bu.re_ releases 'seasons in migration'
by Scott Osgood
seasons in migration from Los Angeles-born ambient producer and multi-instrumentalist bu.re_ is out today digitally and on limited run cassette. Diaphanous and atmospheric, seasons in migration blends tranquil synth pads, subtle field recordings, and electric piano with soaring flute and saxophone lines.
The foundation of seasons in migration is built on a 12-chord progression divided into 4 groups of chords— each group pertaining to a respective calendrical phase. “Historically, seasons have provided us with a sense of the movement of time, with birth and death. beginning cycles that help us thrive; ending cycles that cause us suffering,” says bu.re_, “this album serves as a reminder of that movement.”
The samples on were taken over a 6 year period, amongst various environments, and elicit a distinct connection to the four seasons. “As I added environmental field recordings to the arrangement and started to record sax and flute, I noticed the project had assumed a strong sense of elemental energy,” shares bu.re_. “There was a lot of wind, which gave me the impression of change / migration / movement of time.”
instrumentation, recording, arranging, mixing - devin blair
mastering - andrew weathers
artwork - matt sage
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