The Dead Maurics // Screens And Mirrors: A Ceremony LP
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French experimental strange beats writer The Dead Mauriacs, who has released on Discrepant in the past, released a record in February 2023 on the experimental label Calax in Tokyo.Below is an explanation by the label.
The Dead Mauriacs is a project by French artist Olivier Prieur, and this work ``Paravents et miroirs, une cérémonie'' is an LP that was released live in 2017.
The Dead Mauriacs describe their music as "Exotica Concrete".In this work as well, he uses field recordings he collects on a daily basis, as well as a collection of various sounds such as piano, Indian harmonium, violin, ukulele, didgeridoo, pieces of wood, glass, paper, metal plates, etc. It is a magnificent 1950-minute sound collage that combines samples of Exotica music represented by musicians and arrangers such as Les Baxter and Arthur Lyman who were popular in the 40s.
”Exotica is also connected to mass tourism, mass entertainment and mass consumerism. Arthur Lyman has made about 10 records in Waikiki in 30 years. The dome was owned by the owner of the hotel where they played every night, and the performances were performed at night to avoid noise problems. , is a simple yet flawless piece of music, yet possessing an enchanting melody and arousing intellectual interest.It has become a music that is easily criticized these days, but it is the Italian music of the 60s and 70s. Like a movie, it is an imaginary in itself.”
(excerpt from interview)
The artwork for the LP is a sketch by The Dead Mauriacs, who is involved in a wide range of creative activities, not only music, but also video and painting.Inside the product is also an 8-page interview with him, along with other artwork.
Labels and other worksplease use this form. ///Click here to see more Calax Records releases available at Tobira.
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Calax Records:
"Tokyo-based record label Calax Records will release "Paravents et miroirs, une cérémonie" by The Dead Mauriacs as their fourth release. The Dead Mauriacs is the project of French artist Olivier Prieur, and "Paravents et miroirs, une cérémonie" is a live The soundtrack will be issued as an LP.
The Dead Mauriacs describe their music as "Exotica Concrete". basis, as well as a diverse collection of sounds, including piano, Indian harmonium, violin, ukulele, didgeridoo, pieces of wood, glass, paper, and metal plates. The album is also a spectacular 40-minute sound collage, assembled by sampling Exotica music represented by musicians and arrangers such as Les Baxter and Arthur Lyman, who were active in the 1950s.
The Dead Mauriacs are not only involved in music, but also in a wide range of other creative endeavors, including video and painting. Mauriacs also did the artwork"
Artist: The Dead Maurics
Label: Calax Records
French experimental strange beats writer The Dead Mauriacs, who has released on Discrepant in the past, released a record in February 2023 on the experimental label Calax in Tokyo.Below is an explanation by the label.
The Dead Mauriacs is a project by French artist Olivier Prieur, and this work ``Paravents et miroirs, une cérémonie'' is an LP that was released live in 2017.
The Dead Mauriacs describe their music as "Exotica Concrete".In this work as well, he uses field recordings he collects on a daily basis, as well as a collection of various sounds such as piano, Indian harmonium, violin, ukulele, didgeridoo, pieces of wood, glass, paper, metal plates, etc. It is a magnificent 1950-minute sound collage that combines samples of Exotica music represented by musicians and arrangers such as Les Baxter and Arthur Lyman who were popular in the 40s.
”Exotica is also connected to mass tourism, mass entertainment and mass consumerism. Arthur Lyman has made about 10 records in Waikiki in 30 years. The dome was owned by the owner of the hotel where they played every night, and the performances were performed at night to avoid noise problems. , is a simple yet flawless piece of music, yet possessing an enchanting melody and arousing intellectual interest.It has become a music that is easily criticized these days, but it is the Italian music of the 60s and 70s. Like a movie, it is an imaginary in itself.”
(excerpt from interview)
The artwork for the LP is a sketch by The Dead Mauriacs, who is involved in a wide range of creative activities, not only music, but also video and painting.Inside the product is also an 8-page interview with him, along with other artwork.
Labels and other worksplease use this form. ///Click here to see more Calax Records releases available at Tobira.
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Calax Records:
"Tokyo-based record label Calax Records will release "Paravents et miroirs, une cérémonie" by The Dead Mauriacs as their fourth release. The Dead Mauriacs is the project of French artist Olivier Prieur, and "Paravents et miroirs, une cérémonie" is a live The soundtrack will be issued as an LP.
The Dead Mauriacs describe their music as "Exotica Concrete". basis, as well as a diverse collection of sounds, including piano, Indian harmonium, violin, ukulele, didgeridoo, pieces of wood, glass, paper, and metal plates. The album is also a spectacular 40-minute sound collage, assembled by sampling Exotica music represented by musicians and arrangers such as Les Baxter and Arthur Lyman, who were active in the 1950s.
The Dead Mauriacs are not only involved in music, but also in a wide range of other creative endeavors, including video and painting. Mauriacs also did the artwork"
Artist: The Dead Maurics
Label: Calax Records
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