"It moves away from the pure abstract ambient and leaves in all of these musical elements,
a bit of rhythm, a hint of melody, the well-placed field recording..." - Vital Weekly (review MorphoGenesis cassette)
The Mun Astronauts
Ambient duo with Barry Schuwirth (a.k.a. Jaxxrain), released several albums and singles, including appearances on compilations.
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Barry: electronics
Randolf: piano Roland RD700-GX, Handsonic
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All tracks written, performed and produced by Barry and Randolf, except Fallen Glass written by Philip Glass, Dream by John Cage (both on debut album Into the Ocean), Gnossienne 1 by Erik Satie.
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Desert Island
November 19, 2020
After 6 years finally a new album. The result of jam sessions at our homes in Heerlen, The Netherlands (where we lived as neighbours until 2012). The approach to most of the tracks is different from our previous work. Because we would jam and improvise on the spot instead of swapping files back and forth. Some tracks come from composed piano works where the electronic sounds add atmosphere. This album has more beats/noises, less piano and sounds more electronic, like our previous single Poy. Sometimes we would only use a set-up with laptop and Handsonic 10 (electronic drum) and even a mobile phone. Although our typical sound with piano and subtle electronic sounds is also present.
Available on most digital platforms.
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