Music For Northern Landscape, by Polar M

Music For Northern Landscape

by Polar M

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1.	WETLAND 1 03:08	info	buy track
2.	Ambient 1 - Drifting 03:04	info	buy track
3.	Land Part.1 03:05	info	buy track
4.	Field 1 - Birds in Wetland 01:24	info	buy track
5.	Peninsula 03:36	info	buy track
6.	Land Part.2 02:48	info	buy track
7.	Ambient 2 - Undercurrent 04:06	info	buy track
8.	Field 2 - Bokke / Coastline 01:55	info	buy track
9.	Land Part.3 02:08	info	buy track
10.	Ambient 3 - Crystallization 03:32	info	buy track
11.	WETLAND 2 03:06	info	buy track

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A conceptual collection of soundtracks, composed for the harsh yet beautiful landscapes of the northern regions.

Polar M's latest release is a captivating collection of soundtracks, deeply influenced by the grandeur of nature in northern regions. This project was sparked by the work of Akiyoshi Kitagawa, a filmmaker and photographer from Hokkaido. The original music, crafted for Kitagawa's visuals, has been reimagined with additional field recordings and strings, resulting in a deeply evocative musical portrayal of northern landscapes.

The album features an array of tracks, varying from emotional compositions that convey human emotions against the backdrop of vast nature, to rhythm tracks reminiscent of the expansive terrain, and ambient pieces that subtly evoke the essence of natural phenomena.

Polar M's latest work is a vibrant fusion of various musical influences-alternative, post-classical, new age, and ambient-skillfully intertwined with the natural themes that have consistently inspired their compositions. This blend results in a rich and multifaceted auditory journey, reflecting the diverse beauty of nature.

Contributing to this project, Motohiro Sunouchi, a Hokkaido-based researcher in media environment studies, archive information science, and acoustic information science, has provided field recordings. The strings, played by Asano Mekaru and Kira Miyako, add depth and texture to the compositions. Mekaru, a renowned violinist and violist, has been actively involved in live performances and recordings for various artists, while Miyako lends her skills on the cello.

The album cover features a beautiful still from Akiyoshi Kitagawa's visuals, the very inspiration for this production, encapsulating the essence of the music within.

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released January 26, 2024

All Music Composed and Mixed by Polar M

Violin and Viola: Asano Mekaru (Track 1,5,11)
Cello: Miyako Kira (Track 1,5,11)
Field Recording: Motohiro Sunouchi (Track 4,8)

Mastering: Chihei Hatakeyama

Screen Shot from Movie: Akiyoshi Kitagawa
Design: Seitaro Nishioka

A&R: Tatsuya Shimada (night cruising)

Inspired by Akiyoshi Kitagawa’s Movie

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