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Timelines (Part 2)

by Greg Surmacz

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about

Having unveiled the first instalment of the ‘Timelines’ series back in May (and subsequently winning support from Moses Boyd, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing and more), Surmacz spent the following months channeling a new clearer consciousness, having benefited from the cathartic effects of releasing records free from the usual stresses that accompany it. On the creation of the record, Greg explains: ‘After I completed Part 1, I felt like I had a clearer idea of what I wanted the project to be and had settled on a sound. It really felt like something worth pursuing further, and I wanted to continue the story. By the time I started Part 2, it was a few months later and the weather had changed. Things felt a bit brighter, a bit more optimistic - as a result, the music came out that way too. The creative process was the same - making demos, listening to them in the park while out walking and running - but the atmosphere was different. I wanted to make something more expansive and relaxed, less frenetic. Hopefully it feels like a development and expansion of my sound, the second act of a wider narrative.’

With the seasons changing from winter to spring, the deep forest (which inspired the record’s creation) is summoned back to life, delivering a promise of optimism, and a glimmer of hope - ending the bleak months spent in lockdown. The resulting body of work is a completely absorbing and enthralling listening experience, Surmacz’s mastery of the bass clarinet and saxophone providing rich organic textures, melding with spacey synths, adding a touch of the avant-garde as bruk-infused drums keep the record driving forwards.

credits

released November 26, 2021

All music written, performed, produced and mixed by Greg Surmacz

Art Direction by Alba Martin and Greg Surmacz
Photography and Design by Alba Martin

Mastered by Leon Atter at Bespoke Audio Mastering

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Woodwind, synths, noises (general).

See also:
captainover.bandcamp.com

papertiger.bandcamp.com

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