{"title":"Pedro Vian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePedro Vian is a DJ and electronic music producer born in Barcelona, Spain. He is the founder of the record label Modern Obscure Music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith his unique sound and style, Pedro Vian has become a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. Influenced by artists such as Inga Copeland, Mana, and Hype Williams, he has crafted a distinct sound that blends elements of various genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis talent for creating mesmerizing beats and captivating melodies has earned him recognition from both critics and fans alike. Pedro Vian's music transports listeners to another dimension, where they can lose themselves in the hypnotic rhythms and ethereal sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"font-de-la-vera-pau","title":"Font de la Vera Pau","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet for release via Modern Obscure Music in October, Raül Refree and Pedro Vian will soon unveil their highly anticipated collaborative debut album - \"Font de la Vera Pau.” Two creative minds from the Barcelona avant-garde music scene, the pair combine on a boundary-pushing release that oozes with artistic vision and creative genius. The album, simmered slowly and in complete complicity, showcases a strong musical connection interwoven in each of its nine compositions. A grand piano, a synthesizer, 10 and a positive organ engage in a dialogue that breathes life into a hypnotic universe with psychedelic and minimalist nuances. Effortlessly merging a diverse array of influences, “Font de la Vera Pau\" invites us on a transcendental and reflective journey. The pair allow space for the spirituality of cosmic jazz figures like Alice Coltrane and Sun Ra, the enveloping ambient soundscapes of Japan’s Haruomi Hosono and Hiroshi Yoshimura, and the meditative minimalism of Steve Reich or Terry Riley. Raül Refree is one of the most acclaimed and versatile Spanish producers of the last decade. Always fascinated by traditional music, Raul has become a reference point for new flamenco in his homeland, working alongside the likes of Rosalía, Rocío Márquez and Niño de Elche, and upcoming names like Rodrigo Cuevas or Guitarricadelafuente. Having produced Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth’s last 3 albums, his presence in the band’s Echo Canyon West studio is palpable, also working with Sharon Van Etten, Nels Cline and Kid Millions amongst others. Truly an integral part of the current New York scene. Raül’s critically acclaimed 2020 release with Portuguese singer Lina was praised by Pitchfork and was voted album of the year by the European Broadcasting Union. A year later his work for Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin earned him a pair of Latin Grammys, while more recent projects include collaborations with singers Rokia Koné and Maria Mazzotta, and ongoing preparations for his debut as a theatre director next year. Forever pushing sonic boundaries, Raül has also found time to release eleven albums under his own name, acclaimed movie soundtracks and a discography spanning multiple genres. Pedro Vian is a renowned Catalan artist who has released three solo albums (“Beautiful Things You Left Us For Memories,” “Pedro Vian” and “Ibillorca”) and a collection of singles on his Modern Obscure Music imprint – a multi-disciplinary platform based on deep listening and music research. The ‘PRSNT’ compilation, which Pedro curated in 2021 and featured Laurie Spiegel, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Visible Cloaks, received support from Pitchfork, Crack, Brooklyn Vegan, The Quietus, The Wire and Metal. Pedro has been remixed by Inga Copeland and Pye Corner Audio, and has recorded mixes for of Bleep, Self-Titled and Juno Daily. After presenting their immersive live set at Sonar Festival, Pedro released ‘Cascades’ with Piedmont-born composer and producer Mana last November. A frequent juxtaposition of his elegant productions, the unsettling tone of the record is often heavenly on the ears. The embers \"Font de la Vera Pau” began burning back in 2020, when Pedro returned to Barcelona after a two-year stint of living in Amsterdam. Fast-forward three years and it stands as a milestone in contemporary music, solidifying Raül Refree and Pedro Vian’s position as audacious and visionary creators who defy convention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Obscure Music","offers":[{"title":"Black LP.","offer_id":50394420773195,"sku":"2054756","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"earth-our-planet","title":"Earth, Our Planet?","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Earth, Our Planet?”: A call for environmental awareness. This time, Pedro Vian – the founder of Modern Obscure Music - presents his fourth solo album (following his 2020 release, \"Ibillorca\").\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue for release in spring 2024, \"Earth, Our Planet?\" promises to immerse us in a moving odyssey, crossing the boundaries of musical genres to provoke an urgent meditation on the protection of our planet. On this occasion Vian has composed the album influenced by the myth of the eternal return, the compositions are long and repetitive, generating states of pure trance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePedro Vian, singular for his fusion of genres and styles, ventures into even more complex territories in \"Earth, Our Planet?