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reissue. originally released in the 90s

modal by woody mcbride and dave stevens from 1997

2021 reissue

generator 1 to 4

experimental electro stuff

industrial noise soundscapes from zevla and anfs.

07042016 (live at st.paul s anglican church, athens) is the debut album of modal analysis, brought by the greek experimental band of mmmd (also known as mohammad). nikos veliotis and ilios are currently performing as the mmmd duo, with further focus on deep monolithic sounds, low frequencies, inter-modulations, dark textures, and distant folk nuances through custom made instruments (cello & electronic bass) and software. the release carries parts of the mmmd live performance at st.pauls anglican church in athens, recorded on the 7th of april 2016. the concert was hosted by fasma festival, on the opening day of its 2016 edition.

outermost (a.k.a. miltiades) - surface ep ma13 comes from another greek artist, outermost also known as miltiades. the up and coming athenian producer counts a number of recent releases with the vocalist, venus volcanism and as templeyard studio with goolyk. surface ep is a 5 tracker of different slow techno interpretations, blended with dystopian atmosheres and nostalgic melodies: outermost delivers his identical sound and enriches the modal analysis catalogue.

the twelfth modal analysis release brings athens based morah to the frontline of the label s roster, along with the new york based, vapauteen on the remix duties. voltage ep carries 3 original tracks by the greek electronic music producer, along with a very special reintrpretation by the american artist, also known as shawn o sullivan. aesthetics vary from slow and hypnotic rhythms to driving ebm riffs and harshly distorted percussions. morah approaches the sound of modal analysis while maintaining his distinct charachter as a producer, using here field recordings and processed vocals.

the eleventh modal analysis release introduces umwelt, with his debut appearance on the label. density ep is a 4 track release blending umwelt s unique style which is a perfect fit with the modal analysis aesthetic. industrial meets electro here, and the lyon based producer joins the sound of athens. density #1 fully reflects umwelts skills on enigmatic riffs and fat bass-lines. density #2 and density #3 sneak into the more dance-floor minded record bags, while density#4 feeds a melodic/melancholic feeling whilst hard hitting beats bring it home.

the 10th modal analysis release is the second full ep of the label’s co-founder, anfs. mass ep demonstrates anfs unique sound aesthetics, offering tracks to satisfy the most demanding music-heads. mass#1 is a sadistic composition of distorted percussions and basslines hitting hard in a slow rhythmic groove , while mass#2 stands closer to the dancefloor thinking norms, without though leaving behind any of the creepiness of mass#1. on the flip side, mass#3 brings back the mood of a horror movie soundtrack, with bleepy riffs on the leading sequence. finally, mass#4 is another rhythmic industrial composition, which connects mass ep with the traditional eastern influences that can be found on anfs debut release, ground ep

we started ‘the classic series’ featuring tracks that we love, bought, played out and which we have the feeling more people should know about them. for this fourth release, it is a great honor for us to welcome such a living legend, a pioneer from the chicago house & techno scene: roy davis jr. this project includes three very rare cuts and timeless moments of deep chicago house.
on a side: ‘i’m tha d.j.’, released in 1995 on kumba records + ‘under tha sun’, released in 1995 on downtown 161.
on b side : modal (woody mcbride & david stevens) ‘lovers’ remixed by roy davis jr. & dj skull. a massive, rare, and very demand track, previously released in 1996 on sounds (subdivision of communiqué). our favorite secret weapons, a real masterpiece of deep tech chicago sounds. enjoy !

adesse versions started out as a re-edit series, with humble ambitions of releasing a couple of white labels, nothing more, nothing less. it kept growing with both original productions and remixes appearing. it didn t take long until tracks such as pressured, modal and justified appeared on charts and the records found their way to such esteemed people as derrick may, larry heard, gilles peterson and of course mad mats & tooli. since then it s been an ongoing theme with kevin gormans music, yes that s his real name. always well received and played by many.

