Name: Timeproof
Brand: Ital Tek

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ZIQ455LP

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-28

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5056321682376

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Red LP

ZIQ455

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Ital Tek

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Bass / Breaks

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Planet Mu

Ital Tek is an electronic artist hailing from Brighton, UK. With a unique sound that blends elements of IDM, dubstep, and experimental music, Ital Tek has established himself as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of genres and artists such as Boxcutter, Clubroot, and Scuba, his music creates an immersive sonic experience that pushes boundaries and challenges conventions.

Known for his intricate production techniques and atmospheric compositions, Ital Tek's music takes listeners on a journey through ethereal soundscapes and pulsating rhythms. His ability to seamlessly blend organic textures with futuristic beats sets him apart from other artists in the genre.

Having released numerous critically acclaimed albums and EPs on labels like Planet Mu and Ninja Tune, Ital Tek has garnered a dedicated fanbase worldwide. His live performances are equally captivating, showcasing his skills as both a producer and performer. With support from fellow musicians such as Martyn, Om Unit, Kode9, and Pinch among others,

Planet Mu is an independent music label that was founded in 1995 by Mike Paradinas. Originally starting as an imprint on Virgin, the label was created to release music from artists like µ-Ziq and others who shared a similar style. However, due to Virgin's lack of success in marketing this type of music, Mike Paradinas decided to establish Planet Mu as an independent label in 1998. It is at this point that the catalog numbers for releases under the name *ZIQ* began.

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The title of Ital Tek's seventh album Timeproof reflects what Alan Myson has observed and learned whilst making the album. Firstly, how distorted the perception of time is in the creative headspace - being in the studio creates a timeless environment, one's mind starts wandering and the perception of time is altered. Secondly, the bizarre effect of the last few years of lockdown have somehow infected the title, temporarily contracting our collective notion of time. And thirdly, Alan has learnt how spending time away from the studio can be as effective as being there, giving one space to process. Appreciating the power of being out in nature, putting other things into perspective, refreshing one's ability to approach work with both patience and creativity. Overall Timeproof feels more introspective than Alan's last album "Outland". Perhaps because of the time in which it was created or this new relationship to the creative process. The sounds and textures of the record hint at brutality and menace whilst also pulsing and evolving softly with a more refined interior life. It's expansive and elegant, neatly balanced between light and dark, more mossy and dreamy than the extremes of Outland.

When making the album, Alan spent about a year or so working quickly and intuitively, churning out ideas, sketches and sound experiments without any attempt to finish or perfect anything. "I let it settle until I was ready to return to this body of raw material with fresh ears some months later, sometimes barely remembering what or how I’d done much of it." Over the course of another year he dived into the details, rendering all of this rough material and sound into something with form. Alan also visited older material and ideas, trying out, reworking and sampling, building it into this new body. The finished album feels open, with a gentle intuition that feels as if it's guiding you through.

Timeproof

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