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The music in the album is inspired by many things but particularly the master musicians - John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Cedric Brooks and Count Ossie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Archive Of Sound","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50403566354763,"sku":"2143873","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7141043768854_029fb61c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726561880"},{"product_id":"new-world-5","title":"New World","description":"\u003cp\u003eNat Birchall returns with a new studio album with an expanded Unity Ensemble. Six original compositions played by a seven-piece group featuring the legendary UK tenor saxophonist, Alan Skidmore and guest percussionist Mark Wastell. Both musicians joined the group onstage at a John Coltrane tribute concert at London’s Café Oto last year, the resulting performance showing just how compatible all the musicians were, so Nat thought it would be propitious to record the group in the studio with their special guests. Both Nat and Alan are Coltrane devotees of the highest order, but they each have their own individual style, and at the sessions their playing complimented each other’s beautifully. With no trace of anyone attempting to “outdo” the other one the recording dates were a testament to the whole group’s selfless approach to music making.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Archive Of Sound","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50424476172619,"sku":"2188540","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50424475550027,"sku":"2188537","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7141043767697_1cc75e01_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726778701"},{"product_id":"the-infinite-2","title":"The Infinite","description":"\u003cp\u003eNat Birchall continues apace with his “one-semble” recording projects, this album being the fourth one to feature only Nat himself playing all the instruments.  \u003ci\u003eThe Infinite\u003c\/i\u003e presents seven original compositions loosely based around various mystical aspects of the universe.  The recording demonstrates Nat’s belief in the music having its own life outside of any human input, and also that it has its own laws and innate sense of balance and form, as does the universe itself. As the ancient saying goes - as above, so below. The track Kalaparusha Arha Difda is named for the late, great tenor saxophonist who Nat considers to be one of the deepest and most Spiritual musicians that have had an influence on him.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Archive Of Sound","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50485354365259,"sku":"2006298","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/unnamed_58e202a5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727598856"},{"product_id":"dimensions-of-the-drums","title":"Dimensions Of The Drums","description":"\u003cp\u003eNat Birchall's latest album is a heartfelt homage to the Jamaican music scene of the mid-1970s. Drawing inspiration from iconic figures like Lee Perry, Aston Family Man Barrett, and Sly Stone, Birchall expertly captures the essence of the era's sound. His meticulous attention to detail shines through in every aspect of the album, from the use of drum machines to the instrumentals and dubs reminiscent of Keith Hudson and Im \u0026amp; Count Ossie. Birchall's dedication to his craft is evident in his role as the sole creator of the album, handling all instruments, recording, and mixing. The result is a profound musical journey that pays homage to the past while carving out a unique space for Birchall's own artistic expression. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Archive Of Sound","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50532376871243,"sku":"2210439","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7141043768199_569ec011_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728120839"},{"product_id":"drums-in-dub","title":"Drums In Dub","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A new vinyl album from Nat Birchall, this is the dub version of his \u003cem\u003eDimension of the Drums \u003c\/em\u003eLP, a roots reggae instrumental set that was very enthusiastically received last year, ending up on many best Of The Year lists. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor this album Nat has remixed the tracks in classic early to mid - 1970s style. Inspired by the classic dub LPs like Keith Hudson’s ‘Pick A Dub’ and Winston Edwards’  ‘King Tubby Meets The Upsetter at the Grass Roots of Dub’ the tracks have been reimagined in Rroots dub fashion, some with new horn lines and all with hand drums, giving the album a very authentic rootsy sound. Additionally there are two different mixes of a new rhythm track that wasn’t on the previous album. 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