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'Bloom / Fold' by Hotel Neon

8/13/2019

 
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hotel neon pitp past inside the present ambient drone steven kemner andrew tasselmyer lp cd cassette
Past Inside The Present is thrilled to release two brand new compositions by Hotel Neon titled, 'Bloom | Fold'. Life often requires us to feel a sense of dread and wonder simultaneously. Introspection and empathy are especially needed as of late. These two deep and engaging tracks by Hotel Neon help to create a space in which one can settle and reflect.

Written and produced by Hotel Neon
Mastered at Black Knoll Studio (NY) by Rafael Anton Irisarri
Layout & design by zakè
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'May / Atra' by Benoît Pioulard

8/11/2019

 
Benoît Pioulard
 'May / Atra '
Limited Edition LP / Digital
9/10/2019
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Past Inside The Present is thrilled to announce Benoît Pioulard’s ‘May | Atra,’ bringing Pioulard’s ‘May’ EP to vinyl for the first time, paired with four brand new compositions ‘Atra.’ The ‘May’ EP was originally released through Pioulard’s imprint, ‘Disques d'Honoré | BHP-03’ digitally and as a strictly limited edition cassette that quickly sold out. This LP features the May EP in its entirety (side a) and the ‘Atra’ EP, which encompasses four brand new, previously unreleased tracks (side b). Atra is Latin for "black" ; this collection is intended to be a blustery penumbra against the verdancy of the May EP.

Listen to the single ‘Kit’ from ‘May | Atra’ now and pre-order your copy.

Limited Edition LP:
155 gram black vinyl housed in a full color, matte jacket. Full color labels. Records are placed in white paper innersleeves. Shrink-wrapped. Limited to 200 units.

Test Press LP:
155 gram black vinyl LP housed in a black jacket with a 11”x3” test press sticker on front cover. Records are placed in an anti-static, high density rice paper innersleeves for ultimate protection. Jacket housed in a polyethylene sleeve. Limited to 5 units.
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Written and produced by Thomas Meluch
Recorded at La Berceuse (WA), 2018
Mastered at Black Knoll Studio (NY) by Rafael Anton Irisarri
Layout and design: Sean Curtis Patrick
Cover image taken with Polaroid SX70 film
Published by James and Margaret (ASCAP)
Design/layout by Sean Curtis Patrick
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'Remnants Vol. V' by Isaac Helsen

8/9/2019

 
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'Remnants Vol. V' by Isaac Helsen
Volume V - Remnants Series | Digital
8/10/2019

‘Remnants’ by Isaac Helsen has taken several forms over many years: A full-length album and a double album, before it was scrapped entirely; reborn as a four-part series of EPs, and scrapped again; finally, taking form as 'Remnants', an eight-part series to be released over the course of 2019 on Past Inside the Present.

The project is both an autobiographical examination of the artist’s struggles with mental health and an attempt to deconstruct the idea of an album, creating a new series of sounds by collecting broken pieces of varying styles and in scattered stages of completion.

The individual eight volumes will be released sporadically and unpredictably throughout the remainder of 2019, noting both the sporadic and unpredictable nature of these collections of sound as well as the processes in which they were conceived.

50% of all proceeds for the ‘Remnants’ series will be donated to Active Minds, a charity focused on opening the conversation about mental health through support services and education, aimed at students aged 14-25.

Volume V context:
The last heat of summer. Hyperawareness of physicality and existence, embracing presence and euphoria.

Written and produced by Isaac Helsen
Layout & design treatments by 扎克
Artwork captured in 2019 on expired Kodak Gold 200 film by Isaac Helsen

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'Hidden Amongst the Trees and Foothills' by Black Brunswicker

8/4/2019

 
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black brunswicker ethan past inside the present PITP ambient drone label cd cassette helfrich
'Hidden Amongst the Trees and Foothills' by Black Brunswicker
Limited Edition Cassette / CD / Digital
AVAILABLE 8.9.2019

Black Brunswicker is the moniker of midwest-based ambient guitarist Ethan Helfrich. He creates lush billows of lofi soundscapes primarily from a digest of recorded tape loops, a myriad of effects pedals and acoustic guitar. The result is a stunning array of warm, nostalgic sound treatments. ‘Hidden Amongst the Trees and Foothills’ is a collection of ambient hymns, hushed sounds, and tape distortions.

