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Review: Hana Rani presents Nostalgia, a live album recorded at Witold Lutoslawski's Concert Studio at the Polish Radio in Warsaw, captured in breath-held detail, shortly after the release of her third solo album Ghosts. An homage to the Polish radio station, Rani describes the nine-piece record as a response to her visitation in 2018, just before the release of her debut record Esja. Soon establishing a recording studio in the proximate municipality of Mokotow, Rani channelled Polish Radio's historic broadcast energies into a locus of inspiration; Nostalgia builds on this in concert, in turn responding to a set of personal video recordings and photographs taken on a quiet, snowy day in the building. Weaving tinkling, clastic acoustic and electric piano around intervalent drones, and backed up by a string ensemble, Rani sound-paints a unique picture of Polish radiophonic history through a personal lens.
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Review: Something's Up! is a masterful compilation that features the eclectic brilliance of John Barry's film scores. Curated by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley, this collection highlights Barry's transition from a British arranger to a pop icon, renowned for defining the sound of the Cold War spy movie era. Focusing on music from 1964 to 1967, this album features Barry's iconic work on James Bond classics like Goldfinger, Thunderball, and You Only Live Twice, cementing his influence on the spy genre. Beyond Bond, Barry's contributions to films such as The Ipcress File and The Quiller Memorandum exemplify his ability to blend tension with sophistication. The collection also includes less-celebrated but notable scores like those for King Rat, The Chase and Seance on a Wet Afternoon, reflecting Barry's diverse range and ability to craft memorable themes beyond the mainstream. Barry's music, characterised by its lush orchestration and emotive power, extended its reach from the silver screen to the vinyl, resonating with listeners even if they hadn't seen the films - and his exceptional talent and enduring legacy in film music is on full display here,
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Review: After years of moving in and out of each other's creative orbit, Jazz Plates marks the first time Ulla and Perila have ever properly got together to make music, and we're glad they did. This one, which comes on a gatefold double album, offers up some beautifully evocative mood music. The tracks are all meticulously well-crafted and exude a dreamy, crackling haze. Each one weaves together deft pads and a subtle sense of motion into an intimate soundscape that captures the duo's unique, often rather hypnagogic take on jazz in its quietest and most ever-evolving forms.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas (Soundtrack) (limited gatefold zoetrope picture disc 2xLP)
Cat: 875347 0. Rel: 12 Oct 23
Review: We don't need to tell you why Tim Burton's musical masterpiece 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' is good, but what makes the soundtrack even better? Why, the inclusion of Sir Patrick Stewart's cut epilogue on track two of course! Celebrating the cross-seasonal classic's 30th birthday is this double zoetrope record package, featuring iconic scenes from the stop-motion flick. The star of the show (sorry Patrick) is, of course, soundtrack legend Danny Elfman, who has seemingly gotten OST production down to an art form even to this very day. The Oingo Boingo singer-cum-producer has scored every movie you can think of: 'The Avengers', the 'Fifty Shades' franchise, 'Mission: Impossible' just to name a small handful. What newer fans may not know is that Elfman cracks out the vocals for this musical album, acting as the singing voice for main character Jack Skellington - yes, unfortunately, it's not Chris Sarandon's beautiful voice you're hearing, as great as that would be. It's never too late to get into a timeless classic like this, go out and spread the good word.
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Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 (Soundtrack) (Deluxe Edition) (limited gatefold orange swirl vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: D 003944101ST01. Rel: 09 Sep 24
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Review: The Head As Form'd In The Crier's Choir is Sarah Davachi's latest album, and her sixth or seventh for her very own Late Music. Inspired by the tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, this new record is a vanishingly passionate septet of songs, a suite of mystifying reverence bound in the otherwise kept-simple arrangements of organs, strings, trombones, woodwinds, voices and electronics. A doomy liturgical feeling is instantly evoked here, with peacefully pure yet mournful drones sense-dashingly likened to the pealing of a bell, as though the sonorous resonances thus emitted had been stretched out in a worthy but failed attempt to stop time. A lengthy theoretical tract accompanies the release, minutely detailing the various specialist pipe organs used on the record, as well as their formal relevance to the record's theme as impurely meantoned instruments, as well as their historic, occult provenance.
