A perpetual twilight, new compilation track and 12k artwork for Sakamoto + Deupree

Summer is almost over but I recently wrote some words about my summer in the Fens, where I reside in East Anglia, that was published this month by the fantastic 'Caught By The River' website.

Read it Here:

http://www.caughtbytheriver.net/2013/07/a-perpetual-twilight/

Keep your eye on my website for upcoming gigs and an exclusive soon-to-be-released track 'Water Shadow' that is forthcoming on a new Ghostly International label 'SMM' compilation called 'Opiate':

http://ghostly.com/releases/smm-opiate

 

"The record opens with Simon Scott's "Water Shadow," a luxuriant piece of beatless ambience that's like a wash of warm water or the first touch of the summer sun on your face after a long, cold winter".

I am busy in the studio finishing various musical projects and future releases so stay tuned"!

I have produced exclusive new artwork for the forthcoming Ryuichi Sakamoto & Taylor Deupree album 'Disappearance'. It is a wonderful album and will be on many 'Best Of 2013' lists I am sure:

http://www.12k.com/index.php/site/releases/disappearance/

 In the meantime my 12k CD 'Below Sea Level', that is close to selling out at 12k HQ, is now available in the ever-supportive Caught By The River shop (grab a copy of the 'On Nature' book too):

http://www.caughtbytheriver.net/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=71&product_id=400

Field Recording fanzine available, Simon Scott web feature and a brand new mix (free download).

Cheryl Tipp, the Natural Sounds Curator at the British Library, has put together and edited an astonishing latest edition of 'An Antidote to Indifference' for http://www.caughtbytheriver.net/2013/07/24694-field-recordings/. My 'Below Sea Level' album feature from 2012 is included and I am delighted to be part of such an insightful and interesting feature!

To buy a copy of this publication go to the Caught By The River site (you may soon find copies of my album in their shop plus lots of other recommended books ('On Nature' is a big favorite), prints and music) here:- http://www.caughtbytheriver.net/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=396

photo by m.fischer

I have recently created a new mix for http://secretthirteen.org that features some of my favorite artists, including Miles Davis, John Fahey, This Mortal Coil, James Blackshaw and Swans, that I am keen to share. It is a FREE download and I hope you enjoy the selection:- http://secretthirteen.org/secret-thirteen-mix-077-simon-scott/

photo by m.fischer

Also, I have had a nice write up on The Sirens Sound website that I am very flattered to read. It discusses my current work and some previous releases. You can read it all here:- http://www.thesirenssound.com/2013/07/10/simon-scott-below-sea-level/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Finally I have a piece coming up on Caught By The River about my life in The Fens.... keep your eyes on the site around the 16th July for the feature: http://www.caughtbytheriver.net/

12.12.12 - BETWEEN 12k

Out Now-

CD and Digital Download on 12k- http://www.12k.com/index.php/site/releases/between/

Between:

Corey Fuller + Tomoyoshi Date (Illuha) • Simon Scott • Marcus Fischer • Taylor Deupree

Recorded live at Kinse Ryokan, Kyoto, on October 8th, 2012.

Reviews:

Vital Weekly (NL): "Oddly enough, halfway through this thirty-eight minute piece, the word that sprang to mind was 'jazz'."

Brainwashed (.com): "The amount of caution and restraint used by each performer is admirable."

Hatena (JP): "木と水が、柔らかい電子の音によって深く深く共鳴するような音響の連鎖、生成、持続。本作を喩えるなら、そんな言葉が思いつく。"

Chroniques (FR): "Un album jetant des ponts entre des lumières intimes, rappelant ce qu’il est possible, et surtout nécessaire, de faire ensemble."
 

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The electric glow of the street lights fade into the blue evening fog. The broken path narrows and gradually leads away from the wires that hang precariously and endlessly above our heads.

A solitary tree stands detached in a quiet urban environment. Between the branches the cold night air teases small sounds out into the wet air; a whispering voice, bark creaking as the tree responds, unknowingly, to conditions of the landscape. Its leaves litter the cobblestones as the warm transient display of autumn passes. A voice calls, echoing among the low buildings. Several miles away, where nature hushes the city, a small river runs where the shallow water is pure and clean. A dark shape passes close by, its large wings disappearing into the darkness ahead. It heads in, back towards the blue glow. I love this place.

A small group sleeps on marble steps ahead, full of life but still. In goes one coin and then another, until I make my choice as the journey is completed. Bicycle baskets full of paper, spine and tentacle, their small sounds clicking, tapping, scraping. The floorboards are creaking. Small details shared. Between.

• CAT.NO:12k2026
• RELEASE:December 12 2012
• FORMAT:CD
• EDITION:500  
• http://www.12k.com/index.php/site/artists/between/

UK Tour 2012

Autumn/Winter 2012:
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I would like to say huge thanks to everybody in Japan that came to the two shows in Kyoto, Matsumoto and Tokyo (at both SuperDeluxe and the Yogenji Temple). It was fantastic to visit Japan and I met so many amazing people, talented musicians and it was a pleasure to tour with such a great group of (12k) artists.