'Hidden Amongst the Trees and Foothills' was recorded this past spring during what I would describe as a very weird time for me. I was experiencing a constant sense of isolation and feeling disconnected with both myself and others. Playing guitar has been a constant source of peace for me and these are some tracks that came out of this difficult period. Looking back now, I feel like I'm in a different, better place now. I hope this music will bring peace to others just as it has done for me.

Over the past several months, I really started diving into finger-style playing, having found the music from John Fahey, Jack Rose, and Robbie Basho. Fahey in particular was a huge inspiration for some of these tracks and is what led me to develop a love of Open C tuning.
-Ethan Helfrich

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black brunswicker ethan past inside the present PITP ambient drone label cd cassette helfrich
Cassette Pressing:
Green shell cassette tape with white imprinting, housed in a clear norelco box and shrink wrapped. Loaded with FerroMaster C456™ super ferric, ultra-high performance type-1 music grade analog tape. Limited to 100 units.
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black brunswicker ethan past inside the present PITP ambient drone label cd cassette helfrich
CD Pressing:
Disc housed in a 4-panel cardstock eco-pack. Eco-pack protected by a clear, re-sealable eco-bag. Printed using green friendly ink. Limited to 100 units.
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All tracks written and produced by Ethan Helfrich. All arrangements were recorded into a Tascam MF-P01 using a Harmony H165, a Recording King 000, and a broken Kent 12 string. Pedals varied, but usually included an el Capistan, DD-3, Canyon delay, a Ditto X2, a volume pedal, and a Russian Big Muff (for Woodsmoke).

Recorded in my small apartment in Evanston, IL between January and April 2019. For Michol, with love forever.

Mastered by Guillermo Pizarro
Analog mastering, design and layout by zakè

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'To Those Who Dwelt in a Land of Deep Darkness' by zakè, feat. Wayne Robert Thomas

8/4/2019

 
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To Those Who Dwelt in a Land of Deep Darkness zake Wayne Robert Thomas past inside the present pitp ambient drone label
'To Those Who Dwelt in a Land of Deep Darkness' by zakè is now available at Past Inside the Present’s Bandcamp page.

For many, music and art are invaluable when it comes to coping with dark and trying times. This can be true for both the creators and the consumers. With his latest release, zaké provides a 38-minute, pensive and ultimately healing deep dive into what it means to continue living life in the face of loss and uncertainty. Wayne Robert Thomas joins zaké for a moving addendum that further explores the emotional depths of struggle, perseverance, and growth.

Written to those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness.

Written and produced by zakè
Additional production, sound treatments, and guitars on 'An Addendum' by Wayne Robert Thomas
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Orchestral Tape Studies [Tyresta Reworks]

7/30/2019

 
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orchestral tape studies zake tyresta cassette past inside the present PITP label ambient drone lp nick turner chicago
Chicago-based ambient producer Nick Turner (Tyresta) reworked the entire Orchestral Tape Studies album by zaké (扎克). Nick used his Mellotron M4000D Micro, Fender Jazzmaster, Strymon Timeline Delay, and a Strymon BigSky Reverb to complement and beautifully transform the original OTS arrangements.

About OTS:
Orchestral Tape Studies is a compilation arranged and produced by healing sound propagandist, zaké (扎克). OTS is a group of richly layered movements of fragmented orchestral loops, paying homage to minimalist symphonic composers and orchestras. zaké incorporates field recordings and faint drone billows to accompany these selected samples of orchestral loops. With an emphasis on tone and recurrent murmurs, these four arrangements offer 32 minutes of delicate repetition, reticent sound treatments, and subtle manipulations.
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Black shell cassette tape with white imprinting, housed in a clear norelco box and shrink wrapped. Loaded with FerroMaster C456™ super ferric, ultra-high performance type-1 music grade analog tape. Limited to 100 units. Side A/B identical.

Written & produced by zaké (扎克) & Nick Turner (as Tyresta)
Analog mastering, design and layout by zaké (扎克)

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'The Last of Our Time Together' by Hakobune NOW AVAILABLE

7/25/2019

 
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hakobune lp vinyl past inside the present PITP ambient drone label rafael anton irisarri black knoll studio
PITP is pleased to release ‘The Last of Our Time Together’ by Japanese ambient mastermind, Hakobune. This is Hakobune’s first physical release of 2019 and we couldn’t be more honored to be releasing this captivating set of compositions. ‘The Last of Our Time Together’ encompasses two slow burners, with subtle, beautiful landscapes that Takahiro Yorifuji is known for. 32 minutes of serene, peaceful ambience. Mastered at Black Knoll Studio (NY) by our good friend Rafael Anton Irisarri.

