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Slow Ballet

by ph

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  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      €3 EUR  or more

     

  • Vintage Chrome Cassette
    Cassette + Digital Album

    This version of the cassette retains the same cassette box model, with analogue components attached. Please read the description of the red tape first (above) to get all the details on the components, mail options, etc.

    However, this version offers the album on a C90 Chrome cassette (with full album repeated on both sides). The Chrome cassettes are original ('vintage' - if you like) production which have been preserved in perfect condition. The slightly higher price reflects the rarity of the cassette. We decided not to alter these tapes in any way. No spray painting, no stickers or labels, just the original classic cassette design (we just numbered them). The tapes are a mix of different brands including Sony, Philips, and TDK. Unfortunately, we cannot promise you any specific type because we have just 20 of these (but they all look really cool!).

    If you prefer a red cassette, then you should purchase the 'Red Cassette' above.

    Post is by unregistered mail. If you would prefer the comfort of registered mail please contact us to arrange before you purchase. Registered mail is considerably more expensive and not always quicker.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Slow Ballet via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Red Cassette
    Cassette + Digital Album

    This is a transparent red cassette, in a tape box which has been sprayed silver on the front and red on the back. Electronic components used to build analogue synthesisers (knobs, wires, leds, transistors, etc, have been soldered or melted onto the front of the cassette boxes). These are all handcrafted in our studio so no two are identical.

    If you have a preference for a specific component, feel free to add a message to your purchase and we will send you your preference if it is still available (we cannot guarantee your choice because we have limited numbers). If not, we will choose another for you (they're all pretty cool!). We have transistors, resistors, wires, leds (green or red), knobs and capacitators.

    Post is by unregistered mail. If you would prefer the comfort and security of registered mail please contact us to arrange. Registered mail is considerably more expensive and often not quicker.

    Please keep orders to a maximum of 2 tapes. We'd like to spread these around :-)

    Includes unlimited streaming of Slow Ballet via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Lathe Cut Vinyl · Handmade Artwork · Limited to 10 Copies.
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    This is a lathe cut LP of one of the first releases on Manufactured Desire Records and the second time we release ph on vinyl. As usual. all the artwork is handmade and so no two are identical.

    Black cover with ph symbol in silver foil attached.
    Insert with images of original cassette release.
    Insert with credits.

    Because of the value of the records we only send by tracked courier within the EU and by registered international post outside the EU. The cost of shipping reflect the actual shipping charges (which are unfortunately expensive).

    Includes unlimited streaming of Slow Ballet via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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  • Edition of 1 · Lathe Vinyl in a Box
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    This is the Slow Ballet album by ph in a one off, unique, vinyl boxset, which contains the lathe cut vinyl LP and additional artwork.

    Tracked insured shipping.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Slow Ballet via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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1.
Slow ballet 02:40
2.
Last days 04:55
3.
Siren 03:41
4.
Almost real 02:54
5.
Recognition 02:11
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9.
Monkey 04:00

about

ph emerged from the demise of the Peridots (who in turn emerged form the Modern Heirs) from Dublin, Ireland in 1982. ph is mostly Pete Hamilton with passing members Pat Larkin and Des O'Byrne. The equipment was a Davoli, Kiawia. Transcendent 2000, a string machine and an organ.

This cassette presents 9 tracks recorded between 1982 and 1984.

Hamilton gave it all up in 1984, overwhelmed by the underwhelming response to a public who would take another 30 years to finally appreciate the beauty of his music.

Manufactured Desire Records is proud to present this treasure-trove of classic minimal synth from early 80s Ireland, filled with growling analogue synths, hugely catchy melodies, striking punchlines and beautifully atmospheric minimal music.

Side A (of the red cassette) contains 6 classic tracks, which sounds like a 'Best of' collection, such is the quality of every song. Side B opens with the atmospheric 'Better things in the forest', continues the mood with 'Reptile on my mind' and finishes with a punching 'Monkey'.

credits

released November 6, 2015

All words and music by Pete Hamilton, except Slow Ballet by Hamilton & Larkin.

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ph emerged from the demise of the Peridots (who in turn emerged form the Modern Heirs) from Dublin, Ireland in 1982. ph is mostly Pete Hamilton with passing members Pat Larkin and Des O'Byrne

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