diary#5 by Karen Vogt
Introducing Diary: unleashing unfinished melodies and memories
Dedicated to the art of preserving unfinished and unreleased works from the studio, Diary embarks on a sonic journey where fragments of memories come alive, the machines breathe, dream, love, and drag listeners along the captivating path of artistic creation.
Unleashing the unfinished: a gateway to the creative process
Diary is more than just a sub label; it is a project that peels back the layers of the creative process, offering a unique perspective into the minds of musicians and their artistic endeavors. This subdivision aims to celebrate the raw beauty of unfinished works, showcasing the moments where inspiration strikes, melodies are born, and emotions run wild.
Breathing life into unreleased creations
In the world of Diary, forgotten melodies find their voice, and dormant compositions see the light of day. This remarkable endeavor cherishes the magic that happens in the studio, where musicians embark on a journey of musical exploration and experimentation. From the earliest recordings to the latest studio sessions, every fragment is woven together into a rich tapestry of musical ingenuity.
Embracing memories and emotions
Diary delves into the very essence of human expression, capturing emotions that often lay hidden within unfinished works. Listeners will find themselves transported through a sonic landscape that resonates with the universal human experience - memories of love, joy, heartache, and everything in between. These unreleased gems embody the authenticity and vulnerability of artistic expression in its purest form.
Release #5 by karen vogt.
"I selected loops, improvisations and pieces I made during my Little Pink Fluffy Clouds sessions that I released in 2022. I continue the concept and name the clouds by numbers. Much emotion is attached to this material for me as I immersed myself into my creative process and used minimal equipment. My voice was at the centre as I used it to build layers, be playful and experiment. I put my vocals through loopers, a vocal processor,an SP404 and guitar pedals. Experimenting with different ideas, being playful and creating moods is part of my creative process.
Side A is textural loops made only of vocals (although a wine glass does appear on cloud forty-nine).
Side B is guitar and vocal pieces with some spoken and experimental pieces. You can hear a jar of sunflower seeds being gently turned upside down on cloud fifty-five. A child's keyboard (Dream Dazzler that I found on the street) also makes an appearance, and I used this on a couple of songs and ran it through an SP404. These are cherished pieces I made during that time and had maybe hoped to grow and develop one day, but time has moved quickly since then and they got left behind. This is a nice moment to share it as the sonic diary it has become for me."
Tracklist
| 1. | cloud forty-three | 2:23 |
| 2. | cloud forty-four | 3:27 |
| 3. | cloud forty-five | 1:53 |
| 4. | cloud forty-six | 3:38 |
| 5. | cloud forty-seven | 2:00 |
| 6. | cloud forty-eight | 2:12 |
| 7. | cloud forty-nine | 5:14 |
| 8. | cloud fifty | 0:40 |
| 9. | cloud fifty-one | 1:01 |
| 10. | cloud fifty-two | 4:40 |
| 11. | cloud fifty-three | 2:55 |
| 12. | cloud fifty-four | 1:17 |
| 13. | cloud fifty-five | 3:18 |
| 14. | cloud fifty-six | 1:21 |
| 15. | cloud fifty-seven | 4:45 |
Credits
Mastering by Alex at quiet details studio
Cover image by Karen Vogt
Graphic & web design by Emmanuel Hourquet
License
All rights reserved.Tags
Karen Vogt is an Australian artist, vocalist and musician based in France. She uses her voice to create atmospheric, ambient and experimental compositions. She is mostly known for her distinctive vocals with dream-pop band Heligoland that she co-founded in 1999, produced by Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins).