Zero by Forest Law
Forest Law's debut album, "Zero," is a vibrant journey blending Balearic funk with urban Tropicalia, showcasing his adept guitar playing, old-school sampling, and UK-styled beats alongside his mellow yet sombre vocals. Recorded across eclectic locations from Icelandic fish net factories to a garden shed in Romford, this innovative release marks a new chapter for the multi-instrumentalist producer.
Released in collaboration with the UK home for jazz and electronic sounds, Total Refreshment Centre, Zero is Forest Law’s first release since his debut EP on Brownswood Recordings four years ago, marking a new and exciting chapter for the up-and-coming talent.
Crafted over seven years, "Zero" is deeply influenced by Law's experiences, from immersive stays in Porto where he delved into Portuguese music to an artist residency in a remote Icelandic fishing village. The album was finished, and recorded in his garden shed in Romford, East London. It’s a beautiful juxtaposition about a boy from Essex, who fell in love with international music, discovered the world, and then produced a musical treatise about his adventures from his shed.
Tracklist
| 1. | Difficulties | 3:15 |
| 2. | Niceties | 3:28 |
| 3. | Why You Lied | 3:44 |
| 4. | Service | 4:47 |
| 5. | Parece | 3:18 |
| 6. | Ooo, I | 5:40 |
| 7. | Alarm Bells | 3:10 |
| 8. | Til The... | 4:25 |
| 9. | Timbre | 3:32 |
| 10. | Balm | 4:12 |
| 11. | Ooo, I | 4:33 |
Credits
Produced by Alexander Burke & Arthur Sajas
All songs written and recorded by Alexander Burke, (except Timbre, w Momoko Gill & Til The, w Ami Koda) between Portugal, England, Iceland & Japan)
Additional recording by Arthur Sajas at OVO Studio, London Mixed by Benoit Gerard at Ritmo Studio, Leysin
The Venus choir is; Carlotta Marangone, Marcella Bonaccorso, Marta Milanese, Yuko Nabeta
Images by Fred Kiser from The Old Oregon Photo Archive
Graphic design by Sofia Bastos
License
All rights reserved.
A bright, Brazilian-tinted sensibility runs through
every track which Forest Law creates. From Hornchurch, Essex, and now based in London, he
makes warm, eclectic compositions in his garden shed. He takes groove as his driving force,
building outwards in kaleidoscopic directions. He's also a member of the Haha Sounds
Collective, as well as DJ & prod
ucer Esa William's Afro Synth band.