Paris to Kyiv - Fragmenti Remixes represents an unexplored crossroads between the ancient Ukrainian sounds of Alexis Kochan’s Paris to Kyiv project infused with delicately crafted 21st century electronic wizardry.
The musical topography in this compilation is vast and mystifying, ranging in contributions from Rise Ashen’s upbeat rendering of Oj U Poli Mohyla, to a more laidback reggae inspired take of Harmoniques; the barren, desolate versions of Dark Bird by soundscape artist Ken Gregory to Brooklyn’s underground hip hop chemist J57. Other contributors include Greece’s Cayetano, composer Joe Silva, Canadian
house music pioneers Miguel Graca and Trevor Walker, and a pair of remixes by Balanced Records’ founders Kasm and Solidaze.
The sonic gestalt that emerges is a vivid, otherworldly artifact, sure to leave listeners rediscovering new elements and narratives with each listen.
More info on each artist:
Paris to Kyiv: http://olesia.com/
Joe Silva: http://www.purespace.com/
Kasm: http://balanced-records.com/artists/kasm
Ken Gregory : http://www.cheapmeat.net/kengregoryCV.html
Rise Ashen : www.riseashen.ca
Cayetano: http://cayetanomusic.com/
J57: http://balanced-records.com/artists/j57
Miguel Graca : http://web.me.com/prontomusique
Solidaze: http://balanced-records.com/artists/solidaze
Trevor Walker: http://www.myspace.com/trevor.walker