Name: Opal
Brand: Batu

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TIMEDANCECD003

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-01

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Kudos

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5050580782334

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Batu

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Electronic

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Timedance

Batu is a renowned artist in the electronic music scene. With his unique blend of techno, bass and experimental sounds, he has gained a loyal following worldwide. His innovative approach to production and DJing sets him apart from his peers, constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Batu's tracks are characterized by their hypnotic rhythms, intricate percussion and atmospheric textures. Whether it's through his captivating live performances or his critically acclaimed releases on labels such as [label name], Batu continues to captivate audiences with his forward-thinking sound.

Having started his musical journey at a young age, Batu quickly developed a passion for electronic music. Drawing inspiration from various genres including dubstep, jungle and house, he began experimenting with different styles and techniques in the studio. This led to the creation of his signature sound that seamlessly fuses elements from different genres into cohesive sonic landscapes.

Batu's talent has not gone unnoticed within the industry. He has received widespread acclaim from both critics and fellow artists alike for his groundbreaking productions. His tracks have been featured in sets by some of the biggest names in electronic music, solidifying his position as one of the most exciting talents to emerge in recent years.

Timedance is a record label based in Bristol, UK. Founded and run by Batu, it has quickly become a prominent force in the electronic music scene. With an emphasis on pushing boundaries and showcasing innovative sounds, Timedance has gained recognition for its distinctive sound and forward-thinking approach.

Since its inception, Timedance has been dedicated to nurturing emerging talent and providing a platform for artists to express their unique musical visions. The label's roster boasts an impressive lineup of *artists* who consistently deliver cutting-edge productions that blur genre boundaries.

With a focus on vinyl releases, Timedance offers high-quality physical products that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts alike. Each release is carefully curated and meticulously crafted, ensuring that every record stands out both sonically and visually.

Building on the promise of nearly 10 years testing limits within club music, Batu presents his debut album Opal. Experimentation is a well-established facet of Omar McCutcheon's identity within the leftfield techno zeitgeist, but more than ever on Opal he seizes the opportunity to incorporate ideas beyond dancefloor impetus into his animated, forward-leaning sound.

Through the course of 11 tracks, rhythmic forms are mutated and manipulated, sonic matter bends across the frequency range and narrative structures coalesce and dissolve according to Batu's own internal logic. Unpredictability lies at the heart of all this music, bound together by a consistent modernist glint. It's a sound intrinsically connected to the superlative string of club 12"s, EPs and collaborations Batu has spun behind him thus far, even as it moves into unfamiliar terrain, guided by abstract inspiration from coastal landscapes and the mineral matter all life on Earth is built on.

On Opal the visceral production isn't necessarily geared towards shock tactics. Instead, emotional depths are explored through melodic and textural forms which take on an elemental quality. It's a space which can accommodate the explicit heart and soul of the human voice, as recent collaborator serpentwithfeet demonstrates weaving a mesmerising vocal through 'Solace', but it can also take in broad sweeps of interpretive landscape. There's also room for small fragments of instrumentation, recorded by Memotone, processed by Batu and subtly threaded throughout the album. Balancing micro and macro in specific sounds as much as moods, Batu's finely-sculpted work calls to mind the immensity of passing time cast in cliff faces, and the intimate personal growth we experience in our own lifetimes.

Mimicking the iridescent stone it takes its name from,Opal refracts Batu's distinctive artistic imprint, giving us a deeper, more revealing impression of the artist as he explores ideas bigger – and indeed smaller.

Opal

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