Chromacolor
“»Chromacolor« is one of those records that immediately feels like home even though it is hard to locate stylistically. Written and recorded by Hanno Leichtmann in Berlin and Madeira between 2020 and 2022, it draws on rhythmic minimalism as a guiding principle and might call to mind organic, instrument-based ambient music, but also incorporates jazzy moments as well as Annie Garlids multi-layered vocals that permeate through these nine pieces.
The foundation for Leichtmann’s Chromacolor project was laid when the prolific Berlin-based producer, musician, and drummer borrowed a vibraphone and a Fender Rhodes from two friends. Combining their unique sonic affordances with those of a Guitaret, an electric lamellophone, he further expanded his sound palette by inviting other musicians — Anthea Caddy, Sabine Vogel, Tobias Delius, Els Vandeweyer, Sabine Ercklentz, Andrede, Mike Majkowski, Andrei Ladeishchikov, Oona Farchy, Gonçalo Caboz as well as Rafael and Hugo Andrade — to play small but vital parts in the production of the album.”
Released 19 May 2023
The foundation for Leichtmann’s Chromacolor project was laid when the prolific Berlin-based producer, musician, and drummer borrowed a vibraphone and a Fender Rhodes from two friends. Combining their unique sonic affordances with those of a Guitaret, an electric lamellophone, he further expanded his sound palette by inviting other musicians — Anthea Caddy, Sabine Vogel, Tobias Delius, Els Vandeweyer, Sabine Ercklentz, Andrede, Mike Majkowski, Andrei Ladeishchikov, Oona Farchy, Gonçalo Caboz as well as Rafael and Hugo Andrade — to play small but vital parts in the production of the album.”
Released 19 May 2023
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LP (black) + DL
1st edition of 300, incl. download code
Mastered and cut by Kassian Troyer at D&M
Artwork: Hanno Leichtmann and Mads Emil Nielsen
Text: Kristoffer Cornils
Distributed by Morr Music Distribution - info ︎︎︎
US: Forced Exposure
FR / Bookstores: Les presses du réel
LP (black) + DL
1st edition of 300, incl. download code
Mastered and cut by Kassian Troyer at D&M
Artwork: Hanno Leichtmann and Mads Emil Nielsen
Text: Kristoffer Cornils
Distributed by Morr Music Distribution - info ︎︎︎
US: Forced Exposure
FR / Bookstores: Les presses du réel
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Video / single - 01: Kisses and Wine
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Available via:
ANOST
MZIN (NEW) - mdbk, Leipzig, HHV, Motto Berlin (DE)
Norman Records, Boomkat (UK)
Soundohm (IT)
Les presses du réel (FR)
arbitrary.bandcamp.com
arbitrary (Shop) / DK
info [a] arbitraryproject . com
- - -
Video / single - 01: Kisses and Wine
Read more ︎︎︎
June 2023