Limited to 100 units on transparent smoke & 100 units on black vinyl. Shipping begins 7.26.2019.
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Transparent smoke vinyl & black vinyl housed in a full color, semi-gloss jacket. Records are placed in white paper innersleeves. Shrink-wrapped.
Limited to 100 units each.

All music written by Takahiro Yorifuji
Mastered at Black Knoll Studio (NY) by Rafael Anton Irisarri
Photography & layout by Takamitsu Ohta
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‘Intimacy’ by Ludvig Cimbrelius will be released on 7.19!

7/16/2019

 
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Ludvig Cimbrelius Purl Eternell Past Inside the Present PITP ambient drone label cd cassette lp
PITP is excited to announce that ‘Intimacy’ by Ludvig Cimbrelius will be available for purchase in both digital and physical formats on 7.19!

​​Swedish producer Ludvig Cimbrelius, also performing under the monikers Purl, Eternell, and Illuvia, has crafted a new collection of blissful sounds, utilizing layers of processed vocals over a bed of delicate guitar swells and luscious atmospheres. These four long pieces effortlessly flow together while drifting transcendently with the listener.

'I find intimacy to be a natural occurrence. Like water evaporating when the sun warms its surface, the experience of intimacy can be described as the secondary glow of a radiance too bright to experience directly – that of the unity which underlies all existence. In essence, we are already beyond intimate with all things, dissolving in the perpetual light of one Sun. In dreams, we may feel the glow of its rays.' ~ Ludvig Cimbrelius
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Ludvig Cimbrelius Purl Eternell Past Inside the Present PITP ambient drone label cd cassette lp
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Disc housed in a 4-panel cardstock eco-pack. Eco-pack protected by a clear, re-sealable eco-bag.
Printed using green friendly ink. Limited to 100 units.

All tracks written & produced by Ludvig Cimbrelius
Mastered at PITP Studio by zakè (扎克)
Cover photo by Anton Novikov, captured in 2011, city of Murmansk in the forest called "Valley of Comfort" with a Zenit ET camera
Design & layout by zakè (扎克)

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'Wind Colors' by Gallery Six NOW AVAILABLE!

7/10/2019

 
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Gallery Six Wind Colors LP past inside the present PITP ambient label Hidekazu Imashige drone album
Gallery Six Wind Colors LP past inside the present PITP ambient label Hidekazu Imashige drone album
Gallery Six Wind Colors LP past inside the present PITP ambient label Hidekazu Imashige drone album
PITP is excited to announce that ‘Wind Colors’ by Gallery Six is now available for purchase in both digital and physical formats.
100 pressed on transparent purple vinyl
100 on black vinyl

Six beautiful arrangements, saturated with field recordings and blissful ambience. “The field recordings for this album were especially intense. Captured during the winter months, there were many days when the temperature was higher than average with strong winds. Initially disappointed with too much wind noise, I discovered and was quite surprised with the results of these captured field recordings. The collection of field recordings became the foundation of these arrangements and consequently became the all encompassing title of these compositions, "Wind Colors".” —H. Imashige

All tracks written, mixed, mastered by Hidekazu Imashige
Album art & design by 扎克
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PITP is very excited to announce that Canadian ambient producer, Jordan Christoff is now part of the PITP artist roster!

7/2/2019

 
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Jordan Christoff Past Inside the Present PITP ambient label blog record cassette lp drone music bandcamp
PITP is very excited to announce that Canadian ambient producer, Jordan Christoff is now part of the PITP artist roster! Christoff offers up his latest pair of ruminant arrangements for his debut PITP release titled, 'Liminal'. Liminal is a meditative long play with drifting, transcendent ambient soundscapes. These compositions were performed and recorded live between January-February 2019 on Lekwungen territories. Liminal is available now as a digital download and limited edition cassette.

