Spectacularly combining electric viola with digital and Analog technologies, producing the distinctly organic and free form Terra Nine sound, with an aural palette ranging from chilled ambience to breaks and beyond.
Terra Nine ~ Strange Craft
Release date: 29th June 2007
New Zealand based Terra Nine, aka Michael Westcot, is hardly your typical digital artist. He draws upon his mesmeric ability as a violinist to produce the ultimate synergy of lush organic strings and groovy, chilled electronic beats. Westcot’s sweeping, panoramic musical vision and startling technique set him apart from the droves of computer geek number crunchers releasing generic, inter changeable tunes. A latter day cyber Mozart he demands to be taken seriously and listened to repeatedly. His releases span labels such as Psy Harmonics, Cosmicleaf, Ajana, ZYX, Green Ant, and Tempest Recordings. His live performances have stunned audiences throughout Australasia, and an incursion into Europe is due soon.
“Strange Craft” is the fourth album from this talented artist, and for the first time Westcot presents the ambient/ downtempo sounds which have made him a favourite of the chill spaces. Featured in collaboration are Hesius Dome (PsyHarmonics), Arcane Trickster (Tempest), Side Liner (Cosmicleaf) & The Omm Squad (Tempest).
CLICK BELOW FOR SOUND SAMPLES
1. Interluded
2. Circlemaker (Hesius Dome Vs Arcane Trickster Album Mix)
3. Pearl
4. Brain (Side Liner Remix)
5. Temple
6. Momentary
7. Raj
8. Synchro
9. Ancestors
10. Promise
11. Axiom (The Omm Squad in Dub Remix)
TRACK BY TRACK:
Interluded
The opener track to this stellar downtempo album highlights gossamer pads and scintillating dewdrop synths forming relaxing tonal layers and soft musical scales. Perfect for lowering your heartrate and brainwaves, this one really sinks you into the mood to repose and enjoy this music to its max.
Circlemaker (Hesius Dome Vs Arcane Trickster Album Mix)
Picking up precisely where its predecessor left off, the pads evolve, mutate, and expand. Some groovy tribal drums kick in for filtered tribal goodness, with a touch of classic Pink Floyd and reggae which gives you something to analyze while the rest of your perceptions drift away on ethereal violin strings.
Pearl
This track represents mideastern inspired electronica at its finest... Combinations of synth strings and percussion are your snake charmers here amongst a soundscape quantized by intricate, unobtrusive precussion arrangements, which take you to another world both human and alien.
Brain (Side Liner Remix)
This breaksy track emphasizes its drums and bass and keeps the tones and melodies simple and delicate. Happiness-evoking synth pads fit in nicely with the chilled out breaksline, making for a bittersweet atmosphere of general good vibes with a touch of lonely humanistic longing.
Temple
Terra Nine flips the coin on us here. Contrasting the audio optimism of the last with a dark underbelly of slightly sinister soundscapes, this piece consists of acidic synths and dissonant chords and scales. The abundant pad layers and edgy drum lines really make this one work.
Momentary
"Strange Craft" diversifies itself even further with an abstract, IDM-esque approach to the drum segments. these in turn lay the foundations for backdrops of organic tones which wash about your senses and give you a sort of otherworldly-swamp-at-twilight vibe... a very intriguing approach.
Raj
The drums make a turn towards simplism here, making room for the appearance of vocal chanting and carefully manipulated strings-based soundworks caught imperceptibly between the organic and digital realms. Overall a highly ethnic, uplifting track which is very soothing on the senses.
Synchro
This one is surprising! Stepping away from the moods set earlier, this piece waxes urban and futuristic, and does it with class and ease. The drums are crisp and clean, and a duet of rhythm synth and effected guitar paints an audio panorama depicting dancing feet and smiling souls.
Ancestors
This dubtastic track takes you on a formless global journey with elements of music inspired by every continent. Between the trance inspiring didjeridoo backdrops and delayed guitar all pulled along by a thick bass undertow, this one quiets the pulse and excites the neurons masterfully.
Promise
A highly appealing melodic riff and softspoken drums engage your senses and vehicle an audio safari to parts unknown... expect to encounter anomalous alien wildlife nesting within these soundwaves; the moods and textures are more rich and diverse than a virgin rainforest of sound.
Axiom (The Omm Squad in Dub Remix)
Terra Nine wraps up this colorfully heterogeneous collection of masterfull chillout tracks on a strong note... this epiphany inspiring piece takes some from dub-electro and fuses it with pioneering synth melodies and gender-spanning intonations geared straight for tickling those mental delta rays.
We are looking for quality promoters, festivals, and production crews worldwide to host Terra Nine CD Release events. We can also offer a Tempest Recordings Label party with acts ranging various styles... feel free to contact tempestrecordings@hotmail.com at Tempest to discuss what’s on offer.
