Name: In the Cell of Dreams
Brand: Shackleton, Waclaw Zimpel

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7K047LP

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Black

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-29

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4062548063349

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Black LP

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Shackleton

Waclaw Zimpel 

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Bass / Breaks

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Sam Shackleton, born in Lancashire and now resident in Berlin, emerged during the early rise of the Dubstep scene. He ran the label Skull Disco alongside Appleblim from 2005 to 2008. In 2010, Shackleton launched his own label Woe To The Septic Heart!. His unique sound has made him a standout figure in the electronic music world.

Shackleton's music is often described as experimental and boundary-pushing. Drawing inspiration from various genres such as dub, techno, and tribal rhythms, he creates intricate sonic landscapes that captivate listeners. His tracks are characterized by deep basslines, hypnotic beats, and haunting melodies.

With a discography spanning over a decade, Shackleton has collaborated with renowned artists including Pinch, Kode9, Peverelist, Zomby, and many more. His live performances are immersive experiences that showcase his mastery of production techniques and ability to create an atmospheric journey for his audience.

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Founded in [year], 7K! has established itself as a leading force in the industry, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions with its unique sound. The label prides itself on discovering and nurturing emerging talent, providing a platform for artists to express their creativity freely.

With an impressive catalog spanning various genres including ambient, electronica, neo-classical, and more, 7K! continues to captivate listeners with its distinctive sonic landscape. From critically acclaimed albums to groundbreaking collaborations, each release from this label is carefully curated to offer an immersive musical experience like no other.

Following on from their critically acclaimed debut album, the second album from Shackleton / Zimpel represents the culmination of the ecstatic trance urge that has underlined both artists work since they embarked on their singular yet somehow parallel paths.

The duo, consisting of electronic music maverick Sam Shackleton and visionary avant folk virtuoso Waclaw Zimpel, sees them link up with one of Indian Carnatic music’s greatest emerging young vocal talents, Siddhartha Belmannu, to bring an album which is equal parts both a meditative exercise and an urge to transcendence whilst thematising both the acceptance of our mortality and the joyous celebration of living.

The artists’ intention behind the album was to make a piece of work that was beautiful, deep and moving and which engages with the listener in a direct and honest way. Avant and forward looking music which doesn’t rely on cynical gestures to keep attention or enhance its artistic credentials. Put more simply, it is intended to go straight to the heart.

The album consists of four long form tracks which eschew the traditional verse and chorus structure in favour of getting lost within the trance. There are musical cycles within musical cycles whilst diverse time signatures and phrases exist alongside each other in a manner that is in stark contrast to much of Western music tradition. Whilst this may seem demanding for the listener, the artistry of the musicians and Siddhartha’s beautiful and deeply moving vocal, for the most part in his native language Kannada, make for a sublime listening experience.

 In the Cell of Dreams

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Discover In the Cell of Dreams by Shackleton. A beautiful and moving album, featuring Siddhartha Belmannu, on !K7 label. Vinyl records available.