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2023

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Demain, d​è​s l​’​aube
by From Overseas & zakè

October 4, 2023
160g Opaque Maroon 2LP Set + Download Card
160g Audiophile Black 2LP Set + Download Code

About___
‘Demain, dès l’aube’ is a quietly powerful collaboration between From Overseas and zakè with a beautiful stillness at its center. The repetition of these arrangements comforts and lulls, while offering plenty of calm instances. The arrangements on Demain, dès l’aube were intentionally written to ebb and flow seamlessly, slowly converging en masse. A stately set of primarily long-form arrangements that burgeon with unhurried celerity, exemplifying patience while displaying meticulous attention to the finer details. Creating an abundance of short vignettes, the duo took their favorite sounds and created foundational loops for these solemn arrangements. They expanded on these short loops with intentional reshaping and expansion of the initial sounds by introducing and converging various guitar parts, tape processing, and synthesizer work. The richness of these long-forms are evident and delicately glide along in a timeless journey.

Credits___
Written, recorded and produced by From Overseas & zakè
Mixed at Kaleidoscope Tone Studio by zakè
Mastered at Schwebung Mastering by Stephan Mathieu
Photography by Kévin Séry
Design and layout by zakè

© 2023 Past Inside the Present
℗ 2023 Past Inside the Present Publishing (BMI)
This is PITP-V054 | MMXXIII

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Pressed by GGR
Manufactured and assembled in USA

Record Pressing___
160g opaque maroon 2LP set (limited to 100) and 160g Audiophile Black 2LP Set (limited to 400), housed in a 5mm wide spine matte jacket. Records placed in semi-thick white paper sleeved. Black and white center labels. Shrinkwrapped.

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Ash
by zakè & City of Dawn

August 11, 2023
160g color LP + Download Card
4-Panel Wallet 2CD + Download Code

About___
American ambient masters zakè (a.k.a. Zach Frizzell) and City of Dawn (a.k.a. Damien Duque) return with a mesmerizing follow up to last year's "Agape". The music the two create together reflects the expansive landscapes of their native Texas and Indiana. Slowly unfolding melodies that seem to rise like the sun from a Texas horizon, and drones that resonate like leaves in an endless Indiana woodland. It's a sound that's both beautiful and slightly haunting – a sound that encompasses the listener and demands attention. This is music to get lost in.

Zach and Damien can both be considered veterans of ambient drone by now, and the five composition on Ash present a rarefied ”complex simplicity”. With few means they manage to create sonic and compositional depth, on par with classics of the genre from the likes of William Basinski, Brian Eno and Stars of the Lid.

The CD version of ”Ash” includes the previous album ”Agape”, which hasn't been previously released on CD.

Credits___
Written, recorded and produced by zakè & City of Dawn
Bass guitar on 'They Know Not' by James Bernard
Vocals on 'They Know Not' by marine eyes
Recorded and mixed at Kaleidoscope Tone Studio by zakè
Mastered at Ambient Mountain House by James Bernard
Expired polaroid film photography by zakè
Layout and artwork by Jakob Skøtt

©℗ 2023 Azure Vista Records, VISTA014
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Barcode: 5063176005618
Barcode (Text): 5 063176 00561 8
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Record Pressing___
LP on 160 gram transparent ochre. Vinyl housed in a 3mm heavyweight, matte jacket w/ obi-strip. Full color center labels. Includes download card. Shrinkwrapped. Edition of 250.

2xCD Pressing___
Glass-mastered 2xCD housed in a 4-panel, matte wallet. Includes both 'Ash' and 'Agape' albums. Shrinkwrapped.
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LL
by zakè feat. bvdub Warmth ASC Aural Imbalance Influx Innesti Coppice Halifax Nitechord

June 22, 2023
160g 3xLP + Download Card

About___
LL features two new arrangements by zakè. LL1 is a 21min. monolithic long-form piece, accompanied by From Overseas on guitar and bass. LL2 is an immersive, drone-laden piece that fuse field recordings and fragmented sound elements beautifully together.

An incredible line-up of seven prolific producers completely reworked the two original arrangements. Bending the ambient genre to its limits, 𝐿𝐿 encompasses strokes of ambient, drone, drum & bass, electronica, and deep techno elements, spanning across three vinyl records with over two hours of aural expression.

Credits___
LL
Tracks 1 & 10
Written, produced, and mixed by zakè at Kaleidoscope Tone Studio
Additional guitar and bass on ‘LL1’ by From Overseas

LL, remixed
Tracks 2-9, 11-12
Source material by zakè
Remixed and produced by the following in order of appearance:
Coppice Halifax, Warmth, Aural Imbalance, Influx, Innesti, ASC, Aural Imbalance, bvdub, Innesti & Nitechord.

