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New single released: The Problem With Democracy

Lost Shadow — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:50:05 +0000

A new Lost Shadow single, called The Problem With Democracy has been released today. This breathtaking take on politics marks the first song taken form the forthcoming Lost Shadow album, due for release in Autumn this year. I am very happy with this song, and I think that it is a good first taste of what will come on the next album. Also included on the single is the b-side Toltorpsdalen, as well as remixes by House Mouse and the Trance Line Project.

The single is available for download from Bandcamp. As usual, the radio version of the song is, of course, free. As you might have noticed earlier, it will not be possible to order this single in physical format (due to low demand for previous physical single releases). However, if you would like to have it on CD, buy the digital release on Bandcamp (it’s only €1), download it in a high-quality format, burn it to CD and print the PDF-cover that comes with the full version of the single release.

And in case you wonder why it took so long time, as the single was scheduled to be released earlier this month, we chose to reject the first two versions of the mastering, to get a superb experience of this new Lost Shadow material. Enjoy!

A fantastic arrangement

Lost Shadow — Mon, 31 May 2010 09:29:00 +0000

Peter Gabriel’s cover of David Bowie’s song Heroes may feature one of the best string arrangements I have ever heard. A combination of all the things I like, raising string lines, low bass lines and a minimalistic pattern a la Steve Reich – perfect. You can listen to it at Peter Gabriel’s web site.

Also, in a brief note, the voting for the Laurie Anderson remix contest has ended. I ended up on a 123rd place, which probably is what to expect from such an alternative mix. Now all hope is for the jury to appreciate it. Their picks will be announced on the 17th of June.

Two more days to vote

Lost Shadow — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:05:47 +0000

Voting is still open for the Laurie Anderson remix contest. But only for two days more! If you have not already voted for Lost Shadow’s remix, there is still a chance. Take it. Voting closes on 27th of May. All help is still appreciated.

New lyrics

Lost Shadow — Mon, 17 May 2010 09:27:21 +0000

I have been terribly bad at updating the Lyrics part of the site with the new songs from Age and Time. But now they have finally managed to crawl online and can be viewed here.

Studio time

Lost Shadow — Mon, 17 May 2010 08:20:40 +0000

I have had a fantastic week in the studio, finishing four songs for the new album, due for release this Autumn, as well as completing a Laurie Anderson remix (voting is still open). If my voice permits (I have had a terrible cold for more than two weeks, that ruined all voice recording attempts) I will record vocals for the new single, which will be released in June. More news on that soon.

Time to vote!

Lost Shadow — Fri, 14 May 2010 07:57:32 +0000

It is time to vote for your favourite Laurie Anderson remixes over at Indaba. I, of course, would like as many as possible to vote for Lost Shadow’s remix, but I cannot force you, and there are many good entries. You can see them all here, or vote for Lost Shadow’s submission here. Voting is open until the 27th of May. All help is appreciated.

Laurie Anderson Remix

Lost Shadow — Tue, 11 May 2010 06:12:31 +0000

I have submitted a very alternative remix of Laurie Anderson’s “Only An Expert” to her remix contest run at Ibdaba Music. If you’re into really alternative, arty, electronic music, please listen to it (and the rest of Laurie’s production also of course). She is an extremely talented artist, both musically and lyrically. I comment on it over at Indaba:

As usual when you want to investigate a system, you tear it down to its smallest parts and then reconstruct it to create a representative model, which will, if you’re in luck, tell you what you need to know about the system…

The remix was created using a technique I will use and describe more in detail later, in a coming art project (probably not under the Lost Shadow name, though).

One year!

Lost Shadow — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:28:24 +0000

We’re celebrating one year with the new site at www.phonocratic.com! Sadly, there is not much other news. Lost Shadow is currently working in the studio on songs for the new album, hopefully to be released later this year. Stay tuned!

Important Information on Physical CD Orders

Lost Shadow — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:04:21 +0000

Please note that orders placed between March 25 and April 9 will not be shipped until April 12 because of the Easter holidays. If you want to receive your order before April 12, make your purchases BEFORE March 25. Orders can be placed at our Bandcamp Store.

A Nuance of Future single released

Lost Shadow — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:30:42 +0000

The new Lost Shadow single “A Nuance of Future” has been released. A Nuance of Future is the second single taken from the Lost Shadow ten year anniversary album “Age and Time“. This time, we have put together a maxi-single of over 70 minutes, consisting of 11 tracks. On top of long and short modern versions of A Nuance of Future, the single also includes the five winners of the Lost Shadow remix contest (Jason & Sander, DJ Alann Morse, Shane Wittig, stróm, and The Argyle Raver), as well as remixes by The Trance Line Project and Lost Shadow himself. We think this single is terrific, and suggest immediate downloading or ordering of it!

You can listen to the single at either Last.fm or Bandcamp. At Bandcamp you can also order a physical copy of the single, as well as downloading it. You could also use the player at the bottom of this post.

We also sadly announce that this will be the last single (at least for a long time) that is made available in physical format for ordering. In the future, Phonocratic Records’ singles will be released only in digital format, with printable booklets for those of you who want a physical copy in the shelf. We think of this as a necessary move to keep costs down, and hope that our reasoning is understandable. The whole store is going through some changes in the near future, which you will see soon. Stay tuned!