basal, by andarctica

basal

by andarctica

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Seth D (Auldwav) I can’t say enough good things about this record. Mesmerizing in its pure simplicity. Some of the best ambient drone music you’re likely to hear. Favorite track: own.

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	1.	gold 05:49
	2.	basalt 05:01
	3.	lobe 05:47
	4.	waft 06:12
	5.	own 10:46
	6.	pulled in 08:12
	7.	outlook 11:00

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basal is the latest ambient release from andarctica. Combining field recordings, orchestral elements, vocals with guitars, basal is a reflection of where the mind goes when left to its own devices: initial clarity & adjustment to surroundings, a brief pleasant moment, punctuated by a memory bringing gratitude or regret, then coming down, going deeper and slowly coming back up to return with a renewed more positive and open perspective.

“I approached basal with a more narrative structure to support the emotional stages I’ve been experiencing in my practice: giving each stage a moment to be recognized and then passed along to the next.

While working on it, the sequence came naturally, I think because it's a reflection of where my mind goes when left to its own devices: initial clarity & adjustment to surroundings, general adjustments and brief pleasant moment, punctuated by a memory that brings overwhelming emotions like gratitude or regret, then coming back down, going even deeper, then slowly coming back up and returning with a renewed more positive and open perspective.

At the same time I was re-arranging my studio entirely (I’d picked up a few too many tape machines), which helped open new possibilities / signal chains / processing ideas and uncovered new sounds and textures to blend into the mix.

Thank you to my partner, my family and Aural Canyon for their support.”

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released June 21, 2022

Mastered by Ian Hawgood

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