Joel Alter - HEART

HEART (2X12INCH)

2x12 Inch

Uncanny Valley / UVLP03

Front View : Joel Alter - HEART (2X12INCH) - Uncanny Valley / UVLP03
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When he proceeded further into the production process, he limited himself using the computer less and instead learning to trust his intuition, the flow of his fingers and to use his own voice as an instrument. This led to an album that is rather hard to pin down genre-wise but even easier to connect to emotionally when you listen to it from start to finish.

Recorded in spring 2014, "Heart" is the debut solo album by Gothenburg-born Joel Alter. During the process, he focused on finding the artist within himself and accepting the outcome as the value of his own footprint. But also for Uncanny Valley, releasing an album by an artist of whom we never released music before as singles or on compilations marks new ground. But since we know Joel for some time and are great admirers of his two albums he released together with Henrik Jonsson as Jonsson/Alter on Kontra-Musik this step felt very natural. "Broken Chord" opens up the album as an intimate, string-heavy House track and is succeeded by "22 Hours", a wonderful piece of slightly dark pop music featuring French singer Luvinsky Atche. With its melancholic and catchy vocal it brings you right into the album's narrational flow. Following up is "Everlasting" featuring longtime friend Christoffer Berg on piano and vocals. These two tracks mark the emotional backbone of the album. After that, "I Got It" turns out as a stumbling Disco affair while "Unsung Heroes" is a subtle track with its guitar sample from another era and mystical spoken words. "Out Of Bounds" is a driving House track that will cause a stir on open-minded dance floors when the trumpet by Stefan Sporsen finally enters. The same applies to "Mecca": After a seductive chord inferno that carries the track for several minutes, a cryptic synth line seem to come out of nowhere and marks a salvation. Finally, "Measures of Love" combines Joel playing cello and Christoffer Berg on Korg Mono Poly to a peaceful and beatless conclusion. This was recorded in a live-jam and is the result of pure inspiration. Joel has been carrying the idea of recording a solo album for some years now. Naturally, "Heart" combines various influences, not only musically but also from his personal life. When he proceeded further into the production process, he limited himself using the computer less and instead learning to trust his intuition, the flow of his fingers and to use his own voice as an instrument. This led to an album that is rather hard to pin down genre-wise but even easier to connect to emotionally when you listen to it from start to finish. The artwork is based on several oil paintings by Swedish artist Joakim Heidvall.
FEEDBACK:

Laurent Garnier
I have already downloaded Joel's great allbum and already played the great "Mecca" on the previous week-ends ..... looove it
I am a big fan of the label, thank you so much for feeding me with great music .......

Axel Boman (Studio Barnhus)
yes!!! its fantastic that my homie Joel has become part of the uncanny family, it makes perfect sense. im expecting brilliant music as always from joel (and you guys) big support from sweden!!!!!
hugz

Yannick Labbé (Trickski)
i just wanted to tell you that i am listening to your uncanny valley album at the moment, and that it blows me away. This is real music, and this might be the best collection of melodic emotions that I have listened to in a long time.

Massimiliano Pagliara (Live At Robert Johnson)
I like this album because it is very diverse: from pop, to house and disco.
It has beautiful and catchy melodic moments as well as lots of groove.
My favorites: I got it, out of bounds, Mecca.

Kehmal / Berceuse Heroique
that Joel Alter thingy is sick as fuck. I don’t like it, I envy it

Red D / We Play House
I'm bumping that Joel Alter album in my car and I can only say: YES! An absolute beauty all the way and a killer A&R call to do this :-) Enjoy your evening! Bart

Daniel Stefanik
really strong album. UV is raising the bar again for high quality electronic music. this album is a must.
"sehr starkes album! Uncanny Valley hält die Messlatte für qualitativ hochwertige elektronische Musik nach wie vor weit oben! Anhörpflicht!!!"

Muallem (Bobbeaman, Permanent Vacation)
Beautiful album taking a ride from soulful summer soundcapes to balearic grooves.
Perfect for the months to come.
Thank you for then music.

Map.Ache (Kann Records)
super strong release, love it

Sebo K
really cool album! thx : )

Eurokai (liebe*detail)
amazing album. works on the floor and at home!

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23.08.2017

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