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"Ur" is a concept album that mixes universal mythology, ancient astronaut theories, and space folklore with experimental psychedelic songs, sounds and soundscapes. It came together during the Holiday Season of 2021 when I noticed similarities and common themes behind some of my recordings. The title refers to the ancient city of Ur, the cradle of civilization. Just like Ur was the beginning of civilization, this album is a beginning of my astral journey through sound.

In the album's center there are 3 "chants": "Navel of the Universe", "Odyssey in Ohm", and "Get Ready for the Sunrise", which were among some of the first songs I ever wrote. They were all recorded in the summer of 2018 during the "50 Years of Krautrock" sessions at Via Kosmische.

The two "Jams" are one-man improvs captured in the summer of 2015 at Amaranth House, and follow the 2 riffs I was working around at that time.

"Solar Angel Kisses" (in 2 parts) is an experimental soundscape weaved around the titular idea I brought from London in 2016. The full title of "part 2" is "The Consequence of Fury, or How I Stopped Worrying and Married a Model".

"Reincarnations" is my tribute to the band Bohemian Vendetta. Especially the track "Petrified, Like Stoned" inspired this little number.

"Behind the Veil of Isis" was written in December 2006, and is included here in a "blues" version - meaning different lyrics and verse scheme (and no chorus) as compared to the version released on my TIBProd. Italy "Hippie" album back in 2019.

"Cha Cha 3000" is dedicated to the amazing band La Düsseldorf, and was also recorded at the "50 Years of Krautrock" sessions.

"Ähre" in 2 parts is an experimental soundscape weaved around the idea of 2021-updated "Solar Angel Kisses" further research in noise.

"Cosmic Tropics" was recorded in November 2020 and is basically a footnote to the 3 main "chants" on the album.

"Vikings of the Sunrise" is a heavy rock song written in 2012, and this version here dates back to 2017.

"Planeta (Realms of Cosmic Laughter)" was inspired by Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser & Gille Lettmann. Eliza Dycha is the guest performer on Vocals here. The Polish lyrics tell tales of fantasy planets inhabited by ancient gods.

There are also 2 live tracks by KakofoNIKT (a local band I joined 2016-2018) included, to show the live noise band interpretation of two of my songs.

And the set ends with an acoustic rendition of one of the "chants", "Get Ready for the Sunrise", as close to the original cassette demo as possible.

credits

released January 4, 2022

A.J. Kaufmann - words, music, instruments, sound sources, production.
Justin Jackley - artwork.

SPECIAL GUESTS AND THANK YOU'S:
Eliza Dycha for Celestial Vocals, and KakofoNIKT for Astral Noise.

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A.J. Kaufmann Poznań, Poland

A.J. Kaufmann is a Polish psychedelic music artist, whose sound spans across genres including grunge, krautrock, space rock, and psychedelic rock. He is known for his heavy riffs, spaced-out soundscapes, and poetic lyrics. With a long and diverse discography, A.J. Kaufmann is a true pioneer of Polish psychedelic music, and his music continues to inspire and move listeners worldwide. ... more

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