El Dorado, by XYR

El Dorado

by XYR

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~ DJ Megasoup aka Selaroda ~ I've been a fan of x.y.r. since the early days, and have happily acquired everything he's made. I love it all, but this wonderful album remains my sentimental favorite among all of his fantastic work. There's something truly magical about this one, a magnificent journey into an unusual and exotic world that pulls you deep inside it... it's like a sonic spell, cast by this incredible synth wizard, and I want to remain here, in thrall to the mystical state in which it puts me.

Tristan Arp unexpectedly ambient excursions from the almighty 12th isle!

TheSlowMusicMovement If Trump had these sort of Russian connections the world would be a better place. More essential music from XYR, one of my favourite Ambient warriors

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2nd pressing of the LP comes in an alternate colourway sleeve - mint green, with gold sticker. ‘El Dorado’ recorded April – August 2014, originally released via Illuminated Paths (March 2015).

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5.	Purple Sunset 05:08	buy track
6.	Aguirre Song 06:40	buy track

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Experimental cinema sonics, electroacoustic research practice and shadowy wind instruments come together to form this unique interpretation of the mythical city of gold. Utilising rare, half forgotten Soviet era synthesisers Vladimir Karpov creates immersive soundscapes under the name XYR. The Formanta mini keytar and the Alisa 1377 lend Karpov’s music strange, seldom heard atmospheres which the St. Petersburg native then combines with field recordings, toy percussion and wood flute to further build upon his utopian narratives.

Part concept album, part nod to Popol Vuh, his attempt to channel the thematics of the ancient tale of the Muisca people through his modest home studio left a lasting impression on us here at 12th Isle and we’re proud to present a selection of the tracks on vinyl for the very first time. Originally confined to just 25 cassette tapes, for this edition we have assembled some of the most inspiring tracks from the sessions as well as the bonus closing piece ‘Aguirre Song’. Immediately engaging, sincerely heartfelt and strikingly original, these are recordings we have returned to time and time again.

‘El Dorado’ recorded April – August 2014, originally released via Illuminated Paths (March 2015).

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released October 28, 2017

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