Cassette details:
Solid red shell cassette tape with white imprinting, housed in a clear norelco box and shrink wrapped.
Loaded with FerroMaster C456™ super ferric, ultra-high performance type-1 music grade analog tape.
Limited to 100 units.
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Written and produced by Jordan Christoff with synthesizer programming and field recordings
Additional field recordings by Emily Thiessen
Mastered by t e l e p a t h
Art and layout by Zakè (扎克)
No computer screens, sounds or presets involved in the creation of Liminal.

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Jordan Christoff Past Inside the Present PITP ambient label blog record cassette lp drone music bandcamp
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Tyresta 'Fallen Moon' OUT ON 6/21!

6/17/2019

 
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Tyresta ‘Fallen Moon’
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Past Inside the Present is proud to present ‘Fallen Moon’ by Nick Turner, AKA Tyresta. Fallen Moon is four stunning and ethereal movements available both digitally and as a limited edition cassette. Nick utilized modular synthesizers, tape manipulation, and effects pedals to create this collection of compositions during spring of 2019. The physical version is a metallic silver shell cassette tape with black imprinting, housed in a white/clear norelco box and shrink wrapped. It is loaded with FerroMaster C456™ super ferric, ultra-high performance type-1 music grade analog tape. Limited to 100 units.

Written and produced by Nick Turner
Track 1 and 3: Matt Ciani, additional guitar treatments
Mixed and mastered by Matt Ciani
Layout & design by 扎克

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PITP is very excited to announce that ambient producer, James Bernard is now part of the PITP artist roster!

6/13/2019

 
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PITP is very excited to announce that ambient producer, James Bernard is now part of the PITP artist roster! James is an LA-based musician that has been creating and releasing ambient electronic music since 1994.

In February 2019, James' highly acclaimed effort on A Strangely Isolated Place titled, 'Atwater' was saturated with beautiful sounds emerging from a Moog Mother 32, custom built filters and various Eurorack modular sequencers, modules and effects.

James continues his proven and unique efforts in creating ethereal tones on this latest collection of songs titled 'Fragments' due out on Past Inside the Present in late summer. 'Fragments' was created by using a method of composition James has been perfecting where he takes small pieces of unreleased music that he has written stretching over the last 10 years, and runs them through different modes and types of granular stretching and FFT processing. In some cases, the original audio source was no longer than 20-30 seconds long.

Fragments will be released on a limited edition cassette and CD, along with a digital download option. PITP is honored to share this collection of music.
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'Remnants Vol. III' by Isaac Helsen Now Available!

6/6/2019

 
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Isaac Helsen Remnants PITP past inside the present ambient drone lp cassette blog
PITP is pleased to present 'Remnants Vol. III’ by Isaac Helsen. These arrangements have taken several forms over many years: A full-length album and a double album, before it was scrapped entirely; reborn as a four-part series of EPs, and scrapped again; finally, taking form as 'Remnants', an eight-part series to be released over the course of 2019 on Past Inside the Present.

The project is both an autobiographical examination of the artist’s struggles with mental health and an attempt to deconstruct the idea of an album, creating a new series of sounds by collecting broken pieces of varying styles and in scattered stages of completion.

The individual eight volumes will be released sporadically and unpredictably throughout the remainder of 2019, noting both the sporadic and unpredictable nature of these collections of sound as well as the processes in which they were conceived.


Volume III context and setting:
Looking back, feeling the heaviness of disconnect between reality and projection of memory. The warmth of nostalgia fades quickly into detachment and isolation.

50% of all proceeds for the ‘Remnants’ series will be donated to Active Minds, a charity focused on opening the conversation about mental health through support services and education, aimed at students aged 14-25.
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Orchestral Tape Studies by 扎克

6/4/2019

 
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Orchestral Tape Studies is a compilation arranged and curated by healing sound propagandist, 扎克. OTS is a group of richly layered movements of fragmented orchestral loops, paying homage to minimalist symphonic composers and orchestras. 扎克 incorporates field recordings and faint drone billows to accompany these selected samples of orchestral loops. With an emphasis on tone and recurrent murmurs, these four arrangements offer 32 minutes of delicate repetition, reticent sound treatments, and subtle manipulations. OTS is comprised of elements and sampling from the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra.
OTS is offered as a ‘name your price’ download, but 100% of all proceeds will be donated to the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra (MYO) towards a Student Scholarship. The MYO is a youth and family development program of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. The program focuses on developing life skills through the rehearsal and performance of music and is designed to use the life skills learned through music instruction to engage youth in activities that discourage at-risk behaviors and keep them committed to staying in school. A student scholarship is $200 and our goal and intention is to sponsor one child for the program.  Further information on The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra can be found HERE.  
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TWO NEW ALBUMS BY 36 'The Lower Lights' & 'Beneath The Lower Lights'

