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| New release INTERLACE now shipping!
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Posted: June 11'th 2010
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Interlace.
Music to surely transport you on an intergalactic far away journey in your minds eye to another time and place.
This was originally scheduled to be a follow up release on the net label Atmoworks, after their release of my Fourth Way album last year. Instead, I have elected to release it on my own Pound Sounds label. I wanted to go beyond the download platform only method. The Cd cover art looks fantastic and the sound is pretty awesome as well. Stay tuned!
Searing and washing pads/drones with analog sequencer pulses and shamanic elements.
Dan Pound brings forth another eclectic symphonic blend of ambient electronic, shamanic space music.
Interlace takes the listener on a voyage beyond the tangible world of matter and into the inner
depths of ones personal psychic realm, bringing with it a very personal experience for each listener.
Using metaphorical titles based on a t.v. screen, the motions of the lattice-like aural structures breathe, melt and intertwine, revealing the emotions and meditations of the listener in raw three dimensional form, presenting itself on ones own inner minds eye as if on a motion picture screen.
Six moderately long form pieces of mind altering, mind bending, shape shifting, trance inducing soundworlds sure to take you on another other-worldly voyage. That is Interlace.
Taking pre-order requests via e-mail at
danpound@danpound.com
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| New projects in the works, March 2010
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Posted: Mar 19, 2010
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1. Two New projects in the works...
"Aurora", & "Wolf Moon".
Both stylistically different, but could be considered companion discs as well.
Pure ambient, penetrating, meditative sound world designs.
Meant for discerning listeners and progressive thinkers,
"Wolf Moon" is an adventure in sonic art, continually developing landscapes seen through the minds eye.
This music depicts the open tundra and a surviving wolf pack, and the intensity of being in a highly alert state as well as being emotionally charged in different levels. In a forever evolving and changing environment, the wolf must also adapt and evolve in order to survive in a world of constant flux and potential chaos. This music is about living on that edge.
This disc should appeal to visual artists of all types, as this music is not only cinematic, but it can enhance visual imagery of the deepest terrain of the imagination to the point where what's imagined becomes a real experience. One can't help but feel like one is running with the pack on the white, open tundra in "Making Tracks". In the short track, "The Hunter", you can feel the chill and primal fear as you 'see' and 'hear' Man, the hunter while watching through the trees, while trying to maintain a completely motionless stance.
Using the usual set of multi-instruments with everything from fat analog synth pulses, Tangerine Dream style sequencer arpeggiations, guitars, and dreamy space pads, to a plethora of Shamanic/Tribal/Ethnic instruments, percussion, and voices, included but not limited to, Didgeridoos, flutes, ocarinas, frame drum, rain stick and shakers, singing bowls, rocks and more.
What's unique about this music, but is sort of a trademark of Dan's, is the mix and blend of electronica, pure space music , and world infusions. Only a handful of pioneering artists like Steve Roach, Vidna Obmana, and maybe perhaps Vangelis can this music and this artist be compared to.
Compelling, dark, ominous and mysterious as well as meditative, hypnotic, ethereal and pensive. All words to best describe this album.
You WILL be transported to an unknown natural world of mystery and wonder as you listen to "Wolf Moon".
"Aurora" on the other hand, is the more serene and tranquil of the two upcoming releases. This music is perfect as an accompaniment to the healing arts. Especially yoga, massage, meditation, and even to enhance sleep and dreaming.
Instrumentation is much more sparse and minimal than "Wolf", and the expansive and ethereal quality of the themes run deep into ones psyche. Mostly using programmed synths, a little guitar, some flute, and subtle background vocals, this album is pure space music that is both hypnotic and intoxicating.
"While developing some of the tracks, I would sometimes lie on the studio floor to listen with my eyes closed, and would find that within a mere moment after laying down, I would be drifting in and out of this world and another.
I personally think that there are potent possibilities for deep, personal expansion while being surrounded by these soundworlds."
Dan
Stay Tuned.
Release dates T.B.D (Most likely this Spring and/or Summer)
2. Re-issues/re-mixes/re-masters of older, early material.
Like the re-working of “Trance Meditation”, and the release of “Rock Into Sand” (which combined tracks from “Horizon”, “Hearts Core”, & “Hummingbird’s Dream”), both from 2008, there are a couple more up and coming re-issues/re-mixes/re-masters of some whole and parts of older albums that have already been completed, and are awaiting packaging and distribution plans.
The first disk, is a re-working of selected parts from the albums “Return”, “Door Beyond Time”, and the very first release by Dan from 2004, “Other Worlds”. The pieces blend together as if they were made for one album to share. Sometimes, the use of two or more cuts were actually blended together to make one single track.
The second completed disk is the complete album, “Reflections”, which has been completely re-mastered. This is one of Mr. Pounds personal favorite releases from his past catalog.
“I couldn’t help but want to bring back to life this album in it’s entirety with the tracks just re-mastered, so as to hear all the subtleties and nuances that you couldn’t hear in the original release.
It definitely benefited from taming some of the frequencies as well. All of the tracks were otherwise un-altered, and as well, the order of tracks remains as it was. It’s the same album, it just SOUNDS so much better”.
Stay tuned for more news regarding more re-issues.
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| New release on Atmoworks, "The Fourth Way"
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Posted: Nov 28, 2009
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My newest release (and 1'st on the Atmoworks label), "The Fourth Way" is now available on-line. This is an MP3 @ 320kps....very high quality. Album artwork comes with it. Follow the albums link on this website.
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| New release "The Fourth Way" out soon.
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Posted: Nov 10, 2009
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A very special release from Dan, "The Fourth Way", is due out November 27'th through the small but very well known ambient label, AtmoWorks.
This will be a download only option at first, but plans to release it on CD through Dan's Pound Sounds label are in the works.
Stay Tuned.
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| Dan Pound featured artist on stillstream
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Posted: Sep 16, 2009
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Dan Pound Newsletter Sept, 2009
1. 2009 Pound Sounds releases ESOTERICA & LIVING PLANET.....2 for 1 sale
2. Dan Pound is artist of the month on stillstream,com
3. New projects in the works
1. ESOTERICA & LIVING PLANET 2 for 1 special
Attention ambient music lover, because you are a “Special” Dan Pound listener, you are being offered this limited time deal....both 2009 releases, Esoterica & Living Planet on sale. Buy one at $13.00 plus shipping and get the 2nd free. Offer good until September 30'th.
Pound Sounds accepts credit cards through Paypal, checks, and MO’s.
Simply reply to this E-mail with your request and the subject heading of “Pound Sounds 2 for 1".
You can check out these albums via the links below.
http://www.danpound.com/album/0 For Living Planet
http://www.danpound.com/album/1 For Esoterica
2. Dan Pound artist of the month on stillstream.com
Dan is proud and honored to be the featured artist of the month (Sept) on the on-line ambient
radio net station, stillstream.com
This is a great site to discover new music of several ambient artists from around the globe.
The link below.
Http://www.stillstream.com
3. New projects.
Several new projects are brewing and/or being wrapped up. The first couple are another set of re-mastering of older material projects. The first is “Return To Other Worlds”. This features selected tracks from the first two albums, (now unavailable in Cd form), Other Worlds, and Return, along with a few tracks from Door Beyond Time, all re-mastered. The second re-mastering series Cd is the “Reflections” album in it’s entirety, all re-mastered. This is one of Dan’s personal all time favorites, so the whole disc is brought back to life with a very sonic upgraded sound, and no additional tracks included. It is still undecided whether these will be a download “only” albums, or also physical Cd’s. Your input is appreciated.
The “new” music project is a very space induced, searing, soaring and sensual album called “The Fourth Way” (working title). This is a somewhat darker approach to soundscapes for Dan as he explores newer terrain in a mysterious alien world. This music is based on the literary works of Greek and Russian philosophers, Gurdjieff and Ouspensky and their work known by the same title. This Musical journey is sure to take you to other dimensions of time and space. Release date is for December of this year.
Stay tuned.
Http://www.danpound.com
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| LIVING PLANET now Available
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Posted: Jun 16, 2009
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Living Planet is now available and shipping.
You can get your copy through this website or Cdbaby.com
E-mail for special discounts for ordering directly through Dan's label Pound Sounds.
danpound@danpound.com
Stay Tuned for more!
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| Living Planet due out soon
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Posted: May 22, 2009
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New CD, "Living Planet" due out in a few weeks.
Get your free copy (by request only via E-mail) download of Sampler Mix of album.
danpound@danpound.com
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| March 2009
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Posted: Mar 10, 2009
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News letter March 2009
1. New release, ESOTERICA, now available.
2. New re-working and re-mastering of three early albums on one new release,
ROCK INTO SAND, also available.
3. Core music from Dan’s, RED PLAINS used in the documentary, Southern Fried Bigfoot,
airing on The Documentary Channel, April 13'th.
4. In the works, LIVING PLANET, new CD due out in the fall.
1. New release, ESOTERICA, now available.
Pound Sounds and Dan Pound are very happy to announce the release of ESOTERICA
Click this link to view and listen to samples.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/danpound30
Traversing deep and wide into uncharted sonic territory, Dan Pound emerges with a whole new set of tracks that are un-classifiable by genre.
Combining shamanic/ethnic percussion, voice and indigenous instruments with ambient electronic, space soundworlds, there is an expansive journey of discovery ready to be had throughout this whole disc. One is called out to the far reaches of the Nether worlds, and upon listening, one can't help but to heed it's call.
Some moods are serene and tranquil, while others are mysterious, haunting or otherwise moody and atmospheric.
As well there are sonic portraits that beget feelings of triumph, glory, and even ecstasy.
2. New re-working and re-mastering of three early albums on one new release,
ROCK INTO SAND, also available.
Introducing a new album with old material re-worked and re-mastered...
.....Rock Into Sand.
Click this link to view and listen to samples.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/danpound28
This album is a culmination of whole tracks and excerpts from three early albums no longer available in physical form;
"In A Hummingbird's Dream", "Horizon" and "Heart's Core".
These sounds have been re-mixed and mastered by Dan and edited together in a musical mosaic collage that has made this an entirely all New album with all older material. A must have for fans of Mr. Pound.
3. Core music from Dan’s, RED PLAINS used in the documentary, Southern Fried Bigfoot,
airing on The Documentary Channel, April 13'th.
Ever really wondered about the existence of Bigfoot in the South?
Now is your chance to explore this very realistic possibility,
on April 13'th, on The Documentary Channel, carried by DISH Network, at 9pm Eastern/8pm Central. The DVD will also be sold in DOC's online store.
The reason for this plug here is because most of the core music from this picture is from Dan’s Cd, RED PLAINS. This is effectively used in eerie, swampy, atmospheric scenes.
It’s a very well made Doc, sure to make you think of the possibilities of other life forms existing among us in our world.
4. In the works, LIVING PLANET, cd due out in fall.
Long form, continual textural flows combine with techno-induced grooves to produce another living, breathing space CD.
Tracks open, change, transmigrate and transduce into cellular forms to create a new life of substance that becomes available to the touch and senses by only aural means, but still manages to penetrate the inner core and essence that is the most real part of any mortal soul.
Stirring, primal, visceral, ancient, ambient, visual, moving shamanic space music.
In The Works.
Stay Tuned!
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