in Rome early in his international years, offers a take on Rota's "Roma" and vibraphonist Dave Samuels provides interludes and transitions in a couple of spots. On the other end of the size bracket, Muhal Richard Abrams arranges and conducts his band as part of "La Dolce Vita Suite", which ends with a rock group featuring Debbie Harry singing a wordless waltz. The Carla Bley Band presents a daunting, suitably hilarious version of "8 ½", with Gary Windo's ballistic tenor saxophone, a David Amram Quintet with Sharon Freeman on French horn plays "Satyricon", and in a surprise appearance, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis plays alongside his brother Branford, tenor saxophonist George Adams, pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Wilbert Fletcher, in William Fischer's arrangement of a medley of Rota chestnuts. Long out-of-print on LP and only released on CD for a hot minute in the early nineties, Amarcord Nino Rota is a certifiable classic.
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Digitmovies present the first CD issue of Stelvio Cipriani's complete original soundtrack for the 1984 film Rage Fuoco Incrociato ("A Man Called Rage"), aka Fuego Cruzado. In 1984 Cinevox Records released this orchestral/electronic score on LP with only twelve tracks. In addition to the stereo master tape assembled for the original album, Digitmovies discovered almost 13 minutes of previously unreleased material in mono that bringing the CD's total time over 45 minutes. For the composer, this soundtrack marks a very important moment in the lives of cinema and soundtracks fans: an unforgettable first encounter with maestro Cipriani which took place in the summer of 1984 (thanks to composer and friend Marco Werba) just as he was recording and mixing music for this film. Stelvio Cipriani composed a score where the orchestra performs an epic main theme with a holy atmosphere and frequent pop rhythms which accompany Rage's heroic endeavors through a place where fiendish traps and deadly dangers are always lurking. The author alternates solemn pieces with suspenseful pieces, and pieces of pure action typical of the '80s. One remarkable finding was the long version of "Esplorazione Della Base" ("Exploration Of The Base") with well over seven-and-a-half minutes two-and-a-half minutes on the LP take. This CD will be added to the discography of the legendary Stelvio Cipriani (which has expanded in recent years thanks to fantastic discoveries and rediscoveries in various archives), one of the most prolific composers of film music from the '60s to today.
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Digitmovies release for the first time a double-CD with Piero Piccioni's original soundtrack for the 1985 comedy film Sono Un Fenomeno Paranormale ("Babasciò", or "I'm an ESP"). Piero Piccioni composed one of his most brilliant soundtracks for this film. He uses sentimental and elegant themes to accompany the protagonist on his journey from Italy to India, including numerous pieces using sitar and tablas. On this soundtrack, Edda Dell'Orso with her crystal voice is the exceptional guest star we can hear on numerous tracks. Originally, General Music had released an LP containing sixteen tracks in stereo. For this double album (totaling over two hours) Digitmovies have included over an hour and a half of new material with film versions and alternate takes which we discovered in addition to the original master which had been assembled for the album. This album proves the artistic greatness of Piero Piccioni once again, not only for the huge amount of material recorded (most of which was not used in the film), but also the high quality of the scores, which are reprised in different versions and with different instruments. Edition of 300.
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Digitmovies present Gino Peguri's original soundtrack for the 1971 film Il Corsaro Nero ("Blackie the Pirate"). Blackie the Pirate is a fictional character created by the Italian writer Emilio Salgari. The character has appeared in various films throughout the years. The composer Gino Peguri -- author of soundtracks for movies like Bloody Pit of Horror (1965), Seven Magnificent Pistols, A Woman on Fire, Psychopath (1968), Code Name, Red Roses (1968) -- wrote an orchestral score for Blackie the Pirate which was released in 1971 on a rare LP from RCA and a rare single Cormorano. For the CD reissue, Digitmovies found the stereo master tapes from the original album and the complete master tapes from the original recording sessions which include both stereo and mono mixes. In addition to the 12 stereo tracks on the album, the label has added nine alternate tracks in stereo and five alternate tracks in mono. This original soundtrack is dominated by the fun pop-sounding song in the opening credits called "Orza Qui Poggia Lì", performed by Paolo Ferrara and accompanied by the chorus of Nora Orlandi.
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Digitmovies present Riz Ortolani's complete original soundtrack for the 1972 spaghetti western Una Ragione Per Vivere E Una Per Morire ("A Reason to Live, A Reason to Die"). Riz Ortolani composed one of his best scores during his long career with this one, an epic symphonic score where a heroic main theme played by horns and orchestra follows the group of courageous men to their deaths. At the time this original soundtrack was recorded no LP or EP singles were released, but one melody was included as the first track on the B side of a rare Japanese album on the soundtrack for the 1973 movie The Amazones (aka "Le Guerriere Dal Seno Nudo"). First CD reissue.
