Astral, by RVLVR

Astral

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2.	Astral (The Starkville Symphony Reinvention) 05:48	buy track
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RVLVR’s ‘Astral’ is the second release from NOREMIXES. RVLVR is the new moniker from Philadelphia-based producer James Sauppe. James studied percussion at the prestigious University of the Arts in Philadelphia and is a member of the Actual Records and New Low crews.

‘Astral’ and ‘Earth-Bound’, the two original tracks, showcase James’ songwriting with strong harmonic content which has been a highlight of some of the more beat-centric RVLVR output thus far. Piano and cello are surrounded with swirling effects in the title track, ‘Astral’; but the atmosphere is abruptly interrupted by a 4x4 909, pitched tom, drum machine workout. In ‘Earth-Bound’ a raw piano performance lay underneath a chopped and stutter-effected vocal melody. It is the first release to feature James’ original vocals: which echo a lost George Harrison record.

‘Astral’ also gets a re-working from The Starkville Symphony (aka NOREMIXES owner, Starkey) flipping the harmonic progression but maintaining the original’s strong melody. This epic builder could have been plucked straight from a film score and evokes slow-motion imagery and a darkened concert hall.

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released January 26, 2015

Tracks 1 & 3 produced by James Sauppe. Track 2 produced by Starkey. All tracks written by James Sauppe, published by Starkville Symphony (ASCAP).

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NOREMIXES was founded in 2014 by Paul J. Geissinger, aka Starkey, to release music that fits between the genres. The label is an outlet for composers, artists and producers with a focus on synth music, electro-acoustic, ambient and modern classical styles. Paul is also co-owner of the Seclusiasis and Slit Jockey Record labels. ... more

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