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SKELDOS "ILGĖS – CARETAKERS OF YEARNING" CD
The Epicurean . cure.22
Release date: 5 April 2019
Playtime: 44:33 min
13 € (Regular Edition), 23 € (Special Edition)
"Still, what lay behind the hundred twenty fifth door?" – Longing to gain a deeper understanding of human existence, to look behind the obvious – such is the driving force of Lithuanian artist Vytenis Eitminavičius. Under the moniker skeldos he creates deeply mesmerizing, melancholic experimental ambient music with spoken word poetry of sheer beauty, reminiscent of the most evocative moments of projects like Maeror Tri or Troum. Enchanting beyond all measure!
The "Ilgės – Caretakers of Yearning" CD is a much-needed, extended version of his recent cassette album "Ilgės", which had been available in a very limited edition only – newly mastered by Hunter Barr – with the addition of an exclusive track recorded especially for this new The Epicurean edition.
Inspired by the poetry of Lithuanian writer Antanas Škėma and contextualized spiritually by a trip to Southeast Asia and the visual diary of hope and despair, the proximity and the omnipresence of death, Eitminavičius recorded "Ilgės" in 2015-2018, exclusively employing acoustic instruments like accordion, Lithuanian zither, guitar and violin as sound sources. Their imperfect creaks and resonant echoes make the vast sonic horizons sound close, and the utterly immersive and beautiful compositions will no doubt absorb you.
REGULAR EDITION CD comes in a luxurious 6-panel digifile, high quality natural paper. Limited edition of 175 copies.
SPECIAL EDITION CD set includes prayer flags, incense, refuge ribbon and certificate on joss paper for donation to Nepalese school for children. Limited edition of 25 hand-numbered copies. €3 is going direcly to the German association "Bridge of Friendship e.V.". Their aim is to support the "Karma Leksheyling" – an intermediate English-Tibetan school for girls and boys from low-income families from Himalayan region, who are denied access to other forms of education. Its purpose is to provide Buddhist training and qualified general education for young nuns and monks in order to empower them to assume their responsibility for the protection and preservation of Buddhist teachings in the future.
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ANEMONE TUBE, JARL & MONOCUBE
"THE HUNTERS IN THE SNOW – A CONTEMPLATION ON PIETER BRUEGEL'S SERIES OF THE SEASONS" CD
The Epicurean . cure.21 . Aufabwegen . aatp065
Inspired by the Pieter Bruegel's seasons paintings, the three industrial music projects Anemone Tube, Jarl and Monocube developed a cosmos of sound over the course of more than five years. The result "The Hunters in the Snow – A Contemplation on Pieter Bruegel's Series of the Seasons" is an all-encompassing work of art from every perspective – exploring the seasons paintings through poetry, literature and sound. Originating from a visual piece of art, the musical interpretations meet every aspect of the sceneries, merging their unique approaches and individual styles into one vivid, ever-changing sonic landscape of the recurring cycle of decay and renewal. Sharply mastered by James Plotkin for eternity.
Release date: 5 April 2019
Playtime: 49:32 min
13 € (Regular Edition),
23 € (Special Edition)
REGULAR EDITION CD comes in luxurious 8-panel digifile with embossed cover, printed on high quality natural paper, and booklet. Limited edition of 333 copies.
SPECIAL EDITION CD set comes with obi strip, sticker, moss spores and a certificate for supporting "Ekayana Forest Project" – a Buddhist community sharing a common forest worldwide, located in various reforestation projects. Their aim is to develop a climate-supportive and environmental-friendly spiritual practice. 3€ donation flows directly into the planting of trees. The moss spores are for home gardening – moss binds huge amounts of carbon dioxide and thus also positively influences the climate.
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THE EPICUREAN – DER TOD UND DAS MÄDCHEN (DEATH AND THE GIRL)
FAIR TRADE TOTE BAG NEW!The Epicurean . 2019
12€
Fair trade & climate friendly produced tote bag by Continental, 100% organic (GOTS), high-quality workmanship and material, 120g/m² cotton, size: 38x42cm. Grey silkscreen print on black bag. Limited edition of 50 copies. Printed by: Aayuhara, Berlin
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