Hi everyone. It’s another long one, so grab ya popcorn and settle in.
I re-released In Dreams with an updated mix & master, and brand new album art done by @basentsyan.s . I’ve been wanting to do this for a while because I always felt like I never “finished” the album. This album is really special to me, so I’m finally giving it the release it deserves.
I’ve always refrained from explaining the concept of In Dreams because I didn’t want to spoon-feed it to people. But the concept is a vital part of understanding and appreciating the album. So I’ve written a little description on Bandcamp, which helps build the world of In Dreams.
The description comes from the exhibition, which was born out of this need to help listeners experience the album for what it is. I’ve now done the exhibition twice in Yerevan, and I’m bringing it to LA in March. You can get tickets for the exhibition through the link in my bio.
The vinyl is 180 grams and comes with a 16-page booklet, and will be available in May.
Shoutout to @jossijayne@mister_saladbar and @konbon who made this album what it is. If you’d like to read more about the album and credits, please go to the Bandcamp link in my bio. And as always, thank you for reading 💜
The In Dreams Exhibition is coming to LA!
This exhibition invites you to experience the album in a sequence of rooms, each representing a different stage of shadow integration. Sound, text, and spatial design guide you, with timed entry slots to preserve intimacy.
For more details and tickets, visit the link in my bio.
A portrait session and many conversations with @mesrop___ .
I recently had the opportunity to "catch" Mesrop before leaving Yerevan. Frankly, all our conversations before had been short and superficial, but I sensed this man was potentially interesting and I could discuss and learn a lot with him. And so it turned out.
Thanks for the coffee and torchere
Dev/scan @boxphotolab
Shhau and Mesrop’s ‘Andset’, released on Scruniversal, is a brooding, cinematic slice of downtempo breakbeat that oozes atmosphere. The track creeps in like a scene from a noir detective film. Very eerie, dramatic and drenched in shadowy tension. A haunting melody creates the mood before a jazz-inflected piano hook adds unexpected warmth. As it unfolds, it transitions seamlessly into a more jazzy, expressive piece without losing its moody edge. A gripping and stylish listen no doubt.
Design @dima___shiryaev
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🗓️ Հուլիսի 31 (հինգշաբթի), 19:30
📍 «Առնո Բաբաջանյան» համերգասրահ (Աբովյան 2)
ՄԵՍՐՈՊ ՍԱՐԿԻՍՅԱՆ
Իմպրովիզացիայի երեկո
Հայաստանի պետական ֆիլհարմոնիան ներկայացնում է դաշնակահար Մեսրոպ Սարկիսյանի մենահամերգը, որի ընթացքում արտիստը կներկայանա բացառապես իմպրովիզացիոն ժանրում՝ հանդիսատեսին ներկա դարձնելով երաժշտության ստեղծման առեղծվածային ու հետաքրքիր ընթացքին։
🍷 Համերգի ավարտին սպասվում է գինու հյուրասիրություն։
🎫 Տոմսերը վաճառվում են «Առնո Բաբաջանյան» համերգասրահի տոմսարկղում (Աբովյան 2)
🌐 Առցանց վաճառք՝ Tomsarkgh.am
💳 Արժեքը՝ 4.000 – 7.000 դրամ
🔎 Լրացուցիչ տեղեկությունների համար՝ 87-75
Հայաստանի պետական ֆիլհարմոնիա
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🗓️ July 31 (Thursday), 19:30
📍 Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall (2 Abovyan st)
MESROP SARKISYAN
A Night of Improvisation
The Armenian State Philharmonia presents pianist Mesrop Sarkisyan live in concert․
In this unique performance, Mesrop will play entirely in the style of improvisation, inviting the audience to experience the fascinating and unpredictable process of music being created in the moment.
🍷 Join us for a glass of wine after the concert.
🎫 Tickets are available at the Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall box office (2 Abovyan st)
🌐 Online sales: Tomsarkgh.am
💳 Prices: 4.000 - 7.000 AMD
🔎 For more information: 87-75
Armenian State Philharmonia