sonic ep is the second contribution of sawf to the modal analysis catalogue. the greek producer, and core member of the modal analysis roster, delivers a mind-blowing 4-tracker with a clear intention to interpret an industrial-noise aesthetic from a techno perspective. sonic#1 is a cut from the intro of sawf’s live set, offering a powerful combo of processed vocals and distorted soundscapes. sonic#2 comes as a long and stepping beast that creates the uncomfortable feeling of a horror movie soundtrack. on the b side, sonic#3 blends blurry vocals with rhythmic industrial elements on a breath-taking bass-line, while sonic#4 presents sawf’s charisma on impro-noise compositions. *sonic#4 was recorded at ‘sonic shelter studios’ in athens.

limited hand stamped 12- vinyl. for his second release on otb records, aggborough stylish-ly sticks to his guns. field recordings, vocals on a bed of well balanced techno. raw vs subtle, emotion vs groove. early support from adam beyer!.

m.d.o.f. (multiple degree of freedom) ep brings us to the 8th modal analysis release an improvisation-noise extract from the studio collaboration between the greek electronic producer panos kyveleas, (a.k.a. biomass), and the italian impro-noise duo r.o.m. (alessandro quintavalle/electronic bass & luca pastore/tenor sax

the seventh modal analysis release comes from athenian producer and dj, anfs. following his remix for kondaktors signal 1, anfs returns to the label with his debut release, ground, a four track ep which consists of original material. borrowing sounds from early twentieth century folk greek culture, the ep is dominated by a rhythmic canibalistic spirit and a noisy distorted cue. ground 1 functions as an introduction, or rather ones initiation to the mystic rituals that prevail. the artist uses drones and distorted textures which increase in ground 2 and are backed up by drums that beat in a hard-and-slow ethnic tonality. ground 3 reveals a paroxysm of emotions which comes as a result from the combination of basslines and vocals that create a complex and twisted vortex. the trip ends with ground 4, a more stripped down monotonic ensemble that serves as an epilogue and a catharsis.

kondaktor, the athenian producer who made his debut last year at further records, releases music for the sixth modal analysis record. signal ep includes two original tracks signal #1 and signal #2 which were created through the manipulation of field recordings, that are structured as a collage of sounds delivering a deep and claustrophobic sensation. on the other side of the record, sawf and anfs construct two versions of the tracks taking a more industrial and rhythmic approach to the existing works

bow ep, the 5th modal analysis release, delivers two cutting-edge techno tracks from the manchester-based duo and, as well as a remix by russell haswell. bow #1 and bow #2 highlight the distorted broken-beat style that and specialize in. completing the record is haswell, who displays his own harsh, rhythmic noise aesthetic with a decomposition of bow #1.

two years have passed since his release at sandwell district and after his remix contribution to sawf’s sand ep, belgian producer, yves de mey, returns to modal analysis with a two-track ep. the first track allures the listener to an abstract heavy sound, whereas, the second track follows a more distinct rhythmic structure. both tracks create an atmospheric environment with the use of modular sounds. the ep wraps up with a shifted club remix of the first track.

the third modal analysis ep, sand, comes from the talented greek producer sawf, who has a number of releases on perc trax. sawfs two original tracks for ma expose the listener to a deep, industrial environment. offering a modular interpretation of sand #1 is belgian sound designer (and one-half of experimental duo sendai) yves de mey.

after a very promising debut modal analysis strikes back with its second release, from the exaltics. the mysterious electro master with releases on creme organization and bunker delivers two original tracks for ma to fulfill all expectations. node#1 and node#2 are mind-twisting tracks suitable both for home listening and club use. the ep finishes with a killer dance-floor remix of node#2 by delta funktionen.

modal analysis is a new label born in athens, greece and devoted to experimental and conceptual techno. the first ma release plate belongs to cassegrain, the berlin/thessaloniki based duo with recent vinyls for prologue and m_rec.the two tracks, plate vol.1 and plate vol.2, designed for long trips on the dancefloor. coming from berlins legendary raster-noton label, kangding ray completes the debut with a suspenseful remix of plate vol.2.

huge classixx, ltd backstock!! teams up with carl finlow (random factor) on this all-out double-sided dancefloor smasher.. deadly syncopated rythms and a infectious rollin funk-disco groove and freaky dub techniques !!