Exclusive worldwide distribution through Arabesque | www.arabesque.co.uk | mark.bedford@arab.co.uk |
Related Links
Tempest Recordings | www.tempestrecordings.com.au |
CUT Music Label Group | www.unicorn-music.net |
Triskele Management.com | www.triskelemanagement.com |
Triskele Myspace | www.myspace.com/robintriskele |
Terra Nine ~ Strange Craft
Release date: 29th June 2007
New Zealand based Terra Nine, aka Michael Westcot, is hardly your typical digital artist. He draws upon his mesmeric ability as a violinist to produce the ultimate synergy of lush organic strings and groovy, chilled electronic beats. Westcot’s sweeping, panoramic musical vision and startling technique set him apart from the droves of computer geek number crunchers releasing generic, inter changeable tunes. A latter day cyber Mozart he demands to be taken seriously and listened to repeatedly. His releases span labels such as Psy Harmonics, Cosmicleaf, Ajana, ZYX, Green Ant, and Tempest Recordings. His live performances have stunned audiences throughout Australasia, and an incursion into Europe is due soon.
“Strange Craft” is the fourth album from this talented artist, and for the first time Westcot presents the ambient/ downtempo sounds which have made him a favourite of the chill spaces. Featured in collaboration are Hesius Dome (PsyHarmonics), Arcane Trickster (Tempest), Side Liner (Cosmicleaf) & The Omm Squad (Tempest).
CLICK BELOW FOR SOUND SAMPLES
1. Interluded
2. Circlemaker (Hesius Dome Vs Arcane Trickster Album Mix)
3. Pearl
4. Brain (Side Liner Remix)
5. Temple
6. Momentary
7. Raj
8. Synchro
9. Ancestors
10. Promise
11. Axiom (The Omm Squad in Dub Remix)
TRACK BY TRACK:
Interluded
The opener track to this stellar downtempo album highlights gossamer pads and scintillating dewdrop synths forming relaxing tonal layers and soft musical scales. Perfect for lowering your heartrate and brainwaves, this one really sinks you into the mood to repose and enjoy this music to its max.
Circlemaker (Hesius Dome Vs Arcane Trickster Album Mix)
Picking up precisely where its predecessor left off, the pads evolve, mutate, and expand. Some groovy tribal drums kick in for filtered tribal goodness, with a touch of classic Pink Floyd and reggae which gives you something to analyze while the rest of your perceptions drift away on ethereal violin strings.
Pearl
This track represents mideastern inspired electronica at its finest... Combinations of synth strings and percussion are your snake charmers here amongst a soundscape quantized by intricate, unobtrusive precussion arrangements, which take you to another world both human and alien.
Brain (Side Liner Remix)
This breaksy track emphasizes its drums and bass and keeps the tones and melodies simple and delicate. Happiness-evoking synth pads fit in nicely with the chilled out breaksline, making for a bittersweet atmosphere of general good vibes with a touch of lonely humanistic longing.
Temple
Terra Nine flips the coin on us here. Contrasting the audio optimism of the last with a dark underbelly of slightly sinister soundscapes, this piece consists of acidic synths and dissonant chords and scales. The abundant pad layers and edgy drum lines really make this one work.
Momentary
"Strange Craft" diversifies itself even further with an abstract, IDM-esque approach to the drum segments. these in turn lay the foundations for backdrops of organic tones which wash about your senses and give you a sort of otherworldly-swamp-at-twilight vibe... a very intriguing approach.
Raj
The drums make a turn towards simplism here, making room for the appearance of vocal chanting and carefully manipulated strings-based soundworks caught imperceptibly between the organic and digital realms. Overall a highly ethnic, uplifting track which is very soothing on the senses.
Synchro
This one is surprising! Stepping away from the moods set earlier, this piece waxes urban and futuristic, and does it with class and ease. The drums are crisp and clean, and a duet of rhythm synth and effected guitar paints an audio panorama depicting dancing feet and smiling souls.
Ancestors
This dubtastic track takes you on a formless global journey with elements of music inspired by every continent. Between the trance inspiring didjeridoo backdrops and delayed guitar all pulled along by a thick bass undertow, this one quiets the pulse and excites the neurons masterfully.
Promise
A highly appealing melodic riff and softspoken drums engage your senses and vehicle an audio safari to parts unknown... expect to encounter anomalous alien wildlife nesting within these soundwaves; the moods and textures are more rich and diverse than a virgin rainforest of sound.
Axiom (The Omm Squad in Dub Remix)
Terra Nine wraps up this colorfully heterogeneous collection of masterfull chillout tracks on a strong note... this epiphany inspiring piece takes some from dub-electro and fuses it with pioneering synth melodies and gender-spanning intonations geared straight for tickling those mental delta rays.
We are looking for quality promoters, festivals, and production crews worldwide to host Terra Nine CD Release events. We can also offer a Tempest Recordings Label party with acts ranging various styles... feel free to contact tempestrecordings@hotmail.com at Tempest to discuss what’s on offer.
Exclusive worldwide distribution through Arabesque | www.arabesque.co.uk | mark.bedford@arab.co.uk |
Related Links
Tempest Recordings | www.tempestrecordings.com.au |
CUT Music Label Group | www.unicorn-music.net |
Triskele Management.com | www.triskelemanagement.com |
Triskele Myspace | www.myspace.com/robintriskele |
nice tracks