notes on ‘Labor’
‚Labor’ marks a turning point in many aspects for the history of project ‚Kikai’. Recent albums were published under a motto – ‚Labor’ is in broad terms a compilation of different tracks not following any leitmotif.
‚Labor’ is the first album not to be published by ‚Kikai’ but by specialized label SynGate.
Most ‚Labor’ tracks are explicitly written, instrumented and arranged to be performed on stage – in contrast to prior tracks which weren’t concipated to be performed live – considering the international approach of the project and the origins of its contributing artists.
Instead of collaborating with various artists on a concept album ‚Labor’ is a mere solo-work of ‚Kikai’ mastermind Marius C Hammerich – mixed and mastered after relocating ‚kikai kikagu’ studio/label from Krefeld to Obertshausen (Germany).
Above stated aspects make ‚Labor’ a special and groundbreaking album for project ‚Kikai’.
Fans and listeners will be glad to hear that the project will have a stronger focus on ‚performing live’.
There will be no changes to the basic concept ‚music for humans’ – all income from album sales will be donated to chosen social projects and facilities.
‚Kikai’ is very happy that „Relief“ and „Japan“ are included on the album as a bonus. Both tracks were previously contributed to relief projects related to earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan 2011. More information regarding the relief projects to be found on the ‚Kikai’ homepage.
‘Labor’ will be published by syngate and officially presented at this years ElectronicCircusFestival.
it’s already available as mp3-/flac-download and physical mailorder.
