{"title":"Studio Kosmische","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"alpha-77","title":"Alpha 77","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis album opens a run of 3 incredible volumes of Kraut \/ Kosmische themed sounds from Dom Keen’s Studio Kosmiche project, for Feral Child. All are released as runs of 250, on coloured vinyl, and come wrapped up in gorgeous screened SK|FC outer pvc sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudio Kosmische is predominantly the solo project of Dom Keen, (Dom Keen; The Hologram People, Holy Magick) though often ably assisted by regular collaborator Jon Parkes (Dreamlord Recordings) amongst others. Expect experimental drones and dreamy Krautrock vibes influenced -as the name suggests- by the legends of the classic 1970’s Kosmische movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese LPs are part an ongoing series, \u003ci\u003eAlpha 77, Omega 76, Gamma 75\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRitual 74\u003c\/i\u003e (available previously via dronerockrecords). \u003ci\u003eAlpha 77\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOmega 76\u003c\/i\u003e came to life at the start of lockdown, recorded purely for meditative purposes to prevent the onset of cabin fever. Both collections were initially released May 2021 on limited short run cassette on the independent cassette label ‘Anticipating Nowhere’.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title \u003ci\u003eAlpha 77\u003c\/i\u003e is derived from an effects processor (a collection of sound-processing modules including a pitch-shifter, ring modulator, phaser, tape delay etc) of the same name, made for Irmin Schimdt of seminal krautrock band Can. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Feral Child","offers":[{"title":"Blue | LP","offer_id":50463332172107,"sku":"2003597","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/cover_189421102021_r_658f80b7_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727263412"},{"product_id":"gamma-75","title":"Gamma 75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe third of the superb collection of Kosmische \/ Kraut fuelled gorgeous grooves from Dom Keen’s Studio Kosmische project; \u003ci\u003eGamma 75\u003c\/i\u003e is ready to roll on Feral Child. Again in a pressing of 250, this time on cherry coloured vinyl with insert card and housed in screened SK|FC PVC outer sleeves. This final part of the series is perhaps more collaborative; Jon Parkes (from the equally wonderful Korb) guesting heavily on this record. Twelve beautiful cosmic pieces recalling the ambient works of Cluster, certain early T.Dream \/ Froese, Harmonia \/ Eno etc whilst also sounding remarkably fresh and of it’s time now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Feral Child","offers":[{"title":"Red LP","offer_id":50469264490827,"sku":"2011948","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a3021014321_16_48f188f9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727358878"},{"product_id":"under-neon-stars","title":"Under Neon Stars","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeral Child’s 50th release is an absolute gem; housed in a beautiful 70s styled disco bag- it sees a 12” collaboration between longterm label favourites, Studio Kosmische from the UK and Cloud Canyons from Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA killer double A side featuring a reworking by SK of “Under Neon Stars” (from Cloud Canyons’ great 2023 debut album “Dreaming Of Horses Running In Circles”) which adds to the original versions’ relentless motorik pulse, by adding a few parts and alchemically blending the original elements of the song; the slowbuilding ethereal female vocals, the multilayers of monophonic analogue synths- moulding a shrouding and lilting veil on the 9 minute long original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide B features a brand new track, “Black Fruit”, which also sprung from the creative dialogue between the two bands and also clocks in at around 9 minutes, side-long. Born as an instrumental piece by Studio Kosmische, “Black Fruit” developed into a full song thanks to the vocal additions by Michelle Cristofori, Laura Storchi and Stella Baraldi (Cloud Canyons’ singers) and a rich yet minimalistic array of instrumental parts by Studio Kosmische’s Dom Keen, who ingeniously shaped the keys harmonies and rhythmic textures around the vocal lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccomplished by some subtle electronic treatment by Cloud Canyons’ Nicola Caleffi, “Black Fruit” ideally complements “Under Neon Stars” as a two-sided creature, hanging somewhere between krautrock and electronica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful record, already attaining hugely positive social media response- it is available via Feral Child on vinyl only this August.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Feral Child","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\"","offer_id":50474373316939,"sku":"2214915","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2024-08-02_at_11.12.06_30d1a11a_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727435981"},{"product_id":"omega-76","title":"Omega 76","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second of Feral Child’s mighty trio of killer Studio Kosmiche volumes, \u003ci\u003eOmega 76\u003c\/i\u003e. Feral Child’s first release in what promises to be a hectic year for the label born from the ashes of Polytechnic Youth (and with nods to label head Dom’s previous labels Great Pop Supplement and Earworm as regards its genre crossing, ‘anything goes’ release policy).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOmega 76\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonderful record, leaning more towards a full band kinda set up as Dom Keen is joined by ‘The Hologram People’ bandmate Jon Parkes on drums \/ percussion and Robin Waterson on various instruments. It is arguably more immediate than the previous (quickly sold out) “Alpha 77” set. 12 wonderful tracks that merge kraut \/ kosmische flavoured ambient electronics with psychedelia, which whilst recalling the works of Harmonia, Cluster, Klaus Schulze, Eno et al also sound remarkably fresh and of the moment, now….\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLongterm supporters of both label and artist, ‘Concrete Islands’ write: “Omega 76” is a more animated and communalist collection, one during which we are ushered into the same bubbling waters as Harmonia (“Constellation in the North”), the psych-rock terrain of Amon Düül II (“Ethnic Forgery” and “Skimming Over Pluto”), the electro-fizz of Michael Bundt (“The Robots Cruise” and “Stuck in the Sequence”) and the lysergic fog of Spacemen 3 (“Blues in Space”)”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhilst J. Wasko of “The Ominous Drone”, a recent champion of the band, says “Inspired by early Kosmische pioneers like Cluster and Harmonia what you get is pastoral calming tunes that are neither purely ambient or drone but satisfyingly lies somewhere in-between. This is my wheelhouse. This is the stuff that relaxes and calms and lets me drift off to sleep or reflect on a quiet morning. Drones layered with subtle keyboard tones and pads punctuated by undulating effects, LFOs and syncopated bleeps and bloops. Just put this on and float driftless on the lazy river of your mind. 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Recorded in January, both versions (entitled “Crème Caramel” and “Salted Caramel”) are absolute beauties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a little background, over to SK mainman Dom Keen: SK is an experimental electronic project, rooted deeply, as the name suggests, in the ethos of German 1970s kosmische music. Blending drones, psychedelic instrumentation and sound design into immersive, otherworldly deep listening—this is music intended to encourage and accompany an altered state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily the solo project of British musician and producer Dom Keen, it also reflects collaborations with key contributors. Keen is also known for his work with The Hologram People and as a touring musician with Quantic and Death in Vegas. A close collaborator is Jonathan Parkes, founder of Dreamlord Recordings. Drawing on a background in sonic experimentation, Studio Kosmische channels the ethos of 1970s cosmic music—expansive synth textures, open structures, and a disregard for conventional song form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts growing catalogue, released on vinyl and via Bandcamp, includes Alpha 77 (2021), Beyond the Circle of the Fixed Stars (2023), Lucifer Rising (2023), and Electronic Meditation for Inner Space Travel (2026), the latter featuring Parkes and Russian saxophonist Ivan Bursov. 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