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Young

by Kirk Barley

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Cascade 01:45
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Shimmers 03:56
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Late winter transition to early spring. The subtle dynamics of Barley’s always surprising progression - effortlessly composed synthetic soundscapes and field recordings synthesis.

A sonic documentary, capturing main elements of warmth's rebirth, Young begins with ‘Apricity’. Featuring vocal passages and spell-sounding Lithuanian lyrics by Ugnė Uma, who has recently released her quaint debut album in collaboration with saxophonist Sam Gendel.

Her singing is heard again in a closing track 'Young', adding legendary filmmaker's Jonas Mekas' poetry bits on Barley's melodious rhythmical structures.

The second and third tracks - ‘Cascade' and ‘Shimmers' - are delicately connected by plot: the sudden downpour of rain, quenching the thirst of dry earth and aftermath of it - gutters dripping down the roof.

Northern UK cold air, Lithuanian snowbanks, winter's withdrawal, skittish melting and joyful culmination with the inimitable blooming spring energy. A vital and precisely captured feast of sounds; a sense of returning light.

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released February 15, 2024

Music by Kirk Barley
Vocals & lyrics on track 1 by Ugnė Uma
Vocals on track 4 by Ugnė Uma, words by Jonas Mekas.
Drums on track 1 & 4 by Matthew Davies
Artwork by Oliver Pitt

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