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Leedian - Stunting Noise 7.0

                ‘Stunting Noise’ represents two extremes in terms of sound. First Leedian comes out with a rather ambient sound. Then, as a song progress, it is slowly destroyed through constant assaults of beats, distorted noise and rapid pace pulses. Or it could be the noise trying in vain to bring itself above the ambient noises. Either instance results in a rather bizarre take to sound. Considering the extremely conservative nature of noise musicians this is a rather interesting approach.

                Distortion is used it very heavy dollops. The beat structure reminds me of ‘drum n’ bass’ gone horribly wrong. I get that impression from ‘Triton’ which has a jumping melody trying to escape the chaos surrounding it. Other songs avoid this formula altogether, using simply out of focus sound to get their point across. ‘Chaplet’, ‘Red Corona’ and the tender duo of ‘Rain’ to ‘Tuft’ show how this focus away from immediate distortion can create an emotional resonant feel to the music. These pieces appear to be situated as ambient interludes, showing the fragile sounds underneath all the distortion. ‘Tang’ is the loudest, most aggressive attack on sound. Here is where Leedian comes closest to embracing an extremely harsh approach to drum n’ bass. It is rather enjoyable and is probably one of my favorites on the album.

                ‘Sly’ ends it after a few tracks of relaxation. Lead by incredibly sped up sample it really lumbers around to it the final conclusion, supported by a sarcastic beat and incredible levels of distortion as it dissolves away into nothing. Stunting Noise is a weird contradictory mix of the gentle and harsh.

New York. Berlin. London.
2011 - 2012
A YOUNG MAGIC + LEIF PODHAJSKY COLLABORATION

Showcasing a collection of sounds far and wide, we present The Solstice Mix Part II - 40 songs that will take you on a journey from Istanbul to Indonesia, Brazil to Addis Ababa, sounds to shake your subconscious and get your limbs dancing.

The first Solstice Mix came together through happenstance on a mountain in Mexico last winter over endless sounds and conversations. One year later part II happened through correspondence, Leif in London/Berlin and myself in New York, sending sounds and letters across the digital divide, back and forth over the roar of the city. With only the Atlantic Ocean between us this mix was a link for lost friends to stay in touch, to share an experience with sounds that we had lived with over the last year.

At over 3 hours long this mix is a move away from the rushing, stress and faux weight of the world. It’s a collection of sounds in encouragement… to take a moment, relax and slow your roll.

Enjoy x Isaac & Leif

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TRACKLIST

01 Little Girl Soul Throbs
02 Self Reliance African Brothers
03 Make It Fast, Make It Slow ROB
04 Günese Dön Çiçegım Ersen
05 Ikimiz Bir Fidaniz (We Both A Sapling) Kamuran Akkor
06 Un Soir Chez Norris Pierre Cavalli
07 Yègellé Tezeta (My Own Memory) Mulatu Astatke
08 Leki Santchi Napo De Mi Armor Et Ses Black Devils
09 Moving Finger Dorothy Ashby
10 The Boys and The Girls Network

11 Night In The Ocean (S.Maharba Remix) S.Maharba / Young Magic
12 Jahara Teebs
13 Like You Mean It Matthewdavid
14 Places Shlohmo
15 Braketime (mndsgn’s sequel) Devonwho
16 Catch Me Riding Dirty Samiyam
17 Adept-ation for Dev yuk.
18 Businessline Hype Williams
19 Salamander Zomby
20 Sparkly (Matthewdavid’s Odyssey Remix) Matthewdavid / Young Magic

21 Kol Basti Barıs Manço
22 Watermelon Man Herbie Hancock
23 Danse Fambeaux Dr. John
24 Musical Tribute to the Oscar Meyer Weiner Wagon Baroques
25 Yagmur Erkin Koray
26 Meydan Sizindir Selda Bagcan
27 Üç Kiz Bir Ana Ersen
28 Gbeti Madjro Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou
29 Mi Ma Kpe Dji Picoboy Band D’Aborney
30 People Super Kid
31 Marshmellow Yellow Peaking Lights

32 Malouyame Myriam Makeba
33 Domingas Jorge Ben
34 Ené Nègn Bay Manèsh Girma Bèyènè
35 Incense (Feat. Kirsten Agnesta) Erykah Badu
36 The Dance #1 Brian Eno
37 Malika McCoy Tyner
38 Freak ‘N’ Roll Ash Ra Tempel
39 Journey In Satchidananda Alice Coltrane
40 Heroin Joint J Dilla

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