Awakening of The Pines, by First Snow of The Year

Awakening of The Pines

by First Snow of The Year

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nkaes I have to say, this record is heart opening. It provides a lot of inspiration. Like a flow. Truly beautiful piece of art. Favorite track: Kumo.

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This special limited edition release is in a run of 100 copies, modeled around the classic disco-single vinyl sleeve. It includes printed front and rear sleeves with a circular cut out to show the disc artwork as well as a marble printed vinyl-effect disc. Art/design was created by Andrew Heath with cover artwork by the artist.

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1.	Skylines 05:08 video	buy track
2.	Floating over Metropolis 02:22	buy track
3.	Kumo 02:57	buy track
4.	Haze 02:54	buy track
5.	Spectre 01:52	buy track
6.	Forest at the Summit 03:12	buy track
7.	Ikinari 03:22	buy track
8.	Fall of Flags 04:11	buy track
9.	Death of a Friend 02:47	buy track
10.	Sleep 02:53	buy track

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First Snow of The Year is the project of Belgium-based artist Erik Sevenans, who adopted this moniker in 2017 following his relocation to Munich, Germany. Whilst grappling with a foreign language and adjusting to his new environment, Erik found himself in the midst of an exceptionally cold winter that year. During this period of adaptation, he embarked on the creation of an album, delving into the exploration of ambient textures, a departure from his usual musical terrain. The album, born out of this experimental phase, coincided with the first snowfall of the year, thus being the reason for the project's distinctive name. Originally conceived as Erik's personal soundtrack for his daily subway commute while engrossed in Murakami novels, the project took on a life of its own.

In 2018, Erik made a conscious decision to turn this into an annual tradition, committing to record an album each year following the first snowfall. The raw essence of his second album served as the demo version for his release with Whitelabrecs, titled "Awakening of the Pines". The record drew inspiration from Munich's surroundings, the majestic Alps, the Isar river, and the nearby forest. During the challenges posed by the Covid-19 lockdowns and beyond, Erik experienced a surge in creative productivity. He dedicated time to refining his sound, experimenting with techniques, and applying newfound knowledge to both the development of fresh material and the enhancement of his existing body of work.

The writing of "Awakening of the Pines" involved diverse techniques and ideas, reflecting Erik's pursuit of discovery. The initial compositions varied in style, with some leaning towards a post-rock aesthetic and others embracing a more synth-based approach. Despite this diversity, the common thread binding the tracks on this record together was the inspiration from his surrounding environment alongside the novels he was reading at the time. Each piece retains its original character, preserving the essence of its initial spark, creating a cohesive yet eclectic album.

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released December 9, 2023

Written and produced by Erik Sevenans
Mastered by James Edward Armstrong
Cover artwork by Erik Sevenans
Art and design by Andrew Heath

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