I have some UK live dates approaching... I hope to see some of you at the performances in Bristol (10th), Manchester (11th), Leeds (12th) and in Cambridge (14th) : http://www.simonscott.org/dates.php

Finally look out for a special www.12k.com label release on 12th of the 12th 2012!!!! The photograph below (taken by Marcus Fisher who is the ghostly figure on the left of the photo behind Taylor Deupree) may give you a clue as to who is on the release and where it was recorded...

Arigato!

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Quiet October- 12k Japan

This October I am delighted and excited to announce that I will be touring in Japan (6th-13th) with several other 12k label artists including label boss Taylor Deupree, Illuha and Marcus Fischer. We will be playing special live events in Kyoto, Tokyo (at SuperDeluxe:https://www.super-deluxe.com/room/306/ ) and in Matsumoto. I will performing tracks from my recent 12k album 'Below Sea Level' and using my Fenland field recordings to form live improvisations.

Look out for a special 12k showcase at the Yougenji Temple in Tokyo on 13th Oct featuring live collaborations between Taylor Deupree, Aoba, Ichiko, Tomoyoshi Date (Illuha/Opitope), Chris Willits, Fourcolor, Asuna, Minamo, Sawako, Corey Fuller (Illuha), Moskitoo,  Marcus Fischer and I.

http://www.kualauktable.com/event/yougenji04/yougenji04.html

http://www.kualauktable.com/event/12kJapan/12k2012.html

'Below Sea Level' CD + Journal (Deluxe package includes a hand drawn sketch, CD, Exclusive live set from Kraak Gallery in Manchester, Download and 80 page Journal) is OUT NOW!

Buy: http://www.12k.com/index.php/site/releases/below_sea_level/

'Below Sea Level' Reviews: http://www.12k.com/index.php/site/reviews_all/below_sea_level

Finally I wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has listened, enjoys and has supported my music.
Bye for now, Simon.

Below Sea Level (reviews, Interviews and shop links)

My new album "Below Sea Level" is OUT NOW on 12k. More information:
http://www.12k.com/index.php/search/tag_results/tag/simon+scott

The album is available to buy on CD in my web shop:
http://www.simonscott.org/shop.php

For the "Deluxe Edition" featuring 80 page hardback book, exclusive live set, CD, download and an original _sealevel~ hand drawn illustration please go to the 12k site shop:
http://shop.12k.com/products/500470-simon-scott-below-sea-level

THE ALBUM REVIEWS: 

• 12K1071-FLUID RADIO

  VIEW
  "...He has finally reached back to this sort of seminal moment where he was at one with the world, simply inhabiting the moment..... Magnificent"

• 12K1071-THE MILK FACTORY

  VIEW
  "Scott builds particularly striking soundscapes here."

• 12K1071-THEPOSTROCK

  VIEW
  "Ein filigranes Zusammenspiel von Natur und Technik trifft hier zusammen."

• 12K1071-LEND ME YOUR EARS

  VIEW
  "A stand-out album of glowingly warm, densely textured excursions into landscape & memory."

• 12K1071-CHAIN DLK

  VIEW
  "A sort of osmosis between acousmatic pastorale and lively natural elements."

  TEXTURA

  VIEW

  "He has granted access to what for many will be a new locale and provided enlightenment about its dramatic history."

  • 12K1071-EXPERIMEDIA

    VIEW
    "The album's seven tracks form a seamless and coherent narrative of carefully sculpted motifs."

  • 12K1071-BRAINWASHED

    VIEW
    "The sound of 1990s shoegaze dissembled into its most rudimentary components."

  • 12K1071-GO MAG

    VIEW
    "El talento se le intuía, en fin, pero todavía faltaba por llegar su gran disco, esa obra que confirmara definitivamente su posición entre los grandes del ambient. Y ese disco es Below sea level."

  • 12K1071-AMBIENT EXOTICA

    VIEW
    "Wonder! Scott’s devotion to this project results in a fantastic journey through the Fenlands of England."

  • 12K1071-MONSIEUR DELIRE

    VIEW
    "Delicate tracks featuring fine interactions between instrument (mostly electric guitar) and digital treatments."
    
    

    

    I have also recently had two nice features when I was interviewed about the new album. listening and certain other music related interests of mine:

    - M3 (2012)

    INTERVIEW

    VIEW

    "After English shoegaze heroes Slowdive broke up in 1995, drummer & sound designer Simon Scott decided to embark on his own experimental sonic journey, in addition to setting up his label, KESH Records. M3 met up with Simon to discuss his musical projects, diminishing attention spans and why active listening should be taught in schools…"  

    + (a very nice feature where I take a music writer out to the Fens to demonstrate how Below Sea Level was created):

    THE LIMINAL (2012)

    VIEW

    "Simon Scott and the sounds below sea level."

    Finally...

    Many thanks to everyone who has supported this album of mine, listened to my music and those who have attended, promoted or are planning to come to my live performances. I am humbled and honored to hold your listening attention! Thank you.

    
    

    Simon

    
    

    

    
    

    

    

    *For sounds, photos and more information go to the 12k website: http://www.12k.com/index.php/site/releases/below_sea_level/

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