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So i thought id better get my first post of the year underway – really must make more of an effort to update this blog more regularly this year. Just wanted to say big thanks to everyone that helped, wrote about, played alongside or listened to me or my music over the last year – [...]
So the LP is now ready for ‘Descent Into Delta’ im really pleased with the pressing – this is my first album to get a vinyl release which is pretty exciting. It can now be purchased in all formats either direct from Hibernate HERE or from the following shops below UK: Norman Records – http://www.normanrecords.com/vinyl/128450-talvihorros-descent-into-delta [...]
There have been a few early press reactions to my new record ‘Descent Into Delta’ – officially out tomorrow, click the links to read them in full: “Add Descent Into Delta to Ben Chatwin’s ongoing run of spectacular Talvihorros releases” Textura “…it’s Chatwin’s ear for melody that really impresses, imbuing the album with a sense [...]
I recently contributed a new track to a wonderful compilation by the Audio Gourmet label. It features 60 tracks, each lasting 60 seconds a piece. All proceeds go towards the relief effort in Japan. Its a great compilation that has some wonderful tracks (check out the Jacaszek one!). It can be purchased for £2.99 or [...]
Talvihorros: Gamma/Beta by hibernate
I have a new track on a wonderful compilation curated by Hibernate Records and Fluid Audio, all proceeds go direct (via Ian Hawgood) to help the benefit recovery in Japan, post-earthquake. Im really pleased i can contribute to such a worthwhile cause and encourage all of you to go buy the comp either digtially or [...]
Here is a rather nice usage of ‘The Blue Cathedral’ from my album Some Ambulance: More info about this video can be found at – silvercitysoul.me
I have two live shows happening over the coming week – firstly an all-dayer in Manchester’s Kraak Gallery curated by MIE and Hibernate. It features a great line-up of artists including Stephan Mathieu and BJ Nilsen, well worth the cheap ticket entry of 7 english pounds. Buy tickets here Also Monday 9th May ill be [...]
Here is some photographic evidence of my recent show at the Union Chapel. It was a great day and probably the best venue ive ever performed at. A recording of the show should surface sometime soon….. Photography by Jordan Chatwin
Textura have just posted a review of my latest EP – released through Rural Colours last month. ‘Solo Guitar Improvisation II’ is now a free download from my bandcamp page. Read the review here or below: “Ben Chatwin’s contribution to the Rural Colours series is a seventeen-minute solo guitar improvisation that distills many of the [...]
Ive been really enjoying Tim Hecker’s new album ‘Ravedeath, 1972′, recorded with a church organ in Iceland with Ben Frost and Paul Corley. Utilising amplification and the natural space of the church to create such a big, expansive sound – a wonderful continuation of Tim’s work. Highly recommended, go buy it: www.kranky.net
