Islands Alight, by James Murray

Islands Alight

by James Murray

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sfinneganx A beautiful record for slowing down, listening closely and letting the mind wander. Favorite track: Shallows.

Ur Trommler James has created such a stunning set, as deep as the ocean and shimmers just as brightly... percussive elements float in and out, crescendos rise and melt - truly a fascinating journey with a master at the helm... highly recommended for deep listening... Favorite track: Sargasso.

ericsublett This is like Basic Channel + Explosions in the Sky to my ears, what an amazing album Favorite track: Moray Dub.

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	1.	Shallows 07:22
	2.	Becalmed 06:20
	3.	Albatross 06:02
	4.	Sargasso 04:00
	5.	Whale Isles 06:40
	6.	Rising Fall 05:22
	7.	Moray Dub 06:30
	8.	Islands Alight 05:12

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Mastered by Alex at quiet details studios
Artwork by quiet details in collaboration with James Murray
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Very happy to say that next in the quiet details series, with his second solo album, is an artist with a uniquely special talent - UK-based James Murray, with Islands Alight

Undoubtedly familiar to followers of the label - James first appeared in collaboration with our good friend Ian Hawgood on qd15 Slowreels - Everyday Exotic, a gorgeous example of what can happen when two wonderful musicians come together. Then again on his first individual album, qd23 Weeds - another spellbinding album.

Along with all his many other releases on the likes of Home Normal, Ultimae, Eilean Rec, Fluid Audio, Morr Music, his own Slowcraft and more - James is an artist dearly loved across the community.

Islands Alight is James combining his peerless ability to craft deeply touching synthetic vistas, now sent through a prism of rhythmic forms. Four years in the making, and much inspired by the history of dub in electronic music, James has made a singular and mesmerising work of art.

The introductory lush chordal waves and modulating melodic shapes are soon joined by the first indication of the true direction of this album - textural percussive patterns give us an initial glimpse into James’ vision.

Huge spaces open up and the drums morph into new forms; psychedelic echoes disintegrate into the distance; the emotions of the listener are brought to the forefront by radiant synth contours that reach into your consciousness.

The album evolves from here - countless textures and beautifully subtle percussive programming meshes perfectly with James’ melodic refinement - hypnotic, all- compassing, and one of a kind.

As James says:

"Islands Alight making landfall amidst these relentless heatwaves and impending drought feels about right; environmental anxiety courses through the album like wildfire, consciously balanced only by the rising of pale, elemental waters.

Developed over four years, the origins go back further still. Drawing together wide- screen melodic, rhythmic and electroacoustic concerns, Islands Alight stands as a deliberate, defining work at the confluence of ambient dub roots and the artist I am now."

Huge thanks to James, a fantastic addition to the series.

The artwork was made as always influenced by the music and idea behind the album - originating from a photo from James which was then captured with analogue photography and processed here at quiet details studios.

As usual, the album is presented on the physical edition, a custom six-panel digipack with a separate fine art print too.

The CD also has a special long-form continuous mix of the album, unique and representing the music in its purest form.

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