J-Walk – Broken Beauty (Before I Die) LP

£16.99

Pre-order for Thursday 7th Nov

 

Screen-printed sleeve with pasted A4 reverse

 

The Label says:

As with most things, this project started with a conversation in the pub between me and Martin.

As we discussed what J-Walk and BiD could do next we chatted about our mutual love of DIY, Post Punk, Reggae, Digital & Dub, how about using that feel as an initial jump off on the next thing and see how you get on? I suggested.
As is his way Martin considered the suggestion, then promptly disappeared, 6 weeks later something landed in my inbox, it was titled Broken Beauty and the music contained embraced all those symbiotic ideals and culture.
Nailed it!

Recorded entirely in Stockport using a mixed kit bag of cheap forgotten keyboards, guitar, bass and effects pedals, this LP takes the J-Walk aesthetic and applies the wider palette of these influences to create something unique, those past and present influences forged together to bring you something truly DIY – instructions below.
How To Make Such A Thing…

Deactivate social media. Ignore the internet, don’t answer text messages, avoid other music, the telly and other people. This is a process where it’s only you in the room with whatever’s in your mind. You will be there for some time and the loneliness can hurt a little.

Forget any predetermined ideas. Forget everything you’ve ever done before. This is an opportunity to start from scratch, but with years of accumulated knowledge and craftsmanship. Trust yourself.
Be scared. Be excited about not knowing what will happen and what will result.

Don’t use midi sequencing, virtual instruments or samples. Just plug a toy instrument into an amp, press a rhythm and play around to see what happens. If it sounds good and fresh then record it. Plug a bass in to jam around and you’ll soon hear and feel what sits in the pocket of the beat. Record it as it is. Dirty is real and good. Cleanliness equals sterility. Loop the bassline. Plug a guitar in and do the same.

Don’t think when doing any of this. Just experiment with interest and curiosity and the music will take care of itself. You will now have a groove which is also about half a song minimum. Play some keys from the toys on top of what you have. Put ’em through effects pedals. Again, don’t overthink it and don’t try to get it clean. Add sound effects in right and random places.

There you go. Something you’ve never made before. But more importantly, it’s something you’ve never heard before.

You don’t have to die to be reincarnated.

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Description

A1. Bubbles On The Line

 

A2. Janky Waltz

 

A3. Spring Well, Wellspring

 

A4. Black Lion Passage

 

A5. A Vision In Jade

 

B1. African Custard

 

B2. Botox Fomo

 

B3. Walking In The Sunshine

 

B4. Siz Pap Brick

 

B5. Monotropicalia

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Weight 300 g

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