5/28/2019

 
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36
'The Lower Lights'
Available digitally on 5/31/2019
Pre-order 2xLP on 5/31/2019, 11:00am ET
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'Beneath The Lower Lights'
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36 vinyl lp the lower lights 2xlp dennis huddleston past inside the present pitp ambient drone cassette
36 vinyl lp the lower lights 2xlp dennis huddleston past inside the present pitp ambient drone cassette
36 vinyl lp the lower lights 2xlp dennis huddleston past inside the present pitp ambient drone cassette
'The Lower Lights' is a new compilation album from 36, featuring 10 tracks of vibrant, eclectic ambient music. These are carefully chosen from a larger selection of tracks, made between April 2018 and April 2019 as part of a year-long 'Audio Diary' project. These showcase the more energetic side to 36's production, whilst still retaining that glowing melancholia, which has become the hallmark of the 36 sound. Tunes like 'Galatea' and 'Midnight Helix' unleash the full arsenal of 36's synth capabilities, with an urgency that is quite unlike anything else in his discography. In contrast, tracks like 'Future Love' and 'Minerva' uncover new paths in the darker, more cyberpunk style, with a nod to the future and a wink to the past. For those who enjoy 36's music at it's most blissful, tunes like 'Lahaina Noon' will have you covered. If you enjoy emotionally charged ambient music, that demands your full-focus rather than something to simply ignore or fall asleep to, then 'The Lower Lights' is an album worth taking your time to explore.

All tracks have been carefully remixed and re-mastered, for more detail and clarity. The beautiful, minimalist artwork was created by Mario Morales. The record is pressed on double vinyl and is available in 3 different colors: Black, Metallic Silver and Teal. 100 copies of each are available. To reduce shipping costs and keep things internal, USA/ROTW orders will be handled direct by the label, while all UK and EU orders will be distributed by 36 himself.
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In addition, a limited edition cassette tape compilation called 'Beneath The Lower Lights' is also available, featuring an alternative selection of tracks, taken from the 'Audio Diary' archive.
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36 vinyl lp beneath the lower lights cassette dennis huddleston past inside the present pitp ambient drone
"During the months of April 2018 to April 2019, I worked on a new project, which I called an "Audio Diary" documenting all the music I made over a single year. I have always wanted to do something like this, but time constraints and outside commitments always prevented it. Since 2017, I have been fortunate enough to be able to work on music full-time as my sole career, so I figured the time was right to finally crack my knuckles and do it.

My early albums were more like compilations of random tracks I made, but in recent years, I have shifted towards conceptual albums, that have a more focused, curated feeling. This is great for creating a consistent sound from start to end. But as a listener, I have a soft spot for dynamic albums, that shift and swerve in sound, constantly surprising the listener. This is why the idea of an Audio Diary felt appealing to me, because I could just make music without any pretense or grand goal; It was just making music for the sheer joy of it, without any regard for the tracks that come before or after it. It felt like returning to my old method of working, albeit with 10 years of experience on my back!

I was expecting to create around one track a month, but during the first 6 months, I was averaging about 1 track a week. When inspiration strikes, I have learned not to fight it! I think a key part of this prolific output is because I created a consistent pattern for how and when I worked. All tunes were made after 8:00pm every evening, when it was quiet and there were no distractions. Most of the tunes were brand new and made on the spot. But I also took the time to browse through my archive of unfinished tracks and see if any of them showed potential. Tracks like 'Galatea' were started years earlier, but along the way, they hit a creative dead-end and were left unfinished. The luxury of time gives birth to many new ideas! This is why I never delete any track I work on, because they can often be the catalyst for future ideas. Everything finds it place eventually.

