Tonal Unity is back with another modern take on Korean traditional sounds,
presented here is the second in a series of 3 EPs. The raw and ancient sounds
of Korea are interpreted by a cross-cultural selection of artists, each seeing
them through their own cosmic prisms. Sit back, relax, and put a fresh cone in
your incense burner for a trip to the hills in the land of morning calm.
X.Y.R. is a leading artist in Russias deeply creative ambient-not-ambient
scene. “Bamboo Haze” pairs his signature lush exotica with a unique mixing
style to create a truly engrossing soundscape.
Beck Junghyun is a talented pianist and founding member of legendary Korean
fusion groups like I & I Djangdan and Surisurimahasuri. “Flow” sees Junghyun
bringing her heavyweight bass and vocal to a laid-back tune fit for late nights,
e$rly mornings, or any moment of reflection.
Ryuji Ono aka O.R. is an Osaka-born and Berlin-based trackmaker with
previous releases on great labels like Tropical Twist$ and Shika Shika. “Should
Be There” combines the calm, dense power of his sound with Korean
instrumentation for a lovely result.
Mamazu is a leading member of the downtempo scene in Tokyo, has released
on a variety of nice labels, and has been remixed by Nicola Cruz for a release
on his label Hole and Holland. “Blueprint” is a great example of his hypnotic
style, utilizing Korean Minyo vocal samples to great effect.