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More Future Wave Funk from Morphology . . . .

2010-02-01T12:56:00.019Z

The Finnish duo's next instalment for Abstract Forms will hit the record stores in April/May 2010, in the meantime you can check 2 of the tracks (Last 2 tracks) on the forthcoming EP on this recent Live Set:

Live Set mp3:

Morphology Live Set Jan 2010

Youtube Clips:

Morphology Live Set Helsinki 29.1.2010 Part 1

Morphology Live Set Helsinki 29.1.2010 Part 2

The material will feature on the new Abstract Forms Combined EP series and will also feature 2 tracks from one half of Morphology’s solo project – CRC.

AFS_00.6 - Louis Haiman - The Formless EP

2009-12-15T13:06:00.017Z

Forthcoming early 2010, Abstract Forms brings you another slice of fine quality electronic music. Derrick May describes him as "a very accomplished musician", and he is not wrong, please welcome the very talented Louis Haiman.

The Formless EP features 4 tracks of wonderfully thoughtful and sublime electronic music. From hypnotic Detroit influenced Techno to slow outer limit electronics, this EP oozes buckets of digital soul that's carefully designed to take you on a sonic journey, it will free your mind.

Featuring 2 new exclusive tracks and 2 tracks from the ‘Life after People’ LP that was previously only available as a digital download, this EP will no doubt please all the vinyl lovers amongst us. Limited to 200 copies, Vinyl only.

More info on Louis Haiman available here:

fwdthought Website

fwdthought Myspace Site

Louis Haiman Discography

You can also listen to the recent Derrick May BBC radio show which features the track "Tribalesque" here:

Derrick May BBC Radio Show

Release date: 22.02.10
Pre Order from the Abstract Forms website

Review - Morphology - Trioptimum (AFS_00.5)

2009-11-25T17:25:00.001Z

There's little to interest the casual listener on Finnish duo Morphology's debut EP, but for anyone with an interest in Kraftwerk or vintage Detroit electro, this is an essential release. With acidic undercurrents throughout, the title track delivers ripples with mysterious sounds and an austere rhythm, 'Active Optics' is full of eerie bass tones, while 'Dark Days Are Gone' and 'Synthetic Bird' revolve around reflective synths and fragile, sublime melodies.

DJ Magazine - December Issue No. 480. Review by Richard Brophy.

AFS_00.5 Update - Release date 19.10.09

2009-10-05T13:48:00.012+01:00

Release date: 19th October
Pre Orders now SOLD OUT

Review - Kirk Degiorgio - Jitter World (AFS_00.4)

2009-09-13T18:50:00.006+01:00

With Luke Slater in firing form and Kirk Degiorgio returning, you'd be forgiven for thinking a UK '90s techno revival was under way. 'Jitter' shows that Degiorgio is as relevant as ever; the title track is a layered deep house affair centred on a swinging rhythm; 'Back in my Head' mines the abstract As One sound with sublime melodies unfolding over a wiry, offbeat groove and 'Traject' is a full-blooded deep techno track. Sublime stuff.

DJ Magazine - August Issue No. 476. Review by Richard Brophy.

The love for Vinyl

2009-09-11T08:58:00.028+01:00

It’s no secret that Abstract Forms is a vinyl only label, I get asked a lot why I don’t release digitally. I’m not anti mp3’s, they have plenty of benefits but in the long term I see them as an addition to vinyl and not a replacement. So why not release digital versions too? Well that’s simple, I have no love affair for mp3’s, the format doesn’t excite me and they don’t sound as good. There is no substitute for the analogue warmth that vinyl offers and when mixed down by a trained engineer who applies his/her special expertise to the cut - well for me there is no other choice, it has to be vinyl.

I also wonder about the extra work involved with keeping track of your mp3 output and online sales. It’s too much admin work for such a small label, I see Abstract Forms as a love affair and a passion but not a business. I don’t make a single penny from Abstract Forms, its a hobby, thats why I release in limited vinyl quantities only.

I’ve grown up with vinyl and seeing it survive the recent digital revolution has only increased my love for it even more so Abstract Forms is my way of giving something back to the likeminded people who share my passion.

AFS_00.5 Test Press

2009-09-01T14:55:00.019+01:00

The Test Presses for AFS_00.5 have landed and they sound great. I’m very excited about this release, its always a pleasure to discover new talent and Morphology produce some of the best Electro music i’ve heard in a while. The market seems flooded with ‘Dub Step’ these days so its very refreshing to hear some decent Electro for a change. If anyone is interested they can hear clips on the main Abstract Forms website. (Link is on the right)