[sfp 15] Weldroid - Splines

Weldroid - Splines
Label: Soft Phase
Catalog#: sfp15
Format: 5 x File, FLAC, EP
Country: Finland
Released: 09 Oct 2010
Genre: Electronic
Style: IDM, Ambient
cover artwork by Kriszta Mátrai.
Track 5 “Csillagok”: includes a motif from a traditional Hungarian folk song.

“Hungarian musician Weldroid, known for his bionic, bitcrushing releases on Kahvi,  debuts on Soft Phase with a new EP. “Splines” is the tale of a mechanical man in search of his maker. While Weldroid retains his signature robotic elements — pounding electronic beats, glittering circuitry, bone-deep bass, growling horn voices backed by minor ambient drones — there’s a warmer, human side to this album. An underlying natural pulse,  the heartbeat of a world in need of saving. The power of hope and steadfast resolve. A lonely android wandering through vast,  forgotten caverns, through luminescent pools of coolant, assaulted by chaotic code fragments, blasted by  crystal-edged melodies and chilled, stuttering data streams. Weldroid takes us on a journey through static-filled wastelands, tracking the stumbling footsteps of the mechanical man as he braves windblown grit and harsh sine waves. Glitched rhythms and plastic melodies are his only companions. A burnished bronze city gleams in the distance, at its rusted heart is the promise of restoration. The ancient machinery of “Splines” still  throbs and sizzles with purpose, yearning to be awakened.” — Joshua Saddler

Tracklist:
1 Resurrect 5:38
2 Nectarine 5:05
3 Willow Branches 5:00
4 Under The Right Star 7:43
5 Csillagok 6:36

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[sfp13] Planet Boelex - Raja

Planet Boelex - Raja
Label: Soft Phase
Catalog#: sfp13
Format: 5 x File, MP3, FLAC, EP
Country: Finland
Released: 02 May 2010
Genre: Electronic
Style: Downtempo, Ambient

“Many musicians defy musical convention. Very few can transport the listener  beyond established boundaries without leaving them feeling lost. For six years, Planet Boelex has been creating music that is quite simply out of this world. So, it’s playfully fitting that ‘Raja’, this much anticipated EP from the Finnish  musician, is a title that translates as ‘boundary’ or ‘limits’. Over five elegant, entrancing tracks, ‘Raja’ has the capacity to transport you high above the clouds and hundreds of leagues below the surface of the ocean. It redefines melody,  and somehow teases sublime sonic compositions from static. This is organic electronica, underpinned by glitched beats that could come from chattering computers abandoned on a scrapheap. Planet Boelex spins on a slower axis  this time around. The results, at times majestic and reflective, mournful and uplifting, bring lasting rewards to listeners old and new.” — Matt Whyman

Tracklist:
1 Planet Boelex - Soft Shapes 6:05
2 Planet Boelex , Lisa's antenna - Not From Here 4:22
3 Planet Boelex , Mikael Fyrek - Suddenly 5:18
4 Planet Boelex - New Beginning 6:56
5 Planet Boelex - Sailor's Dilemma 6:31



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(sfp 12) NCThompson - Another Quiet Winter

NCThompson - Another Quiet Winter
Label: Soft Phase
Catalog#: sfp12
Format: 6 x File, MP3, EP, 320 kbps
Country: Finland
Released: 25 Feb 2010
Genre: Electronic
Style: Downtempo, Ambient
Credits: Mastered By - Christopher Leary
cover artwork by NCThompson

Introducing and welcoming a new discovery, meet artist called NCThompson. We are pleased to announce the debut release from this american musician, who’s provided us with six wonderfully melodic little pieces that connect together as “Another Quiet Winter” EP. While the winter is still cold, one could absorb tiny bits of warmth through these dreamy, slightly melancholic tunes with plenty of beautiful piano lines, along with strings and downtempo rhythm. The day seems a bit lighter, we’re left hoping we could let you hear more works from this promising new talent in the future on Soft Phase. Few thoughts from the artist himself: “I think the title of this release almost says it all. These songs just seem connected by the loneliness of looking up and seeing nothing but a cold gray sky; when all that’s left is a longing feeling for times once passed. And as depressing as that may sound, I think there’s something to be said for the kind of emotions that such longing can inspire.”

