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無常

by Ian Hawgood

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about

Originally written as a synth-tape-loop accompaniment to '光' (Eilean Records), '無常' was an album that I made between my homes of Tokyo and Warsaw. Most of the recordings were done late at night or in the early hours when I couldn't sleep. The whirring of old reels and tape machines at these times and the lights from the meters, has always been my equivalent of meditation I think. This album reminds me of those machines quietly humming on the tatami mats in the studio I had overlooking the river, and just fill me with happy memories.

I did a mixdown from various reels in Warsaw as I realised the tapes were dying and the machines needed to go due to a lack of space. This version is the original mix with all its little blips and noise. The CD version was cleaned up beautifully by James Murray but I wanted to present the unedited forms as some of the weird cuts and noises remind me of the amazing character these machines had.

Thank you x Ian

"Impermanence is a sublime document of sonic ephemerality and extraordinary filigree in terms of both texture and emotion."
- Stationary Travels

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"Technically located at an extremely high level... each of the 9 songs has stunning charm." - Gezeitenstrom

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"Music of significant value... along with enlightened levels of patience, Hawgood instils a deep calm into the fabric of the record."
- Fluid Radio

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"Admirers of everything hand-made, intimate, and intricately curated will be in love... highly recommended." - Headphone Commute

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"Mai come in “Impermanence”, la musica di Hawgood travalica il semplicismo degli schemi definitori, proiettando la propria mosaicale interpretazione dell’elettro-acustica ambientale verso una dimensione di pura percezione sonora, colta al volo nella preziosa caducità della sua dissolvenza.” - Music Won’t Save You

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“A highly personal statement, yet also appealing to a wide audience receptive enough to feel its intentions.” - Ambientblog

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released December 12, 2019

Music by Ian Hawgood
Artwork by Stijn Hüwels
Design by James Murray

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folk reels Brighton, UK

hello.

my name is ian.

collab: wraith vs wrath / kinder scout
Mail: togoshi@icloud.com

i make music by myself.

i make music with friends.

the peace and light of music collaboration is my 生き甲斐.

i hope these musical conversations and adventures help you on your journey.

thank you.

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