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Stephen James Buckley aka Polypores returns for his second full album on the
DiN imprint following on from his 2022 debut “Hyperincandescent”
(DiN71): Multizonal Mindscramble (DiN81)
Though we’ve come to know a wide range of sounds from Polypores, it’s here on “Multizonal Mindscramble” that we get plunged into the outer reaches of the inner psyche. Flickering insectoid transmissions are laid atop slowly shifting walls of drifting oscillators, barely discernible chirps and static-encrusted filter sweeps. There are moments of undeniable melodic bliss amongst the warm, weightless transmissions though, with soaring arpeggios and covert counter-melodies emerging from the fog and coalescing into perfect harmony before fading once again into the ether. The slow intricate weaving of sounds and timbres has become a Polypores trademark, and once again the fluidity and ease with which Buckley moves between sound-worlds is evident on this new album. The organic textures morph and grow, from a syncopated glitching oscillator through to slow swells of synth and spacey, cavernous reverb. Like a languid walk through the forest, while you gradually melt through the earth and into the soil.
A perfectly balanced textural odyssey, and a stunning example of the depth and breadth of the Polypores sound “Multizonal Mindscramble” is released both as a 180g Vinyl edition and a Digipak CD with stunning artwork from Wendy Carroll that matches the music perfectly.
Though we’ve come to know a wide range of sounds from Polypores, it’s here on “Multizonal Mindscramble” that we get plunged into the outer reaches of the inner psyche. Flickering insectoid transmissions are laid atop slowly shifting walls of drifting oscillators, barely discernible chirps and static-encrusted filter sweeps. There are moments of undeniable melodic bliss amongst the warm, weightless transmissions though, with soaring arpeggios and covert counter-melodies emerging from the fog and coalescing into perfect harmony before fading once again into the ether. The slow intricate weaving of sounds and timbres has become a Polypores trademark, and once again the fluidity and ease with which Buckley moves between sound-worlds is evident on this new album. The organic textures morph and grow, from a syncopated glitching oscillator through to slow swells of synth and spacey, cavernous reverb. Like a languid walk through the forest, while you gradually melt through the earth and into the soil.
A perfectly balanced textural odyssey, and a stunning example of the depth and breadth of the Polypores sound “Multizonal Mindscramble” is released both as a 180g Vinyl edition and a Digipak CD with stunning artwork from Wendy Carroll that matches the music perfectly.
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releases September 15, 2023
Thank you to Ian Boddy for the promotional copy of this release.
Written, performed and pieced together by Stephen James Buckley, Summer 2022.
Mastered by Ian Boddy December 2022.
Instruments:
Eurorack modular synthesizer including modules by Make Noise, Intellijel, Joranalogue, WMD, Doepfer and Mutable Instruments.
1010 Lemondrop granular synth
Arturia Keystep keyboard / arpeggiator
OTO BAM reverb
Thanks to:
Ian & Wendy at DiN for making this happen.
Robert Anton Wilson for inspiration.
Helen for seemingly endless support.
Dedicated to Violet.
Thank you to Ian Boddy for the promotional copy of this release.
Written, performed and pieced together by Stephen James Buckley, Summer 2022.
Mastered by Ian Boddy December 2022.
Instruments:
Eurorack modular synthesizer including modules by Make Noise, Intellijel, Joranalogue, WMD, Doepfer and Mutable Instruments.
1010 Lemondrop granular synth
Arturia Keystep keyboard / arpeggiator
OTO BAM reverb
Thanks to:
Ian & Wendy at DiN for making this happen.
Robert Anton Wilson for inspiration.
Helen for seemingly endless support.
Dedicated to Violet.
Anne Jackson
The artistic brilliance of Bakis Sirros reverberates across
every track of this album, epitomizing his mastery in crafting dark
ambient music that evolves through a seamless flow of mesmerizing
soundscapes, delivering an unparalleled auditory journey.
Favorite track: Shimmering Waters.
