Name: Baptismal
Brand: Laraaji, Kramer

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SHIMMY-2017lp-C1

Colour

Clear

Colour details

Crystal Clear

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

602309896980

Total Cap

Clear LP

602309897482

Extended format: No

Tape

602309897475

Artist

Laraaji

Kramer

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Joyful Noise Recordings

Laraaji is an American musician known for his exceptional talent in playing the zither. With a career spanning several decades, he has become a prominent figure in the music industry. His unique style and mesmerizing compositions have captivated audiences worldwide.

Throughout his musical journey, Laraaji has collaborated with various artists who share his passion for creating innovative soundscapes. Some of these notable collaborators include Jon Hassell, Harold Budd, Roger Eno, Roedelius, Cluster, Stars Of The Lid, Iasos, Susumu Yokota, Fennesz, Robert Fripp, Chihei Hatakeyama, Loscil, Robin Guthrie, K. Leimer,
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith,Suso Saiz,"Harmonia & Eno '76", Tim Hecker,and Jefre Cantu-Ledesma.

With an extensive discography and a diverse range of musical influences,Laraaji continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories. His work resonates with listeners on a deep level and leaves a lasting impression. Experience the captivating melodies and ethereal atmospheres created by this visionary artist.

New York based producer, composer, musician, and label owner. Kramer has had a diverse career in the music industry spanning several decades. From 1980 to 1994, he worked as a studio and touring musician. In the mid-80s to late 90s, he owned and operated recording studios in both New York and New Jersey. During this time, he also founded Shimmy Disc Records which was active until 2000.
In more recent years, Kramer has focused on CD mastering at Noise Miami studios since 2006. However, his passion for Shimmy Disc Records never waned and in 2020 it made a comeback through a partnership with Joyful Noise Recordings.
With a unique sound that combines elements of rock, experimental music, and indie pop, Kramer's work is often compared to artists such as Bongwater, Jad Fair, and Half Japanese among others. His contributions to the music industry have left an indelible mark on the alternative music scene.

Newest Listed Items

The Baptismal project started out when Kramer invited me to collaborate with him on a project, and I tend to think in terms of what the listeners are open to hearing these days. In my mind was a recording that let the listeners leave the busy mind generated by mainstream media, so I came up with the idea of a baptism, immersive kind of LP in which the listener would Become totally present with the music. I suggested to Kramer the title Baptismal, and that the tracks would be called "Gedunk", a comical reference to the idea of being immersed in water, my own baptism as a child in the Christian faith, the Baptist church. I started by sending Kramer several tracks of Zither-centric music in the length of individual LP sides. Kramer would complement the tracks with plush drones and return it to me. Then we would discuss. Soon we had enough material to move toward completing the album. I performed with piano keyboard, ZITHER and voice. We collaborated entirely by sending audio files back and forth via online transfer. We haven’t had physical contact at all during the project, but it went smoothly with some minor suggestions to help us to shape up our navigation til we finally arrived. The album cover was suggested by Kramer, which I think is very appropriate. The project started in 2022. Mark Kramer, an old young friend. We connected in New York City when he was here in the 80s. -Laraaji, Jan. 2023

Baptismal

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