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0 GOLDFINCH CHARM – April’s Track of the Month

  • April 7, 2019
  • by MetaQuorum
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Our next track of the month is GOLDFINCH CHARM, the last track on our Witchcraft Jazz album. One day a charm of goldfinches landed in Dmitry Ermakov ‘s backyard. They were fluttering around singing to each other across the flowers and so this inspired Dmitry to switch on his then new model of NI Komplete Kontrol keyboard and record the sketch for this piece in #Cubase. He quickly recorded all the parts except drums and then called in Koos van der Velde. who came for a session in Low Bisholpey Studio to add drums. It all took just a couple of days or so tp record and mix the track and send it off to Christopher Longwood of SugarHill Recording Studios for mastering. Chris did an awesome job. We were blown when we heard the master here at Low Bishopley. The track now possessed a kind of a calm but energetic joy and wholesome finality – clearly, the Witchcraft Jazz album was now complete. Here it is, #checkitout .

Dmitry Ermakov – composition, arrangement, keyboards, key-bass, synth & percussion programming, recording, producing, mixing.
Koos van der Velde – drums, recording, mixing.
Christopher Longwood – mastering.

http://metaquorum.bandcamp.com/track/goldfinch-charm

#jazzfusion #jazzrock #prog #artrock #muiscalimprovisation #electronic

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3 1-2-3… celebrating 1st anniversary of the 2nd album

  • February 22, 2019
  • by MetaQuorum
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1-2-3… celebrating 1st anniversary of the 2nd album – gearing up for Number 3!

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6oeC0Cjkvo3YnPB5on1Mkh

Bandcamp: https://metaquorum.bandcamp.com/album/witchcraft-jazz

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/metaquorum/sets/witchcraft-jazz

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/album/56017492

and everywhere else 😉

 

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0 SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM SEVEN DWARFS;)

  • December 23, 2018
  • by MetaQuorum
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Season’s Greetings from all of us @ MetaQuorum!

We were thinking what track from the Witchcraft Jazz album should be our next #trackofthemonth and, since the #festiveseason is approaching, it has to be SEVEN DWARFS ROCK! Here it is – #checkitout !

First draft was written and recorded by Victor Mikheyev​ some years back. The composition was then reworked with synths tracks played by Dmitry Ermakov​ at jam sessions in Saint Petersburg, Russia​ and Byala, Varna, Bulgaria​. The track was further produced in the UK and was supposed to be included in MetaQuorum’s first album Midnight Sun but it didn’t make the cut, was shelved and revisited again in 2017-2018. We rearranged it, many parts were re-recorded and we included live drums by Koos van der Velde​. And of course, we had great fun recording the ‘vocals (more on that later…) Dmitry and Koos mixed it at MetaQuorum’s studio in the North Pennines​ and then off it went to Houston, Texas​, to be mastered by Christopher Longwood​ at the SugarHill Recording Studios​.

So here it is – may your holidays rock!!!

 

P.S. Here is an archive video from vocals recording session for Seven Dwarfs Rock – laugh with us)))

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Well, it's not quite #santaslittleelves but here's how we recorded the vocal's for MetaQuorum's next #trackofthemonth Seven Dwarfs Rock. Or should we say "7 #dwarfs a-rockin'? ;)) I dare you to watch without #laughing ! #recordingartist #recordingstudios #xmas #vocals #funinthestudio #hipmetal #grunge #prog #electronicmusic #rockband #jazzhop #jazzcore #funkjazz #acidjazz #psychodelic

A post shared by MetaQuorum (@metaquorum) on Dec 17, 2018 at 10:54am PST

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0 November’s track of the month is AUTUMN GROOVE

