{"id":18506,"date":"2023-01-23T12:24:02","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T12:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=18506"},"modified":"2023-01-23T12:24:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T12:24:03","slug":"unquiet-music-ltd-new-concept-album-mememusic-feat-members-of-king-crimson-lifesigns-stick-men-earthdiver-yang-and-others-now-available-for-pre-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2023\/01\/23\/unquiet-music-ltd-new-concept-album-mememusic-feat-members-of-king-crimson-lifesigns-stick-men-earthdiver-yang-and-others-now-available-for-pre-order\/","title":{"rendered":"Unquiet Music Ltd New Concept Album \u201cMEMEmusic\u201d Feat. Members of King Crimson, Lifesigns, Stick Men, Earthdiver, Yang and Others Now Available For Pre-order"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To be released on 3 February 2023 – Pre-order from 18 January 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unquiet Music Ltd releases a new concept album titled \u201cMEMEmusic\u201d and features Jon Poole of Lifesigns, Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson, Markus Reuter of Stick Men, Adrian Benavides of Earthdiver, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric L\u2019Ep\u00e9e of Yang among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA pretty \u2018out there\u2019 album I played bass on earlier this year.\u201d \u2013 Jon Poole<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThings that manage to reconcile my need to hear new things without losing my deepest roots\u201d \u2013 Mixed by Stefano Castagna<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWarning: Save your psyche and stay away from this highly disorienting sequence of nerve-rewiring pieces.\u201d – Trey Gunn (King Crimson, David Sylvian)\u2003<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On February 3, 2023, ambitious multi-form music project Unquiet Music Ltd issues its second official album \u201cMEMEmusic\u201d on CD and download (via Bandcamp). The album is composed by JP Rossi, and produced by Markus Reuter (Stick Men, Reuter\/Motzer\/Grohowski, Anchor & Burden), crossing multiple boundaries between the electronic and the acoustic, between complexity and simplicity, between deep contemporary classical structures and textures and punchy art rock drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first Unquiet Music Ltd album, 2020\u2019s \u201cIn the Name of… (A Prayer for Our Times)\u201d was an exploration of verticality and the arrow of time throughout a man\u2019s life, or through mankind\u2019s history. While in some respects \u201cMEMEMusic\u201d does act as a continuation of its predecessor, both in ideas and concept, it features a different approach and theme. Whereas \u201cIn the Name of…\u201d was vertical, \u201cMEMEmusic\u201d is, in comparison, rather horizontal; and deals predominantly with communication and the notion of the individual. Reflecting on human interaction, and on how this has changed due to significant global changes and challenges over the past three years, it is firmly music for its time. The musical journey is divided in two parts, with the first half of the album being more industrial and electronic while the second turns towards live acoustic performances and to romantic and entertaining songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The central theme of \u201cMEMEmusic\u201d is the re-discovery of language – not the only tool with which we can connect to other people, but obviously one of the best – and to realize we are unique individuals precisely because differences exist. At the same time this profound but simple idea is delivered predominantly via music, which allows the listener to wander into their own universe without the weight of any message if they so wish. The cover and booklet also reflect the welcoming of diversity with their collaged images from photographs and paintings, plus AI techniques generated by Swiss multi-media artist Tobias Reber and comic book drawings and characters created by Denis Rodier (Marvel, DC, Milestone Media).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More accessible and reflective than \u201cIn the Name of\u2026\u201d, much of MEMEmusic is a conceptual effort based around instrumentals and some striking one-man choral composition. However, the album also diversifies from previous work in containing several stand-alone songs. These blend Rossi\u2019s complex contemporary classical inspirations (fiercely building on and developing inspirations from Dmitri Shostakovich, Steve Reich and Philip Glass, and incorporating large-form ambient pieces and mediaeval-esque hocketing work) with influences from the boundary-crossing, thought-provoking art rock of David Bowie, King Crimson, David Sylvian and Stick Men. Also drifting through the mix are Cuban strings and trumpet, plus frequent and loving references to the languages and expression of the jazz tradition, with the spirits of Billie Holliday, George Gershwin, Ella Fitzgerald and Nelson Riddle finding their way into the string arrangements and some of the vocals. (See if you can also spot visitations from certain beloved jazz standards, adding their presence to the stew…)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While based around Rossi\u2019s own vocal, keyboard and electronics work, \u201cMEMEmusic\u201d benefits from the participation of many talented international musicians. Continuing their work with the project alongside Rossi and Reuter are Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric L\u2019\u00c9p\u00e9e (Yang, Shylock, Philharmonie), Samira Brahmia, Rapha\u00ebl Terreau, Khliff Miziallaoua, while the new album also welcomes fresh Unquiet Music contributors Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson), Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson, Stick Men), Jon Poole (Cardiacs, Lifesigns, The Dowling Poole and The Wildhearts), Adrian Benavides (Earthdiver), Troy Jones and Thommy Lowry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video presentation of the album here:<\/strong> https:\/\/youtu.be\/6pPNB1JEqoE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Album tracks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Meme 09:16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Words: JP Rossi, Georges Bataille. Music & Arrangements: JP Rossi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voices: JP Rossi, Rapha\u00ebl Terreau. Bass Key, Organ Synth, Soundscapes: JP Rossi. Voice & Bass Processing: Adrian Benavides<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/grzVu50Bla4<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song