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This is a single-track, 40-minute-long album, released in a very fun collaboration via two other labels: Splitting Sounds Records, from Serbia and Noyade Records, from Russia. This is really pure joy. It's the excitement of an international collaboration with such amazing labels that release hidden gems, doing us the favor of bringing us in and allowing us the pleasure of joining their circle. It's the joy of experimental music. Supporting a release that flows like a painting, it has a beautiful droning backdrop, layers of pads, noise, and acoustic instruments. What else could one ask for? Not much really.  Haggari Nakashe is on most electronics & gaop is on noise woodwinds. Released on Splitting Sounds Records as SSR​​​-​​​RR​​​-​​​0248 Released on RZRecords as RZR24SoSc Be sure to visit, support, and follow these fellow creatives: Splitting Sounds Records: https://www.instagram.com/splittingsoundsrecords/ https://splittingsoundsrecords.bandcamp.com/music https://splitting...

Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of gaop's newest avant-jazz album " Cardboard Boulevard ", an experimental sonic odyssey that challenges the boundaries of conventional contemporary jazz music. This extraordinary release invites you on a journey through mesmerizing soundscapes characterized by rich, dark tones and haunting ambient atmospheres. Here, improvisation intertwines with the unexpected, offering an exhilarating auditory experience that captivates the senses. Drawing inspiration from the deep-rooted traditions of avant-garde jazz, this album intricately blends a variety of elements: ethereal vocal harmonies that echo with emotion, the soulful resonance of wind instruments, the dynamic textures of electric pianos, and rhythmic pulses from hand percussion. The dissonance that gaop creates is joined by gifted collaborators who lend their unique talents to further enhance this eclectic tapestry of sound. This captivating exploration of musical possibilities is ...

  Close your eyes and let your imagination take you on a journey to a magical place where the ethereal sounds of electronic ambient music blend seamlessly with the rich notes of a clarinet. This four-track EP is a delightful exploration of that space, taking you on an enchanting expedition that yields a plethora of wonderful results. Each track is a unique masterpiece, crafted with precision and care to showcase the beauty and harmony that can be achieved when two seemingly disparate genres of music come together. So sit back, relax, and let the music transport you to a world where anything is possible.  In " Introspection ", Intro Vertic and gaop have collaborated to create a wonderful EP that is a true representation of a unique blend of ambient, IDM, jazz, and an innovative approach to free music. The result is a captivating soundscape that takes the listener on a (too short of a) journey through a variety of emotions. It's an impressive work that showcases the skill a...

We've been quite busy with releasing music, and that took a toll on posting about said music. Be warned, there are going to be numerous posts about numerous releases. You might even like some! Heavenly Jazz Noise Father  by gaop is a three track electro-acoustic-jazz-noise EP. Clocking in just under 20 minutes but delivering all of the goods. Here's the blurb that was originally posted by gaop: An exploration of the Jazz-Noise spectrums. Walking the sacred grounds between the two genres, with a heavy bag of influences. The goal in mind for this EP was to somewhat fuse two genres, using their commonalities. These tracks utilize the electronic, acoustic, instrumental, harsh, experimental, improvisational, intense, cerebral and carnal, to produce an interesting palette. Earlier variations of the tracks in this EP appeared in compilations this year, but were revisited, re-edited, and partially re-recorded for the occasion. And that's about it. No further description required, r...

We have wonderful news, there's a brand new release from gaop! It's dark, it's jazzy, it's piano-lead dark ambient with sad undertones. A 47 minute long odyssey with a winter feel to it.  The aforementioned piano is accompanied by metallic percussion, woodwind shrieks and a generally brooding atmosphere created by layered effects. The sound is one of minimalism, but not in an uneventful way. The release is free to stream on most platforms, but also available for digital purchase on gaop's bandcamp . This release is another one in gaop's experimental celebrations of post-jazz and post-classical sounds, via a mesmerizing dark ambient, a contrast to his harsh noise releases but not venturing far from "noise" in general, it might be more user friendly, but the color palette is the same. The feedback, the humming drones hiding in the background, those are dead giveaways. The album is a hauntingly beautiful collection of sounds that delve into the depths of ...

Now here's a fun little treat! A new collab album by Haggari Nakashe & gaop . It's been on repeat at RZRHQ since we got the master files, happy days indeed. This one is a bit of everything thrown into the lab, a tad of jazz, ambient, drone, beats, noise, a very good listen. A word from the artists: Synth & Sax for the Elderly, a collaboration between gaop and Haggari Nakashe, paying homage to our ancestors via noisy drones, sax abuse and a few beats. Inspired by life itself.   Synth & Sax for the Elderly by Haggari Nakashe & gaop

 We're super excited to present  The Jazz of Shapes to Come , a brand new gaop album. It's a celebration of electro-acoustic pianos, woodwind instruments, bells and tape recorder hiss sounds. While the title obviously references the Coleman masterpiece, The Jazz of Shapes to Come is a different take on free jazz or avant-garde, with an approach that's more mellow, rooted equally in ambient as it is with musical giants such as Art Ensemble of Chicago. The album is available on most streaming platforms, purchase via BandCamp and is do for a limited physical release in the future. The Jazz of Shapes to Come by gaop