To accompany the wonderful 'Dawnbearer' album that was released earlier this month, HEXVESSEL unveil the video to 'Invocation Summoning' today. Enjoy.
We should be getting copies of 'Dawnbearer' shortly too, so watch out for this occult folk artifact in the Paradigms online webstore in the very near future.
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
SAMHAIN SLANT AZIMUTH
Now, this disc is blowing our minds right now. A sound collage / horror soundtrack of sorts - mixed by the macabre sonic alchemists DEMDIKE STARE and ANWORTH KIRK during the witching hour of 31st October 2010. May we introduce you to "SAMHAIN SLANT AZIMUTH".
We've been rather taken by DEMDIKE STARE's output of late. From the debut 'Symbiosis' cd to the recent 12" vinyl trilogy - their witching atmospherics and dub-noir horror electronica is truly otherworldly. So this collaboration with Anworth Kirk immediately caught our attention and has been haunting our dreams ever since. A rich 69 minute sound work of true OCCULT EXOTICA and esoteric wonder -- researched from long lost archive sound libraries of the 60's, obscure Italian horror scores and Eastern psyche through to Germanic Kunstmärchen and blackened outsider art / field recordings.
To put it bluntly, "SAMHAIN SLANT AZIMUTH" is quite incredible. Lose yourself in it's hypnotic black ritual of alluring magick sound.
Super limited too and not widely distributed, we've managed to grab a few of these arcane items to sell at the Paradigms store, so check it out here . It's our featured distributed item this month, and deservedly so. Splendid indeed.
We've been rather taken by DEMDIKE STARE's output of late. From the debut 'Symbiosis' cd to the recent 12" vinyl trilogy - their witching atmospherics and dub-noir horror electronica is truly otherworldly. So this collaboration with Anworth Kirk immediately caught our attention and has been haunting our dreams ever since. A rich 69 minute sound work of true OCCULT EXOTICA and esoteric wonder -- researched from long lost archive sound libraries of the 60's, obscure Italian horror scores and Eastern psyche through to Germanic Kunstmärchen and blackened outsider art / field recordings.
To put it bluntly, "SAMHAIN SLANT AZIMUTH" is quite incredible. Lose yourself in it's hypnotic black ritual of alluring magick sound.
Super limited too and not widely distributed, we've managed to grab a few of these arcane items to sell at the Paradigms store, so check it out here . It's our featured distributed item this month, and deservedly so. Splendid indeed.
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Upcoming new releases on Paradigms in March!
We can already sense that 2011 is going to be a wonderfully vibrant year for exciting new music and the upcoming Paradigms release schedule is surely testament to that, in our humble opinion at least. We've spent the last few weeks immersed in some truly extraordinary new albums that we'll write about here over the coming week but it's with great anticipation that we announce the first two Paradigms editions of the year, further expanding our unified vision of challenging, uncompromising and beautifully eclectic work.
So watch out for both of these in early March, but in the meantime, here is a bit of a low-down:
The debut album from Stuttgart's HÖHLENMUSIK ENSEMBLE is an absolute triumph of experimental electronica, avant jazz and modern composition. A major step forwards into the ether for Paradigms, this ensemble effortlessly crafts a luscious debut album incorporating some of the finest players in the scene and a cosmic jazz milestone to blow minds. Fusing rich strings, vibes, double bass, woodwind and precision percussion alongside delicate electronics into a vast musical vision. Truly spectacular and highly recommended for appreciators of Jaga Jazzist, Isotope 217, Alice Coltrane, Supersilent, Tortoise and David Axelrod, perhaps. Totally beyond.
So watch out for both of these in early March, but in the meantime, here is a bit of a low-down:
HÖHLENMUSIK ENSEMBLE - Höhlenmusik Ensemble CD (PARADIGMS045)
The debut album from Stuttgart's HÖHLENMUSIK ENSEMBLE is an absolute triumph of experimental electronica, avant jazz and modern composition. A major step forwards into the ether for Paradigms, this ensemble effortlessly crafts a luscious debut album incorporating some of the finest players in the scene and a cosmic jazz milestone to blow minds. Fusing rich strings, vibes, double bass, woodwind and precision percussion alongside delicate electronics into a vast musical vision. Truly spectacular and highly recommended for appreciators of Jaga Jazzist, Isotope 217, Alice Coltrane, Supersilent, Tortoise and David Axelrod, perhaps. Totally beyond.