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Review: Hania Rani has a knack for blending the ethereal with the intimate, and her latest offering, Nostalgia, captures that perfectly. This is her first live album, but it's much more than just a performance recording. Filmed at the Polish Radio studios in Warsaw, it feels like a love letter to a place steeped in history and meaning for her. The space itself, with all its ghosts and hidden stories, becomes a character in the album, lending an air of mystery and depth to Rani's signature mix of piano, voice, and electronics. Nostalgia moves through delicate melodies and cinematic arrangements, with Rani's touch feeling both familiar and experimental. She brings the studio's spirit alive, layering sound and memory in a way that feels both spontaneous and deliberate. This isn't just a snapshot of a live show; it's an immersive, intimate dive into Rani's creative world. With its mix of lush textures and haunting vocals, Nostalgia solidifies her status as an artist who can create both in the moment and with timeless grace.
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Panorama: French Soundtracks & Rarities 1969-1980 (limited LP + insert)
Cat: TRS 31. Rel: 18 Sep 24
Review: You had us at hello. Or at least you had us at weird French sounds from the 1970s, a decade that played a pivotal role in modernising musical processes, techniques and instruments, among other things. With names like Gilbert Becaud & Christian Gaubert, Jean Schwarz, Jacky Chalard & Gilbert Deaez and Alain Goraguer, those more in tune with this era in Gallic sound culture will know this is going to be a varied ride. Hence we open on 'The Organization', a piece that nods to the classical heritage of screen scores and captures the laidback attitude of the late-1960s perfectly, before moving through a wealth of styles, including proto-New Wave, post-punk, Kraut and meditative moods. For want of a better description. Nothing you won't have encountered before, but certainly pushing in new directions at the time.
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Review: The Cosmic Tones Research Trio's All Is Sound is a profound blend of healing music rooted in gospel, blues, and spiritual jazz. Led by alto saxophonist Roman Norfleet, alongside cellist Harlan Silverman and pianist Kennedy Verrett, the trio creates an immersive soundscape perfect for meditation and mindfulness. Each track unfolds with a peaceful, meditative quality, gently building layers of sound through the interplay of sax, cello, piano, flutes and even didgeridoo. The album's melodies are delicate yet rich, reminiscent of the spiritual jazz of Sun Ra, Alice Coltrane, and Pharoah Sanders. Tracks like 'Creation' and 'Black Rest' invite deep introspection, while 'Peace Prayer' and 'Nada Brahma' echo with a restorative, almost mystical atmosphere. With its slow-building compositions and organic instrumentation, All Is Sound offers a unique, serene listening experience a d a powerful healing force. The trio's commitment to creating purposeful, mindful music shines through, making this a great example of work in the contemporary spiritual jazz genre.
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Review: Klara Lewis' latest release is a poignant tribute to her late friend, mentor, and former label head, Peter Rehberg. The EP opens with 'Thankful,' a track that directly acknowledges Rehberg's influential work under his PITA moniker, specifically the iconic 'Track 3'. This original piece has profoundly shaped the experimental electronic landscape, its influence still resonating across contemporary electronic music. Lewis' rendition offers a heartfelt homage with a cascading melody that transitions into an immersive digital landscape, evoking both reverence and a sense of finality. The track's abrupt ending mirrors the suddenness of Rehberg's passing, enhancing its emotional depth. Having first emerged with Ett on Editions Mego at 21, Lewis, now 31, presents Thankful as a mature and emotional milestone in her career. 'Ukulele 1' stands as another intimate tribute, featuring the titular instrument looping gently and capturing the essence of its recording environment. This track emphasises the human touch amidst an era increasingly dominated by mechanical precision. 'Top,' named after one of Rehberg's favourite expressions, offers a brief but intense burst of mutant acid techno, capturing the essence of Rehberg's eclectic taste. Following this is '4U,' a track that forgoes words for pure sonic expression, reflecting Rehberg's influence in its profound simplicity. The EP concludes with 'Ukulele 2,' which revisits the themes of 'Thankful,' reinterpreting the earlier melody with digital flourishes. Thankful stands as a meticulously crafted tribute, embodying the spirit and innovation of Peter Rehberg and the original MEGO label.