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Digitmovies present the complete edition of the original soundtrack for the Italian cult TV series Orzowei composed by the prolific brothers Guido and Maurizio De Angelis for the first time in full stereo. Based on the novel Orzowei written by Alberto Manzi and issued in 1955, the story was adapted into 13 episodes of an international TV hit series which was produced in 1976 by Italian and German companies. It was directed by the French filmmaker Yves Allégret and starred Peter Marshall as Isa Orzowei, the British star Stanley Baker, Doris Kunstmann, Vincenzo Crocitti, and Bonne Lubega. This TV program was broadcasted in Italy in early 1977 and presented again with version especially re-edited for cinema theaters called Orzowei - Il Figlio Della Savana ("Orzowei - Son of the Savannah"). Isa, a white child abandoned in the forest of South Africa, is found and raised like a son by an old great warrior and by an old woman, both of them belonging to the Swazi people, an ethnic grouping of the Bantu tribe. Only one single was issued: RCA BB 6054, a very big international record hit. Taken from the stereo master tapes which have been well preserved in the RCA archives. Concerning Orzowei besides the 45 rpm single versions "Orzowei" and "Le Notti Di Orzowei", there are also alternate takes of the famous theme song like a different mix, the instrumental version, an evocative version with an echoed solo flute, the very cool karaoke version, an alternate take of "Le Notti Di Orzowei" without flute (all the original material discovered on the master tapes). Digitmovies discovered on another master tape three extra alternate takes. An OST of the '70s Italian TV cult.
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Digitmovies present the Guido and Maurizio De Angelis's original motion picture soundtrack for the movie La Tigre È Ancora Viva: Sandokan Alla Riscossa! ("The Tiger Is Still Alive: Sandokan To The Rescue"). At the time of release, a 45rpm single was issued (RCA BB 6135) featuring two tracks, for this LP Digitmovies have used the stereo master tapes found in the RCA vaults. After a slow and solemn strings introduction of the "Sandokan Theme", the new main theme is presented, for big orchestra and of epic flavor, called "Ritorno A Mompracem". This theme is reprised with several variations: with mandola and strings, slow and mystic, with flute, mandola, and bells, and in vocal version. The score is also enriched with very rhythmic action music, and of ethnic flavor. The Sandokan theme is reprised with an atonal way with reverberated harps. Although a digital restoration occurred some audio anomalies (pre-existing on the original sources) remain. Mompracem villagers are scared and left hungry by the ferocious Sultan Abdullah, a sovereign cowardly and cruel, serving the British. Jamilah, a young woman, returns to Mompracem to call the old "tigers" to battle, but is hunted by the sultan's guards and is about to be killed, but she was saved by the Greek adventurer Teotokris. The latter decides to help her, making a long journey to India in search of Sandokan, taking shelter there to convince him to resume his fight against the British.
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Digitmovies present the original motion picture soundtrack by Maurizio Abeni for the movie, directed by Sergio Stivaletti, Rabbia Furiosa, on CD. Fabio has just served eight months in prison for a crime he did not commit, in place of Claudio, a friend of his; former boxer, a delinquent of small caliber that aspires to become the boss of the Mandrione (peripheral roman district). Claudio manages various trafficking trades and also runs dog fights. Whenever his dogs are injured, he turns to his friend Fabio who, clandestinely in the back room of his dog wash, takes care of small surgical procedures and medications. The friendship between Fabio and Claudio is very ambiguous, almost sick. Claudio has a bipolar personality that sometimes leads him to act with extreme malice in comparison to Fabio that seems to suffer without reacting. All of this lasts a long time, until one day that Fabio, unable to bear it anymore, will decide to carry out his terrible revenge...
