Drops, by Rumpistol

Drops

by Rumpistol

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1.	Circular Drops 02:27	buy track
2.	Forest Drops feat. Bwoy de Bhajan 05:50	buy track
3.	Pentatonic Drops 04:08	buy track
4.	Slower Drops 04:05	buy track
5.	Kosmik Drops 06:31	buy track
6.	Swing Drops 05:29	buy track

about

For Danish composer Rumpistol, two huge driving forces behind his music are the search for beauty and the search for new sounds.

These sonic and aesthetic curiosities, which can be firmly traced back to his self-titled 2003 debut, and which anchor his identity, have taken him to many diverse fields of the electronic landscape, sometimes in collaboration with artists such as MØ and John LaMonica.

With his debut now something of a classic, praised by everyone from John Peel to Tipper—its melodic yet experimental qualities making IDM accessible—it seems fitting that he returns to his roots in order to take his sound forward.

On “Drops” - Rumpistol's first full release in 3 years – the instrumental and downtempo qualities of his work are highlighted, while tied within the unifying theme of water.

After touring extensively with his electronic afro-jazz quartet Kalaha, and writing scores for modern dance and theater, the Danish composer felt an urge to bring the pace down. Taking up swimming, and living in the rain-soaked city of Copenhagen, he found himself exploring the sonic behaviors of one of our planets most vital elements.

The resulting work became “Drops”: 6 new tracks rooted in the same open minded playfulness that characterized his debut, integrating African instruments like the kora and kalimba, HD sound design, and the emotional landscapes of his scores.

“Drops” starts out on an undeniably Rumpistol, melancholic vibe, with “Circular Drops” gently easing us into his lush and detailed universe.

On the propulsive and upbeat “Forest Drops” we hear Dawda Jobarteh’s poetic kora merge with Bwoy de Bhajan’s exotic forest sounds, with hints of Ethiopian jazz buried within.

“Pentatonic Drops” sounds like a childhood summer’s day on a sparkling river, while the retro “Slow Drops” present an icier, darker, more crystalline vibe, and could have been on the soundtrack to “Stranger Things”.

The epic and hypnotic “Kosmik Drops” conjures vast and plunging ocean waves in slow motion, with a synth solo reminiscent of “Wish You Were Here” era Pink Floyd.

The dazed and dubby closer, “Swing Drops”, combines fresh würlitzer, kora and kalimbas with an oversaturated power bass to leave you with a smile on your face, ready to take another dip.

credits

released August 30, 2017

All tracks composed, mixed & produced by Rumpistol
Mastering: Antony Ryan
Artwork: Zeloot
All instruments by Rumpistol
except:
Kora on 02 & 06: Dawda Jobarteh
Sound Design + FX: Bwoy De Bhajan
Solo Synths on 03 & 05: Anders Filipsen
Wurlitzer on 03: Anders Filipsen
Vocals on 03: Jullie Hjetland
Vocoder Voice on 04: Fie Dam Mygind

Hardware used:
Roland Juno-60, Yamaha FS1R, Roland Alpha Juno-2, Yamaha CS10, Würlitzer, Eurorack Modular Synth, Asys VCOs, Mutable Instruments Rings, Turing Machine, Kalimbas, Roland TR-707, Elektron Machinedrum, Korg R3, Rhythm Ace, Arturia Beatstep Pro, Moog Voyager, Moogerfooger, Eventide FX, Roland Space Echo, Jomox T-Resonator, Boss DE-200, Vesta Kaza RV-3 Spring Reverb, Revox A77, Yamaha MT8X, Strymon Timeline, Zvex Fuzz Factory, Moogerfooger Pedals and more.

QUOTES:

“Bees with metallic wings pollinate flowers with neon coloured surfaces and space ants slaves in the electric heat. There is both sunshine and drizzle in Rumpistol’s intergalactic rainforest.” – Bands of Tomorrow (DK)

“It’s a new age of New Age music and this time it’s got beats and attitude” – The Slow Music Movement (UK)

“What an absolutely gorgeous EP from Rumpistol!” – Swingset Sounds (US)

“Drops from near, distant and digital worlds. A solid ep for those who need some fringe music with swing.” – GAFFA (DK)

“Rumpistol captures the sonic beauty of earth’s most vital element in ‘Drops’ EP.” – EARMILK (US)

“Fine work. Thank you for sharing and all the best with it.” – A La Fu (UK)

“Nice Work” – Part Time Heroes / Ross Wakefield (UK)

“Rumpistol. Always worth checking out” – James Barrie (UK)

“Lovely Drops” – Peter Albrechtsen / Sound Designer & Music Supervisor (DK)

“Rumpistol’s “Drops” take us to the amazing debut that this office love. Let him push you to a new great sound design.” – Rebited.com (ES)

“Waterbased electro-poptimism” – Ralf Christensen / Information (DK)

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about

Rump Recordings Copenhagen, Denmark

Rump Recordings was founded by Jens Berents Christiansen in Copenhagen in 2003 with an aim to release uncompromising electronic and electro-acoustic music.
The label does not attempt to focus solely on one genre but prefers to zoom in on the un-categorizable fields that emerge when artists start to experiment and push the existing boundaries of music. ... more

shows

Apr 26

Richter

Gladsaxe, Denmark
May 8

Musikhuset Aarhus, Lille Sal

Aarhus, Denmark
May 18

Strandhotellet

Allinge, Denmark
May 25

Frølageret

Odense, Denmark

discography

There There (Sieren Remix)

Jun 2021
(There is no) There There

Jun 2020
Mandala

Apr 2019
Mama Ngoma

Oct 2018
Rumpistol - 15th Anniversary Edition

Sep 2018
Dragon Jenny

May 2018
Masala - Extra Spicy

Mar 2018
Drops Remixes

Jan 2018
Drops

Aug 2017
Masala

Dec 2016
Wahwahwah EP

Sep 2016
Quarquaba EP

Feb 2016
Eyes Open Wide

Jan 2016
Diamonds EP

Feb 2015
Hahaha

Sep 2014
Away Rmxs

Jun 2014
Jolly EP

Apr 2014
Away

Feb 2014
Asleep

Nov 2013
It's Everywhere EP

Jul 2013
Floating Remixes

Apr 2013
Mørk EP (Special Edition)

Mar 2012
Limousine To The Guillotine

Aug 2011
Talk To You EP

May 2011
B Remixes

Jan 2011
B

Oct 2010
Browen

Mar 2010
Sylt Remixes

Jul 2009
Dynamo

Oct 2008
Svartbag

May 2008
Snöleoparden

Mar 2008
Sylt

Nov 2007
Interfoliere EP

Jun 2007
Badun

Mar 2007
God / Fly

Feb 2007
Tempo EP

Jan 2007
IDHAX

Oct 2006
Mere Rum (Special Edition)

Nov 2005
Welcome

Oct 2005
Rump Comp Volume One

Nov 2004
Rumpistol

Jul 2003

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