Name: Slow Vessels
Brand: Ian William Craig

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Release date

2017-05-26

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LP13 26

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600116132611

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Ian William Craig

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130701

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Rock-Pop

130701 is a sublabel of the British independent label FatCat Records, based in Brighton. Established in 2001, it serves as an outlet for more orchestrated and instrumental material. The label takes its name from the date of its inception: 13 July 2001. It is also known as 130701.

The label focuses on releasing music that is richly composed and showcases the talents of *artists* who create beautiful soundscapes through their instrumental works. With a commitment to quality and innovation, 130701 has become a respected name in the music industry.

As part of FatCat Records, *130701* benefits from being associated with an established and reputable record label that has been at the forefront of independent music since its formation in 1997. Together, they continue to support and promote talented musicians who push boundaries and create unique musical experiences.

Ian William Craig is a highly acclaimed artist known for his unique blend of ambient music and experimental soundscapes. Hailing from Canada, Craig has gained recognition for his mesmerizing compositions that combine haunting vocals with layers of distorted tape loops and delicate piano melodies.

With a discography spanning over a decade, Ian William Craig has established himself as one of the leading figures in contemporary electronic music. His ethereal soundscapes have captivated audiences around the world, earning him comparisons to artists such as Sarah Davachi, Kara-Lis Coverdale, and Abul Mogard.

Craig's music transports listeners to otherworldly realms, evoking emotions and creating immersive sonic experiences. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources including classical music, drone, and avant-garde experimentation, he crafts intricate compositions that push the boundaries of traditional musical genres.

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Following the widespread critical acclaim of his recent Centres album (July 2016), Vancouver-based vocalist / composer Ian William Craig returns with Slow Vessels, an album-length EP release which both extends and radically reprises that album, rendering six of its tracks in a stunning new light. If not quite an ‘unplugged’ versioning, it is nevertheless stripped back, raw and predominantly acoustic, the songs returned to their point of origin. Slow Vessels sees Ian paring back the dense, billowing layers and heavily distressed textures of the album and re-playing these tracks on a borrowed acoustic guitar and piano. Whilst four of the tracks also feature some more minimal tape manipulation, it’s a move that foregrounds the strength of the songs, imbuing them with a heightened sense of nearness and intimacy and briefly reframing their author in the more traditional mantle of singer- songwriter. Deeply affecting and almost devotional in character, this utterly gorgeous re- setting of the songs sees them bathed in a warm, golden glow and throws a brilliant new slant on Ian’s prodigious creativity.

Slow Vessels

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