{"product_id":"the-eternal-present","title":"The Eternal Present","description":"\u003cp\u003ePioneering British electronic musician \u003cstrong\u003eMark Van Hoen\u003c\/strong\u003e releases his latest solo album, \u003cem\u003eThe Eternal Present\u003c\/em\u003e, via Dell'Orso, a remarkable collection of tracks spanning nearly three decades of recordings from 1998 to 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Eternal Present\u003c\/em\u003e embodies its philosophical title, inspired by Joseph Campbell's concept that \"Eternity isn't some later time... Eternity is that dimension of here and now that all thinking in temporal terms cuts off.\" The album explores music as the ultimate expression of existing in the present moment, transcending time and creating a sonic experience that is simultaneously \"spectral, ghostly, melodic, harmonic, and decayed.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn influential contemporary of Aphex Twin, Autechre, LFO, and Boards of Canada, Van Hoen is best known for his solo work as Locust in the mid-'90s, which helped push post-rave electronic music into newly challenging realms. His extensive discography spans releases on influential labels including R\u0026amp;S, Touch, and Editions Mego.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVan Hoen has worked on numerous collaborations throughout his career, including with Nick Holton and Neil Halstead of Slowdive under the moniker Black Hearted Brother—their album \u003cem\u003eStars Are Our Home\u003c\/em\u003e was released in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Eternal Present\u003c\/em\u003e continues the lineage of Van Hoen's most significant works, with artwork by Ian Anderson (Designers Republic) reflecting the album's \"eternal present\" concept with a mysterious visual approach, allowing listeners to form their own imaginary landscapes. The mastering by Stefan Betke (Pole) enhances this document of the evolution of the artist over the years as he continues to hone his signature sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a host of instruments including analogue synthesizers and employing various recording approaches, Van Hoen's equipment changed dramatically over the years—from early DSP processing used on his first solo record on Apollo ‘Playing With Time’ to various synthesizers, modular systems, tape machines, and digital workstations—contributing to the album's rich sonic diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dell'Orso","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":51541453406539,"sku":"R8060-1282","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2CD","offer_id":51541453439307,"sku":"R8060-6181","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/EDDA80_5e8b2213-92ed-495b-9c17-6bf5cff3a462.jpg?v=1752234461","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/the-eternal-present","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}