Discovered at a suburban garage sale and lovingly restored, the centrepiece of this collection - a one-of-a-kind handcrafted harp - weaves its ethereal voice through each composition. Recorded at The College of Knowledge HQ, the F.M.L. house band contrasts the sparseness of delicate harp plucks with the fullness of vibraphone shimmer and kangaroo-hide percussion, creating a sonic landscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
Like Jack Arel and Pierre Dutour's experimental yet accessible compositions, "Harp After Dark" seamlessly blends the DIY ethos of handcrafted instruments with distinctly melodic structures, rendering the strange and unfamiliar utterly approachable.
The collection moves effortlessly between moments of lazy day introspection and forward-moving Mood Music energy. Vintage parlour guitar adds warm, woody textures while electric bass provides the grounding foundation for these explorations. When the vibraphone enters, it creates moments that are equal parts meditative trance and funky euro production - a delightful contradiction that permeates the entire work.
Each track is meticulously labelled with BPM and key, performed on real instruments, and captured with precision to ensure seamless integration into your next production. The distinctive tone of the kangaroo-hide drum kit adds a unique percussive signature that sets these recordings apart from typical library fare, giving your projects that distinctive F.M.L. touch.
Tracklist:
1. Darkest Before The Dawn
2. Apricity
3. Filigree
4. Moon
5. Only Shadows
6. First Light
7. Hands at Midnight
8. Hot and Cold
9. Hour Glass
10. Unnecessary Evil
11. Take What You Need
12. Repetition
13. No Stone
14. Pirouette
15. The Sun Comes Up
