farm ephemera, by mandala eyes

farm ephemera

by mandala eyes

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Coral Rosehill A warm blanket that evokes its namesake. The sweetness of summer's end, preserved and repeated with every listen. Favorite track: gathering (together).

Dave Mantel This album combines the mathy post-rock guitar vibe that Alex is known for, and organic, earthy sounds used as both instrument and soundscape. The combination here works to create a listening experience that is at once energizing and relaxing, full bodied and minimal. The juxtaposition of these elements works to create a listening experience that is, in my opinion, one of Alex's best works to date. Favorite track: gathering (together).

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a white CD with handwritten title in a kraft paper sleeve, stitched together with white thread. lino-cut cover art block-printed in wine-colored ink by Maddie Hoeppner. handwritten track titles on the back.

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1.	the island vortex 05:47	buy track
2.	gathering (together) 05:00	buy track
3.	hens wake 03:23	buy track
4.	campfire under full moon 04:25	buy track
5.	photosynthesis 03:39	buy track

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this record is a reflection of the processes, feelings, meanings and places i experienced during my first two years living & working on a small farm with big-hearted people. i hope it helps you find the same queer sense of peace & interconnectedness that i carry softly in my own heart.

written & recorded in a cabin on Sweet Pea Farm, Mt. Desert Island, Maine during summer and fall 2016.
mixed & mastered in an apartment in Madison, Wisconsin through the winter of 2016-'17.

all percussion sounds are samples from field recordings captured around the farm.

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released May 5, 2017

cover art printed via lino cut by Maddie Hoeppner.

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