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Review: Luke Sanger returns to Balmat for brand new album Dew Point Harmonics, which directly follows on from the producer's acclaimed Languid Gongue in 2021. A thirteen-tracker of dense but fibreglassy electronic mood pieces, the Norfolk native nudges us into a series but emotive but individually unique set of corners, vectorising a multiplicitous, abstract sound-space. After the opening arp-sequences of 'Solid Steps' and 'Flutter Env', we move into the more roughshod concrete of 'Poppers' then swerve through the dawny plucks and boughs of 'Morning Person' and 'Open Sauce', before finally settling to rest on a patently vibraphonic note, with 'Universal Vibrational Frequences' and. 'Vibraphone Home' not occurring in sequence without coincidence, in our view.
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Music From The Legend Of Zelda (trifold translucent blue vinyl 3xLP)
Cat: DFLP 44. Rel: 26 Sep 24
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Review: Colin Stetson spends most of his time composing film soundtracks, but when he does get round to recording solo sets they're usually magical. That's the case with The Love It Took To Leave You, which was crafted with little more than an array of saxophones (solo, alto, bass) and a contrabass clarinet. Remarkably, every track was recorded in one go - Stetson had a strict "no overdubs or loops" policy - inside a cavernous Montreal venue known as the Foundry. Using an array of experimental recording and performance techniques, Stetson has created mesmerising, spiritually enriching and intoxicating pieces that not only sound like effects-laden cutting-edge jazz epics, but also the work of an entire team of musicians. It's a remarkable and memorable album that's well worth your time and hard-earned money..
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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Soundtrack) (180 gram purple vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: 196588 63871. Rel: 22 Mar 24
Review: Akira Yamaoka, Marcin Przybylowicz and PT Adamczyk's original soundtrack for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners hears original OST numbers written for the award-winning anime series set within the futuristic dystopian world of Cyberpunk 2077, which originally spawned as the offshoot of the video game of the same name. Fitting for the music's breathy progressive house and electro oeuvre, which is interspersed with more traditional expressionist orchestral climaxes and builds, the Edgerunners series centres on a crack team of cyberpunk renegades, as they traverse the beastly underbelly of Night City, located in a futuristic vision of LA, navigating a world replete with corruption, gang violence, and cybernetic addiction. A note for fans: this vinyl edition includes unused, never-before-heard tracks composed by Yamaoka for Edgerunners, but which does not appear in the series.
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St Ann's (limited yellow vinyl LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: PIPE 03902LP. Rel: 19 Sep 24
Review: David Boulter returns to Clay Pipe with St Ann's, an evocative tribute to the Nottingham council estate that shaped his early years. Since his Yarmouth LP in 2020 and Lovers Walk in 2021, Boulter has focused on soundtrack work, scoring films like Volkan Uce's Displaced and Gregorio Graziosi's Tinnitus. St Ann's chronicles Boulter's childhood, contrasting the harsh conditions of the old estate with the improved, vibrant new development. The album's subtle use of guitar, double bass, vibraphone, tenor recorder, and field recordings vividly recreates the atmosphere of crumbling Victorian streets and the optimism of the post-1960s renewal. Boulter's narrative delves into personal memories, painting a poignant picture of community transformation. His reflection on moving to a new house with modern amenities, while still attending an old Victorian school being demolished, adds depth to the story. The project was deeply influenced by Boulter's emotional experience of clearing out his family home at the end of 2022. St Ann's is more than a personal memoir; it's a celebration of inner-city renewal and the enduring spirit of community. This album resonates with nostalgia, capturing the key moments of Boulter's formative years.