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Digitmovies present the first issue of Stelvio Cipriani's complete by original soundtrack for the 1977 film Poliziotto Sprint ("Convoy Busters"). Originally, C.A.M. had released a single with two tracks, "Speed Machine" and "Crazy Town". But thanks to the stereo master tapes from the recording session, Digitmovies had the opportunity to assemble a release with the entire fabulous original soundtrack. Stelvio Cipriani managed to describe the character of Agent Palma perfectly through music. Palma is a true "stuntman" in his fight against crime and Cipriani composed a cheerful score which also gives a sense of urban reality with its tangled jungle full of dangers. The rhythms and the typical sound of the Moog synthesizer of the late seventies create the right atmosphere, which is a pleasure for the listener who dives back in time and can imagine the daring exploits of the protagonist. Cipriani also manages to lighten up the serious battle between the good cop and the criminal with a sweet love theme introduced and then developed throughout the film. The city life with its chaotic traffic and hectic pace are emphasized by a long piece of large wind orchestra jazz and blues called "Crazy Town" (which was on the B side of the single) and is also found in its short version. This original soundtrack is a great addition to the archive devoted to the film music by legendary Stelvio Cipriani.
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EB 129LP
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2018 repress. 41 years later, Lee "Scratch" Perry uses today's sound system to revisit his classic Black Ark album that defined Jamaican dub music, reincarnating the magic for the sound system generation. Big question about it: "How do you improve on a masterpiece?" Lee "Scratch" Perry defined dub music with his seminal 1976 Super Ape album, and he returns with New York City's Subatomic Sound System to conquer again, definitively reincarnating the magic of his Black Ark studio in Jamaica, heavy on Ethiopian horns and percussion, while reinvigorating it with the 21st century booming bass and beats that capture the energy of their innovative live electronic show. Largely known as the mentor to Bob Marley, Perry's influence has transcended reggae. Since 2010, he has toured with NYC's Subatomic Sound System, his go-to band for recreating his Black Ark studio sound live on stage, in new exciting ways as a one-of-a-kind hybrid of beat heavy electronics and live musicians, including original Black Ark studio percussionist Larry McDonald. Subatomic Sound System has been pushing the envelope of electronic music in combination with reggae since their inception in 1999. In dub, Lee "Scratch" Perry is a star at organizing and remixing the music with drum and bass in the forefront and tweaking knobs and faders, adding effects like a jazz improvisation. In the 1970s, the idea of a producer as a star, rather than a singer or musician, seemed crazy, but looking across the world of star DJ producers, he is rightly acknowledged as a visionary as well. There are many stories to be told, but this album follows on the mission of the tour which has the goal of reaching out to old fans and new fans. As sound system culture continues to expand globally with reggae and beyond, these are DJ-friendly heavyweight versions of Scratch material that makes sense in the 21st century. "Scratch" started his music career as a dancer so he loves to get a party started even at 81. The album shows that Scratch was 40 years ahead of his time with Super Ape, and that at 81, he's more relevant to youth culture than ever. The original "Burning Man", "Scratch" was called "the Salvador Dali of music" by Keith Richards and Bounty Killer hailed him as "the greatest Jamaican artist of all time". Features: Jahdan Blakkamoore, Screechy Dan, and Ari Up of The Slits. Includes CD.
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Echo Beach present the first vinyl issue of Little Axe's Champagne & Grits, originally released in 2003. Champagne & Grits is considered by many to be one of Little Axe's best albums and it features the musicians Doug Wimbish, Keith LeBlanc, and more. 180 gram vinyl; Edition of 500.
For the first time available on vinyl, three albums by Little Axe originally released CD-only on Peter Gabriel's Realworld label. Little Axe, aka Skip McDonald, started his career in music back in the '70s as a member of the Sugarhill Gang backing band (already with longtime collaborators Doug Wimbish and Keith LeBlanc). Later on, the same musicians got involved with Adrian Sherwood and his much beloved progressive reggae/dub label On-U-Sounds. So far McDonald has released a total of eight albums of his own under the Little Axe moniker. Each of them recorded together with Adrian Sherwood, and each of them based around Little Axe's very own and contemporary version of the blues, combining blues with dub, Cajun and gospel sounds. For the first time, Echo Beach offer vinyl versions of the three albums Little Axe released on the Realworld label in the early 2000s.
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Echo Beach present the first vinyl issue of Little Axe's Stone Cold Ohio, originally released in 2006. Stone Cold Ohio is another milestone in Little Axe's catalog, once again featuring Doug Wimbish and Keith LeBlanc. 180 gram vinyl; Edition of 500.
For the first time available on vinyl, three albums by Little Axe originally released CD-only on Peter Gabriel's Realworld label. Little Axe, aka Skip McDonald, started his career in music back in the '70s as a member of the Sugarhill Gang backing band (already with longtime collaborators Doug Wimbish and Keith LeBlanc). Later on, the same musicians got involved with Adrian Sherwood and his much beloved progressive reggae/dub label On-U-Sounds. So far McDonald has released a total of eight albums of his own under the Little Axe moniker. Each of them recorded together with Adrian Sherwood, and each of them based around Little Axe's very own and contemporary version of the blues, combining blues with dub, Cajun and gospel sounds. For the first time, Echo Beach offer vinyl versions of the three albums Little Axe released on the Realworld label in the early 2000s.
