{"title":"Kutiman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKutiman (Ophir Kutiel; born 1982) is a multi-talented artist from Tel Aviv. He is an animator, musician, composer, producer, and video editor. With his diverse skill set and passion for creativity, Kutiman has made a significant impact in the music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a musician, *Kutiman* plays keyboards, drums, bass, and guitar. His ability to effortlessly switch between instruments allows him to create unique sounds and experiment with different genres. His compositions are known for their captivating melodies and intricate arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his musical talents, *Kutiman* is also an accomplished animator and video editor. He combines visual elements with his music to create stunning audiovisual experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dense","title":"Dense","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Sometimes I sink into the dark side of life, lucky me to have music to pull me back into the light\"\u003c\/i\u003e Kutiman.\u003c\/p\u003e  Following on from his critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eOpen LP\u003c\/i\u003e released in October, revered polymath \u003cstrong\u003eKutiman\u003c\/strong\u003e returns to \u003cstrong\u003eSiyal Music\u003c\/strong\u003e with his \u003ci\u003eDense EP\u003c\/i\u003e. Kutiman continues to push forward with developing his sound as we see the artist creating his first ever electric leaning release. Not the only first, as the haunting vocals layered throughout are a result of Kutiman debuting his very own voice. Kutiman pulls elements from various musical inspirations, be it moody electronica, garage and 2step, modern classical music, ambient or twisted r'n'b. The outcome is a unique, cutting edge blend of emotional pitched down vocals, melodic airy pianos and glitching sound effects.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This EP expresses emotions from a dark period that I went through. At the time I was into dark electronics and also found inspiration from Rhythm and Sound, Burial, The Blaze, Plasticman and more. The EP all started from a little \"Volca\" drum machine, which I hooked up and set up a mostly analogue setup around it with some synths and drum machines that enabled me to \"jam\" a lot of the music without the need to stop for overdubbing or editing\". Kutiman.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With an illustrious career spanning over a decade, Ophir Kutiel aka Kutiman moved to Tel Aviv as a teenager to study jazz at the prestigious Rimon music college. It was during this time that he was able to immerse himself in music, with influences cited as Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Amon Tobin and Parliament. Fast forward to 2007 and his self-titled debut album received a 8.2 rating from Pitchfork and set the precedent for what was to come. Other tastemakers to highlight over the years include; The Guardian, Billboard, The New Yorker, The Wire, Uncut and XLR8R among others. Kutiman is forever pushing boundaries with his music, and draws on a range of world influences from spiritual jazz to psychedelic funk. 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But that’s fundamental to his appeal: no one, not even him, really knows what to expect next. Unsurprisingly, therefore, \u003ci\u003eDon’t Hold Onto the Clouds\u003c\/i\u003e is no different, which means it’s like nothing he’s ever done. Most artists would acknowledge this by working under pseudonyms, but Kutiman is – yes, you’ve guessed it – different again. \u003ci\u003eDon’t Hold Onto the Clouds\u003c\/i\u003e is comprised of just four tracks - the shortest of which, \u003ci\u003eLucid Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, still clocks in at almost eight minutes - it orbits within reach of, among other styles, Ambient, Electronica, Minimal and New Age, but refuses to settle on merely one. The A-Side features the airy \u003ci\u003eBehind the Noise\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnknown\u003c\/i\u003e, reeling the listener into a deep and meditation. Flip it over to the B- Side and you’ll find \u003ci\u003eMineral\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLucid Dream\u003c\/i\u003e inducing an ethereal state. This new record is unusual to Kutiman’s typical style, revealing his love for the sounds of Terry Reilly, Moondog, Alice Coltrane and William Basinski. Recorded live by Kutiman over the course of the last year, the album also draws upon his growing love for Indian music, and, alongside extensive use of a Juno 6, features his first, unorthodox use of a tabla he received from his mother. \u003ci\u003eDon’t Hold Onto the Clouds\u003c\/i\u003e is meditative and enigmatic, like nothing he’s done before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - Black Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP+ - Limited Coloured Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siyal Music","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50450349359435,"sku":"1039012","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ae35d512-822c-4355-a982-d7a685abeb72_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727110977"},{"product_id":"open","title":"Open","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOpen\u003c\/i\u003e is the sixth studio album from acclaimed composer, producer, filmmaker and multi-instrumentalist, Kutiman. 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The Tuareg-leaning guitar lines on “Canoe” travel across the Saharan desert easterly towards Sudan and Ethiopia by the end, whilst meditative and Coltrane-adjacent album closer “Ripples” provides a final moment of reflection from a truly global excursion of soundscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siyal Music","offers":[{"title":"Clear | LP","offer_id":50476726387019,"sku":"1161074","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50476727042379,"sku":"1161072","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50476728025419,"sku":"1161073","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/db993404-27b7-4848-a1b5-b5ec348907a5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727463091"},{"product_id":"wachaga","title":"Wachaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew eagerly awaited LP from the maverick \u003cstrong\u003eKutiman\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on field recordings he made in Tanzania of local musicians, then manipulated, layered and expanded in his home studio. A one of a kind opportunity for a musical trip to the motherland, through the eyes, ears and heart of one of the most fascinating and adventurous musicians in contemporary music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeople have been living around the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro for millennia. One day in 2014 another jeep pulled up, in a rural neighborhood where many people from the Wachaga nation live, work and play. This jeep contained Ophir ‘Kutiman’ Kutiel, the producer, multi-instrumentalist and filmmaker who is get-stopped-in-the-supermarket famous in his home country despite being terminally shy of the spotlight. 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