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The Theatre Of Eternal Music: Dream House 78 17 (reissue) (gatefold LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: SV 199LP. Rel: 20 May 24
Review: American minimalism pioneers La Monte Young and Marian Zeeler released their second album in 1974, when they were already well-established in the US avant-garde. This serves as a document of their work and ideas at the time, with two very different sides on offer. The first side was recorded at a private concert, in which Young and Zeeler's voices interact with sustained drones and some occasional trumpet from Jon Hassell and trombone from Garrett List. The second side focuses on a bowed gong study, ruminating on the particulars of frequency and harmonics and their potential effects on the listener and the space in which they're heard.
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Die Reise Zur Monsalwasche (limited LP)
Cat: HITD 072. Rel: 28 Aug 24
Review: Christian Schoppik, aka Lauten der Seele, concludes his 'Water' trilogy with Die Reise zur Monsalwascheia profound exploration of spiritual journey and fulfillment. Following Die Mariengrotte als Trinkwasseraufbereitungsanlage (2022) and Ertrunken im seichtesten Gewasser (2023), this final chapter is a compelling odyssey from departure to salvation. While previous works leaned heavily on experimental soundscapes, this album shifts focus to classical influences, creating a more refined yet emotionally rich experience. Schoppik's expertise in blending samples and audio collages remains evident, but here it's woven into a more accessible and evocative narrative. The album's structure, from 'Decision, Farewell & Departure' to 'Losing Way, Arrival & Salvation,' show off Schoppik's growth as an artist, presenting a seamless conclusion to his trilogy. Die Reise zur Monsalwasche stands out as a testament to his evolving craft and emotional depth.
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Performs Taylor Swift (translucent pink, purple & yellow marbled vinyl LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: VITM 6603. Rel: 17 Jul 24
Review: Pretty much does what it says on the tin, this one, as the VSQ performs some of their favourite songs from pop behemoth Taylor Swift's vast catalogue. Known for her endless reinventions and classic albums, Swift has proven herself a creative force and massive talent whose immense skill for crafting catchy melodies is undeniable. These twelve-string quartet renditions of VSQ's top Taylor tracks bring all-new aesthetics to the originals. From 'Red' to 'Reputation' to 'Folklore' and everything in between, this comprehensive tribute captures the essence of this one-of-a-kind artist.
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Review: Martha Skye Murphy's debut album Um is a groundbreaking blend of baroque beauty and electronic noise, creating a tapestry of sound that is both organic and artificial, hi-fi and lo-fi. Collaborations with artists like Claire Rousay and Roy Montgomery add depth to the album, which is the result of rigorous studio sessions with producer Ethan P. Flynn. Murphy's lyrics are evocative, drawing inspiration from a wide range of sources, from Ancient Roman torture to Fred and Ginger tap routines, creating a sense of longing and distant memory throughout the record. With its dreamy appeal and compelling vocal performances, Um is a stunning debut that displays Murphy's talent admirably.
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Interstellar (Soundtrack) (limited numbered 180 gram audiophile purple vinyl 2xLP in rainbow-laminate sleeve + booklet)
Cat: MOVATM 023P. Rel: 29 Nov 23
Review: You don't have to be a film score obsessive to recognise the name of Hans Zimmer; the man who has practically created a monopoly out of the craft. While his work on the recent Denis Villeneuve adaptations of Dune has currently ended his creative partnership with auteur filmmaker Christopher Nolan (who has since enlisted the exceptional Ludwig Goransson in his stead), during their collaborative tenure, no particular score garnered the adoration and passionate praise that still continues to be heaped upon 2014's sci-fi spectacle Interstellar. Featuring some of Zimmer's most mercurial work to date, swaying from lilting hues of delicacy to bombastic, palpable, otherworldly dread, without ever veering into alienating sonics; the pieces still receives copious applause, instigate enthralling discussion and continue to be repressed to vinyl. In short, the Interstellar score is the outlier soundtrack for every collector.