GREAT FALLS - Great Falls CD (PARADIGMS044)
In stark contrast, we're very privileged to introduce Seattle's GREAT FALLS to the Paradigms family. Their self titled debut is one truly mammoth mechanised beast of angular, pulverizing noiserock from distinguished stock indeed. Featuring ex-members of Kiss It Goodbye and Playing Enemy with a very special vocal appearance from Ryan McKenney of TRAP THEM, such predigree speaks for itself. Mathematical heaviness prevails throughout it's industrial beauty with moments of atmospheric light between the claustrophobic bleakness. Intelligent, calculated walls of black sound with nods to The Jesus Lizard, Godflesh, The Austerity Program, Shellac and other such noise pioneers. Colossal.
Watch out for both of these releases at the Paradigms Recordings webstore in early March, along with audio samples and other good stuff. Each album will be immaculately presented and limited to 500 copies. Now we are excited, so join us...
Watch out for both of these releases at the Paradigms Recordings webstore in early March, along with audio samples and other good stuff. Each album will be immaculately presented and limited to 500 copies. Now we are excited, so join us...
Saturday, 22 January 2011
HEXVESSEL - Dawnbearer
Mat Kvohst McNerney has always been a good friend and an individual who's artistic endeavours and vision has always continued to amaze us. So it was with keen interest that we have followed the inception of his latest HEXVESSEL incarnation. You may be familiar with this project after it's introduction on the Paradigms 'Death Aesthetics' compilation a year or so ago and now he's about to launch the debut album 'Dawnbearer' early in February on Svart Records from Finland, which we wholeheartedly encourage everyone to investigate.
The first thing that strikes us about this colossal fifteen track recording is it's purity. A self proclaimed 'holy body or host carrier of spectres, magic spells and rituals'. This debut release is a spiritual rite of passage through haunting, psychedelic folk music, with nods to Changes, Woven Hand, Espers, Midlake & Comus. I'm listening to it now as I type, whilst enjoying a morning coffee and a cigarette and it is truly intoxicating.
Mat, as always, has assembled a rich cast of collaborating characters to compliment his vocals and guitar foundation, including Andrew Aort McIvor (of Code) on guitar, Carl-Michael Eide (Virus / Ved Buens Ende) contributing guest vocals and members of our own Krugers Medbragte adding mandolin, banjo, upright bass and other such wonders. Mat's wife Marja also sings on tracks throughout the proceedings.
It's strikingly textured and the lyrical depth is mesmerizing as always. It is structured to perfection and the aesthetics behind the whole concept tie 'Dawnbearer' together effortlessly into one of the most honest, beautiful and esoteric occult folk albums we have had pleasure to experience.
Truly magical.
Start your HEXVESSEL journey here. Pre-order the album at Svart Records while you're at it. It could quite possibly be the soundtrack to your spiritual ascension.
The first thing that strikes us about this colossal fifteen track recording is it's purity. A self proclaimed 'holy body or host carrier of spectres, magic spells and rituals'. This debut release is a spiritual rite of passage through haunting, psychedelic folk music, with nods to Changes, Woven Hand, Espers, Midlake & Comus. I'm listening to it now as I type, whilst enjoying a morning coffee and a cigarette and it is truly intoxicating.
Mat, as always, has assembled a rich cast of collaborating characters to compliment his vocals and guitar foundation, including Andrew Aort McIvor (of Code) on guitar, Carl-Michael Eide (Virus / Ved Buens Ende) contributing guest vocals and members of our own Krugers Medbragte adding mandolin, banjo, upright bass and other such wonders. Mat's wife Marja also sings on tracks throughout the proceedings.
It's strikingly textured and the lyrical depth is mesmerizing as always. It is structured to perfection and the aesthetics behind the whole concept tie 'Dawnbearer' together effortlessly into one of the most honest, beautiful and esoteric occult folk albums we have had pleasure to experience.
Truly magical.
Start your HEXVESSEL journey here. Pre-order the album at Svart Records while you're at it. It could quite possibly be the soundtrack to your spiritual ascension.
Friday, 24 December 2010
Paradigms at Christmas
Firstly, we'd like to wish all of you a fantastic holiday of feasting and merriment. The beers will be coming out here shortly and a rather large goose is currently being prepared for the oven.
And in true Paradigms tradition, we're releasing two exclusive special editions today to celebrate the coming of Yuletide. So when you get a moment between sherries and revelry, have a little look at www.paradigms-recordings.com where we have just uploaded audio tracks from both releases and more information.