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Originally released in 2008, the songs on Bought For A Dollar, Sold For A Dime are re-recordings of Little Axe's favorite songs. Featuring Doug Wimbish, Keith LeBlanc, and Bernard Fowler (long-standing The Rolling Stones background singer). 180 gram vinyl; Edition of 500.
For the first time available on vinyl, three albums by Little Axe originally released CD-only on Peter Gabriel's Realworld label. Little Axe, aka Skip McDonald, started his career in music back in the '70s as a member of the Sugarhill Gang backing band (already with longtime collaborators Doug Wimbish and Keith LeBlanc). Later on, the same musicians got involved with Adrian Sherwood and his much beloved progressive reggae/dub label On-U-Sounds. So far McDonald has released a total of eight albums of his own under the Little Axe moniker. Each of them recorded together with Adrian Sherwood, and each of them based around Little Axe's very own and contemporary version of the blues, combining blues with dub, Cajun and gospel sounds. For the first time, Echo Beach offer vinyl versions of the three albums Little Axe released on the Realworld label in the early 2000s.
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CV313, the prolific duo of Rod Modell and Stephen Hitchell, continue their string of releases on Echospace with Analogue Oceans. The furthest depths of sound are awakened in this double CD set, creating a distinctive sonic environment inspired by ocean movements and its mysteries. Beginning anew, CV313 delivers an etheric approach on Analogue Oceans that fearlessly illuminates the culmination of 25 years of sound design, a continuous transformation that engages the listener in ways it never has before. Shimmering metallic washes of color meet sub-aquatic tones, creating an immersive sonic world unlike anything heard before, this is hands down some of most engaging sound worlds this project has ever explored. Includes a Variant re-work on the second disc. Engineered, written and produced by CV313.
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Echospace continues their series of Radius's Interpolation Tapes with Restoration 2/3. Hot on the heels of 2018's Obsolete Machines [Stage Two], Radius's cassette demo restoration project returns to form with the Interpolation Tapes series. The original source tapes had aged, warped, and degraded and as a result the present release has preserved the best segments, sampled and reprocessed with a vintage Prophet 2000 sampler, studio 440 and various Linn samplers to add depth and range to the original source material. Echospace have spent nearly an entire year restoring and interpolating over 100 hours of music, processing sound and redesigning the blueprints of this long-forgotten project. Every track was originally recorded down to an old Tascam 688, an eight-track cassette recorder purchased and abused since 1992 and these tracks to our ears still sounds quite impressive, even by modern standards. Interpolation Tapes [Restoration 2/3] is the second part, following Interpolation Tapes [Restoration One] (RDS 002CD, 2017) in a series of three releases featuring unreleased material culled from the vault of the long out of print Radius project, an ageless analog tapestry of sound. This release features eight tracks revisited and restored from analog cassette tapes with recordings conducted from 1994-2001 with nothing but analog/digital hardware. The original source tapes had aged, warped and degraded and as a result Echospace has preserved the best segments, sampled and reprocessed them into an entirely new sonic spectrum. It's been a truly nostalgic experience re-visiting and re-arranging these masters. Regardless of the time passed, there's so much depth and organic movement that the music nearly breathes in slow motion. When considering the limitations of hardware in the era these were recorded, they've truly aged like a fine wine.
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Echospace concludes Radius's Interpolation Tapes series with Interpolation Tapes [Restoration 3/3]. Following on from Interpolation Tapes [Restoration 2/3] (RDS 004CD, 2018) and Interpolation Tapes [Restoration One], (RDS 002CD, 2017), this marks the last release in this three-part edition of the Radius project, and it is quite possibly the favorite of the series. The final installment features three tracks flirting with the deepest spectrum of dubbed out analog bliss, enchanting, hypnotizing, and moving all at the same time. Restored and redesigned from analog cassette tapes with recordings conducted from 1994-2001 recorded exclusively with analog/digital hardware, the original source tapes had aged, warped and degraded and as a result Echospace has preserved the best segments, sampled and reprocessed them into an entirely new sonic spectrum. Regardless of the time passed, there's so much depth and organic movement that this music nearly breathes in slow motion. When considering the limitations of hardware in the era these were recorded, they've truly aged like a fine wine.
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