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Symphony No 9 From The New World (gatefold 180 gram audiophile LP + insert)
Cat: 486612 6. Rel: 03 Oct 24
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Coraline (Soundtrack) (limited gatefold "galaxy" translucent fuchsia vinyl 2xLP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: MOND 018. Rel: 29 Jul 24
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Review: Sarah Davachi's latest record, The Head As Form'd In The Crier's Choir, is a septet of compositions, written between 2022 and 2024, that form a conceptual suite and album-length observation of the mental dances that we construct to understand acts of passage. Transient in both name and sound, this stunning, droning set of compositions will work as timely quellers for those currently in a migratory state of mind, literally and/or figuratively. Often basking in the impure associations evoked by pure harmony and tonality, all the pieces are slow-moving, suggesting a lowered existential frame rate. Drawing inspiration from the classical myth of Orpheus and Eurydice - in which Orpheus ventures into Hades while living, dodging the usual psychopompic rites applied to those who have actually died, in a wager with the gods to resurrect Eurydice, his love - Davachi's record is a worthy intertext, bringing stygian drones of egress - woodwinds and electronic stretchings most notably - to the theme.
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The Boy & The Heron (Soundtrack) (gatefold 2xLP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: TJJA 10063. Rel: 04 Jul 24
Review: It is at this point a given that every Joe Hisiashi / Studio Ghibli soundtrack should land on our doorsteps. Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, The Boy And The Heron, is the very latest anime fantasy film to be released through the esteemed film franchise; described as a 'big, fantastical film', it follows a boy named Mahito Maki who moves to the countryside after his mother's death, discovers an abandoned tower near his new home, and enters a fantastical world with a talking grey heron. Whereas many of Hisiashi's other soundtracks deal in wide variegations of whimsy and heart-warmth, The Boy And The Heron skews purely to the latter, working in the bare but endlessly affecting mode of solo piano, and evoking the lonely but ultimately revelatory internal process that occurs during grief. Befitting of Miyazaki's controversial decision for the film not to pander to audiences or spell out meanings, so too does Hisiashi's contribution find reams of expression in a spare, single instrument.
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Rain Without Rain (LP + MP3 download code limited to 300 copies)
Cat: TAL 033LP. Rel: 16 Sep 24
Review: Rain and experimental music have long shared an intriguing connection. Hanns Eisler's 1941 work "ierzehn Arten, den Regen zu beschreiben explored rain's musical qualities while later artists like The Beatles and David Toop found inspiration in its rhythms. Today, amidst pressing climate change, rain's once poetic allure has dimmed. However, Razen's album Rain Without Rain, which was recorded in an abandoned Dusseldorf tunnel, revisits rain's musical potential. Blending early electronics and traditional instruments, the Brussels collective led by Brecht Ameel and Kim Delcour captures raw acoustics in unconventional spaces and cook up a unique soundscape that thrives on restraint and silence.
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Complete Nocturnes (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: 486198 4. Rel: 11 Feb 22
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Howard Shore: The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy (Soundtrack) (limited trifold brown vinyl 3xLP)
Cat: DFLP 017. Rel: 12 Jan 23
The Riders Of Rohan (LP2: From "The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers & The Return Of The King") (3:56)
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JS Bach: The Unaccompanied Cello Suites (reissue) (trifold 180 gram audiophile vinyl 3xLP)
Cat: MOVCL 062. Rel: 05 Nov 20
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Gladiator (Soundtrack) (reissue) (gatefold hevyweight vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: 483212 8. Rel: 16 Jun 17
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Review: Sometimes, the only backstory needed is that of a spontaneous friendship. Salenta and Topu met serendipitously in the summer of 2019 at a mutual friend's apartment in Bedstuy. Winding up months later in a miraculously "perfectly treated" recording studio in Bushwick, the pair encountered an ironic hurdle in that they couldn't get any of the awesome gear in the studio to work, so ended up recording everything acoustically on an old recorder. The result is the drained, ghostly and warbled sound of what could have been; a witchy instrumental folk cello and piano album, sounding to have been caught in imrpovised time; the temporality of friendship.