The editions in question are the VENA 'Nomadic' CDEP and the BOOK OF SAND 'Destruction, Not Reformation' CD album. Absolute exquisite soundtracks for the festive season by way of Oslo, Norway and Minneapolis, USA. We've been raving about both over the past few weeks and seriously recommend you check them out as both really do encapsulate where Paradigms is at right now and how excited we are with great new music that continues to amaze us.
It's been such a great year in music and we truly believe that Paradigms is developing creatively into something more than we could possible have imagined, so thanks to everyone for all your interest and support over the past year and let's drink to wild and wonderful musical explorations into the new year.
All the best to everyone and see you on the other side.
Paradigms Recordings
Christmas Eve 2010
And in true Paradigms tradition, we're releasing two exclusive special editions today to celebrate the coming of Yuletide. So when you get a moment between sherries and revelry, have a little look at www.paradigms-recordings.com where we have just uploaded audio tracks from both releases and more information.
The editions in question are the VENA 'Nomadic' CDEP and the BOOK OF SAND 'Destruction, Not Reformation' CD album. Absolute exquisite soundtracks for the festive season by way of Oslo, Norway and Minneapolis, USA. We've been raving about both over the past few weeks and seriously recommend you check them out as both really do encapsulate where Paradigms is at right now and how excited we are with great new music that continues to amaze us.
It's been such a great year in music and we truly believe that Paradigms is developing creatively into something more than we could possible have imagined, so thanks to everyone for all your interest and support over the past year and let's drink to wild and wonderful musical explorations into the new year.
All the best to everyone and see you on the other side.
Paradigms Recordings
Christmas Eve 2010
Saturday, 11 December 2010
Paradigms Recordings : Albums Of The Year 2010
Here are our top 20 favourite albums of 2010 that have been exciting, driving and inspiring us throughout the year. No explanations needed, just absolutely stunning music that fuels our souls.
PARADIGMS RECORDINGS - Albums Of The Year 2010
1. CELESTE – Morte (s) Nee (s)
2. PANTHA DU PRINCE – Black Noise
3. KVELERTAK – Kvelertak
4. SILJE NES – Opticks
5. SHINING – Black Jazz
6. DEATHSPELL OMEGA – Paracletus
7. JONSI – Go
8. ZOLA JESUS – Stridulum II
9. SUPERSILENT – 10
10. SERENA MANEESH – S-M 2 : Abyss In B Minor
11. JAGA JAZZIST – One Armed Bandit
12. CRYSTAL CASTLES – Crystal Castles II
13. JOHAN JOHANNSSON – …There Came The Sound Of Bees
14. YEAR OF NO LIGHT – Ausserwelt
15. MANTRIC – The Descent
16. THE KNIFE – Tomorrow, In A Year
17. WITHERED – Dualitas
18. AGNES OBEL - Philharmonics
19. IHSAHN – After
20. ANTONY & THE JOHNSONS - Swanlights
PARADIGMS RECORDINGS - Albums Of The Year 2010
1. CELESTE – Morte (s) Nee (s)
2. PANTHA DU PRINCE – Black Noise
3. KVELERTAK – Kvelertak
4. SILJE NES – Opticks
5. SHINING – Black Jazz
6. DEATHSPELL OMEGA – Paracletus
7. JONSI – Go
8. ZOLA JESUS – Stridulum II
9. SUPERSILENT – 10
10. SERENA MANEESH – S-M 2 : Abyss In B Minor
11. JAGA JAZZIST – One Armed Bandit
12. CRYSTAL CASTLES – Crystal Castles II
13. JOHAN JOHANNSSON – …There Came The Sound Of Bees
14. YEAR OF NO LIGHT – Ausserwelt
15. MANTRIC – The Descent
16. THE KNIFE – Tomorrow, In A Year
17. WITHERED – Dualitas
18. AGNES OBEL - Philharmonics
19. IHSAHN – After
20. ANTONY & THE JOHNSONS - Swanlights
BOOK OF SAND 'Destruction, Not Reformation'
Also due for release alongside VENA on Christmas Eve is the staggering new album from BOOK OF SAND. 'Destruction, Not Reformation' is a visionary work of outside Black Metal. Gamelan influenced, atmospheric, hazy cello driven modern classical chamber Black Metal if you will. Epic. Check the Paradigms Recordings website over the coming weeks for audio samples and exclusive ordering.
The stunning artwork design for 'Destruction, Not Reformation' features a commissioned painting by John Martin Bell and is debuted below.
The stunning artwork design for 'Destruction, Not Reformation' features a commissioned painting by John Martin Bell and is debuted below.
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