MK Stop 33: Muttley - All Shall Be Well (November 2009)

Artwork credits: lonekink @ lonekink.net

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TRACKLISTING

01. Lamenter – Redeemer (from the album “Sleeping Me“)
02. Slow – Loma (from the album “Dual Box“)
03. Rameses III – We Shall Never Sing Of Sorrow (from the album “I Could Not Love You More“)
04. Eluvium – Amreik (from the album “Copia“)
05. Harmonic 33 – Space Interval 2 (from the album “Music For Film, Television And Radio Vol.1“)
06. Harmonic 33 – Space Interval 3 (from the album “Music For Film, Television And Radio Vol.1“)
07. Intex Systems – Glaciers (from the album “Research And Development“)
08. The Alpha Rhythm – The Seventh Storm (from the album “Proof Of Concept“)

“All Shall Be Well”: dedicated to my good friend Lata. The tracks are on a happier, hopeful trajectory than my “Back To Mine” mixtapes. I aspired to convey what the receiving of goodwill on her part does to me – contributing science articles to this blog, and helping me deal with my troubles in 2008. I could praise her until I’m blue in the face, but I’d prefer to let the music symbolise the pacific qualities, and nobility, my knowing this lovely lady has brought to me. Ambience with the majesty of thousands: determinant, meaningful and rewarding, just like the kindness chanelled from our friendship, and reading her writing.

Mk Stop 32: Muttley - Back To Mine Pt.2 - "Reflections"

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"Reflections": music for healing bereavements, remedying mental disorders brought to light, enacting occupational therapy, and cherishing the good memories that can sometimes be hard to reach.

TRACKLISTING

01 - Brian Mcbride - The Guilt Of Uncomplicated Thoughts (from the album "When The Detail Lost Its Freedom" - Kranky)
02 - Philip Jeck - Wholesome (from the album "7" - Touch)
03 - Rameses III - The Kindness Of Letting Go (from the album "I Could Not Love You More" - Type)
04 - Mogwai - Aidan's Waltz (from the album "Come On Die Young" - Chemikal Underground)
05 - Hilmar O Hilmarrson & Sigur Ros - Degradation (from the album "Angels Of The Universe" - Import)
06 - Olafur Arnalds - Lost Song (from the album "Found Songs" - Erased Tapes)
07 - ASC - Highbrow (from the Warm008 12' - Warm Communications)
08 - Autechre - Nil (from the album "Amber" - Warp)
09 - The Drift - Noumena (from the album "Ceiling Sky" - Temporary Residence)
10 - The Alpha Rhythm - The Return (from the album "Proof Of Concept" - Seedknowledge)
11 - The Cinematic Orchestra - Diabolus (from the album "Motion" - Ninja Tune)
12 - Badmammal - Sending And Taking (goodluck/badluck unreleased)
13 - Glint - Double Vision (from the album "Sound In Silence" - www.glintonline.com)
14 - A Silver Mount Zion - The Triumph Of Our Tired Eyes (from the album "Born Into Trouble As The Sparks Fly Upward" - Constellation)

MK Stop 31: Muttley - Back To Mine Pt.1 - "Overshadowed"

Artwork credits: cordani @ est00.com

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TRACKLISTING

01 - Lull - Illusion Of Unbroken Surface
02 - Hildur Gudanottir, BJ Nilsen & Stillupsteypa - The Direction Was Foggy Or Cloudy
03 - Klute - Untitled
04 - Grouper - Close Cloak
05 - Stars Of The Lid - Hibener Toujours
06 - Massimo Liverani - Primavera
07 - Lamenter - Bleeding Riverbed
08 - El Heath - Epick
09 - Xela - Her Eyes Sparkled And She Walked Away
10 - Ulrich Schnauss - Molfsee
11 - Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Providence
12 - Hakobune - The July Skies Followed Us Here
13 - Kettel - Halt Him
14 - Mogwai - Punk Rock
15 - Bark Psychosis - Burning The City (Alt mix)
16 - Jodi Cave - For Myria (2)
17 - Lezrod - Digi4
18 - The Alpha Rhythm - Long Road Ohm
19 - Klute - Torrential Pain
20 - Pilote - The Dialogue

"Overshadowed": the "Back To Mine" model taken literally, in a mixed-construction collage of music very personal to my existence; upheld as a return to being myself. Catalysed by an explosion of hateful bile, and inaccurate surmising, from two allies, towards me - defending the woman I've scripted in the "15 Minutes Of Fame" writeups from part 5 onwards - who this is anonymously dedicated to, each track signifies through titles a soundtrack to meetings, and departures which have never taken place.

Cataloguing what can overshadow failed friendships by symbolism - from the rebuttal of society with "Untitled" by Klute, to the depth-charge fathomages - over fabrication - of Grouper's "Close Cloak", prior the stones of universal change, gathering moss, and returning with surplus details - from each rise and fade - on Ulrich Scnauss' "Molfsee"; rain samples bespeaking the "Where are you going?" questioning in GYBE's "Providence, then a handful of sentimental recordings from 2006, where I believed I could trust this lady - as a true friend; no infatuation, just investment by what I brought to the table in conversation; then finally the juxtaposing of rational and irrational lust, leaving the participant with a subconscious dialectic principle for advancement on "The Dialogue", by Pilote.

The end of a relationship or marriage can be a difficult and painful experience. It can leave you feeling confused, lonely and lacking confidence in yourself and the future. Feelings of betrayal, guilt or rejection are common. Anger, sadness and confusion are often intense. Moving forward can be hard when trust, self-confidence and self-esteem have been shaken. All I hope for is that "Overshadowed" can be an aural springboard to assist and heal those swathed in darkness, that which I'm slowly exiting, one step at a time.