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a3k
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Shpongle ‘Ineffable Mysteries From Shpongleland’ (TWSCD36)
After three groundbreaking albums over the course of a decade, the internationally acclaimed electronica project Shpongle have returned from what fans feared was a void when Nothing Lasts…but Nothing is Lost, their third album, was released. Not prepared to leave us hanging, electronic music pioneers Simon Posford and Raja Ram have continued to push the envelope and break boundaries to create yet another sonic masterpiece: the much-awaited fourth Shpongle album, Ineffable Mysteries from Shpongleland.
There are languages here that Shpongle fans will know and love as much as their previous work, and yet there are some massive leaps forward in terms of production techniques, sonic trickery, structure, and direction compared to all of the previous outings to date. With influences drawn from anywhere from Steve Reich and Mike Oldfield to the Batman movies and Big Brother TV shows and beyond, this really is another over the top record in terms of production skills, tonal textures, and original ideas from Shpongle. It is rich in detail and emotion, in worldly and otherworldly samples and inspiration, and in harmonic and melodic construction.
Shpongle continues to evolve and inspire and with two sellout back to back shows at the Roundhouse in London (30th and 31st October) to celebrate the launch, Shpongle prove to be as popular as ever and this album is already in huge demand.
Here's the final track titles that will make up the new Shpongle Album now due for release in November 2009
Electroplasm
Spongolise Spoken Here
Nothing Is Something Worth Doing
Ineffable Mysteries
I Am You
Invisible Man In A Fluorescent Suit
No Turn Unstoned
Walking Backwards Through The Cosmic Mirror
http://www.twistedmusic.com/news/news_shpongle_ineffable_mysteries_from_shpongleland_twscd36/
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a3k
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Posted : Oct 20, 2009 23:29
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some info from their site reguarding the album:
Ineffable Mysteries From Shpongleland
After three groundbreaking albums over the course of a decade, the internationally acclaimed electronica project Shpongle has returned from what fans feared was the end of the project when Nothing Lasts…but Nothing is Lost, their third album, was released. Not prepared to leave us hanging, electronic music pioneers Simon Posford and Raja Ram have continued to push the envelope and break boundaries to create yet another sonic masterpiece: the much-awaited fourth Shpongle album, Ineffable Mysteries from Shpongleland.
There are languages here that Shpongle fans will know and love as much as their previous work, and yet there are some massive leaps forward in terms of production techniques, sonic trickery, structure, and direction compared to all of the previous outings to date. With influences drawn from anywhere from Steve Reich and Mike Oldfield to the Batman movies and beyond, this really is another over the top record in terms of production skills, tonal textures, and original ideas from Shpongle. It is rich in detail and emotion, in worldly and otherworldly samples and inspiration, and in harmonic and melodic construction.
Ineffable Mysteries from Shpongleland opens with the massive Electroplasm, a rapidfire ascent into eastern scales and rich harmonic textures, underscored with a strongly pronounced rhythmic foundation. They dial in a different mode with Shpongolese Spoken Here, which transitions from glitchy breaks to four-on-the-floor mayhem before settling into a more laid-back but bouncy number. Nothing is Something Worth Doing is a grounded yet floaty work featuring a sophisticated tonal and harmonic palette, six-and-a-half minutes of timelessness before fading into the long-awaited Ineffable Mysteries. With original atmospheric and vocal samples from India, this tracks simple beginnings lead to a strong rhythmic drive and incredible sonic manipulations blending Raja Rams flute, Indian vocals, and synthesized creations.
That journey is followed by another - I Am You moves through shifting sands of time and sound, from its mysterious beginning through its central love song inspired by a special muse, evolving into a rhythmic and sonic tapestry of phenomenal complexity. Invisible Man In A Fluorescent Suit opens with a mournful cello solo that expands in true Shpongolian fashion into a celebratory melodic blend of synthesized and organic instrumentation before fading into the next track. No Turn Un-Stoned is cut from a different cloth, with a broodier opening that morphs into shimmering effects and soulful vocals floating over crisply defined rhythmic elements.