\". From the first listen, it is evident that this work treads the line of convention and breaks the boundaries of electronic and experimental music with artistic dexterity. The album weaves together texture, hypnotic rhythms and melody. Each track reveals his distinctive ability to create immersive landscapes, guiding the listener into deep emotional introspection. This is not just music; it is a transformative experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of this album lies not only in the musical vision. The album features high-calibre collaborations that add layers of creativity and elegance. Trumpeter Pierre Bastien, whose early productions left an indelible mark on Aphex Twin's Reflex label, infuses \"A Day in Rotterdam\" with a unique emotional resonance. Violinist, Asia, renowned for her avant-garde approach and ability to conjure unique landscapes, elevates the album's opening tracks \"Urobóros\" and \"Les Tambours Subterraniens\". Their skill and sensitivity intertwine perfectly with Vian's artistic vision. In addition, Italian producer Daniele Mana, with whom Pedro Vian collaborated closely on his previous album \"Cascades\", known for his experimental approach and talent for creating extraterrestrial atmospheres also contributes to \"Les Tambours Subterraniens\". His artistic perspective adds more complexity and texture to the piece, pushing the boundaries of contemporary electronic music. There is also a collaboration with Raül Refree, an artist with whom Vian worked with last year, presenting “Font De la Vera Pau”, an album that The Guardian defined as \"a wonderful piece of electroacoustic music, a captivating mix of strings and analogue synth drones which sometimes flirts with Alice Coltrane-ish spiritual jazz\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \"Earth, Our Planet?\", Pedro Vian not only offers up some of his best work to date, but it is also a call to reflect on our relationship with the natural world. As a part of a planet where environmental awareness is more crucial than ever, he urges us to protect and preserve our world as an extension of ourselves. This extensive work is a statement, Vian addresses the notion that too often we prioritise immediate needs over the well-being of the planet. It highlights the fact that we often consider the Earth as a possession when, in reality, we are but a part of it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Obscure Music","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50459462500683,"sku":"2182518","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50459463352651,"sku":"2182523","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/MOM050CD_1d6c9e1e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727222757"},{"product_id":"no-going-back-2","title":"No Going Back","description":"\u003cp\u003ePedro Vian Vian and Maalem Najib Soudani \"Mogador\": A Fusion of Analog Electronic Music and Traditional Gnawa Sounds. \"Mogador\" stands as a compelling exploration of the intersection between seemingly irreconcilable musical worlds: the experimental realm of analog electronic music and the deep-rooted tradition of Gnawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis project is more than just a juxtaposition of styles; it’s a meeting of minds where the ancient and the modern, the analog and the organic, are woven together into a seamless auditory dialogue.What truly sets \"Mogador\" apart is the way Pedro Vian’s use of the EMS AKS Synthi and Buchla doesn’t overpower the mix but instead forms a perfect synergy with Maalem Najib Soudani’s qrebeb and guimbiri. Rather than competing, the analog pulses intertwine with the hypnotic lines of the traditional instruments, amplifying the trance-inducing qualities inherent in Gnawa music. The Maalem’s vocals, steeped in history and spirituality, float over layers of synths that feel both ethereal and tangible, crafting a soundscape that is as cinematic as it is visceral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not just a collision of cultures or a superficial fusion exercise. \"Mogador\" represents a genuine dialogue between two ways of understanding sound and space, where every element—from the syncopated percussion to the serpentine modular waves—contributes to a sonic landscape that is both haunting and profoundly resonant. Here, tradition isn’t a museum piece, and analog electronics aren’t a rootless futurism; instead, they transform each other, creating something greater than the sum of their parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Obscure Music","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50788445520203,"sku":"2232070","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/MOM054_870b2444_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1731149473"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_5e90d4c6_thumbnail_4096_2a95b866-9da8-4202-978b-fc5ae94b17e6.jpg?v=1726438951","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/pedro-vian.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}