Lanterns, by Alex Albrecht pres. Melquíades

Lanterns

by Alex Albrecht pres. Melquíades

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Michael Mueller This is a ear-friendly suite of songs that moves from being overtly ambient in nature to something closer to EDM without ever losing its chilled, slightly blissed-out mood.

The sound is spacious and warm, although not quite as organic as it sounds. That said, sampled natural sounds are used judiciously throughout, alongside the electronic elements that predominate.

A easy, free flowing album but one that doesn't lack for sophistication or nuance. Give it a listen. Favorite track: Lanterns Pt 1 & Pt 2.

saidanddone This is definitely the EP of the year. Lush melodies interwoven with hushed rhythms that just float around an atmosphere that is nearly tangible. Alex is definitely one of the most important creators in not only house music, but music in general. This is "buy on the spot" level. Favorite track: Neon Canal.

Scott Hutchinson Another fantastic ep from a brilliant artist and label. Favorite track: Neon Canal.

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1.	Lanterns Pt 1 & Pt 2 10:52	buy track
2.	Neon Canal 07:17	buy track
3.	Cockatoo Horizon 05:42	buy track
4.	Embers ft. James Harbard 08:00	buy track
5.	Federation Bells 06:09	buy track

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Alex Albrecht returns to the Analogue Attic imprint this October under his Melquíades guise; delivering a five-track package in the shape of 'Lanterns'.

Albrecht explains "The concept is a continuation of my last release with AAR and aims to take the listener on a journey to a strange place - Falling asleep, it leads one down a rainy, lantern-lit path and into another world.
At the end of the record, the listener is finally awoken by a familiar voice."

All of the compositions are improvised explorations with field recordings at their core as the framework.
'Lanterns Pt. 1 & Pt. 2' lead, easing you into the project with swirling, hazy atmospherics and ethereal piano melodies floating atop rounded subs and soft percussion.

'Neon Canal' follows, bringing the rhythm to the forefront whilst bubbling bell chimes, warm chords and expansive delays ebb and flow within.
Up next is Cockatoo Horizon a Balearic tinged cut employing off-kilter organic percussion, soft guitar licks and airy atmospherics before 'Embers ft. James Harbard' strips things back to floaty chords, bumpy drums and jazzy guitar melodies subtly unfolding throughout.

'Federation Bells' then rounds out the release on beatless tip, laid out over six minutes with otherworldly tones, melancholic piano chords and textural

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released October 17, 2019

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