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Before It Begins

by Blue Loop

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Before It Begins is the lead single from the forthcoming EP ‘Grand Illusion’ by experimental electronic producer Blue Loop.

Opening with an expansive ambient soundscape, before giving way to earthy downtempo production and an ethereal spoken-word performance by poet Shakira Stellar, the track was born of a collaboration between the two artists during a showcase at New River Studios in North London in 2019. At times unsettling, at others buoyant but always with a sharp focus, Before It Begins echoes the nineties triphop production of Massive Attack, with an experimental edge reminiscent of Autechre and Four Tet.

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the moment before it all begins
purple cuts through the bend
lightning does not strike twice here
it stands still
to illuminate

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released October 30, 2020
Produced by Emma Hall
Analogue synths (Juno 106, Korg Minilogue) by Emma Hall
Lyrics, vocals and guitar by Shakira Malkani
Mixed by Emma Hall and Danny Linton
Mastered by Danny Linton
Artwork by Shakira Malkani

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Blue Loop London, UK

Foregrounding atmosphere and tone over traditional structure, Blue Loop follows the IDM blueprint set by the likes of Boards of Canada, crafting soundscapes from analogue synths and lo-fi beats.

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