Debut Artist Album for Shlomi Aber: 'State Of No One'

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Posted by Lamski on Aug-14-2007 09:42:

Debut Artist Album for Shlomi Aber: 'State Of No One'

Shlomi Aber � State Of No One

Renaissance announce the release of their first artist album with one of the worlds most exciting producers � Israel�s Shlomi Aber�

Following on from the success of �Crop Duster� and current single �Moods�, Renaissance and Shlomi Aber continue their close-knit relationship to release their first artist album together � State Of No One. �It felt right taking this step,� says Shlomi, �We both wanted to keep the traditional dance stuff to a minimum and do something a little different. The idea of producing a whole album of beautiful (hopefully!) electronica really appealed to me.� And the prodigious Israeli has been true to his word. Over 12 tracks totalling 50 minutes, he demonstrates a fresh, exciting new angle to his production cannon.

From the haunting swell of opening track �Looking In God�s Eyes�, the album quickly confirms this is electronic music at its contemporary best, a marriage of Shlomi�s distinct production technique, local influence and collaboration. On �Eastern Breeze� he draws on the sound of rare, domestic instrument from the Yemen, the �Oud�, to create a suggestive piece of audio espionage, whilst �Don�t Be A Fool� tips a wink to Thom Yorke with vocalist Guy Mantzur�s (who�s previously recorded tracks for 6 Feet Under, Nip / Tuck and MTV�s The Real World) seductive lyrics juxtaposed against glitched melody and fractured beats. �Moods� shows up in a brand new guise, recorded exclusively for the album, as does �Sea Of Sand�, Shlomi�s famed Guy Gerber co-production. As the album rounds toward the finale, �Random Fiction� provides a fitting platform to showcase the exquisite vocals of Anat Ben Homo.

�State Of No One� is undoubtedly one of the most exciting new albums of 2007, one that excites, challenges and surprises in equal measure. �It�s contemporary chill-out I guess,� Shlomi elaborates, �But I�m not so bothered about finding a genre for it, I just hope people like it at the end of the day.�

Tracklist

1. Looking In God�s Eyes
2. Eastern Breeze
3. State Of No One
4. Never Cried
5. My BAO Dreams
6. Don�t Be A Fool Feat. Guy Mantzur
7. The Thing That Nobody Knows
8. Moods Feat. Lemon (Shlomi�s Exclusive Album Version)
9. The Paradise Garage
10. Random Fiction Feat. Anat Ben Hemo
11. Sea Of Sand Feat. Guy Gerber (Shlomi�s Exclusive Album Edit)
12. Same But Different Feat. Itamar Sagi & 3KO

Shlomi Aber � State Of No One is out on 8th October

Posted by Mr.Mystery on Aug-14-2007 15:32:

Can't say I've ever heard of this guys productions but I have to say I love the title

Posted by Quinyx on Aug-14-2007 19:13:

Moods is an absolutely gorgeous track! First heard it on Satoshi Tomiie's recent Masters Series compliation.

I'll be looking forward to hearing the full LP.

Posted by RJT on Aug-14-2007 19:14:

Really looking forward to this one.

Posted by Domesticated on Aug-14-2007 23:39:

His new production is great, but doesn't compare to his older stuff like Bagpipe. Beautiful piano melody.

Posted by ThomasNeil on Aug-15-2007 12:33:

Should be a fine album this one, really like some of his single releases, very trippy

Posted by Lamski on Aug-16-2007 14:32:

Beautiful beautiful music... Shlomi manages to change up his styles without losing his inimitable & immediately recognisable style.