Additional credits: mastering by Christopher Leary at Melograf Mastering

Tracklist:
1 Another Quiet Winter 1:56
2 For A Million 4:39
3 A Silent Goodbye 3:58
4 Nakukosa 3:07
5 Over The Horizon Pt. 1 4:56
6 Saying Goodnight 3:25



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(sfp 11) Bad Loop - Fragments

Bad Loop - Fragments
Label: Soft Phase
Catalog#: sfp11
Format: 6 x File, FLAC, EP
Country: Finland
Released: 16 Jan 2010
Genre: Electronic
Style: IDM, Downtempo
cover artwork by Pedro Julien (high resolution version included on the complete release)

Bad Loop is finnish artist Petteri Karjalainen, who’s been making music since the early 90’s.  During all these years, he have established his very own, recognizable style where melodies collide with lush pads in subtle ways, driven by the layered rhythms, all these blended together form the Bad Loop sound. And close to five years have passed since the last release “Luo“, which appeared on the One netlabel. At the time being, the focus was on the idm flavored melodic downtempo material, while the new EP titled “Fragments” takes a new, more edgy and slightly darker direction. Being a more beat oriented and occasionally even hectic in tempo, compiled from tracks originally  designed for live performances. Developed and mangled further into a piece that captures the essential vibe of a Bad Loop gig. Additional credits: track 6 remixed by Planet Boelex.

Tracklist:
1 Sinner 5:08
2 Nth 5:24
3 Sometimesrmx 4:42
4 Pinta 6:13
5 En Sure Sinua 6:09
6 Nth (Planet Boelex Remix) 5:39
Remix - Planet Boelex



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(sfp 10) Carl Sagan's Ghost - At The End Of It All

Carl Sagan's Ghost - At The End Of It All
Label: Soft Phase
Catalog#: sfp10
Format: 9 x File, MP3, Album, VBR
Released: 04 Dec 2009
Genre: Electronic
Style: Ambient
cover artwork by Jourdan Laik
Additional credits: guitar on tracks 1 and 9 by Travis Hartnett
Field recordings on tracks 6 and 7 by Specta Ciera

Carl Sagan’s Ghost is a project of american composer Daniel Davis. The focus is on  the ambient side of electronic music and the latest output, titled “At The End Of It All” is certainly no exception. Carefully designed and constructed, sonic landscapes you can drown yourself in completely. For a moment, listening to multiple layers of sounds echoing in spacious environments, discovering new subtle nuances on the sounds can  easily transport you to a place, where you can completely forget the surrounding world momentarily. Just put on the headphones, find a comfortable position and switch off the lights. Also recommended, the previous album “Darkness and the Light” on the Earth Mantra netlabel. Some thoughts from the artist behind the sounds: “Initially, this album was supposed to be an atmospheric celebration of spring and summer, something warm, something happy. However, that didn’t quite pan out. As I began to compose and then finalize these compositions, I noticed that  the album was taking on a darker tone. What I ended up with was an album that seemed to contemplate death, although I don’t think the album is overly depressing. It is somber, but there is still a hint of hope and happiness in a number of songs.”

Tracklist:
1 At The End Of It All 4:12
2 Increasing Pressure 6:01
3 Hallowed & Hungry 5:04
4 Solitude I 4:45
5 Solitude II 5:29
6 The Patience Of A Saint I 9:49
7 The Patience Of A Saint II 7:21
8 The Patience Of A Saint III 6:18
9 Take A Moment 6:23



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(sfp 09) Muhr - Farewell Anthology

Muhr - Farewell Anthology
Label: Soft Phase
Catalog#: sfp09
Format: 13 x File, MP3, FLAC, Album
Country
Released: 02 Nov 2009
Genre: Electronic
Style: Downtempo, Ambient

Muhr is canadian Vincent Fugère, the man behind the influential Camomille netlabel  and also the record label Apegenine. Sadly, some months ago he made the decision of focusing his efforts to other areas and the labels closed down. Muhr has released albums on several notable netlabels including 12rec, Serein and Miasmah. The new album carries the title “Farewell Anthology”, which might signal something that could be interpreted as being the last Muhr album. But such artistic decisions are often not final, conditions and life situations change, but the desire to create music stays in you. Naturally, Muhr is warmly welcomed back any time. The artists words: “This is an album about parting ways. A soundtrack to many goodbyes I’ve had to commit to and an ode to the tiny tragedies of life. As we all turn the page to a new chapter of our lives, somethings need to stay behind.” Track 9 is a remix of Entertainment For The Braindead “Colours”.

