Observances vinyl

Observances marks the first official release from South London-based producer Shape Worship, following a couple of self-released demos that caught the ear of Exotic Pylon chief Jonny Mugwump. The producer is quoted in a press release as saying he enjoys "the creative use of repetition, open collaboration, the enjoyment of mistakes and sub-bass", and on first listen Observances seems to contain a number of sonic reference points - "Concentration" is subtly reminiscent of Vacuum Boogie, for example - albeit with a clear depth to the production that suggests Gillett is intent on carving his own sonic niche. The six tracks on offer use broken beats as their foundation upon which Gillett teases out gently rippling arpeggios, with "Seaglass" a particularly spectral showcase of his talent.

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