Mastered at Ambient Mountain House by James Bernard
Artwork by Charlotte Mae Frizzell
Design and layout by zakè
Cut at WWM
Pressed by GGR
Marketed, distributed, and phonographic copyright: Zakè Drone Recordings

© 2023 Zakè Drone Recordings
℗ Past Inside the Present Publishing (BMI)
This is ZD-026 | MMXXIII

Record Pressing___
3xLP record set housed in a 5mm wide spine, UV high gloss coated jacket. B/W center labels. Records placed in an anti-static rice inner sleeve with a .75 gauge archival polypropylene lining. Includes download card. The record set is housed in a resealable polybag.

Each record has a unique vinyl color. The pressing plant were instructed to randomize vinyl colors so that each record is completely unique. No record shares the same colored vinyl.

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Orchestral Tape Studies II
by zakè

June 13, 2023
160g LP + Download Card, 3 color variants
C456 Cassette + Digital Download

About___
Orchestral Tape Studies II is an enthralling amalgam of orchestral textures carefully crafted by zakè. It is a continuation of its predecessor, Orchestral Tape Studies which was released to high acclaim in 2019.

Bringing forth pastoral meditations with becalmed, atmospheric intent, Orchestral Tape Studies II is a convincing display of beautiful scores primed for the self-reflective moments that are both contemplative and thought provoking. These delicate repetitions, reticent sound treatments, and recurrent tape-based loops demand focused listening in a quiet environment.

Credits___
Written, recorded, and produced by zakè
String accompaniments by Olivia May (cello), Charlotte Frizzell (viola), and Damien Duque (guitar/bow)
Mixed at Kaleidoscope Tone Studio by zakè
Mastered at Ambient Mountain House by James Bernard
Design and layout by zakè

© 2023 Past Inside the Present
℗ Past Inside the Present Publishing (BMI)
This is PITP44

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Matrix / Runout (Side A): PITP44-MMXXIII-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B): PITP44-MMXXIII-B
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Pressed by GGR
Manufactured and assembled in USA

Record Pressing___
160g Transparent Rose LP (edition of 100)
160g Audiophile Black LP (edition of 100)
160 Color LP (edition of 300)

Record housed in a 3mm semi-gloss, full color jacket. Vinyl record placed in an anti-static inner sleeve with a .75 gauge archival polypropylene lining. Shrinkwrapped.

Cassette Pressing___
C456 Cassette (edition of 50)
Solid red cassette with white imprinting, housed in a clear norelco box. Loaded with FerroMaster C456™ super ferric, ultra-high performance type-1 music grade analog tape. Shrinkwrapped.


Review___
“It has been some five years since US ambient maestro zake dropped the first volume of his Orchestral Tape Studies. We're glad to finally have the second installment in the series available because there has rarely been music as cathartic and soothing as this on our shelves. It's made from drones, field recordings and richly layered movements of fragmented orchestral loops." -Juno Records

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Drift
by zakè & Tyresta

June 2, 2023
180g LP + Download Card
2 color variants (EU/US Pressings)

About___
A formal collaborative effort long past due, PITP personnel zakè and Tyresta finally converge together to bring forth a collection of arrangements titled, 'Drift'.

Drift delves into the depths of patient and reflective music which is woven together by a tapestry of delicate textures and subtle melodies.

From the very first notes of the opening track, it becomes evident that Drift is a journey meant to be experienced with undivided attention. The strength of Drift lies in its ability to create a sonic space where time seems to slow down.

Each track is carefully crafted to instill a sense of peace, gracefully floating amidst billowed phonic pleasantries. Tracks like ‘Monuments at Sea’ and ‘Reason to Believe’ exhibit a remarkable command of sound design and a keen ear for sonic detail.

The patient pacing of the album allows for the nuances and subtleties of each texture to shine through, creating a poignant and introspective atmosphere. It's a prime example of how the artists masterfully combine simplicity with depth.

Credits___
Written, recorded, and produced by zakè and Tyresta
Mixed at Kaleidoscope Tone Studio by zakè
Mastered at Ambient Mountain House by James Bernard
Cover photograph by Benoît Pioulard
Design and layout by zakè

© 2023 Zakè Drone Recordings // Dunk!Records
℗ Past Inside the Present Publishing (BMI)
This is ZD-024 // DNK23169
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Matrix / Runout (Side A): DNK23169 / A / DUNK!PRESSING
Matrix / Runout (Side B): DNK23169 / B / DUNK!PRESSING
Cut at ODM
Pressed by dunk!pressing
Manufactured and assembled in Belgium

Pressing___
180g Blue Splatter LP (US Version)
180g Green/White LP (EU Version)
Vinyl housed in a 4mm heavyweight, matte jacket. B/W center labels. Records placed in black, anti-static inner sleeve with a .75 gauge archival polypropylene lining. Shrinkwrapped.

