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Colortone [Expanded Reissue]

by Milieu

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Zachary Seal.
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Zachary Seal. Makes the present moment expand. Worthy music :) Favorite track: Boulevard Haze [Remodelled].
Symbolism
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Symbolism Hard to explain in "plain speak" to give a rating other then saying this is one of my favorites. My neighborhood now seems to become overgrown much faster these days. The vines almost completely hide the chain link fences over which is a thicket of more plant matter. Even the weeds and tall grass that shoot up so quickly are a welcome sight so I'd rather put off the trimmings. I think Brians music adds to that atmosphere.
Greg Remy
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Greg Remy This album has so many of the essences that tie into the rest of the Milieu catalog. And through Colortone Expanded Reissue I learned of Mrs Jynx which I am SO grateful for. An incredible collection of tracks. Favorite track: Summer Friends [Mrs Jynx Remix].
Thomas Gorman
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Thomas Gorman This remains my favorite album from Milieu. As a side note, I swear this guy's a musical genius! Favorite track: Cropduster.
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  • Limited Edition 2xCD-R Reissue
    Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    The original Colortone album, expanded to include a bonus second disc of b-sides, alternate versions and remixes by Mrs Jynx, Obfusc, Ten And Tracer and Forrest. Packaged in a 100% recycled cardboard dual-digipak with stickers and photo prints.

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  • Special Edition 2xCD-R & Ashcan Art Assemblage Set
    Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Ultra-limited special edition version of COLORTONE, which pairs the limited edition 2xCD-R with one of two Ashcan Recycled Art Assemblages, bearing the titles "MARSHPOOLS" and "THE SHAPE OF AIR". Each piece is 5x7", handmade using thick white matboard and glossy photographic offcuts arranged in a horizontal configuration. They are hand numbered, dated to the month/year and signed, and should fit comfortably into commercial 5x7" frames.

    NOTE: If you are interested in purchasing both THE SHAPE OF AIR and MARSHPOOLS, but only want to buy the pieces and not Colortone, please get in touch via email.

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  • Limited Second Edition 2xCD-R Reissue
    Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Packaged in a 100% recycled cardboard dual-digipak with a custom 3x3" matte cover sticker (printed by David Tagg), custom red/blue text sticker work on the back cover and inner gatefold and two glossy 4x5" photographic print inserts featuring images from the original 2009 release, with two in-house duplicated/printed white recordable 5" discs.

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about

Colortone was recorded in 2008 and released in 2009, and remains one of the most well-known and loved Milieu albums. It is arguably the last iteration of the "downtempo" Milieu sound, in that the following album (Swaying Palms) began to incorporate more processing and dance-oriented material, rather than dedicated slow and feel-good music. Colortone is an incredibly melodic set of warm Summer electronics, and both the sound of the album and the iconic Holga-shot cover photograph live up to the title. Warped and psychedelic at times, reserved and contemplative at others. A lot of love went into making Colortone, and so it is only fair that this reissue include all relevant remixes, outtakes and alternate versions from the original session recordings. This comprehensive double-disc set compiles all material on both the Cropduster and Jacket Holograph EPs, as well as the exclusive tracks from Suntanned Melodies (a bonus disc included in only the first 25 copies of the original pressing). Superb remix work appears from Mrs Jynx (Planet Mu), Ten and Tracer (U-Cover), Forrest (U-Cover) and Obfusc (Boltfish).

credits

released April 20, 2013

W/P by Brian Grainger, except where noted. Recorded at 114RKD, 2008. This is Milieu Music number AD8, and eighth in the ongoing Arboreal Digest reissue series.

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Milieu Dayton, Ohio

Psychedelic electronic music, sun-warmed analog ambient and sci-fi braindance, for cats, aliens and epicureans alike.

I also release music as Coppice Halifax: coppicehalifax.bandcamp.com

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