Swedish Producer Petter Eldh announces his new album “Projekt Drums vol. 1” which embraces his love of heavy beats, psychedelic sounds and musical collaboration. This first volume is made of six diverse tracks from some of the most exciting drummers working on the scene today: Savannah Harris, Eric Harland, Nate Wood, James Maddren, Gard Nilssen and Richard Spaven.
The music is hard-hitting and mesmerising, it’s full of complexity and sonority but at the heart are the drums: the beat and groove alongside a kaleidoscope of sounds and effects. The arrangements include a total of sixteen instrumental collaborators comprising harpists, french horn and marimba players and a plethora of keyboards and unique synths. It’s original and highly engaging. No single listen will do it justice!
Over the years, Petter has been garnering praise for his versatility and the diversity of his work. He’s worked with the Dutch producer Jameszoo, including a remix for his latest record on the Brainfeeder label, he’s produced albums for Otis Sandsjö/Y-Otis and ex-Phronesis drummer Anton Eger and he leads the raucous collective Koma Saxo that features another innovative drummer, Christian Lillinger. Alongside this, he’s also regarded as one of Europe’s leading bassists having recorded with Django Bates (ECM), Kit Downes (ENEMY), Lucia Cadotsch Speak Low and Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity. However, this new album marks a new chapter in his career, cementing his identity as a producer first and foremost.
credits
released September 3, 2021
Mixed by Petter Eldh at Koma Industries, Berlin, 2020
Mastered by Martin Ruch at CONTROL ROOM BERLIN, October/November 2020
Lacquer cut by Sidney Claire Meyer at Emil Berliner Studios, Berlin, December 2020
Music composed by Petter Eldh except Green Street, by Petter Eldh and Otis Sandsjö
Produced by Petter Eldh
Executive producer Dave Stapleton
Synths used at Koma Industries:
Korg Poly6, Moog Matriarch, Moog Grandmother,
Oberheim SEM-2, Make Noise, MPC 1000.
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Anton Eger caught my attention as drummer and integral composer of the jazz trio "Phronesis". He's responsible for outstanding tracks like "67000 mph" on "Parallax" or "Herne Hill" on "The Behemoth". His solo effort "Æ", co-produced and partly co-written by multi-instrumentalist Petter Eldh, is no less ingenious, but be prepared to be taken away into completely different realms. It's not jazz - it's electronically infused avant-fusion with break-neck drum grooves. Sven B. Schreiber (sbs)
This new LP from Evan Shay offers up irresistible takes on future funk and jazz, with a clear dance music undercurrent. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 5, 2020
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A beautiful phrasing, a very nuanced and distinctive play with a very pleasant personal sound . Both perfect musically and technically. Simply a worthy successor to tenor saxophonists as deeply regretted Michael Brecker. Highly recommended ! mili1