Contemplation Moon

Artists

Album Info

Release Date: 2013-05-25

Label: Nibbana

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The Digital Version of Contemplation Moon is available to buy at all good online retailers, including: Bleep, Spotify, Boomkat, iTunes, Midheaven, Amazon and many more... Direct links to some can be found underneath my profile picture, on the right side of this page. Please note: Playback via this site does not fully represent the true sound quality of the music.

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Since my formative years I have found great solace whilst staring up at the night sky, searching for constellations, losing myself among the stars. I’ve spent countless hours enveloped by the majesty of this simple meditation.

One can feel immeasurably small when staring into space; a microscopic entity, dwarfed by this epic universe. When I was a boy I read that: “There are more stars in our universe than grains of sand on Earth". This mind-boggling statement has stayed with me to this day; becoming a key inspiration in the conception and aesthetic realisation of this album.

The thought of something so vast; being so insignificant, so miniscule, both troubles and pleases me in equal measure. It can be overwhelming to contemplate your 'place' in this universe; yet at the same time, the limitless scope of possibilities fuels my thoughts, filling me with a great sense of freedom.

Contemplation Moon is a natural thematic progression from my previous releases ‘A Haunting Sun’ & 'A Deconstructed Sun’; however, its focus is far removed from the immediate, physical world. It is a work of deep ambient soundscapes, dynamic textures and symphonic, subtly evolving drones; a reflection of late night thoughts, musings, and open-minded abstraction; intentionally blurring the lines between reality and the imagined. As such, it juxtaposes 'the-self' with the celestial, the metaphorical with the metaphysical, the philosophical with the somewhat unfathomable.

For more information please read the Press Release below:

Haunting, hypnotic and eerily beautiful; Contemplation Moon is a captivating record of epic proportions.

The eight exploratory tracks (or ‘phases’) reflect altering moods, thought patterns and emotive imaginings; coexisting with the changing phases of the Moon.

Instantly engaging and imbued with immersive detail and character, arrangements are awash with evolving sonorous soundscapes and shape-shifting tonalities; tinged with intricate fragility and textural subtlety.

Chris juxtaposes celestial consonance and delicate dissonance with harmonious and ominous tones via a symphonic kaleidoscope of sound; producing an arresting, ethereal album which is dynamically powerful and aesthetically absorbing.

Conceived, written and arranged late at night; under the watchful eye of the Moon, using big headphones, it is best enjoyed in this context; the consummate companion for stargazing.

[Nibbana]

RIYL: William Basinski, Steve Roach, Pimmon, Fennesz, Tim Hecker, Loscil, Gregg Kowalsky, Stephen Mathieu, Oren Ambarchi, Kane Ikin, Brian Eno, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Celer, Gareth Hardwick, bvdub...

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credits
released 25 May 2013
Everything by Chris Weeks
Released digitally by: Tigerbeat6 / Nibbana
CAT No: meow199 / nibbana005
Distributed by Revolver USA
CD Boxset: Exclusive to chrisweeksmusic.com

All Music & Artwork © 2013 Chris Weeks

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"Deluxe Limited Edition Boxset"
A unique Double-CD boxset, designed & handcrafted by Chris Weeks.

The Deluxe Limited Edition Boxset is a lavishly packaged Double-CD, strictly limited to 25 individually numbered copies only. The contents are housed in a smooth black card box, with a gloss printed outer & inner lid. The base of the box is signed, & black suede padding with bespoke black card inlay-tray and 'lifting ribbon' sit within. Upon opening the box you will find a printed transparency film on top of a protective foam layer. Underneath lays a large, signed gloss print of the album cover artwork, a satin-finish 8-page booklet, a custom inlay card with digital album download code, & two white CDs with minimal printed design; individually encased by heavyweight white-vellum sleeves, with 'moon-phase' gloss print inserts.

[1 Boxset per customer only please].

Postage: The CD boxset is securely packaged in foam padding & a sturdy, custom made corrugated-cardboard box, wrapped in brown parcel paper.