We are an independent record label from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, comprised of music devotees that are tirelessly promoting melodious & sweet-sounding electronic tunes.
::mu-nest latest release:: title : a letter from yesterday artist : starke catalog : mnc005 format : cd, full-length release date : 15 September 2009 p*dis (Japan) Norman Records (UK) Floor Sugar (US)
Arriving with the warmth and brightness of the rain showers of summer, ‘A Letter From Yesterday’, the debut album by Starke, is altogether a document of that inner peacefulness, the encircling captivation of the undisturbed, and pleasant moments of everyday. Consisting of members Shunichiro Fujimoto, known for his glistening, acoustic-ambient magnificence as Fjordne, and Yushi Mori, renowned as an extremely talented and unique visionary of percussion, through bands such as ミーティア気象台 (Meteor Kishodai), Å, and Under Groove, the two artists have come together to produce an astounding work displaying tenderness, the understanding of reflection, in a comforting melody of those peaceful moments of yesterdays.
Originally created by the duo as an escape to the gloomy weekends of bad weather, secluded inside homes, Starke have created not only warmth from this solitude, but a presence of something more welcoming, of the existence of a softhearted surrounding, soaking with that imagination of wishing, of those experiences we all hope for. Field recordings and found sounds add dashes of realism into acoustic environments as they transform into moving moments, kept close, while drum rhythms swell in soft anthems of lightness, and exploration. Such is the upswing of these passing emotions, given even more consistent beauty through the beautifully-lended vocals of Fuyu, allowing everything its own place, and trace in tranquility.
Displaying an endearing spirit throughout the albums’ existence, ‘A Letter From Yesterday’ touches the moments of these endless days, whether staying in the comfort of a home, or entering the outside world. Upon visiting the outside again, after a rain, everything feels so much different, with sparkling rejuvenation, and a promising hope of the beauty for the future. Further bathed in pianos, whirls of strings and dotted with processed, soothing pops, Starke entrust listeners with their experience of amiability, character, and spirit, producing ‘A Letter From Yesterday’, which is a just and beautiful, exemplary model of the splendor of everyday life.
title : in this nest, we found our winged tales artist : various artists catalog : mnc004 format : cd, full-length release date : 20 april 2009 p*dis (Japan) Norman Records (UK) tonevendor (US)
in this nest, we found our winged tales is an exquisite remix project compilation album presented by mü-nest and featuring
a revered international line-up of folkronica, electro-acoustic and IDM musicians from around the world, including
Japan’s Haruka Nakamura, Akira Kosemura, aus, FJORDNE, UK’s Dom Mino’, me:mo of China, hearts+horses
(previously known as park avenue music) from US, Federico Durand from Argentina, Singapore’s aspidistrafly as well
as Malaysia’s flica.
10 electro-musical accolades, paired into 5 groups, with each pair performing a cross remix of each other’s works between
them, the album title refers more than just the playful mechanics of this splendid experiment, it also encapsulates the
wondrous magic captured in this album – the infusion of original beauty with renewed sensibility.
The cover art is also a major highlight. Created by award winning Hong Kong illustrator Bubi Au Yeung, it is an enthralling reflection of the pieces themselves – sweet and colourful, with an emanation of tranquil beauty that engages on multiple enkindling musical emotions.
With its enthralling electro-acoustic melodies, elegant ambient works, stylish rhythm-centric electronica and cuttingedge
noise-pop, in this nest, we found our winged tales promises a mesmerizing musical journey that tantalizes right to
the deepest recesses of our heart.
Tracklist:
aspidistrafly x haruka nakamura
1. red toe nails (haruka nakamura’s noite quieta remix)
2. luz (aspidistrafly’s 幻の光 remix)
hearts+horses x aus
3. tufts (aus remix)
4. IHI (hearts+horses remix)
flica x FJORDNE
5. l (FJORDNE remix)
6. bites of snow (flica remix)
Dom Mino’ x Federico Durand
7. Land of Forgotten Morals (Federico Durand remix)
8. Tilo (Dom Mino’ remix)
me:mo x Akira Kosemura
9. 小歌儿 (Akira Kosemura remix)
10. Just A Few Minutes (me:mo remix)
*all tracks are exclusively remixed for this project.*
review: "In nearly every realm imaginable, "In This Nest We Found Our Winged Tales" represents a stunning success." the silent ballet (US)
"The album's filled with deceptively simple songs that are nevertheless transporting and, in many moments, beguile with their innocence and beauty." textura (canada)
"flicaやristなど、良質なエレクトロニカをリリースしてきたマレーシアのmu-nestレーベルが、エレクトロニカ～フォークトロニカファン涎垂のリミックス・コンピレーションを企画してしまいました！コンピ参加アーティストが、お互いの曲をリミックスしあうというプロジェクトのもと、aspidistrafly x haruka nakamura、 hearts + horses x aus、flica x fjordne、dom mino’x federico durand、me:mo x akira kosemuraといった超豪華アーティストの組み合わせでリミックスが行われました。オリジナル曲の美しさを残しつつも、それぞれのアーティストの持ち味が加えられた好リミックス集です。どのリミックス曲も、とても繊細で美しい雰囲気のサウンドになっていて、コンピレーション全体が不思議な統一感を醸し出しています。日本、シンガポール、中国等のアジア圏を中心とした今のエレクトロニカシーンをリードする人気アーティストが大集合！" p*dis (Japan)
"The music contained within this cd is crafted with great care and attention to detail and should treated thusly. For fans of Margo, Labradford, mum, Hood and of course the artists featured on the record." norman records (uk)
::mu-nest other releases::
title : weekend artist : rist catalog : mnc003 format : cd, full-length release date : 20 October 2008
(US - tonevendor) (Europe - Norman Records) (Japan - p*dis)
title : windvane and window artist : flica catalog : mnc002 format : cd, full-length release date : 31 January 2008
title : We Are All Cotton-Hearted artist : various artists catalog : mnc001 format : cd x 2, compilation release date : 20 December 2006
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