Shikoku Tape by Orion Moustache

Berlin-based artist Orion Moustache returns to Noorden with a new album, released as a limited cassette edition and dubbed in real time on Type-II chrome tape. The artist on »Shikoku Tape«:

»For this first long-form release on Noorden, I put together eight tracks that feature field recordings I made during my journey to and on Shikoku. I had two approaches when working with the recorded soundscapes: one was to interconnect the soundscape of the field recordings with additional synth and effect textures. Both the field recordings and the later-added sounds evolve constantly and encourage the listener to shift their focus of attention between them.

The second approach was to let the recordings play themselves by triggering effect chains with their own audio information. Delays, reverbs, and resonators add layers to the existing sounds and are used to create slow dynamic build-ups.

In some tracks, melodies take a more prominent role than in previous releases. Instead of a guitar, I used several synthesizers, like the Liquid Foam, Take Five, and MicroFreak, as well as my favorite electric piano – the Fender Rhodes.

I hope that listeners will be able to dive into the soundscapes and picture their own space through the music while appreciating the specific sonic qualities of each recording.«

NOORDEN is a Cologne/Germany based label for electronic(a) music. We’re a collective of musicians, artists and designers releasing electronic music with an experimental DIY-flavor while pursuing our passion for carefully crafted artworks and special packagings at the same time.

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