Border Crossing have recently completed 'Starlines and Stellgrams', their new album. This work shifts the focus back to the deejays as it is wholly instrumental. In typical Border Crossing fashion it is a journey through a variety of different musical styles but it goes further than they've gone before. There are elements of Jazz, Electro, and Middle Eastern music woven into a soundtrack that still holds Hip Hop, Soul and Reggae close to its heart. Followers of B.C. will notice a greater maturity and depth to the work.
There were a number of collaborators in the project that have made it as strong as it is. Sacha Puttnam, an experienced film composer, has provided beautiful string arrangements along with many fine examples of keyboard playing. There are a number of talented musicians who have also graced the album. These include:- Bass, Jean Marie Brichard (Leon), guitar, Nick Rundall and Nick Bishop, trumpet, Jon Scott, Saxophones, flute, Heather Hoyle, and drums, Tim Boxley. The drum programming styles that typify Border Crossing are prevalent on the record and some new beat styles have emerged. 'The Lookout' (Ollie Bishop) has grown in stature in the group through the process of making the record. As a member of the team many of his writing ideas formed the basis for a number of the tracks on 'Starlines and Stellagrams'.
The work was meticulously produced by Border Crossing but was given a dynamic new sound in the mix by Nick Rundall (Noise Deli). Nick's experience in production, composition and engineering made him the ideal candidate to complete this vital last stage in the completion of the album. The overall feel to the work is one of open heartedness and rich variety. It has an inviting quality that draws you in to it's broad range of textures, timbres and influences. At points it hits hard and induces impulsive dancing and at others it gently soothes the soul.
In terms of the work representing a refocus on the dynamic of the deejay element of Border Crossing; this is multi layered. As usual the veteran Aj (Alex Angol) provides the bulk of the cuts which are carefully placed at key moments in the music. The instrumental nature of the work leads the listener deeper into the sound and the years of deejaying experience is evident in the arrangements and range of styles. There are also plans to present the show in a live format that will potentially be a ground breaking new approach to the deejay led show.
In collaboration with Red Dog, the talented visual artist, Aj and Seorais will create a unique audio reactive visual show that will compliment the music. This dynamic presentation will incorporate the film work of Red Dog with the latest deejay technology to harmonise film and music in a way not yet seen. Without saying too much at this point it is worth assuring the people that the intricacy of the music will be matched by the films. Ben Mason (Red Dog) will be drawing on a number of techniques to create a visual journey that will match the soundtrack quality of the music. The film's imagery will incorporate the work of Fine Artist Rory Logsdail. Rory has kindly allowed the use of his artwork to help in the synergy of this project. The series of drawings that the artist has recently finished are concerned with the patterns apparent in the night sky. The celestial theme in the artwork is the perfect visual companion to a musical work titled 'Starlines and Stellagrams'.
The release date of the album and dates for the cutting edge promotional shows will soon be revealed. At this stage it is clear that the album will be released on a variety of formats at the start of next year. Until that time Seorais Graham, one of the key visionaries in the group asks that you be patient, hold tight and prepare for the journey. It will be worth the wait.
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Border Crossing would like to thank all the people who have offered support along the journey up until now. They would also like to say a big 'Hello' to Fat Jon (the ample soul physician). Border Crossing have embarked on a collaborative project with this true innovator. The work still has a little way to go, but should also be completed soon.
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Greetings. I just wanted to thank you for your continued support and invite you to have a first listen on myspace to the tracks off the new EP "Monster & Minstrel" due out later this month. Bright stars to you! Ahmond
Pending the new release "Melotonine" (release date coming soon), i decided to offer you a part of my best recent works in a free EP, "Cupboard Replacement", downloadable in all numeric formats with special graphic art works by Flint on Music AutOmatiK's Website :
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