Album Download: Esem - Scateren

[stimpee]

An acquaintance of mine for a few years, George Marinov aka Esem has decided to release his third album online, (after two albums on Merck and DeFocus, and an appearance on the acclaimed Intelligent Toys compilation). While I was suprised at this, knowing he's been working on this for a long time Im delighted that its seen the light of day. Not only is this available online but it is available as a free download in both Ogg and Mp3 and as a podcast. I don't know what's happened to LP3 he was working on but he states that this isnt it... Anyway, all he asks is for you to send him a postcard or an email. Enjoy the music, here's the info and download:

Story

Scateren contains impulses, moments, snapshots, environments, interpretations, places to escape, ones i've been to, ones I long for, and ones I maybe just imagine; people i know, like, dislike, laughed with, hurt, was hurt by, fell in love with, ignored, met, followed.

In a way these 13 tracks are all scrambled. Some of them happened before the time they apply to. Others were perfect for their moment and remained good afterwards. One or two recreate a time long gone. They lack finish, polish, post production, decent mixing, mastering, etc, etc, etc. (etc.), all the things they say make a professional record. They are completely awash in reverb too. Oh and the ends are cut. I hope this will not prevent you from experiencing them, just as it did not stop me. I like them, and I am content to have them shared.

Indeed.

Free Audio

I have mixed feelings towards the recording industry at this point. I do not particularly agree to the model and I do not exactly like the patterns. Go grab a Nano and hold it. Feel how things are becoming obsolete, much quicker than one can handle. I was offered to have these commercially released, but that is not something I would now be happy with.

Then there's the music vs money issue. Well I did not conceive the music with money in mind so why should you pay for it anyway? I, like you, enjoy a good freebie. So here`s your treat. Grab Scateren, spread it, make a CD for your car and friends. (Don't charge or you will burn in hell.)

Plus, this way it will never run out of stock. It will never get dusty on your shelf. Or if you make and lose a CD, you can always recreate it from the files. And last, I don't think I kept the originals anyway. So, if you feel you're stuck with compressed audio, then tough.

Download

This release is originally available in high quality OGG format. To download from Kahvi, click here.
Additionally, these MP3 versions will be available for a limited time only.

mp3's here

[BrotherLovesDub]

this is wonderful music and a great way to support independent artists. If you enjoy getting your tracks online for "free" please take the time to write Esem and/or send a small donation. i hope this trend catches on in the future so artists can benefit directly from their music.

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very, very cool. thanks stimpee!

edit; phenomenal stuff!

[Eikman]

Free Electronica Music!

[Professor]

downloading now

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Originally Posted by Eikman

Free Electronica Music!

OMGLMAOROTFL!!

what was that dude's name, again?

[stimpee]

I dunno. I asked Eikman today... couldnt remember. Began with an S...

Anyway, to anyone bothering to read this... this will be the best free album you download this year from one of the IDM scene's most brilliant composers. Do yourself a favour and download this. There are some real gems on this.

[BeautifulBurnout]

I am crap at writing music reviews.

This is a lovely album - some of it really good Sunday morning/post-party chillout stuff, some of it more dynamic and up-beat.

Either way, it is a superb find - thanks Stimps. But mostly thanks to Esem for making this available for free.

[koisk]

*Bumpski!*

Thanks for this, I'm enjoying it as I type! Very nice stuff.

[Eikman]

finally downloaded it! very nice, i was a big fan of his "serial human" record on merck...