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Cat: MOM 041. Rel: 04 May 23
Review: Excitement abounds as British heavy industrial/dub producer Shackleton debuts a brand new project, The Purge Of Tomorrow. An outlet for his less dancefloory material, this stint is more inspired by the artist's background in noise and metal, and the EP consists of two long tracks that were developed from live performances, exploring themes of dystopia, apocalypse and survival. Cursed anti-ambient music arises from the depths of Tartarus, drawing on tropes from neoclassical music to trance. There's also contributions on strings by Kathy Alberci.
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Spiderman: Homecoming (Soundtrack) (limited numbered gatefold 180 gram audiophile blue vinyl 2xLP (side 4 etched) + poster + booklet in pop-up spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: MOVATM 325C. Rel: 25 Apr 23
Review: It's pretty hard these days to keep up with all the different new Spider-Man movies, but you should try because somehow they all seem to be pretty good despite it being such a well-worn character. The music, too, always manages to reach new levels as did this, the original soundtrack for the 2017 version, Spider-Man: Homecoming, by Michael Giacchino. It is full of dramatic and wide-screen orchestration, sweeping strings and rousing musical adventure but also the more quiet moments of reflection and tenderness. This version comes with a poster in a deluxe sleeve on blue vinyl.
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Wednesday (Soundtrack) (gatefold purple & black smokey vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: LKS 36326. Rel: 03 Aug 23
Review: It's no real shock that a Tim Burton Netflix modern revitalisation of The Addams Family, and particularly the central character Wednesday, would become a global success seemingly overnight. Jenna Ortega's performance was also key to retaining the character's essential components while imbuing new nuances and eccentricities, but the project wouldn't have felt complete without the almost essential soundtrack from Burton's go-to composer Danny Elfman, who is also currently experiencing quite the career resurgence thanks to his excellent Big Mess album from 2021. Linking up with the younger yet equally impressive Chris Bacon, the Wednesday score is equal parts whimsical, macabre, gloomy and horrific, yet endlessly playful, which almost describes all of the Burton/Elfman scores. Thanks to Bacon, there's a notable increase in glitching synths spells and modern tweaks to elevate the usual whimsy to a reimagined standard of orchestral dramatics.
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Considerable (hand-numbered translucent light green vinyl LP limited to 300 copies)
Cat: LAAPS 028LP. Rel: 06 Sep 23
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The Complete Harry Potter Film Music Collection (Soundtrack) (4xLP box-set)
Cat: DFLP 24. Rel: 30 Sep 22
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Across The Stars: The Music Of John Williams (Soundtrack) (gatefold heavyweight vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: 483706 8. Rel: 04 Oct 19
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Oxide Manifesto (clear vinyl LP + MP3 download code in die-cut sleeve)
Cat: CIS 162. Rel: 26 Sep 24
Review: Oxide Manifesto serves as an audio sketchbook, exploring a unique approach to music creation by blending obsolete machines with experimental composition. The album embraces the imperfections of magnetic tape, such as wow, flutter, wonky pitch, and tape hiss and so, explains the artist, makes the recording equipment as central to the process as the music itself. The method involved quickly composing ideas, deconstructing them onto tape loops, and performing with reel-to-reel machines and effects. The whole thing was recorded in a tiny, temperature-fluctuating studio on Hornsey Road and the final album reflects a collection of sound-art experiments that are structured and fragmented and capture the raw creativity of what was a hugely hands-on process.