In the end, I made 32 tracks in total. When it came to compiling the tracks for this compilation, I simply chose the tunes I personally played and enjoyed the most over the last 12 months. I made a conscious effort not to speak to fans who had already heard them, or check play counters on Soundcloud to see which were the most popular in terms of play count. This whole concept was a personal journey, so it felt fitting for me to continue this to its final conclusion and choose the selection entirely myself. Whittling 32 tracks down to 10 for a vinyl release isn't easy, but in the end, I chose the tracks closest to my heart and placed them in a run order which I enjoyed listening to from start to finish. The end result is a new compilation album that I titled 'The Lower Lights'. Although these tracks are all quite different in terms of their individual sound, they have a surprisingly cohesive quality when compiled together as an album. I think it's a very dynamic selection and should hit the full gamut of your emotions. This isn't ambient music you can ignore; It demands your full attention and will reward you as a result. I hope you enjoy them!" - 36
 

‘Songs of An Empty Room’ by Maryam Sirvan Now Available!

5/24/2019

 
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Maryam Sirvan ‘Songs of An Empty Room’
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5/24/2019

Past Inside The Present is proud to present ‘Songs of An Empty Room’ from Iranian sound artist extraordinaire Maryam Sirvan, who also serves as half of the electronic duo NUM. ‘Songs of an Empty Room’ is Maryam’s second solo album: a static inner journey into infinity, a story of a secluded room on a dull, grey summer evening.

These works delve into the concept of detachment from the outer world and seek tranquility in an imaginary, non-existent inner space―a craving for otherworldly existence and exploration for a personal perception beyond time and space in a hallucinating manner. ‘Songs of An Empty Room’ is an exploration through sonic territories employing limited acoustic sources: obsessively, exclusively, electric guitar and voice. It offers textural structures using digital manipulation and sampling, creating personal atmospheres and soundscapes.

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Composed, recorded, and produced by Maryam Sirvan in 2018-2019
Electric Guitar, Voice, and Processing by Maryam Sirvan
Additional engineering by Milad Bagheri
Art by Maryam Sirvan and Milad Bagheri
Album layout/design by 扎克
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'Remnants Vol. I and II' by Isaac Helsen Now Available!

5/8/2019

 
Isaac Helsen Remnants PITP past inside the present ambient drone lp cassette blog album
Isaac Helsen Remnants PITP past inside the present ambient drone lp cassette blog album
PITP is pleased to present ‘Remnants Vol. I' and 'Remnants Vol. II’ by Isaac Helsen. These arrangements have taken several forms over many years: A full-length album and a double album, before it was scrapped entirely; reborn as a four-part series of EPs, and scrapped again; finally, taking form as 'Remnants', an eight-part series to be released over the course of 2019 on Past Inside the Present.

The project is both an autobiographical examination of the artist’s struggles with mental health and an attempt to deconstruct the idea of an album, creating a new series of sounds by collecting broken pieces of varying styles and in scattered stages of completion.

The individual eight volumes will be released sporadically and unpredictably throughout the remainder of 2019, noting both the sporadic and unpredictable nature of these collections of sound as well as the processes in which they were conceived.

50% of all proceeds for the ‘Remnants’ series will be donated to Active Minds, a charity focused on opening the conversation about mental health through support services and education, aimed at students aged 14-25.
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Isaac Helsen Remnants PITP past inside the present ambient drone lp cassette blog album
Isaac Helsen Remnants PITP past inside the present ambient drone lp cassette blog album

NUM 'False Awakening' CD & Digital Release

5/1/2019

 
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NUM  false awakening cd maryam sirvan milad bagheri past inside the present PITP ambient label drone noise
NUM 'False Awakening'
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05/01/2019

PITP is excited to offer ‘False Awakening’ by NUM in both CD & digital formats. Limited to 50 units.

NUM’s latest effort is a haunting journey into the dark silhouettes of avant-noise; if there was a soundtrack to accompany a journey into a black hole, ‘False Awakening’ would be it. NUM have created an ominous sound that goes far beyond any beaten path, stretching and exceeding uncharted territories that spirals into an infinite abyss. The 32 minute arrangement is comprised of two movements that incorporate processed voice, electric guitar, field recordings, electronics and saxophone.

‘False Awakening’ is an electroacoustic experience that creates a cinematic aural scene depicting a chain of real dreams. NUM is an electronic duo formed by Milad Bagheri and Maryam Sirvan in 2010 in northern Iran where the Alborz mountains meet the Caspian sea. The duo is now based in the city of Tbilisi. The concentration of NUM is on experimental music where they can create unique atmospheres by combining processed acoustic sounds and natural sonic materials with electronics.

