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Ceremonial

Anchorsong

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Format: CD

Cat No: TRUCD317

Release Date:  29 January 2016

Label:  Tru Thoughts

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5060205156365

Genres:  Rock  

Release Date:  02 June 2017

Label:  Tru Thoughts

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5060205158086

Genres:  Rock  

  • Description

    'Ceremonial' is the second full album on Tru thoughts from much-feted electronic artist anchorsong – aka Tokyo-born, London based musician Masaaki Yoshida. The album brings a richly textured tapestry of outward-looking sounds, blending modern and retro music and treading new ground with tribal rhythms fitting in seamlessly with all the wizardry you would expect from a first class 21st century composer. The album continues the progression of 2014's incredibly well-received "Mawa" EP (BBE), on which this ever-curious musician first began to blend the minimalist, catchy melodic phrasing and attention-grabbing beats of his Tru Thoughts debut LP 'Chapters' with a newfound love for vintage African music. Influences from Orchestre Poly-Rythmo to Fela Kuti-style Afrobeat to bluesy High Life now hold sway, while Anchorsong retains the crisp production sensibility and deep, immersive arrangements that have always set his music apart and seen him gain praise and support from the likes of Huw Stephens, Gilles Peterson, Q Magazine and many others across the world. Globally recognised for his unique live shows, which many people have described as "like watching a painter drawing on a white canvas", Anchorsong was an early pioneer of the practice of creating electronic music completely live in front of the audience using a sampler (MPC2500) and a keyboard. While he mainly performs solo, he frequently augments this setup with a string quartet, for a truly spellbinding show.

    Description

    Anchorsong's Ceremonial gets a well-deserved release on double vinyl, following the album's huge success over the last year, including the #5 spot in BBC 6Music's Albums of 2016. 'Ceremonial' is the second full album on Tru Thoughts from much-feted electronic artist Anchorsong - AKA Tokyo-born, London based musician Masaaki Yoshida. The album brings a richly textured tapestry of outward-looking sounds, blending modern electronica and retro music, whilst treading new ground with tribal rhythms fitting in seamlessly with all the wizardry you would expect from a first class 21st century composer. The LP comes in a full colour sleeve and includes an album download card along with remixes from the campaign.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Eve
      • 2. Expo
      • 3. Mother
      • 4. Oriental Suite
      • 5. Kajo
      • 6. Monsoon
      • 7. Butterflies
      • 8. Rendezvous
      • 9. Last Feast
      • 10. Outro
      • 11. Ceremony

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Eve
      • 2. Expo
      • 3. Mother

      Disc 2

      • 1. Oriental Suite
      • 2. Kajo
      • 3. Monsoon

      Disc 3

      • 1. Butterflies
      • 2. Rendezvous

      Disc 4

      • 1. Last Feast
      • 2. Outro
      • 3. Ceremony