Tracklist:
1 Intro (The Fall) 2:27
2 Dessous Le Mur De Planck 6:02
3 As We Hover 5:06
4 De La Neige Dans La Tête 4:52
5 Variable 0:49
6 Dreams, Dreams 2:11
7 And You Will Know 2:43
8 Farewell 5:14
9 Entertainment For The Braindead - Colours 4:22
Remix - Muhr
10 Crier 5:18
11 Dust Settles ( She's Not Coming Back ) 4:34
12 Yesterday 0:44
13 Outro (Fall Again) 4:51

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(sfp 08) Mosaik - Leandi

Mosaik - Leandi
Label: Soft Phase
Catalog#: sfp08
Format: 5x File, MP3
Released: 26 Sep 2009
Genre: Electronic
Style: Ambient, Modern Classical
Cover artwork by fthr productions

Return to the cold north for the autumn time, this time presenting you a new EP from swedish Mosaik, for many people also known as Radix. While listening to these five tunes, one might get a wonderfully nostalgic
feeling, as the music has slightly retro styled mood to it, where melodies are the heart of it all, truly faithful to his unique style. And while the surrounding sounds carries a modern edge, all this together makes you wish
the atmosphere and the warmth from the songs would remain in the room long time after it has finished playing. Collaborating on this release, Nummelin on “Tickles” and closing the EP together with Planet Boelex
on “Nanomies”. Here’s how the man himself describes the release:

“So, here it is. Leandi is my spring and summer of 2009. More specifically it’s my most sincere release in a very long time. It’s the result of looking at the creation process in a different light, without engaging in reasoning and just letting the music come as it may. Normally I would venture into more ambient landscapes and experimental sounds, but I wanted this release to be simple and open. Heavily inspired by childhood, fatherhood, watching my son grow up, play, communicate and learn the ways of the world.”

Tracklisting:
1 Leandi [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
2 Sporel [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
3 Tickles (with Nummelin) [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
4 Melo [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
5 Nanomies (with Planet Boelex) [download] [mirror] [archive.org]

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(sfp 07) Transient - Nothing Is Everything When Everything Is Nothing

Transient - Nothing Is Everything When Everything Is Nothing
Label: Soft Phase
Catalog#: sfp07
Format: 10 x File, MP3, FLAC
Released: 28 August 2009
Genre: Electronic
Style: IDM, Experimental, Glitch, Ambient, Dub
Cover artwork by psion005

Transient is Carl Martin, american musician with netlabel discography second to none. The list of releases he have been putting out on his own Noisy Vagabond outlet and most of the big netlabels is simply quite staggering,not to mention the overall playing time is over 30 hours! It is not easy to categorize his output, the styles vary from beatless ambient to bottom heavy dancefloor rollers, everything in between. So in case he is a new discovery to you, head over to his website and be amazed of the versatility of music, almost all of it to be downloaded for free.
“Nothing is everything when everything is nothing” being the lengthy title for this album, it’s slightly more beat-oriented Soft Phase release, while still preserving the importance of melodies and harmony. The album carries influences from floaty atmospheric ambient, dub, some melancholic piano, all accompanied with some cleverly programmed beats. Finally, some selected words of wisdom from the man himself:

“The record is a furthering of my approach to casually inform the listener of the potential positive life. For me this has always been the purpose of musical creation, to spread good vibrations to the masses and to fight fear and hate. Do not despair!”

Tracklisting:
01 “Old ones” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
02 “Do not despair” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
03 “Beauty unfolds” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
04 “Rainboweyes” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
05 “Blotter” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
06 “Interlude” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
07 “Push it off the waterfall” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
08 “Redeyes” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
09 “Tapeorch” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
10 “Breezyeyes” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]



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