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Placelessness (LP)
Cat: SOMA 052LP. Rel: 26 Oct 23
Review: It's fair to say Placelessness is the work of an Australian experimental supergroup. Oren Ambarchi has been a towering figure of hyper-minimalism since the mid-80s, most notably creating tense and elongated stretches of recordings and performance using guitar tone. Robbie Avenaim is an accomplished experimental drummer, and Chris Abrahams heads up The Necks. That's a very condensed biography for three incredibly accomplished musicians who finally make good on years of live collaborations and criss-crossed pathways to deliver a stunning album which brings their respective qualities into sharp relief, somehow fuller than their solo efforts without losing the vital subtlety and patience which has guided them to greatness.
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Beyond Good & Evil (Soundtrack) (20th Anniversary Edition) (gatefold 2xLP + insert)
Cat: WAYOV 027. Rel: 25 Sep 24
Review: The 20th Anniversary Edition of the Beyond Good & Evil official soundtrack offers a revitalised take on the game's original music. The soundtrack features a full orchestra which manages to preserve the intimate, improvised feel of the original compositions while adding new tracks recorded with unconventional instruments. Christophe Heral, the composer, speaks of the balance between modern orchestration and the quirky, spontaneous creativity that defined the 2003 release in the accompanying notes. With additions like a broken guitar and unique tuning, this anniversary edition celebrates the artistic spirit of the franchise and offers a fresh yet faithful homage to the original music.
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Joker: Folie A Deux (Soundtrack) (limited gatefold translucent red vinyl LP)
Cat: 680819 1. Rel: 03 Oct 24
Review: The upcoming soundtrack for Joker: Folie a Deux has film and music fans on the edge of their seats, with its highly anticipated fusion of drama and musicality. Produced by Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, and an impressive team including Jason Ruder and Todd Phillips, the album promises to be a vivid and bold departure from traditional film scores. Hildur Gudnadottir, who composed the haunting score for the first Joker film, returns, but this time her music is interwoven with 15 cover songs, transforming the film into a jukebox musical. Drawing from Hollywood's Golden Age, the soundtrack teases the inclusion of songs like Fred Astaire and Judy Garland's 'Easter Parade' and 'Cheek to Cheek,' with the trailer already showcasing Gaga and Phoenix performing 'Get Happy.' These classic tunes are expected to be reinterpreted in ways that are both 'logical and surprising,' according to Gudnadottir herself. The mix of Phoenix and Gaga's vocal performances with the score's dark undertones promises an audacious contrast, offering a new lens through which the psychological descent of both Joker and Harley Quinn can be experienced. Coming on red vinyl, this release is set to blend nostalgia with intensity, making it a defining musical moment for the film.
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By The Ash Tree/Upstream Dream (grey marbled vinyl LP + insert)
Cat: HMK 082LPC1. Rel: 05 Sep 24
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In A Landscape (limited gatefold blue vinyl 2xLP (indie exclusive))
Cat: 588236 0. Rel: 05 Sep 24
Review: Max Richter's album, In A Landscape, is his ninth studio effort, and has been recorded at his Studio Richter Mahr in Oxfordshireia space designed with his wife, artist Yulia Mahr. This album marks a significant chapter in Richter's illustrious career. Described by Richter as a exploration of "reconciling polarities," weaves together electronic textures with acoustic instrumentation, bridging the human with the natural world and addressing life's profound questions alongside its simple pleasures. Richter elaborates that the album continues the thematic exploration begun with his 2004 work, The Blue Notebooks, but viewed through the lens of contemporary life. The lead track, 'Movement, Before All Flowers,' exemplifies this blend of depth and delicacy, offering a look into Richter's contemplation on existence and the passage of time. In A Landscape is not just a musical journey but a reflective self-portrait. It shows a composer ever in dialogue with the world around him.
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Symphonies Nos 7-9 (limited hand-numbered gatefold 180 gram vinyl 5xLP + 1-sided 180 gram vinyl LP box set in slip-case)
Cat: 486547 3. Rel: 06 Jun 24
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