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Bambooman - Whispers (2017) lossless

Bambooman - Whispers (2017) lossless

BAND/ARTIST: Bambooman

After six EPs, Bambooman releases his debut album ‘Whispers’.

“I choose to release an album at this point as I felt I was finally confident enough with my sound and techniques to make the album I wanted to make,” he says. “I was careful to make it as honest and original as possible, whilst at the same time paying homage to the music and artists who have most inspired me.”

"The results are also imbued with an incredible sense of mystery, with Bambooman’s productions frequently being shot through with a hallucinatory sense of the uncanny. Entirely self-composed, ‘Whispers’ utilises “lots of field recordings that I’ve collected over the last few years, while within the tracks you can find lots of the instruments, percussion, bells and whistles that have been gathered throughout my life.”

In certain ways ‘Whispers’ is entirely autobiographical: Bambooman reaches back to his varied alter egos, to the ambient releases, art commissions, and soundtrack projects that litter his discography. The cover art was even pieced together by Oliver Pitt​ – of Glasgow group Golden Teacher – who was an early ally in the producer’s sonic quest.

Stylistically ‘Whispers’ veers from avant hip-hop of Flying Lotus to the theoried composition of Terry Riley, from the future-forward percussive energy of Battles to the ever-evolving electronics of Mark Pritchard. It’s a record marks by a fiercely independent spirit, but also by a close-knit cast of collaborators.

King Kashmere​ takes a starring turn, following the pair’s collision on the recent ‘SUPERGOD’​ EP. “To me he was and still is the most talented and forward thinking MC in the UK, and has proven this time and time again,” explains Bambooman. “He’s a true wordsmith and has the great voice and clarity to match.”

Segilola​ is becoming a permanent fixture in the producer’s work, and her voice helps push him down fresh avenues. “It didn’t make sense to make a debut album without her powerful and beautiful voice making an appearance on it,” he admits.

Each vocal is recorded, chopped up and then spliced across the album, with Elsa Hewitt ​also making a number of appearances and re-appearances. “It’s been really interesting working with her vocals,” he enthuses. “I sometimes think she sounds quite 90s on my tracks – but in a good way, if that makes any sense!”

Tracklist:

01 - Blocked
02 - Brisk
03 - Daxamite
04 - Bird Season
05 - Frost
06 - Whispers
07 - Bronze
08 - Melt
09 - Static
10 - Louie
11 - Strain
12 - Manatee
13 - Water Break
14 - Caves

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