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New Release! “Between Worlds” CD/DVD

Aug.22, 2011

I’m thrilled to announce the release of Akumu’s 6th full-length entitled “Between Worlds” on CD, DVD and MP3!

Recorded and mixed in stereo and full surround-sound, the new disc is 8 tracks of haunting drones, nebulous beats and ethereal crackles. At times calming and at times unsettling, “Between Worlds” draws deeper into an ambient score of dirges, guitar-based atmospheres and unearthly landscapes.

“Between Worlds” is available in 5 editions: digital/mp3, cd, dvd, limited-edition combo-pack and an exclusive collector’s box.

To hear samples, download MP3s or purchase the CD or DVD click here.

Available from:
iTunes | PingThings | Bandcamp | CD Baby

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AKUMU CD Release Party – August 11th

Filed Under: News, Shows

Jul.08, 2011

Come help celebrate the release of Akumu’s new full-length CD / DVD “Between Worlds” at the Ossington in Toronto!

We’re opening up both rooms, with DJs and visuals in the front and live performances in the back.

Thursday, August 11th * 9PM-2AM
The Ossington
61 Ossington Ave At Queen West
No Cover * Doors 9pm

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Live Performances by
+ Akumu [www.musicbyakumu.com]
+ Displacer [www.displacer.ca | www.tympanikaudio.com]
+ Ad-ver-sary [www.ad-ver-sary.com | ww.tympanikaudio.com]

[Note: s:cage was looking forward to playing, but now our friend Ad-ver-sary will be taking his place]

Set-times:
Ad-ver-sary – 10pm
Displacer – 11pm
Akumu – Midnight

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Spinning in the front room
+ Jonah K [www.teknotribes.com | www.permanentdamagerecords.com]
+ Niko [www.nikosound.com | www.dubplate.fm]

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Visuals from
+ Stillmedia & Hughes

>>Visit the Facebook Event Page for more details

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Some kind words about “Descent”

Filed Under: News, Reviews

Jun.09, 2011

Many thanks to those who downloaded, experienced and wrote about “Descent” on Panospria/NoType. [Download for free here]

Here are some links to words about the release out and about there on the internet. Drop by and check out so many other great releases mentioned!

- “Will definitely appeal to listeners familiar with the Raster-Noton electronic music releases…”
Read more here: http://www.ambientblog.net/?e=394

- “A fractured sonic picture, with warm crackles and dense solid layers…”
Read more: http://agniworld.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/akumu-descent/

- “A study in reductions and the minimizing of grandeur…”
Read more here: http://pingthings.blogspot.com/2011/05/capsule-reviews-akumu-kirill-platonkin.html

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Video Excerpt from Descent by Akumu (PAN 056)

Filed Under: News, Videos

May.10, 2011

A short abstract video from “Descent” based on solar eruptions and magnetic interference.

Download “Descent” for free: http://www.archive.org/compress/pan056
Read more about “Descent”: http://www.notype.com/drones/cat.e/pan_056/

Tags: descent, panospria

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“Descent” from Akumu out now on Panospria!

Filed Under: MP3s, News

Apr.30, 2011

I’m extremely pleased to announce the release of new music from Akumu on the brilliant Panospria label.

“Descent” is 4 long-form ambient pieces that are based on field recordings captured within train stations, banks and other large structures. After digitally ground down and reformed into miniscule parts, an imaginary “molecular soundtrack” emerges to get lost in.

Download “Descent by Akumu” for free: http://www.archive.org/compress/pan056

Read more about “Descent by Akumu”: http://www.notype.com/drones/cat.e/pan_056/

Discover more music from Panospria: http://www.notype.com/drones/catalogue.e/panospria/

Tags: descent, new releases, panospria

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Audio/Film Screening in London UK – May 3rd

Filed Under: News

Apr.28, 2011

I am very proud to be a part of this Audio and Film screening at the SoundFjord Gallery in London, UK!

Hlysnan is SoundFjord’s monthly listening event, exploring the world of sound is all its facets, guises and surprises! Tonight is an evening of film and sound works selected by Constantine Katsiris (Scant Intone).

More info here at the Facebook Event and on the SoundFjord site.

Hope to see you there!

Tags: hlysnan, soundfjord

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New Akumu coming on Panospria in April

Filed Under: News

Mar.26, 2011

A couple of years in the making… I’m thrilled to announce that a new Akumu release is coming out in April on Panospria.

More details coming soon!

Tags: new releases, panospria

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Kalte plays Live March 8 at the Ambient Ping

Filed Under: News, Shows

Mar.03, 2011

Hey! Just letting you know that Kalte (my ambient side-project with rik maclean) is playing live this Tuesday March 8 at SuperMarket as part of the The Ambient Ping Series.

Hope to see you there!

Kalte and URM and Luminations at the Ambient Ping
Supermarket
(268 Augusta, Toronto)
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
PWYC ($6 sugg) – 8pm – first set @ 8:30

More info here:
The Facebook Event | kaltemusic.com | theambientping.com

Tags: Kalte, the Ambient Ping

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Free Shipping for Akumu’s Limited-Edition 3-Disc Boxset!

Filed Under: News

Jan.05, 2011

To celebrate the New Year, PingThings is offering FREE shipping on Akumu’s 3-Disc Boxset and all other orders over $50!!

This limited-edition box set includes a gorgeous package designed by David Keyes that holds the Magmas and Fluxes CDs and the Tapeten DVD. Each disc comes with an 8-page booklet of artwork and is individually hand-made and wrapped.

Click here to order and find out more from PingThings.

Tags: boxset, fluxes, magmas, pingthings, tapeten

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