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Parallel Worlds Fragmented (DiN83)
This fourth sonic journey from Sirros on the DiN imprint sees him focusing in on his modular synthesiser systems, especially the Eurorack format with some able support from Buchla. These massive constructed patches live and breath like a crepuscular organism waking from its slumber. Indeed “Fragmented” is bookended by two wonderfully deep, textural tracks appropriately titled “Dawning” and “Sunset”. With the exception of the organ-like drone soundscape of “Time Flow” the remaining seven tracks encapsulate everything we have come to expect from this unique artist, namely dark, menacing bass lines overlaid with glitchy percussive patterns and beguiling, floating melody lines. It has certainly be noted before, but is worth reiterating, that there is a certain John Carpenter like soundtrack quality to the music of Sirros. Seemingly simplistic they shroud a wealth of detail and beauty that is revealed over repeated listening.
Lovers of Electronica, Dark Techno, Downtempo & IDM will find much to admire in “Fragmented” and this new album once again showcases the unique talent of this highly individual musician.
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All tracks composed, arranged and produced by Bakis Sirros during 2023.
Mastered by Ian Boddy October 2023.
Thanks to: friends and family, John Sirros, Ian Boddy, Mamonu, Ingo Zobel & Dimitris Pavlidis.
Machines used:
Eurorack modular (including modules by Make Noise, Instruo, Noise Engineering, Qu-Bit, Endorphin, Doepfer, Verbos, 4ms, Intellijel, Xaoc devices, Malekko, Mutable Instruments, Synthesis Technology, Rossum, Erica synths and others)
Analogue Systems RS-Integrator modular
Buchla modular (including 200e modules, 200 and 100 series clone modules, Verbos, Kilpatrick, Eardrill and Northern Light Modular modules)
Korg Opsix and Wavestate
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Ian Boddy Modal Operandi
Music by Ian Boddy
Mastered by Alex at quiet details studios
Artwork by quiet details in collaboration with Wendy Carroll
Design by quiet details
For the next interpretation of quiet details, we have a true innovator
active in the music world since the late 70s - the pioneering composer
and sound artist, Ian Boddy.
Since the early days experimenting with synths and tape machines
inspired by the likes of Tangerine Dream, Ian has forged a career at the
leading edge of analogue synthesis, digital sound design and beyond -
recording many solo albums and running the iconic DiN label, bridging
the gap between the early synth records and modern explorations.
He’s also a highly-accomplished live performer - playing all over the world to much acclaim.
With Modal Operandi, he has made a truly wonderful and deeply thoughtful
interpretation - entirely in the analogue domain, with each track based
on a highly- processed field recording.
The album is constructed in the key of C Major, with each successive track moving through the musical modes of that scale - as is apparent in track names - Ionian, Dorian and so on.
Ian is a master synthesist - each track uses a stunning array of classic
and modern synth and effects - from classic Roland and EMS, to Serge
and Eurorack modular, to modern Moog and Buchla to name a few. Vast and
strange worlds are conjured with rich and highly textured synthesis and
by using multiple reverbs and delay, again all analogue to create
organic and beautifully vibrant soundscapes.
Ian is one of few technical geniuses that has the capacity to use these
skills in a uniquely musical way - melodies and harmonies blend
perfectly with each other as each track develops - this is an album of
beauty in every respect.
As Ian says: “a sonic journey in seven musical modes”
Full kit list:
Roland system 100-M, Serge & Eurorack modulars Moog Matriarch & Voyager
Buchla Easel Command, VCS3 & Resonant Garden French Connection & 0-coast
Treated field recordings
Analogue phaser & flanger
BBD & tape echo
Spring reverb
Huge thanks to Ian for this wonderful album and being a part of the series.
The artwork was made as always influenced by the music and idea behind
the album - we started with an original piece of art by Ian’s partner,
Wendy Carroll, a hugely talented artist, which was then captured with
analogue photography and processed here at quiet details studios.
As usual, the album is presented on the physical edition, a custom 6-panel digipack with a separate fine art print too.
The CD also has a special long-form continuous mix of the album, representing the music in its purest form.
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released February 28, 2024
Music by Ian Boddy
Mastered by Alex at quiet details studios
Artwork by quiet details in collaboration with Wendy Carroll
Design by quiet details
copyright © quiet details 2024
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ambient chillout downtempo drone electronic field recordings United Kingdom
Winners:
First Place - Richard Bégin
Second Place - Ignoto Militi
Third Place - The Black Monolith
The overall ranking is listed in the compilation published on Bandcamp in descending order.
On behalf of the entire team (musicians, jury, collaborators, and supporters), we express great satisfaction for six months of selection work and hope to make a small contribution to the development of experimental underground music.
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