Credits:
Maryam Sirvan: Composer, Voice, Text, Electric Guitar, Field Recordings, Electronics
Milad Bagheri: Composer, Audio Engineering, Electronics
Featuring Rezo Kiknadze: Saxophone, Electronics
Studios: NUM space (Tbilisi) / Tbilisi State Conservatoire
Art: NUM / 扎克
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NUM  false awakening cd maryam sirvan milad bagheri past inside the present PITP ambient label drone noise

Past Inside the Present 'Portraits of Past Vol. I' CD & Digital Release

4/26/2019

 
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past inside the present label ambient drone lp cd pitp portraits of past
Past Inside the Present 'Portraits of Past Vol. I'
This is PITP-POP1
PITP MMXIX CD Series [LISTEN/PURCHASE]
04/26/2019

Portraits of Past Vol.I is a compilation featuring artists who contributed exclusive tracks in winter/spring of MMXIX. Arranged and curated by Past Inside the Present. All arrangements featured on this compilation belongs to the respective copyright holders. Thank you to all artists and fans alike that have supported PITP.
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Past Inside the Present
This is PITP-POP1 | MMXIX
PITP.bandcamp.com
www.pastinsidethepresent.com
Layout & CD design by 扎克
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past inside the present label ambient drone lp cd pitp portraits of past

PITP-V007: Warmth ‘Parallel Inflection’ LP & Digital Release

4/23/2019

 
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Warmth Parallel vinyl Agustín Mena PITP past inside the present label blog ambient drone cassette tape LP
Warmth 'Parallel Inflection'
This is PITP-V007
PITP MMXIX LP Series [LISTEN/PURCHASE]
04/23/2019

Celebrating the one year anniversary of his gorgeous third album, PITP is excited to announce a laconic version of Warmth’s 2018 monumental ambient release, ‘Parallel’ on both black and colored vinyl options.  Available for the first time on vinyl, ‘Parallel Inflection’ features all arrangements from the ‘Parallel’ sessions, in addition to two previously unreleased versions / reworks of Concave and Parallel. This is limited to 175 units; 100 on black and 75 on transparent blue/black swirl. Pre-order LP and purchase digitally at PITP.bandcamp.com.

"Parallel has an almost spiritual quality to it. It is a soothing collection of weightless drones in one harmonious flow so hushed and still, so solemn and graceful that one cannot resist sinking into a state of tranquillity and deep reflection.”
--Brian Housman

"With a majestic mastering help of the one and only Taylor Deupree, Mena weaves slow-burning ambient textures that capture the frequency spectrum across its peaks and valleys, always evolving, and breathing, like waves. It’s easy to drown in its insistent washes that cradle the listener dully to sleep, but, if instead, you spend this hour as an active listener, you will discover the many intricacies hidden within, which always reward upon the numerous rotations."
--Headphone Commute

"Warmth makes ambient music of a fearsome purity."
-- Spectrum Culture

"Parallel is the kind of album to offer truths as unique and varying as the individuals willing to seek them, drawing from memory and personal experience to create an aural landscape unique to each listener."
--Stone In Focus

‘Parallel’ is a deeply meditative album that further proves the Valencia-based artist is a forerunner in Minimalist Ambient."
--Irregular Crates  


Written and produced by Agustín Mena
Mastered at 12K Mastering by Taylor Deupree
Photography by Alexander Kopatz, www.go70north.com
Layout & LP design by 扎克
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Warmth Parallel vinyl Agustín Mena PITP past inside the present label blog ambient drone cassette tape LP
Warmth Parallel vinyl Agustín Mena PITP past inside the present label blog ambient drone cassette tape LP
Warmth Parallel vinyl Agustín Mena PITP past inside the present label blog ambient drone cassette tape LP

New PITP Exclusive by Before Flags & 扎克

4/19/2019

 
Patrick Spatz Before Flags PITP past inside the present label blog ambient drone cassette tape LP
Before Flags and 扎克 - 'Empty of What | Valley of Vision'
PITP MMXIX Digital Series [LISTEN/PURCHASE]
04/19/2019

Past Inside the Present is pleased to present two brand new tracks by Before Flags and 扎克 titled, 'Empty of What | Valley of Vision'.