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B⁴
by zakè

May 9, 2023
Digital Download + Art Print Set

About___
B⁴ encompasses four brand new arrangements that were written based on four separate photos I took this past year. These photos were edited and manipulated to prepare them to be screenprinted as a one color design impression. The collection of art prints are on high quality 100# Maduro Beach Speckletone French Paper. Each print is hand numbered and signed. The set of art prints were masterfully screenprinted at AK1A in Bozeman, Montana, US.

Credits___
Written, recorded, produced and mixed by zakè
Mastered at Ambient Mountain House by James Bernard
Guitar textures on 'Barren' and 'Banded' by City of Dawn
Art, layout and design by zakè
Art prints silkscreened at AK1A

© 2023 Zakè Drone Recordings
℗ Past Inside the Present Publishing (BMI)
This is ZD-PRINT1 | MMXXIII
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Live at the Gothic Chapel
by zakè ◾️ Marc Ertel ◾️ James Bernard ◾️ From Overseas

April 28, 2023
180g White/Black Vinyl LP + Digital

About___
On February 18, 2023 in a very intimate setting, zakè, Marc Ertel, James Bernard, and From Overseas performed live at the historic Gothic Chapel, located at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana US. The set was multi-track recorded from the soundboard and is now available for those who were unable to attend the performance in person.

Credits___
All arrangements performed live by zakè, Marc Ertel, James Bernard, and From Overseas at the Gothic Chapel, Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis Indiana, US
Mixed and mastered at Ambient Mountain House by James Bernard
Post Production and continuity by zakè and James Bernard
Cover photo, design and layout by zakè
Vinyl pressed at Dunk!Pressing, Belgium
Cut at ODM
Manufactured and assembled at Dunk!Pressing, Belgium
Special thanks to the Crown Hill Heritage Foundation
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phonographic copyright - Past Inside the Present

© Past Inside the Present, 2023
℗ Past Inside the Present Publishing (BMI)
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Pyramiden
by zakè ◾️ Markus Guentner ◾️ James Bernard

February 17, 2023
Limited Edition Digistak + Digital

Credits___
Written and produced by zakè, James Bernard, and Markus Guentner
Mixed and Mastered at Ambient Mountain House by James Bernard
Photography by Benoît Pioulard
Layout and design by zakè

©℗ 2023 Zakè Drone Recordings
This is ZD-023 | MMXXIII
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markus-guentner.bandcamp.com

Review___
"What more could you ask for than three highly respected masters of ambient sound coming together to create a pièce de résistance of aural brilliance? PITP and ZDR does it again; this time combining an incredible 'trio de force' consisting of zakè, Markus Guentner, and James Bernard.

Introducing 'Pyramiden'; a declaration of ambient excellence that will no doubt be held with the highest regards for generations to come. These eight arrangements take the listener on a journey to the most remote places, finding comfort in the beauty of stillness, awe-inspiring landscapes, and illuminated nights of wonder.

The tracklist may suggest a cold, lonely affair with titles such as, 'Polar Night', 'Seafrost', and 'Arctic Choir' but it is quite the contrary. Even in the coldest of times and places, warmth has its place and purpose. Warmth in this case could quite possibly be hope. An incredible array of textures and layers permeate throughout Pyramiden with impeccable beauty and pure resonance.."

-Juno Records

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​Deep into the unknown, we shall endlessly roam
by zakè

January 27, 2023
Limited Edition Cassette + Digital


About___
‘Deep into the unknown, we shall endlessly roam’ is a collection of arrangements created primarily by the use of analog tape and archaic tape devices. These repetitive themes hang in perpetuity, while seldom wavering from its original aural expression.

zakè reshaped and produced foundational tape loops using an obsolete VSC Soundpacer, while complementing the loops with field recordings captured by a time-worn, Sony M-570V microcassette voice recorder. Other elements of these recordings were further rendered by the use of an Akai GX-270D Reel-To-Reel, a gift given by close friend and sound artist, Isaac Helsen.

“Deep into the unknown, we shall endlessly roam” is dedicated to those who continue to yearn for greater understanding. Allow this to be a phonic accompaniment in your life’s personal journey.”



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Credits___
Written, recorded, produced and mixed at
Kaleidoscope Tone Studio by zakè
Mastered at AMH by James Bernard
Expired polaroid photo cover by zakè
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©℗ 2023 Zakè Drone Recordings
This is ZD-LOOP2 | MMXXIII
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