The final track is a multi-faceted jewel in the crown of this glowing album: Backwards Through The Cosmic Mirror features a grounded four-on-the-floor rhythm that supports forward-moving harmonic and sonic explorations with as many twists and turns as the previous tracks, eventually fading into the floating sea of soundlessness from which its brilliance arose.
Shpongle continues to evolve and inspire, as their sold-out gigs worldwide have demonstrated. The anticipation for this album is such that their launch party at the Roundhouse in London this October sold out and a second night had to be added. The demand for this album is expected to be in proportion to the uniqueness of its content. The CD booklet was designed by Storm Thorgerson, who created the classic record sleeve for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon and other timeless releases, making the entire package a consistent creative tour de force. Unique in their sound, structure, and style, Shpongle is at the forefront of the music of our generation.
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Posted : Oct 22, 2009 21:05
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Definitely going to buy this CD and can't wait!
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scobbah
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Posted : Oct 22, 2009 21:52
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Pre-ordered! 
The samples sound tastyyy!
Aural transmissions from the deep forests of Sweden
www.dvsmrecords.org - 'Patterns II EP' by Silent Horror out now! |
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Merlot
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Posted : Oct 23, 2009 09:31
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this thing has leaked already. |
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ILSE
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Posted : Oct 23, 2009 14:28
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definitely a blind-buy ...
to fill my collection
cant wait
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Shawnodese
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Posted : Nov 6, 2009 16:57
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surprising, this page shud have been filled with " amazin/ awsome/ spectacular " ..
which goes without sayin 
Nothing is something worth doing,
I am YOu,
Invisible man in a flouro suit ,
No turn unstoned
walking backwards through the cosmic mirror
Really special work . Felt glimpses of Shulman in here though but i think it works the other way ,shulman has elements of shpongle? 
sooper stuff!
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NEMESIS - DEVILSMIND RECORDS - 2007
PATTERNS EP - DEVILSMIND RECORDS _ 2009
SEANCE - DEVILSMIND RECORDS - 2011
PATTERNS II EP - DEVILSMIND RECORDS _ 2013 |
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Bom*shankar
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Posted : Nov 7, 2009 11:14
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ordered. last one i didn't like but simon always gets another chance from me |
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scobbah
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Posted : Nov 12, 2009 21:49
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Got my copy this morning and I only have one thing to say: it's awesome! Electroplasm - what a track! I also like the artwork and how they've added notes in which Simon explains how each track came about. I've been listening to this CD on repeat since lunch and it's soon time to go to bed... I'm not sure I can sleep - this CD is tingling my brain. Aural transmissions from the deep forests of Sweden
www.dvsmrecords.org - 'Patterns II EP' by Silent Horror out now! |
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Balcannibal
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Posted : Nov 12, 2009 22:20
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Once more shpongleheadz have unleashed a masterpiece!
Truly incredible, psychedelic and shpongledelic at the same time, as I expected, this is a pure gem!
Thank you for all the great moments!!!
CheeRz
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shiva-x
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Posted : Nov 13, 2009 18:21
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I got my copy on November 4 (preorder) and indeed it's wonderful, this album is really great. My favorite tracks are
-Ineffable Mysteries
-Invisible Man In a Fluorescent Suit
BUT I've always found the third Shpongle album excellent as well. Don't know why all those those negative opinions. |
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Kerosene Club / Stomp
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V3NOM
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Posted : Nov 25, 2009 06:46
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Like all their works but Nothing Lasts is def. my fav album even after this one... never understood why people don;t like N.L album, it's by far their most tripped album and really plays like a big extended track!
This one has very nice moments but a few that seem to me a bit like they rushed or wer elazy to push the limits a lot.
Hand drum work is amazing as expected, thought the version on the DVD is a billion times better!
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Medea
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