{"title":"Narratives Music 0823","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"headspace-narratives-vinyl","title":"SB81 - Headspace (Narratives vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" vinyl in printed artwork sleeve\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: NARRATIVES013\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: Aug 2023\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Drum \u0026amp; Bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=narratives\"\u003esb81\u003c\/a\u003e - headspace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elabel: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=narratives\"\u003enarratives music\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith the completion and imminent release of blocks \u0026amp; escher’s debut album for metalheadz, the duo turn their attention firmly back to their own label and kick off a stream of releases for 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enarratives is proud to present this single from one of blocks \u0026amp; escher favourite artists, sb81. shaun bateman aka sb81 has released on labels across the drum and bass scene, in most recent years on the metalheadz camp and crowned an amazing 2017 with his remix of j majiks seminal classic “it’s yours”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esb81’s debut for narratives, once again combines the artists passion for late 90s authenticity with the production of today. a producer who wears his influences on his sleeve, the a side here draws on a time when austere tech drums effortlessly danced amidst whirling organic strings,stabs and synth roars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe flip side offers an ear catching display in rhythm experimentation, subversion and broad strokes of colour. at times claustrophobic, at times dense but on occasion drenched in hopeful strings and emotion. a track to lose oneself in and to raise questions - a notion only enforced by the repeated vocal line, asking “who are you?”.. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"narratives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20025629114427,"sku":"NARRATIVES013","price":10.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/1_e4b449e4-0de3-425a-8d4b-ec9d3aa3a9dd.jpg?v=1693489916"},{"product_id":"light-leaks-ep-narratives-vinyl","title":"Rhyming In Fives - Light leaks EP (Narratives vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: NARRATIVES010\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: Aug 2023\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Experimental, Drum n Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Light Leaks 4:41\u003cbr\u003eB Mnemonic 4:48\u003cbr\u003eC Into The Sunset 4:32\u003cbr\u003eD Exposed 4:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARRATIVES010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eblocks \u0026amp; escher are very proud to present narratives 010 and with it the follow up release to rhyming in fives’ 2013 debut. it is over a year since rhyming in fives grabbed the attention of drum \u0026amp; bass and wider bass music scenes with the genre blurring hindsight ep; garnering single of the month in mixmag, bbc radio play from the likes of mistajam, and being hailed by a diverse range of djs from paul woolford and doc scott to jamie vexx and om unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eas quickly as rhyming in fives arrived, the elusive artist retreated back into the studio leaving only the debut ep and a much acclaimed podcast to be revisited and celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea year on and at last we are shown that the time has been well spent. the light leaks ep shows how the sound has matured and blossomed; an extended player of variety and woven themes that most long player albums could only aspire to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eflickering through tempo and mood, dancefloor energy to reflective melancholy, light leaks crafts a journey and tale that fans of narratives music will have grown accustomed to, but painted in a way that only rhyming in fives can.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"narratives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20025681477691,"sku":"NARRATIVES010","price":10.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/1_fbce9ef5-6568-4785-b6af-77f083098600.jpg?v=1693489702"},{"product_id":"seance-ep-narratives-vinyl","title":"Blocks - Seance EP (Narratives Vinyl)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"layoutarea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: NARRATIVES008\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: Aug 2023\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Drum \u0026amp; Bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1 Moon \u0026amp; Stars 4:13\u003cbr\u003eA2 Patriarch 3:53\u003cbr\u003eB1 Haven\u003cbr\u003eB2 Séance 3:07\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea1 – moon \u0026amp; stars: the very chilled and relaxing moon \u0026amp; stars opens up the ep. this goes into the deep laid back vibe, with drifting pad washes and subtle pan stabs. the understated kick drum, hi-hats and clap create simple but effective groove, with a background rumbling bass accompaniment. the lead sounds sit well in the mix and the overall balance of sounds is tight, definitely one for the early am business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutarea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea2 – patriarch: retaining the downtempo mellow vibe from the previous tune, but has a more dramatic feel overall.... mainly due to the beat work that has a punchier feel, but without getting out of control on heaviness. the soundscape has a lot of tidy detailing, wrapped in a dare i say an almost rave like stab. don’t let this put you off as the way its used is very understated and works well. the piano parts are fitting throughout and give a positive atmosphere over the more melancholic background pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eb1 – haven (ft. jennifer hall): slowdown shut you eyes and drift away with this very beautiful, peaceful jam. jennifer hall’s vocals on this are stunning, and are mixed to perfection. blocks use of space between the vox is what gives that touch of magic. the beats are hypnotic, especially when coupled with the live sounding bass. the use of string sounds on the track compliment, giving a thought provoking quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eb2 – séance: the final tune has a very different approach. not in terms of soundscape or tempo, as this falls into the slower chilled arena. thing is this track has a film score atmosphere to it and real drama. the main attraction here is the 80’s style pulsating bassline that has pure drama written large all over it. the pads and effect-based sounds used are superb and have a edgy feel to them. get you retro hats for this one, its got one leg in the past of synth noodles of old, and another in a space age future. epic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNARRATIVES008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"narratives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20025681805371,"sku":"NARRATIVES008","price":10.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/1_6d057659-76d8-4ee7-b5b9-c1c4ee5b2fd2.jpg?v=1693489772"},{"product_id":"blocks-escher-from-the-ashes-gem","title":"Blocks \u0026 Escher - From The Ashes \/ Gem","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat No: NARRATIVES015 \/ NARRATIVES15\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 13th December 2019\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Drum \u0026amp; 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