Cities and Memory Oxford, UK
Cities and Memory is one of the world’s biggest sound projects, a global, collaborative sound art and field recording
programme with the aim of remixing the world, one sound at a time. It covers more than 100 countries and territories with 5,000+ sounds and more than 1,000 contributing artists.
Thousands of field recordings, recomposed and reimagined by artists around the world.
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Everywhere, an empty bliss
by The Caretaker
supported by 17 fans who also own “Mbarìki (Kigali, Rwanda)”
Just imagine if these outtakes made it into EATEOT, the project would've been over seven hours! I love how "I Might Be Vanishing" is a stark contrast from other tracks, being only nine seconds.
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Places for Peace
by Various Artists
supported by 16 fans who also own “Mbarìki (Kigali, Rwanda)”
A wonderful musical collection that shows the unity of the whole world and the support of Ukraine during the long war, which will undoubtedly end with the victory of Ukraine. And now the terrible numbers... Only according to official data as of today #russiaisaterroriststate killed 510 children in Ukraine, injured another 1141 children, kidnapped 19546 children. There are many more unofficial victims. And russia remains a member of the UN...
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Alive in the City of Angels 2023
by Steve Roach
supported by 13 fans who also own “Mbarìki (Kigali, Rwanda)”
I saw Steve in Pasadena in 2019 and it was such a profound and beautiful experience. I spent the next day in euphoria. Unfortunately, I wasn’t doing well during his 2023 concert so I’m very glad I can listen to his set with this release! Structures from Silence will forever soothe my mind and soul. Thank you, Steve, from the bottom of my heart.
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42 Days 四十二天
by Southeast of Rain 东南有雨
This stunning, beautiful project from Fujian duo Southeast of Rain 东南有雨 blends field recordings with rippling notes from the pipa.
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This left-of-center ambient collection from UK producer Xqui threads soothing, layered synth melodies through twisted arrangements.
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SAD GODS presents "Singing for Survival - a Compilation for Project Onward"
by Various Artists
A stellar compilation featuring shoegaze and indie favorites like Drowse, Midwife, and Mount Eerie benefitting Project Onward in Chicago.
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supported by 13 fans who also own “Mbarìki (Kigali, Rwanda)”
Take the shimmering guitars of the Cocteau Twins, dilate and lengthen with the wistfulness of Boards of Canada and release them like one of Robert Rich’s haunting soundscapes with a jazz coda and you have Carlo Giustini's 'Custodi'. It's brilliant.
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