Name: Balance 030
Brand: Max Cooper

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2LP plus download

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-05-04

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Standard:20

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Artist

Max Cooper

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Electronic

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Balance

Balance is a Chicago House label that was founded by Ron Trent and Chez Damier. It is a sublabel of Prescription Records, with Damier taking sole charge of the label from 1996 onwards. In its early days, Balance was distributed by Cajual Records.

With its roots in the vibrant Chicago House scene, Balance has become known for releasing high-quality music that embodies the spirit of house music. The label has played a significant role in shaping the genre and continues to be a driving force in the industry.

Under the guidance of Chez Damier, Balance has cultivated a diverse roster of talented artists who consistently deliver groundbreaking tracks. The label's commitment to pushing boundaries and showcasing innovative sounds has earned it a reputation as one of the most respected labels in the electronic music community.

Max Cooper is a talented DJ and producer hailing from London, UK. With his unique blend of Techno, House, and Minimal music, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. Known for his innovative soundscapes and intricate compositions, Max Cooper's music takes listeners on a captivating journey through various emotions and sonic landscapes. His expertise in crafting mesmerizing beats and melodies has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base worldwide.
Having started his musical journey at an early age, Max Cooper's passion for electronic music grew over the years. He honed his skills as a DJ by playing at renowned clubs across the globe, captivating audiences with his infectious energy behind the decks. As a producer, Max Cooper pushes boundaries with each release, constantly experimenting with new sounds and techniques to create truly groundbreaking tracks.
With numerous releases under his belt on esteemed labels such as [label names], Max Cooper continues to evolve as an artist while staying true to his signature style. His live performances are not to be missed; they showcase his ability to seamlessly blend genres and create immersive experiences that leave crowds wanting more. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to Max Cooper's music, prepare yourself for an unforgettable sonic adventure unlike any other.

During this incredible 118-minute odyssey you’ll hear field recordings, brooding soundscapes, hypnotic piano modulations, deep atmospheric techno, heavenly melodies, glitchy electro-pop, hazy ambient passages, ravey breakbeats, glitchy drum &amp; bass and even some Thom Yorke, Nils Frahm and Tim Hecker. Complex yet succinct, by turns expansive and intimate, it’s the portrait of an ever-evolving artist with a wide gaze, and it’s one hell of a listen.

Exclusives come in the form of Coopers’ own Balance (Perc Tool) — self-explanatory — and the blissful depths of Music of The Tides, constructed using an intricate binaural particle cloud simulator plugin created by Rob Clouth. “I wanted to create moving clouds of sound and similarly swelling clouds of melodic synthesis with soft pads and delays” Cooper says of the majestic composition. Clouth also provides three other tracks on the mix (“you can spot which tracks are his by the mastery of intricate productions and beautiful sound design”). 

More unreleased material comes via Deapmash’s Blocks — a fixture in Cooper’s sets of late — and fellow Balance compiler Patrice Baumel’s remix of Cooper’s Organa, which Baumel wanted to scrap until he witnessed the amazing reactions when Cooper played it at a festival they both featured at last year. New English act Brecon provide sumptuous broken beat electronica on another exclusive, Half Light, and Cooper’s remix of Nils Frahm’s Juno-60 based live jam, For, which finally gets an official release.