- LP
EMS Synthi 100
DEEWEE Sessions Vol. 01
Deewee
- Cat No: DEEWEE034 / VF301
- 2020-07-16
1971年に設計され、通算３０台のみ制作されたという伝説のシンセサイザーEMS SYNTHI 100を使用したアルバムがDEEWEEから限定アナログリリース。
David & Stephen Dewaele (aka Soulwax/2manydjs) have always been fascinated by collecting instruments and recording gear. Their passion hasn’t been born by completism: simply every new item inspires a world of possibilities. The one item that always eluded them was the EMS Synthi 100—a huge and rare analogue synthesizer, of which there were only 31 ever produced, that can create a near infinite array of sounds.
The album sounds simultaneously futuristic and retro as it highlights the versatility, uniqueness and warmth of the Synthi 100. Remarkably, a synthesizer that was first launched in 1971 continues to excel in 2020, aided only by patient restoration and fresh creative input. Each side of the vinyl features a long piece of music, each of which is divided into three movements. While they can be heard separately, David & Stephen urge people to listen to the entire experience from start to finish.
‘DEEWEE Sessions Vol.01’ is a highly collectible package featuring the album on heavyweight 180g vinyl along with a fully-illustrated 48-page book which explores the background behind the album and history of the Synthi 100. The book compiles a foreword from David & Stephen Dewaele; an introduction from 3030, the specific Synthi 100 unit that was used for the album; a history of its creation and an exploration of its sounds; and finally an interview with Ivan Schepers, the IPEM technician who has been 3030’s long-term custodian.
Fittingly, this tribute to such an elegant machine is presented in a beautiful style, art directed by Ill-Studio. The vinyl is held in a perforated ‘patch bay’ cover with a fully artworked inner sleeve, while both the disc and book are housed in a clear PVC bag.
‘EMS Synthi 100 - DEEWEE Sessions Vol.01’ will be released on May 29th with catalogue numbers DEEWEE034 / VF301. A digital version will also be available via download and streaming services and now available to pre-order from HERE.
This album was made with the kind assistance of and in collaboration with IPEM, Ghent.
Written, Recorded, Produced and Mixed at DEEWEE by David & Stephen Dewaele.
Art Direction : III-Studio. Photography : Younes Klouche.
The album sounds simultaneously futuristic and retro as it highlights the versatility, uniqueness and warmth of the Synthi 100. Remarkably, a synthesizer that was first launched in 1971 continues to excel in 2020, aided only by patient restoration and fresh creative input. Each side of the vinyl features a long piece of music, each of which is divided into three movements. While they can be heard separately, David & Stephen urge people to listen to the entire experience from start to finish.
‘DEEWEE Sessions Vol.01’ is a highly collectible package featuring the album on heavyweight 180g vinyl along with a fully-illustrated 48-page book which explores the background behind the album and history of the Synthi 100. The book compiles a foreword from David & Stephen Dewaele; an introduction from 3030, the specific Synthi 100 unit that was used for the album; a history of its creation and an exploration of its sounds; and finally an interview with Ivan Schepers, the IPEM technician who has been 3030’s long-term custodian.
Fittingly, this tribute to such an elegant machine is presented in a beautiful style, art directed by Ill-Studio. The vinyl is held in a perforated ‘patch bay’ cover with a fully artworked inner sleeve, while both the disc and book are housed in a clear PVC bag.
‘EMS Synthi 100 - DEEWEE Sessions Vol.01’ will be released on May 29th with catalogue numbers DEEWEE034 / VF301. A digital version will also be available via download and streaming services and now available to pre-order from HERE.
This album was made with the kind assistance of and in collaboration with IPEM, Ghent.
Written, Recorded, Produced and Mixed at DEEWEE by David & Stephen Dewaele.
Art Direction : III-Studio. Photography : Younes Klouche.
BBC Radiophonic Workshop、ギリシャ現代音楽研究センター、カナダの国立音楽センター、オスナブリュック大学、メルボルン大学、個人所有、作品ではMEAT BEAT MANIFESTOのJACK DANGER、WOLFGANG DAUNER、The Smashing PumpkinsのBilly Corganなど現存するものに関してWIKIPEDIAに記載されるくらい希少、貴重なEMS( Electronic Music Studios (London) Ltd)の伝説のシンセサイザー EMS SYNTHI 100。 機材マニアとしても知られるSOULWAX、DEEWEE兄弟が、ベルギーのゲント大学の音楽学研究センターIPEMが所有するEMS SYNTHI 100を使用し、制作したアルバムをリリース。DEEWEEとTHE VINYL FACTORYの共同でのアナログ・リリース。180g vinyl、Synthi 100の歴史と、アルバム制作の背景、IPEMの技術者Ivan Schepersへのインタビューも含む48PAGEのブックレット、PVCパッケージ。 (サイトウ)