Name: Ghost Poems
Brand: Earthen Sea

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

KRANK234

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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796441823420

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Earthen Sea

Genre GB

Techno / Electro

Label GB

Kranky

Earthen Sea is an acclaimed artist known for his mesmerizing and atmospheric soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from ambient, dub techno, and experimental music, *he* creates immersive sonic landscapes that transport listeners to otherworldly realms. With a unique blend of organic textures and electronic elements, *his* music evokes a sense of tranquility and introspection.

Influenced by artists such as Billow Observatory, Pan-American, and Loscil, Earthen Sea has carved out *his* own distinct sound within the genre. Through layers of ethereal melodies, pulsating rhythms, and deep basslines, *he* weaves intricate sonic tapestries that captivate audiences worldwide.

With a discography spanning several critically acclaimed albums on respected labels like Kranky Records and Lovers Rock Recordings, Earthen Sea has established himself as a prominent figure in the ambient music scene. Collaborations with artists like The Sight Below and Yagya have further showcased *his* versatility as a producer.

Kranky is an American record label based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1993 by Bruce Adams and Joel Leoschke, Kranky has been a prominent force in the music industry since its inception. With a focus on the alternative and experimental genres, Kranky has released numerous groundbreaking albums over the years.

Known for their unique sound and innovative approach to music production, *Kranky* has become synonymous with quality and creativity. The label's publishing credits typically go to Kranky, Ltd., further solidifying their reputation as a trusted name in the industry.

With a catalog spanning from the 1990s to the 2000s, *Kranky* has consistently showcased talented artists who push boundaries and challenge conventions. Their commitment to supporting independent musicians sets them apart from other labels, making them a go-to destination for fans of cutting-edge music.

Jacob Long’s third Earthen Sea outing for Kranky, Ghost Poems, further refines his fragile, fractured palette into fluttering arrhythmias of dust, percussion, and yearning.

Composed during the first wave of lockdowns in New York, the pieces took shape patiently from samples of piano, texture, and domestic sounds (sink splashing, room tone, clinking objects), filtered through live FX to imbue them with an intuitive, immaterial feel. Wisps of melody splinter, shimmer, and refract, like light on water; pulses accrue and dissipate, as if mapping shifting sands. Throughout, there’s a sense of matter made animate, of absences felt.

Long cites notions of “the studio as a dub instrument” and the melancholy of “7th chords on a fake Rhodes patch” as central elements in his process, transforming raw materials into rare thresholds of symbiosis and hypnosis. This is music for night skies in hollowed out cities, for views across rivers towards unknown shores: restless, placeless, and profound.

Ghost Poems

Music GB