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KC-081: Universal Affirmation Ensemble - Unconditional Propositions C30
The UAE debut! A melodic exploration of rhythmic, repetitive, pattern-based endurance drumming, interlocking dual guitar work, and intricate three-part flute melodies.
RIYL Do Make Say Think, 1980’s King Crimson, Balinese gamelan
First edition about half sold out. DM @universal.affirmation if you’re in Canada for cheaper shipping. Soft poly cases, these are a 〰️v〰️i〰️b〰️e〰️
Link in bio
Now streaming!
“ℱ𝒾𝓇𝓈𝓉 𝒫𝓇𝒾𝓃𝒸𝒾𝓅𝓁𝑒𝓈”
Opening track to @universal.affirmation ’s debut and its second single, feat. @anh.t.phung on flute and Cole Schmidt on guitar. Full album drops 6/24, preorder now. Cassettes are in and will be shipped out to arrive before release date. Link in bio.
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KC-081: 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞 - 𝑈𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 C30 (06/24/25)
“instrumental maximalist rhythm&pattern music”
The debut album from Vancouver’s UAE (@universal.affirmation , aka @jrdev_ ), which stems from drum patterns taught by gamelan composer I Wayan Sinti, features contributions from @anh.t.phung , @c.diab , Cole Schmidt (@sick_boss_music , etc) and others, and has influences ranging from Do Make Say Think to ‘80s King Crimson.
Engineered and mixed by @jonpaulstewart
Mastered by Harris Newman
Recorded at @risque.disque
Duplication by @duplication.ca
Dedicated to I Wayan Sinti, I Made Subandi, and Jerry Fuchs
Available on @bandcamp as a first edition of 67 cassettes in soft poly cases. Releases June 24th. Preorder and stream “Forever” at the link in bio.
