Name: Orchard
Brand: Minotaur Shock

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2012-08-17

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5968701

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Minotaur Shock

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Melodic

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Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Minotaur Shock is an acclaimed electronic music artist known for his unique blend of glitchy beats, dreamy melodies, and intricate soundscapes. With a discography spanning over two decades, *Minotaur Shock* has established himself as a pioneer in the genre. Drawing inspiration from diverse influences such as IDM, folktronica, and post-rock, his music transcends boundaries and creates a captivating sonic experience.

Similar to artists like Isan, Kettel, and B. Fleischmann, *Minotaur Shock* effortlessly combines organic instrumentation with electronic elements to create richly textured compositions that are both emotive and experimental. His meticulous attention to detail is evident in every track he produces, showcasing his skillful craftsmanship and artistic vision.

With an impressive roster of releases on labels like 4AD and Melodic Records, *Minotaur Shock* has garnered critical acclaim worldwide. His ability to seamlessly merge genres while maintaining a distinct musical identity sets him apart from his peers. Whether you're a fan of ambient electronica or adventurous soundscapes, *Minotaur Shock's* mesmerizing compositions are sure to captivate your ears.

Melodic is a British independent record label founded by David Cooper in 1999. Based in Manchester, England, Melodic has established itself as a prominent player in the music industry. With a diverse roster of talented artists and performers, Melodic continues to push boundaries and deliver exceptional music to its loyal fan base.

Since its inception, Melodic has been dedicated to discovering and nurturing emerging talent across various genres. The label's commitment to quality and innovation has earned it a reputation for being at the forefront of cutting-edge music. With an emphasis on artistic integrity and creative freedom, Melodic provides a platform for artists to express themselves authentically.

With over two decades of experience, Melodic has built strong relationships with both established acts and up-and-coming musicians. The label's extensive catalogue boasts an impressive array of releases that span multiple genres including indie rock, electronic, folk, and more. Whether you're searching for *upbeat anthems* or *introspective ballads*, Melodic offers something for every musical taste.

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following a four-year hiatus, minotaur shock - aka bristol-based musician david edwards - returns with 'orchard', arguably his strongest album of his ten-year, four-album career. after two albums with 4ad, 'orchard' marks a return to the label where it all started - manchester's melodic. after quickly recording most of the basic tracks for the album on a laptop at home, minotaur shock took advantage of a proper studio for the first time to fill in the gaps. live drum tracking, piano, xylophone and a bit of bass guitar were added, giving the finished recordings a propulsive quality. flutes and clarinets were played by long-time collaborator emily edwards (no relation) and recorded in a devon summerhouse, while james underwood's violins were recorded remotely and emailed back and forth. the resulting album is a sonic journey through shifting moods and landscapes, a proper instrumental journey. it finds edwards embracing influences from a range of music: "i was listening to a fair bit of british stuff and became fascinated by that particular eccentricity that runs through a lot of folk, library, prog and dance music. things like mike oldfield, gorky's zygotic mynci, the orb, art of noise, kevin ayers, virginia astley, andrew poppy, richard skelton, autechre." the unashamed use of acoustic (or acoustic-sounding) instruments is perhaps a response to the much maligned folktronica tag. 'the word used to bug me,' he says, 'so this was my perverse reaction to it - i figured that instead of trying to avoid folk i might as well get in there and see what happened. i was inspired by the strange semi-organic sounds of modern string modelling synthesizers, so wanted to see what would happen if i mixed them with real stringed instruments - how many fake instruments i could bury under real ones." 'for the first time, this entire album is very much set in a specific time and place', he says. 'there are field recordings all over the album, sometimes buried very low in the mix, sometimes audible. they are mainly there for my benefit, like a photo album - along with a few drumming errors that i've left in there just to torture myself with'. as well as working on his own material as minotaur shock, david has also been prolific working on other projects. he's collaborated on perfume genius' latest album 'put your back n 2 it', adding electronic percussion on the track 'floating spit', mixed the first single, 'hearts in home', by kwes (now signed to warp) played shows with hauschka and gold panda and also done a full tour supporting ratatat as minotaur shock. the completed album 'orchard' affirms minotaur shock's position as pioneer and master of folk-tinged electronica. it's a masterful work.

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