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This week on The FMA: Jay Tholen

Free Music Archive: Conditions of Control.

Releases

Jay Tholen – Control Me

At it’s heart, Control Me is an honest expression of my love for the Gospel. Most of the compositions were conceived as humble little hymn-like ukulele tunes. Following my tradition of unnecessary embellishment; I layered the songs beyond recognition until they became what they are now: schizophrenic heaps of sound. Everything from Shoegaze to Prog Rock to Schmaltzy 50’s Pop is emulated beneath layers of manipulated waveforms and vinyl samples.

Tracklist

Time Transcendent (3:44)
Altars (2:10)
Hashivenu (3:11)
I Know (2:31)
Prayer (5:15)
A Temple of the Holy Ghost (1:28)
Control Me (3:24)
Be Alright (1:43)
Bleeding Over (2:41)
Show the World (1:46)
Eagle Feather, Falcon Claw (10:45)
Curtains (3:56)
Jay Tholen — Vocals, Samples, Acoustic and Electric Ukulele, Transistor Organ, Out of Tune Piano, Stylophone, Tasteful Humor, Flute, Pan Flute, Slide Whistle, Percussion, Electric Kazoo, Squeezebox, Field Recording, Kiddie Glock, Tracking and Sequencing, Mixing and Mastering
Christine Tholen — Vocals
Cory Taylor — Saxophone

“The Name of Jesus is Lifted High” from the song Altars was originally written by Eddie James

via Jay Tholen — Control Me | Ubiktune.

Releases

Jork – Superannuated UBI017

Irish jazz-musician Jork presents an unusual combination of FM, 8-bit sound, orchestra and electronic synths in his album titled “Superannuated”. It features nine jazz-fusion/avant-garde compositions, combining complex chords and virtuoso solos with melodic soundscapes and rich harmonies.

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Releases

Darkman007 – Atomic Insanity / UBI016


After summer break Ubiktune is back on stage. Two updates: re-release of NES-based “Sky Burial” by Prizmatic Spray and guitar+synths progressive “Atomic Insanity” by Darkman007 are added to our catalog. Stay tuned, more to come.

Releases

Shnabubula — Adventure Magic Supreme Journey Music — UBI014

Before he discovered the magical world of chiptunes, Shnabubula crafted tonal soundscapes using varied textures, bending genres and twisting conventions. This is a collection of 12 such pieces written between 2003 and 2006.

1. Break That Groove Muffin (4:51)
2. Geneticaly Enhanced Grapefruit (3:43)
3. Conditioned Response (3:55)
4. Naughty Oaf Isle (1:39)
5. Splash Panther (4:33)
6. Aquarium (4:28)
7. Emotional Tape Worm (4:46)
8. The Triumphant Spring Roll Dance (4:03)
9. Prom Night (3:10)
10. With But One Stone (4:14)
11. Mind Castle (4:56)
12. Tubular (3:50)
13. Crunk-A-Bye Baby (bonus track) (5:14)

All music by Samuel Ascher-Weiss
Mastered by Shawn Phase
Artwork by Sergey “RayNoa” Kostik

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