{"product_id":"in-real-life-3","title":"In Real Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Real Life\u003c\/em\u003e is the latest release from Berlin-based guitarist and composer \u003cstrong\u003eJulia Reidy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Reidy has received acclaim for her solo performances on the 12-string acoustic guitar, blending microtonality, 'American primitive' stylings, and classic minimalism. Her recent releases have expanded her sonic palette, incorporating electronics, field recordings, and heavily auto-tuned vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Real Life\u003c\/em\u003e takes Reidy's music one step further, presenting an epic LP-length suite that transitions from abstracted songs to lush electronics and explorations in contemporary musique concrète. The album begins with eerie electronics and creaking percussive sounds, before Reidy's auto-tuned voice emerges as the focal point. Surrounded by electric guitar explosions and synthesized arpeggios, her voice delivers a melancholic ode, reflecting on the instability of experience and the mutability of identity in a digital-saturated world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album explores the relationship between the physical and digital worlds, shifting between Reidy's intricate guitar-picking and various forms of synthesis. The dynamic imagery in Reidy's lyrics, such as cutting, shattering, and 'racing streams,' mirrors the structure of \u003cem\u003eIn Real Life\u003c\/em\u003e, which moves continuously between distinct episodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the song-based opening to sequences of frenetic guitar playing and delicate harmonics, the album flows seamlessly from one moment to the next. Interstitial moments between these episodes are emphasized, creating a unique listening experience that showcases Reidy's diverse musical talents.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Truffle","offers":[{"title":"Black LP.","offer_id":50398641717579,"sku":"2171488","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/BLACKTRUFFLE051_067412c5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726497554","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/products\/in-real-life-3","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}