MONOLAKE Studio (Robert Henke returns with
Studio, the 2024 double album 2-LP from his long-running
Monolake project. Pressed on black vinyl and housed in a
gatefold sleeve, this limited UK/EU edition offers a richly textured
collection of immersive electronic compositions that reflect his deep
relationship with his creative environment. Renowned for intricate
sound design, spacious rhythms, and a deep sense of sonic
exploration, Studio encapsulates Monolake's singular vision -
merging art, technology, and emotion in seamless form. Gatefold
picture sleeve, factory sealed. Recommended).
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Monolake Studio - Black Vinyl - Sealed UK 2-LP vinyl record set (Double LP Album)
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| Tracklisting / Additional Info: |
'The level of detail at times approaches the baroque, with one sound bouncing off the other and others inserted between to fill out the dynamic spectrum. The rhythms are relaxed and comfortable, inviting the listener to appreciate the vertical detail and compositional skill as much as dancefloor dynamics' - The Wire August 2024
Most of the tracks on this album got revised countless times, and then even more, once I knew in which context and order I wanted to arrange them. I have been living with my music for months now, listening, thinking, changing, diving deeper and deeper into each piece.
I love albums, they are a beautiful long-form format where each part has its place, a journey from the start till the end. Each piece has its own story, its own flavour and history.
Some of them have been with me since a while already. There is material which I created years ago for installations and music derived from previous audiovisual works, all completely ripped apart and rearranged multiple times. During their creation my pieces often turn into something completely different, they repeatedly shift from one state to another until they become solid. What I consider a core element at the beginning might be later discarded completely, and a little detail in the background might become the essence.
Many explorations ended in the trash bin before the results had a chance to be part of 'Studio'. Things did not fall into place, did not feel right.
Other compositions had to fill the void instead, some created quickly in a rush of inspiration, some slowly, shy, questioning their significance. This album did not come into existence in a hurry, it took as long as it needed. I used the time to walk around my creations, to listen to them from the distance, physically, mentally, with friends, in all kinds of different contexts. I tried to understand what I just did. I started to see patterns, hidden motifs, things that were buried in between too many layers of sound. What is essential? What is ornament? I reduced, rearranged, added again.
The closer I got to the final state of 'Studio' the more clarity I found. The inherent doubts and the nagging voices from the inside got more quiet, and a sense of achievement started to manifest itself. More and more details just fell into place. And now it is done. After making electronic music since almost thirty years I don't care anymore about genres, about how to label things. It is music, my own personal music, and that's it. Call it electronica if you wish.
Side One
1. The Elders Disagree
2. Thru Stalactites
3. Signals
Side Two
1. Cute Little Aliens
2. Intermezzo
3. Global Transport
Side Three
1. Stasis Field
2. Prime Lundy
Side Four
1. Red Alphonso
2. Eclipse
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| Condition : |
Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
In Stock - Buy Now for shipping on Thursday 11th December
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| Year of Release: |
2024 |
| Artist: |
Monolake (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Studio (click here for more of the same title) |
| Price: |
£ 26.99, US$ 35.90
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| Format: |
2-LP vinyl record set (Double LP Album) |
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| Record Label: |
Imbalance Computer Music |
| Catalogue No: |
ML-036 |
| Country of Origin: |
UK
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Date of Release: |
06 September 2024
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
78R2LST845819 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
5051142068927 |
| Genres: |
Abstract, Electronica, Experimental, Minimal
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| Complete Stock List: |
Monolake |
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sales@eil.com to contact our sales team. |
| Alternative Names: |
ROBERT HENKE,GERHARD BEHLES |
| To order by phone: |
Call +44 1474 815010 quoting EIL.COM reference number 78R2LST845819 |
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