if all will be lost, by Maps and Diagrams

if all will be lost

by Maps and Diagrams

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Michael J Bates Hushed tones and aural atmospheres which amplify quiet rivers of sound.
Within the minimal and sparse compositions dwells a golden aura of completeness and Zen like quality that creates a pure listening experience. Favorite track: to play the scarlet hue.

AndyMio I love getting lost in the quiet details of this album. At some point, I suddenly find myself in Antarctica, gazing up at the starry sky (track 3) and listening to the mysterious creaking and crunching of the ice sheets (tracks 4-5). Favorite track: with strings of small wire.

talal warm blanket hugging you, every quiet detail holds so much purpose in each piece. soft soundscapes oozing with comfort, love for enhancing a wonderful nap Favorite track: until the next glowing fire.

the medic gentle tones refract and dissolve as like sunbeams caught in the folds of draperies. warm memories of cold places. occupies the space of softness that lies between foggy days and beloved blankets

certified banger, it must be said Favorite track: and our sorrow we forget.

editions vaché Hard to believe, Tim Diagram can do no wrong- a quartet of fantastic albums begun with his "Marhofn" through "occupying space" and "Obscura" - with the EP "Islands " thrown in there- make only a fraction of his gorgeous output, so go, explore!...tm/ss/am Favorite track: to play the scarlet hue.

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	1.	by the moonlight on the green 05:08
	2.	far distant from this land 05:41
	3.	in the pleasant month we came 06:23
	4.	with strings of small wire 07:19
	5.	to play the scarlet hue 07:51
	6.	and our sorrow we forget 12:05
	7.	until the next glowing fire 13:14

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Music by Maps and Diagrams
Mastered by Alex at quiet details studios
Artwork by quiet details in collaboration with Maps and Diagrams
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Next up in quiet details series is a hugely prolific veteran of the electronic music world, Tim Martin, here as Maps and Diagrams.

Active since 2001, he as released over thirty-five albums as a solo artist and in collaboration with many wonderful artists, and appeared on many well-respected labels - False Industries, Static Caravan, Nomadic Kids Republic, Beko DSL, Fluid Audio, Time Released Sound, Chemical Tapes, Smallfish, Toytronic, Expanding Records and both Moamoo and Symbolic Interaction in Japan to name a few.

Tim also runs the Handstitched* label in the UK which specialises in bespoke, handmade packaging for the more electro-acoustic and experimental elements of his own work, as well as other like-minded music. He even appeared on the legendary John Peel Show.

‘if all will be lost’ is Maps and Diagrams at his most nuanced - within constantly evolving landscapes we see delicate and beautifully textured miniatures fading in and out of view - it’s a huge organic world we find ourselves in, with the sense of forward motion matched by the deep feeling of serenity.

The level of sound design is indicative of the amount of time Tim has spent honing his craft - you feel you recognise some of the elements yet it’s hard to make out their acoustic origin - just gorgeous tones that complement each other perfectly - something is always happening, at its right time, in its right place. Metals, wood, strings, synths, field recordings - all processed to form a place all of its own.

At times psychedelic, others peaceful and serene - this is a wonderful album that only someone with an innate understanding and years of experience of music could create.

In the words of Maps and Diagrams:
Working with the concept of a quieter sound, and an overall theme of a world in climate survival mode - I've constructed an environment of lowercase composition for this new album, a little less-busy than my previous works, subtle and melodic themes were processed and passing moments were sketched, passed through tape and later formed into tape loops and recurring instances for an intentional shift towards an experimental tonality and a natural space within the music, this allowed me to have more fluidity, an unrestricted musical structure and reflective moments during the album making process. Each piece was [then] developed into working pieces that have gone on to form the album "if all will be lost".

Huge thanks to Tim for this wonderful album and being a part of the series.

The artwork was made as always influenced by the music and idea behind the album - originating from a picture Tim chose and processed here at quiet details studios.

As usual, the album is presented on the physical edition, a custom 6-panel digipack with a separate fine art print too.
The CD also has a special long-form continuous mix of the album, representing the music in its purest form.

Find more Maps and Diagrams along with other beautiful releases here:
handstitched.bandcamp.com

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