Soundcloud

Hi

i have uploaded a few new things to the Soundcloud page from forthcoming releases a live recording

jon.

http://soundcloud.com/yellow6

CINYF close/r review

Close/r is a rather interesting project by Jon Attwood, perhaps known more as Yellow6. A first, unknowledgeable listen to this album will raise many questions that Attwood is kind enough to answer clearly in a short explanation within the album’s booklet. The essence of this project lies in three guitar chords that are repeated endlessly in a specific 7 parts sequence. This loop, ending only after 70 minutes had passed, is escorted by three groups of artists, making it twist, bend and gain new meanings as each track passes. With Attwood as Yellow6, play also – Fraser Macgowan, David Newlyn, Absent without Leave, Konntinent, Kevin Hufnagel, Stafraenn Hakon, Ringinglow, Winterlight, Northern Valentine and Arconic.

The guitar loop itself, ethereal and drifting, stays minimal throughout the entire album. This doesn’t prevent it from being loaded with emotion that only grows with its consistency. The manner in which the different people who take part in this project play their music with Yellow6 varies, of course, and after a while of listening to the soft, delicate loop again and again, one might forget about Attwood’s chords and dive in the different sounds of the participating members instead. The result is beautiful and very touching and channeling its way between experimental music and post rockish, meditative encounters.

The albums greatest power is in the fact that while you might think that this idea can be easily executed in a very bland and boring way, the participants of this project prove beyond doubt that they can create a fascinating creation our of a simple, rigid and strict skeleton. Close/r welds itself into one long track of ongoing meditation and wonder, promising itself a place among the finer creations of Yellow6.

Culture is not Your Friend!

yellow6 interview and review of 'close/r' in Issue 6:

http://cinyf.wordpress.com/

VALLEY LP available now

order from the yellow6 SHOP page, Basses Frequences, thisquietarmy, Norman Records and all good retailers

brief news update

Hi

Just a couple of things to mention…

The David Newlyn and Yellow6 ‘Miniatures’ 3” cdr is released tomorrow by Hibernate Recordings as part of the postcard series. 100 hand numbered copies, it will be available from the Hibernate Store, Norman Records and Stashed Good from midday on 10^th June. Get in quick as they will most likely sell fast (all my copies were reserved in advance so I have none I’m afraid)

VALLEY – the second part of the collaboration with Eric Quach (thisquietarmy) has been pressed and will be here soon. Available on silver vinyl and limited black it will be listed on the store page when available. It can be pre-ordered from Basses Frequences now and will be available from all good online stores soon.

The CD/DVD mentioned in the last update is in production and will be a joint release between E6 and Lunasylum. The DVD will include the Antwerp Live Looping performance, a 20 minute film by Niclaz Erlingmark (Elenziah Film) that has been used as a backdrop at recent gigs, with two selectable soundtracks which were improvised and recorded last week, the Realisation video by Badhand Film, and a slide show of photos from the tour. The CD will include 6 tracks of manipulated recordings by David Newlyn using recordings from the live shows. More on that soon…

The Masturbation Goes Cloud CD is now available on Somehow Ecstatic Records featuring me on guitar on one song.

Lastly, I have a live show coming up in Leicester at The Musician on July 12 supporting Her Name is Calla. I’m opening with a 30 minute set. (Please mail me for more info / tickets etc.)

Cheers

Jon.

David Newlyn and Yellow6

http://store.hibernate-recs.co.uk/products/10478

bit more news

Hi

Small update following the news mail… totally missed mentioning a very important release that is available for pre-order / download now.

Available very soon from Hibernate Recordings / Fluid radio with all proceeds going to relief charities for Japan following the earthquake.

Along with many others, it includes a specially recorded new Yellow6 song “Repeat”. (this is not to be confused with the previously released song of the same title from decay:repeat)

Kanshin is a two CD compilation album that presents a collection of sound design work from some of the scene’s finest artists from across the globe. It has been put together to raise money for the current recovery in Japan following March’s earthquake.

As the sensationalist media broadcasters find other things to talk about in the news, a huge recovery operation is still on-going as we speak. Many people have lost everything. So we decided to put together Kanshin so that via Ian Hawgood, 100% of profit from compilation sales will go directly towards the Japan recovery and on-going relief efforts. Ian lives in Japan and his wife is currently working with both the Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support organisation (JEARS) in Sendai and surrounding areas, as well as the Direct Help for Victims and Animals Rejected from Shelters in Japan group who are going up to areas which are not receiving government support for food, water, basic supplies, as well as rebuilding and cleaning up. By this means they are able to transport food, clothing and aid directly almost every other weekend and during holidays to areas which are not getting enough or any support. Ian’s wife has also arranged a house as a base in Sendai for volunteers and a temporary home for found animals who are then moved on through JEARS either to foster homes or animal centres. We felt that any funds we can send this way would probably have more of an immediate impact than donating via one of the larger UK charities.

Ian himself has contributed to the compilation in a collaboration with Peter Jørgensen and through 3 hours and some 30 tracks, the line up that comprises this album is surely as exciting as it gets…

Kanshin is curated by Daniel Crossley (Fluid Radio/Fluid Audio/Facture) and Jonathan Lees (Hibernate/Rural Colours), with invaluable assistance from Ian Hazeldine (Cover art), Wil Bolton (Mastering) and Damian Valles (Digital distribution). This release is made possible by the generosity of all of the artists involved

Ships June 10th

CD pre orders available from:

Fluid Audio

Hibernate Recordings

Stashed Goods

Digital version available via Bandcamp

http://www.kanshin.co.uk/

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There will also be another specially recorded new Yellow6 song “And In The Distance” on a compilation from mini50 records (who release the excellent Caught In The Wake Forever EP). Entitled 'After A Long Dream Of Sleep' all proceeds will go to Mercy Copr to aid victims of the earthquake in Japan.

Full track listing is:

1. Matthew Collings - Hraunberg

2. Mirrorzisland - Anonatoll

3. Spokes - Give It Up To The Night (Fieldhead Remix)

4. Cory Allen - Transcender's Theme

5. Yellow6 - And In The Distance

6. Richard A Ingram - Vort Halicon

7. David Newlyn - Stop Motion

8. Talvihorros - Dead Sea Scrolls

9. Chantal Acda - Missing Heartbeat

10. M. Ostermeier - Winsome

11. FiRES Were Shot - Giffords Green

12. Guy Gelem - Recent Waves

13. Christian Eldefors - Daylight

14. Antonymes - Gravity Versus The Pull Of Beyond

15. Glacis - May This Night Never See Morning

More news soon…

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All my copies of the Hibernate Postcard EP are now sold on pre-order so any other orders you will have to go to either Hibernate or Cathedral Transmissions

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Lastly, I have copies of the second printing of the recent Tonefloat LP “In Time This Too Will Fade”. It is the same lovely clear vinyl as the first press but these come with a silver sleeve rather than red. Available now from the shop page