Atwater by James Bernard

With productions dating back to 1994, James Bernard has gained a cult following for his combination of atmospheric analog beats and modular synthesizers. His debut album, ‘Atmospherics’ is often heralded as a classic by the diggers who stumble across it, and James’ 'Unreleased Works' are a hidden gem of early 90’s electronica (if you’re lucky enough to own a copy on CDR of course).

James has been busy experimenting and refining his modular setup over the years, to the extent that a full album of beautiful music, created live in one take on a sunny afternoon, comes to life once more here on ASIP.

‘Atwater', was performed live during a 2018 'Modular On The Spot’ event, held in Los Angeles’ North Atwater Park. With his custom analog modular rig, a small set of speakers and a generator, James took the afternoon audience on a glistening tour of the beautiful sounds to emerge from a Moog Mother 32, custom built filters and various Eurorack modular sequencers, modules and effects.

After hearing James' set, ASIP proposed presenting the music in permanent form for everyone who missed that special day. James initially took the chance to recreate the set and edit versions ready for a release, but after careful consideration, it was decided to release the raw unedited live version of his set (mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri) forever cementing that special moment and irreplaceable emotion found in North Atwater Park that one afternoon.

Tracklist

1.	Atwater	5:19

2.	Hands	6:18

3.	Shifting Registers	3:53

4.	A Feeling	3:54

5.	End Of An Era	4:51

6.	Atwater (Full Live Set Recording)	26:51

Credits

released February 25, 2019

All songs written and produced by James Bernard.
Vocal textures on “A Feeling” by Cynthia Field.
Recordings originally performed at Modular On The Spot,
Los Angeles, on 3.25.2018.
Artwork & Design by Noah M / Keep Adding.
Additional layout by Molly Smith
Organic Photography by Chris Dooks.
Analog Photography by James Bernard.
CAT: ASIPV014

Join us for the album release party in DTLA on Feb 24th: www.facebook.com/events/299758124072494/

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