Name: Godless Ceremony
Brand: Islandman

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ZZZV21001

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0616576255951

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Islandman

Genre GB

Psychedelic

Label GB

Music For Dreams

Islandman is a talented musician and producer hailing from Istanbul, Turkey. With a unique blend of electronic beats and traditional Turkish influences, Islandman creates captivating and mesmerizing music that transports listeners to another world. His innovative sound has gained him a loyal following both in Turkey and internationally.
With his deep passion for music, Islandman has dedicated himself to perfecting his craft. Drawing inspiration from his surroundings and cultural heritage, he seamlessly fuses together different genres to create his own distinctive style. Each track tells a story, taking listeners on a sonic journey filled with rich melodies and infectious rhythms.
Whether performing live or producing in the studio, Islandman's attention to detail is evident in every note. His commitment to creating high-quality music has earned him recognition within the industry and has led to collaborations with other talented artists. With each new release, Islandman continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences with his extraordinary talent.

Music For Dreams is a Danish chillout record label founded by Kenneth Bager in 2001. Inspired by Brian Eno's "Music For..." albums, the label has become a sonic kaleidoscope of musical tones and colours. What started as a Record Label has now grown to become a multi-media company encompassing a Publishing Company, Radio Station, Synch, Events & Social Media & D2C outlets.

The label boss, Kenneth Bager, is a legendary figure in the industry who has released records under several aliases such as Dr. Baker, The Kenneth Bager Experience and Kenneth Bager himself. With his deep passion for music from an early age and fascination with electronic sounds, it was only natural for him to become a DJ and musician.

Kenneth Bager is not just another DJ or musician; he stands out from the crowd with his vivid imagination and unique style. He is beloved by dancers and music lovers alike and has become a tastemaker and trendsetter in the cultural scene. His magnificent skill lies in spotting talented artists and carefully handpicking releases for Music For Dreams.

The corner stone of Music For Dreams is its globally appealing sound that spans across genres ranging from danceable balearic beats to beautiful ambient music. Whether you're looking for something to get your feet moving or to relax your mind, Music For Dreams has got you covered.

All eyes are on Islandman, an interplanetary musical trio from Istanbul who release their long anticipated, third album Godless Ceremony via Danish imprint and long-time home of the band, Music for Dreams. Islandman makes an incendiary, uplifting and psychedelic slew of music drawn from a world of make-believe, rooted in Anatolia. These 10 tracks (+ 3 additional exclusives on the vinyl) – all of which flirt with balearic, house, down-tempo and electronica with a global gaze - are awash with acid drenched electronic motifs and stuttering electronic drum machine syncopations. The group effortlessly sail the globe, dropping into the tropics of Ecuador (Amarnos Ahora),to Mali visiting North African desert blues masters Tamikrest (Tarhamanine Assinegh) and North India (Drums Of Colca) whilst never forgetting the music and poetry from the band's spiritual home, Anatolia (Kara Toprak). In Godless Ceremony we are withdrawn from time and place, delivered to a fantasy zone, dreamt up in the sea, gazing at the stars. It's a musical storyboard, that whilst conceived in Istanbul by producer, singer and multi instrumentalist Tolga Böyük, journeys to far off places, real and imagined. Hindustani tablas, Tibetan flutes, flamenco guitars, Anatolian Saz and Balinese (Bhasa) vocals all mesh within a concept (and coping mechanism) that contemplates daily routine as beautiful and meditative and as Tolga has appreciated over a testing two years in which he lost his father,"You can take part in a religious ceremony, search for supernatural powers, but sometimes you need to find happiness in small, everyday things".

The record's tracklisting and flow, like it's production ambition and aesthetic, peaks and troughs and arguably perculates at the Underworld-esque title track Godless Ceremony, where Tolga takes front of stage delivering the lead vocal and playing the Saz, an Anatolian stringed guitar-like instrument. Islandman simply avoids boundaries and Godless Ceremony is ultimately their most open-minded work to date. The subtleties and deft electronic touches bewilder and their clear appreciation of music on a global level is an education for us all.

Godless Ceremony

Music GB