Both tracks featured on this release were captured and recorded with magnetic tape. Tape noise were undisturbed and not edited from these arrangements.

Original sounds of 'Empty of What" by Patrick Spatz with additional treatments by 扎克. This arrangement features processed baritone ukulele, processed pump organ and processed field recordings.

Valley of Vision' created by 扎克 from field recordings and sound manipulations from 'Empty of What'.

Past Inside the Present
This is PITP15 | MMXIX Digital Series
Written & produced by Patrick Spatz & 扎克
Spring 2019.

New PITP Exclusive: 'A Burning Down I & II by Erinome

4/5/2019

 
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Erinome - 'A Burning Down I & II'
PITP MMXIX Digital Series [LISTEN/PURCHASE]
04/05/2019

Past Inside the Present is pleased to present two brand new tracks by Erinome titled, 'A Burning Down I & II’.

Glistening in layers of manipulated piano work and blanketed with lush, drone treatments, Erinome brings forth two seraphic arrangements that are compelling and lustrous.

Past Inside the Present
This is PITP13 | MMXIX Digital Series
Written & produced by Aaron Ross Hansen

PITP-V004: Erinome ‘Low Priest I & II’ LP & Digital Release

3/21/2019

 
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Erinome Aaron Hansen Past Inside the Present PITP Ambient Drone Label 2019
PITP is excited to announce an LP on the horizon titled, 'Low Priest ' by Erinome. These arrangements encompass perfectly orchestrated drone work that are immersive and vaporous. Multiple layers of manipulated field recordings and guitar work flawlessly converge, producing thirty minutes of angelic transmissions.

All tracks were written, mixed, and produced by Aaron Hansen. Limited to 200 units. The album is currently being manufactured and information concerning pre-order and release dates will be announced soon.
Erinome Aaron Hansen Past Inside the Present PITP Ambient Drone Label 2019
Erinome Aaron Hansen Past Inside the Present PITP Ambient Drone Label 2019

PITP-V006: Gallery Six ‘Wind Colors’ LP & Digital Release

3/20/2019

 
Gallery Six Wind Colors LP past inside the present PITP ambient label Hidekazu Imashige
Gallery Six Wind Colors LP past inside the present PITP ambient label Hidekazu Imashige
PITP is excited to announce an LP on the horizon titled, ‘Wind Colors’ by Gallery Six.
Six beautiful arrangements, saturated with field recordings and blissful ambience.

“The field recordings for this album were especially intense. Captured during the winter months, there were many days when the temperature was higher than average with strong winds. Initially dissapointed with too much wind noise, I discovered, and was quite surprised, with the results of these captured field recordings. The collection of field recordings became the foundation of these arrangements and consequently became the all encompassing title of these compositions, ‘Wind Colors’.”
--Hidekazu Imashige
Gallery Six Wind Colors LP past inside the present PITP ambient label Hidekazu Imashige
Gallery Six Wind Colors LP past inside the present PITP ambient label Hidekazu Imashige
Regarding the design, 扎克 states, “The album artwork & design aesthetics are not what you’d expect from an ambient album. It really came to fruition after multiple listens of these gorgeous arrangements. ‘Wind Colors’ is a testament and a soundtrack to a life once lived for me. It is a very nostalgic-inducing record. It inspired me to design closely to an old blank duplicate-ready VHS tape from the early 90’s. The music makes me think of old recorded tapes of family and friends enjoying themselves: smiling, laughing, and being carefree; a time once lived where it was light, optimistic and everyone had a sense of naivety about the world. It is direct reflection of Hidekazu’s arrangements on Wind Colors.”

All tracks were written, mixed, and mastered by Hidekazu Imashige. Limited to 200 units. The album is currently being manufactured and information concerning pre-order and release dates will be announced soon.

PITP-V005: Hakobune ‘The Last of Our Time Together’ LP & Digital Release

3/19/2019

 
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Takahiro Yorifuji Hakobune LP past inside the present PITP ambient label
PITP is excited to announce an LP on the horizon titled, ‘The Last of Our Time Together’ by Hakobune. The album consists of two long pieces, encompassing the subtle and beautiful landscapes that Takahiro Yorifuji is known for. 32 minutes of serene, peaceful ambience.

Limited to 200 units & mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri.
The album is currently being manufactured and information concerning pre-order and release dates will be announced soon.
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