ambient / drone stuff

zurück zum various artists-format, diesmal mit man/ipulate, yamen & eda, midge thompson und cosmic jd.

triple vinyl sales pack from granulart, including gr011 / gr013 / gr015.

three dynamic reflection releases bundled up for one special price! (dref011 / dref018 / dref021)

repress! bangin prime time techno

warm fiction proudly announces the label s fourth record from erell ranson. the latest of a string of a recent string of releases by the french producer sees him experimenting in cerebral styles that recall techno/electro of a foregone era. each track expands beautifully on a hifi system or pa, inviting the listener to dive in.

repress 2019, northern lights features tight gated keys layered with complex harmonies and soaring pad swells. equally suited for peak time and sunrise, it is an incredibly versatile piece for the crate and clocks in at an ever evolving 11+ minutes drawn from the side of crime is found on the flip, and is another long and twisting musical journey running just shy of 13 minutes. its foundation is a meditative bassline that rolls underneath for the duration. hints of a beautiful modal rhodes line tease throughout the arrangement, adding a complex depth to the fabric of the piece.

9 years on from his tectonic album, j sparrow drops his next lp on medi with a carefully curated body of work showcasing the breadth of his production skill.

sunshine pop and modal jazz versions

with 10 albums already to her name, muriel grossmann is well-placed to create more sonic waves in 2019. taken from her mesmerising spiritual jazz lp golden rule, we have deep jazz, modal jazz, esoteric jazz, spiritual jazz refined, intensified and concentrated into 2 whirlwind sides.

neo-soul, house and funk.

jazz-o-tech is proud to announce the second chapter of its limited edition vinyl release white gardenia: a format that combines deep tech electronic grooves with the mystic, intense and intricate atmospheres of jazz music.

the standard edition. lp edition: mastered at half speed, 140g vinyl, sticker we release jazz (wrwtfww records new sister-label) is thrilled to present the official reissue of criminally overlooked japanese jazz gem mellow dream (1977) by hokkaido pianist wunderkind ryo fukui, released in conjunction with the its legendary predecessor scenery, sourced from the original masters and mastered at half speed. firmly standing on the foundation he laid down with scenery, ryo fukui continues his exploration of modal, bop and cool jazz sounds with meticulous grace and absolute mastery.

rq’s debut lp for blu mar ten music, ‘solid ground’, occupies a darkly dreamlike hinterland, located somewhere between the retro-futurism of photek and alice coltrane’s jazz psychedelia. fragmented, distant beats, rippling modal patterns and restrained astral basslines provide rhythmic and harmonic anchors to a constellation of timbres and textures.

der produzent und digger fuzati (klub des loosers) hat zusammen mit dem französischen modulor label das le tres jazz club label ins leben gerufen, das zuvor exklusive reissues an jazz raritäten aus japan veröffentlicht hat. nun wird erstmalig das superrare und vielgesuchte modal jazz album -glass flowers- aus dem jahr 1969 auf vinyl wiederveröffentlicht. the elysian spring sind rainer bertrams (piano, vibes, flute), bruce krasin (saxophone, flute), lenny ezbicky (drums) und jimmy bridges (bass). ein einleger dokumentiert die geschichte von the elysian spring der aufnahme dieses meisterwerks.

only few artists have managed to develop their own distinct style to such perfection as abe, while remaining almost entirely unknown to the public ear. he dwells in minimal music, abstract structure and well-crafted melancholia. -peasants sought instead- itself is heavily influenced by modern classical music, modal jazz and world music and is at times demanding, while remaining slightly subdued. style-wise it can be seen as ambient, though abe doesn t feel completely at home in this genre, because of its emphasis on atmosphere rather than structure. recorded at abe s home in rotterdam, it is his strongest work to date and already highly appreciated by some of the most exquisit selectors around.

for our number 013 we have label boss and founder on command. kessell delivers four slices of precise, expertly crafted modern techno. the minimum for the maximum motto works perfectly to describe this ep, nothing is left over, all the components are carefully chosen to convey sensations and say something. linear synth sequences constantly evolving, profound kicks and sharp hi frequencies, continuous arrangements and solid components, no drones, no breakdowns, no big reverbs. functional tools for the real players out there.