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Metromonk

Manu Delago

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Format: LP

Cat No: TRULP337

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Release Date:  27 January 2017

Label:  Tru Thoughts

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5060205157478

Genres:  Electronic  Electronic  

  • Description

    Metromonk is the third solo album from celebrated Hang player, percussionist, producer and composer, Manu Delago. The LP finds this boundary-testing artist distilling and delicately exploring extremes of dynamics and mood; manipulating the Hang in experimental and inventive ways, the many voices and tones of this rare instrument are given top billing among a minimalistic palette of beats and acoustic sources. Additional touches come from vocalists Douglas Dare (Erased Tapes), Pete Josef (Sonar Kollektiv, Reprazent) and Isa Kurz, and legendary trumpeter Erik Truffaz (Blue Note), while Matt Robertson (Björk, The Streets, Bat For Lashes) reprises his regular role as co-producer. "I wanted to create fresh, electronic soundscapes that are generated through live performance and therefore feel organic and human", Delago explains. Almost all of the effects on the Hang are applied live during one-take performances. "It may initially sound like programming or production, but it's all happening there in the moment".

    In its deft treatment of temperaments and dynamics, the album diverges into two sections, which Delago thinks of as the inner world of head, heart and soul versus the lively hips and feet – or, alternatively, mountains versus metropolitan city (the two main geographical backdrops to his life). This meeting of worlds is reflected in the album title, which he hit upon when he saw a Buddhist monk gliding through the busy streets of Bangkok.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. A Step feat. Pete Josef
      • 2. Between Oil and Water feat. Erik Truffaz
      • 3. Freeze
      • 4. Pointillism

      Side 2

      • 1. Mesmer mesmerising feat. Isa Kurz
      • 2. Spaceful
      • 3. Snow Screen
      • 4. Chimp Rave