Limited to 200 copies for the world. Fluid Audio and Handstitched* have joined forces to release an EP by Hessien entitled “Obelisk|Stelea” including exclusive reworking of the original source material by Solo Andata, Jasper TX, Zelienople and Konntinent…
Surprising astrologists everywhere, Hessien continue to generate spontaneously out of the ether near the equator, somewhere between Australia and the UK. The most recent occurrence being “Obelisk|Stelea”, constructed in between the north-south divide.
Free bonus track download:
“Obelisk” – as Hessien’s landscape evolves, the sound continues to push into an environment littered with obstacles. Although not obvious at first, there is a relationship between these objects; a focus on submerged, hazy rhythms and textures that mirror the unconventional landscapes and surrounds. Prominent on this release is the human voice, represented in snatches of field recordings and overheard conversations, including vocals contributed by Jane Williams. Acoustic tones continue to underpin the tactile electronic arrangements – loops, delays, e-bow, cello, pedals, creaking furniture and low-fi hiss rearing up then dropping away as quickly as they came.
"Five Sisters" sample:
“Stelea” – these four pieces have been intercepted in various states of formation by – Solo Andata – combining distant parts of the original composition with their faultless signature sequences, unmistakable and balanced.
The ever-prolific Jasper TX – weaving his acoustical, drone-style magic into the mix, floating into a territory with a never-ending haze as the backdrop.
Zelienople – an open-handed reinterpretation shines and guides the way forward with acoustic/prog interestingness, flowing with a staccato pulse.
And finally, Konntinent – transporting the listener into an irregular, avant-garde-like version, fuzzed-up, resampled and re-routed via a tape deck.
All four reworks have been broken down, inspected, and then put back together. Four pieces becoming eight tales of dislocation, separation and musical connectivity. Hessien and the four remixers conspire a bizarre plot and an equally bizarre, larger-than-life conclusion.
Packaged in letter pressed covers that slip nicely into organic silk screened cotton pouches, this Handstitched* /Fluid Audio split release is limited to 200 copies. An 8-page full colour booklet containing exclusive images and 4 specially commissioned poems by Estela Lamat, themed around the 4 original songs by Hessien, also accompanies the release.
Songs 1-4 produced by Hessien (Charles Sage & Tim Diagram) 2010. Recorded on location in Queanbeyan, Australia and Cambridgshire, UK. Songs 5-8 remixed by Jasper TX, Solo Andata, Zelienople and Konntinent.
Track List:
1. A Letter from Engels
2. Gazed and Pale Reflections
3. Five Sisters
4. Breaking Webs
5. Gazed and Pale Reflections – Solo Andata Remix
6. A Letter from Engels – Jasper TX Remix
7. Five Sisters – Zelienople Remix
8. Breaking Webs – Konntinents’ Analogue edit.
Fluid Audio
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Posted : Sep 22, 2010 17:37
Will be doing things a little different this time round: Anyone who is on our mailing list will get the opportunity to pre-order 48 hours before release date to ensure you manage to grab one.
Way to many people missed out on the Hummingbird album and I hope this gives our regulars a chance to grab one.
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Posted : Sep 23, 2010 00:18
Double yes!!
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Posted : Sep 23, 2010 02:52
Did you change mailing list programs since July? I swear I signed up back then. Glad I double-checked. Looks like my address wasn't registered after all.
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Posted : Sep 23, 2010 11:30
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On 2010-09-23 02:52, TechMonkey wrote:
Did you change mailing list programs since July? I swear I signed up back then. Glad I double-checked. Looks like my address wasn't registered after all.
Yeah sorry about that mate.
Think it has been playing up for some reason.
I noticed your new subscription this morning so all good now
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Posted : Sep 23, 2010 14:27
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Posted : Sep 23, 2010 15:42
Eh. It might have been my mistake. I looked back through all my e-mails and only see the original "confirm your subscription" e-mail from back in July. I thought I confirmed, but it's very possible that I didn't take that last step. Thanks for confirming the current membership.
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Posted : Oct 3, 2010 23:22
Thanks for that Dan.
Thanks for the pre-ordering as well. I saw the email whilst i had friends over the a bbq. Had it ordered in moments. Paypal makes life so easier. A few keystrokes and mouse buttons and it's over.
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Posted : Oct 4, 2010 01:22
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On 2010-10-03 23:22, DjSchofield wrote:
Thanks for that Dan.
Thanks for the pre-ordering as well. I saw the email whilst i had friends over the a bbq. Had it ordered in moments. Paypal makes life so easier. A few keystrokes and mouse buttons and it's over.
No worries man. Will have that .wav up on here for you tomorrow.
The pre-orders flew out!
Just made it officially available on the store and we now only have 29 copies left! That was fast!
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Posted : Oct 6, 2010 19:41
