Hey friends - hope all good :)
So pleased to announce that next in the quiet detail series we have a true legend of electronic and synthesiser music, the visionary Ian Boddy.
Exploring some of the most creative corners of the sound world since the late 70s - releasing a wonderful catalogue of constantly evolving albums, playing live and also running the legendary DiN label which has an unparalleled archive of music and is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year - a stunning and hugely inspiring achievement.
qd14 modal operandi is Ian on top form - taking the quiet details idea and making something that is both conceptually and sonically vast. Using a purely analogue synth and effects set-up, each track moves through successive musical modes, giving melodic and harmonic motion throughout the course of the album. Every piece is also based around a processed field recording, natural and synthetic elements combining beautifully.
At times gentle and calm, at others heavy and powerful - this is a tour de force from a true icon of electronic music - it’s beyond an honour to share it with you.
It’s out next Wednesday 28th Feb, with a listening party 20:00 UK on the 29th.
The artwork for qd14 was done in collaboration with Ian’s very talented partner, Wendy Carroll, an artist and photographer - you can see more here:
https://www.instagram.com/wendycarrollphotography/
For now, here are two albums of Ian’s I love, first his last solo album:
And second an album which is a collection of his live modular synth performances:
So next week friends - this one is very special x
Now some shout-outs to our wonderful DJs and writers - support them if you can, they mean so much to me and deserve as much love as we can give.
qd13
Moon building from Neil Mason and Castles In Space
Roel Funcken
Kevin Press - Friday Five - 9th Feb 2024 and The Moderns ep. 301
DJ SpaceTerrapin - It Came From Enclosure Three - Ep. 132
Luke Sanger on his Flatland Frequencies blog
Bepi Crespan PresentsEpisode February 16, 2024
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Much love and see you next week :)
Alex
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That sounds really good
Wonderful news. 💥