presentation video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/ucam0GgdDpA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. I Succumb 07:24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Words, Music: JP Rossi. Arrangements: JP Rossi, Adrian Benavides<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voices, Keys & Electronics: JP Rossi. Guitars: Adrian Benavides. U8 Touch Guitars \u00ae: Markus Reuter. Electronic Drums, Traps & Buttons: Pat Mastelotto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/9AtiO8iBi-E<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song presentation video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/_z7vQOAOxo4<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Towards The Edge 09:37<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Words, Music & Arrangements: JP Rossi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voices: JP Rossi, Rapha\u00ebl Terreau, Khliff Miziallaoua. Keys & Electronics, Handclaps: JP Rossi. Guitars: Khliff Miziallaoua. U8 Touch Guitars \u00ae: Markus Reuter. Bass: Jon Poole. Drums: Troy Jones<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song presentation video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/_6suGPuNiwo<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Lament 09:35<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music & Arrangements: JP Rossi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voices (Diphonic): Rapha\u00ebl Terreau. Voices Looping: JP Rossi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song presentation video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/_6suGPuNiwo<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Commuting Communion 08:56<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Words, Music & Arrangements: JP Rossi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voices: JP Rossi, Samira Brahmia. Guitars: Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric L\u2019\u00c9p\u00e9e. Keys & Electronics: JP Rossi. U8 Touch Guitars \u00ae: Markus Reuter. Bass: Jon Poole. Drums: Troy Jones<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song presentation video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/mR4ZfgnDqiU<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Sometimes Love 09:52<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Words, Music & Arrangements: JP Rossi. Strings Direction: Thommy Lowry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voice, Keys, Soundscapes: JP Rossi. Violin: Amelia Febles D\u00edaz, Lisbet Sevilla Brizuela, Camila Martel P\u00e9rez. Viola: Lizbet Sevilla Brizuela. Cello: Annette Antunez Guevara. Double Bass: Lino Piquero Bueno<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song presentation video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/Gy8GErfR4bA<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. I Do Remember The Feeling 09:41<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Words, Music & Arrangements: JP Rossi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voices : JP Rossi, Samira Brahmia, Rapha\u00ebl Terreau, Khliff Miziallaoua. Trumpets: Thommy Lowry. Violin: Amelia Febles D\u00edaz, Lisbet Sevilla Brizuela. Viola: Lizbet Sevilla Brizuela. Cello: Annette Antunez Guevara. Double Bass: Lino Piquero Bueno. Keys & Electronics: JP Rossi. Bass: Jon Poole. Drums: Troy Jones<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/ypFlcHNo5-w<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Nemo Point 06:22<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Words, Music & Arrangements: JP Rossi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voices : Samira Brahmia, JP Rossi, Rapha\u00ebl Terreau. Keys, Electronics, Soundscapes: JP Rossi. Stick, Upright Electric Bass: Tony Levin. Drums: Troy Jones<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song presentation video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/wKUxQUA34fE<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Music (Is The Way Out) 03:35<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Words, Music & Arrangements: JP Rossi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voices : JP Rossi, Rapha\u00ebl Terreau, Khliff Miziallaoua, Samira Brahmia. Fretless Bass: Jon Poole. Organ Synth: JP Rossi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song presentation video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/HPwwOYwzbyM<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recorded at La Maison Rouge and musicians\u2019 studios 2020-2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strings on \u201cSometimes Love\u201d, \u201cStrings Of Love\u201d, \u201cI Do Remember The Feeling\u201d, and Trumpet on \u201cI Do Remember The Feeling\u201d recorded at studios DBega, La Havana, Cuba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mixed at Studio Ritmo & Blu, Italy, by Stefano Castagna *<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Except \u201cI Succumb\u201d mixed in Austin, Texas, by Adrian Benavides<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI Succumb\u201d stems mixing by Stefano Castagna<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strings of \u201cSometimes Love\u201d pre-mixed by Khliff Miziallaoua<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastered by Lee Fletcher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Produced by Markus Reuter for Unquiet Music Ltd<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital collages based on images by Tobias Reber, Denis Rodier, JP Rossi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI Succumb\u201d and \u201cSometimes Love\u201d use samples from freetousesounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.freetousesounds.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCommuting Communion\u201d and \u201cSometimes Love\u201d use samples from \u201cFlinch\u201d by TUNER \u2013 with kind permission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/multitrack.bandcamp.com\/album\/flinch-multitrack-session<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unquiet<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UnquietMusicLtd\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youtube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@unquietmusicltd8294\/videos<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instagram @Unquietmusicltd <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bandcamp: https:\/\/unquietmusicltd.bandcamp.com\/album\/mememusic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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