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about

when the past summer the idea for a new album started taking shape I was pretty sure I did not wanted for it to fall into a new series or anything particular. I slowly built it up, sound-wise a deep dive into new composing methods, at least for me, new artwork and it all.

then by the end of November I got pneumonia.

not a new experience for me, I always had lung related problems growing up. but this time during Covid it felt absurd, especially the first days. waiting for tests results, maintaining safe distances from the ones you love and live with you, using the mask when talking to them and isolating yourself in one room for precaution. it is a true relief when they tell you you are negative. I cannot imagine the emotional hell, on top of the physical one, one has to endure when positive.

so pneumonia slowed down my plans and it got me thinking. I am a huge procrastinator, and decide most things at the very end of my process, and publishing on my own allows me that. I had lost all confidence in what I previously thought about the album, it's title and purpose. still, I was sure it had one a few days before.

and like I was seeking refuge and confort for my soul, I thought of what kept comforting my musical endeavors during the past decade. and the Folder' series has been a huge chunk of work for me, where I delivered some of the music I am most proud of. there, I thought, this music can be. it can be meaningful, but in a way I still have not figured out -again-, but also sounds and emotions that I need to get out of my system.

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released December 3, 2020

Music, mastering and artwork by M. Beckmann.
Composed between August and November 2020, North-East Italy.

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since 2011, an ambient-drone-post rock music project developed by M. Beckmann. sketch and improv attitude to get sudden ambience.

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