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Another great release by Bakis Sirros, who once again shows that
he is a true master of the modulars. His trademark sound and
songwriting is perfectly displayed on this album. Music that could come
directly from a sci-fi movie soundtrack.
Favorite track: Applied Maths.
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a unique blend of gentle electronica and lush ambience. It is a
perfect backdrop for quiet introspection ... where layered sounds,
modulated synths, and subtle percussion envelop the listener into a
cocoon of ethereal soundscapes
Favorite track: Tension.
Artist: Parallel Worlds
Release: Applied Maths
Type: Album (Vinyl,CD,Tape Digital)
Genre: IDM, Ambient, Experimental
Year: 2023
Catalog number: UMFT025
Label: Móatún 7
moatun7.bandcamp.com/album/applied-maths
Free or 'name your price' the first two days
machines used:
Buchla modular, Eurorack modular, Korg opsix, Roland JD-08
Release: Applied Maths
Type: Album (Vinyl,CD,Tape Digital)
Genre: IDM, Ambient, Experimental
Year: 2023
Catalog number: UMFT025
Label: Móatún 7
moatun7.bandcamp.com/album/applied-maths
Free or 'name your price' the first two days
machines used:
Buchla modular, Eurorack modular, Korg opsix, Roland JD-08
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released July 27, 2023
Our thanks to Bakis Sirros for providing us with a promotional copy of this release.
Written by Bakis Sirros
Design by Mason Verger
Mastered by Árni Grétar
(p) (c) Móatún 7 2023
Our thanks to Bakis Sirros for providing us with a promotional copy of this release.
Written by Bakis Sirros
Design by Mason Verger
Mastered by Árni Grétar
(p) (c) Móatún 7 2023
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If time permits, we will hear a couple tracks from
BERLIN - A Tribute Album for Mark Shreeve
We will be featuring the entire release in an upcoming FreeForm show.
This
Tribute Album, and this accompanying booklet, are expressions of
respect, love, and acknowledgement for Mark Shreeve and the value he
brought to the world of electronic music through his unswerving passion
and talents. All artists featured on the album have generously donated
their music, previously unreleased, and in most cases their tracks were
written specially for this album, except for tracks written by Mark
himself, which were also never previously released. This album is a
charity fundraising project where all profits go directly to furthering
their important work in saving people’s lives.
Mark was a dedicated creator and performer of music and has left a rich legacy of compositions which are widely appreciated in the world of electronic music. The accompanying forty-three-page colour booklet includes track/artist information, Mark’s career, discography, written tributes from many people who were impacted by Mark’s contribution... and more. The booklet automatically downloads alongside the audio files. We hope you enjoy the music and this booklet and thank you for supporting cancer research by purchasing this celebratory album.
Julian Shreeve
Mark was a dedicated creator and performer of music and has left a rich legacy of compositions which are widely appreciated in the world of electronic music. The accompanying forty-three-page colour booklet includes track/artist information, Mark’s career, discography, written tributes from many people who were impacted by Mark’s contribution... and more. The booklet automatically downloads alongside the audio files. We hope you enjoy the music and this booklet and thank you for supporting cancer research by purchasing this celebratory album.
Julian Shreeve
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released August 2, 2023
All tracks composed, played, recorded & produced by contributing artists: Redshift, Ode, Radio Massacre International, Jasun Martz, Oscillator_three, [‘ramp], Ian Boddy, David Wright, Ashok Prema, Air Sculpture, ARC, The 5th Manikin, Chuck Van Zyl, Ron Boots, Wavestar II, and Mark Shreeve.
All tracks composed, played, recorded & produced by contributing artists: Redshift, Ode, Radio Massacre International, Jasun Martz, Oscillator_three, [‘ramp], Ian Boddy, David Wright, Ashok Prema, Air Sculpture, ARC, The 5th Manikin, Chuck Van Zyl, Ron Boots, Wavestar II, and Mark Shreeve.
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