  • November 11, 2018
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November’s track of the month is AUTUMN GROOVE from our second album Witchcraft Jazz (2018). It started as a spontaneous drum and key-bass improvisation jam session at Koos​ ‘ place in Friesland November 2014 (hence the track’s name) after we’d finished re-recording drums for Clodhopping and Midnight Sun, two tracks for MetaQuorum’s first album Midnight Sun (2015). When Koos moved to UK later in 2015-16, we reworked this raw material several times: re-recorded drums, added percussion, plus many layers of synths and arranged it a bit etc. Then, by chance, we met Andrew Guerin at one of the improvisation sessions Newcastle upon Tyne​’s The Jazz Cafe​ . We invited Andrew for a recording session at our Low Bishopley Recording Studio one Sunday in autumn in 2015, and recorded several trumpet takes. It took us three more attempts to mix the track because we couldn’t quite balance the synths and the trumpet and then… along came NATIVE INSTRUMENTS​’ Komplete​ Kontrol! Dmitry​ revisited the composition and arrangement in the light of the seriously expanded synth and sound processing capabilities, adding some brass as well, so Koos and Dmitry had another go at the mix and got it right – at least in our opinion)) Then Christopher Longwood​ applied his superb mastering skills and voilà! Check it out 😉

AUTUMN GROOVE

Credits:
Dmitry Ermakov – composition, arrangement, keyboards, key-bass, synth-brass, synth programming, tambourine, recording, producing, mixing, cover art.

Koos van der Velde – composition, #drums, #jembe, recording, producing, mixing.

Andrew Guerin – #trumpet.

Christopher Longwood – #mastering.

© & ℗ Dmitry Ermakov & Koos van der Velde, 2017

 

Photos by Carol Ermakova​

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2 All About Jazz and Blues Interview with Dmitry Ermakov

All About Jazz and Blues has published an interview with Dmitry Ermakov​ today. The Story of the Day at the same site is Miles Davis​ - so we are chuffed by this coincidence :)

  • July 26, 2018
  • by MetaQuorum
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All About Jazz and Blues has published an interview with Dmitry Ermakov​ today. The Story of the Day at the same site is Miles Davis​ – so we are chuffed by this coincidence 🙂 Miles says: “We’re not going to play the blues anymore. Let the white folks play the blues. They got ’em, so they can keep ’em.” Well, thanks, Miles – we’ll keep it up :))) Follow the link to read the interview. Listen to MetaQuorum​ to keep cool and, also, drink loads of liquid to stay hydrated in this heatwave 😉

Follow the link below to read the interview:

http://jazzbluesnews.space/2018/07/26/dmitry-ermakov/

 

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0 Good review scores for Witchcraft Jazz

  • May 9, 2018
  • by MetaQuorum
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In the last couple of weeks MetaQuorum was getting some good reviews in various music magz.

For example, Andrew Howlie of The Pop Break gave Witchcraft Jazz 10 out of 10!

“After listening all the way through, I can’t wait to start again. It’s a dynamite record full of refreshing sounds, melodies, and textures. If you’re into outside-the-box instrumental music with a heavy dose of futuristic improvisation and a mind-melting sound, Witchcraft Jazz is for you.” Full review @ https://thepopbreak.com/2018/04/10/review/

And André de Boer wrote in  Dutch Progressive Rock Page – DPRP.net:

“This Witchcraft Jazz album of MetaQuorum is an hour of amazingly crafted tunes in ever changing positive cheer up moods and very addictive. If you think this is not your music, I recommend to listen anyway right now. And if you like #snarkypuppy then I recommend you to listen too! This album is a real must in the jazz rock genre. Highly recommended.” Score 8.5 out of 10. Issue 2018-029 Published: Sunday 6 May 2018 @ http://www.dprp.net/reviews/2018-029

Also,  we recently made friends with Warren, owner of Newcastle-upon-Tyne‘s great Hoochie Coochie Dance Club dedicated to soul, funk, jazz & disco. Looking forward to gigging there one day, meantime you can enjoy some Witchcraft Jazz with your evening cocktails when you visit the bar 😉

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0 Witchcraft Jazz Full Album Teaser

  • January 27, 2018
  • by MetaQuorum
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Our second album – WITCHCRAFT JAZZ – is now available for PRE-ORDER @ https://goo.gl/KdmgC6 Check it out!
LIMITED EDITION DOUBLE LP VINYL+FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Offer ends 22 Feb 2018 so be quick 😉
Format : 2 x LP 12″ (140g) 33 RPM
Outer Sleeve & Label: Colour
Print finish: Gloss varnish
Genres : Prog Rock, Fusion, Jazz-Funk
Country : United Kingdom
Includes: Digital Download on DIGITAL RELEASE Date: 22/02/2018

WITCHCRAFT JAZZ – a 12 track double LP from ground-breaking international music project MetaQuorum, an upbeat ride through prog, rock, funk, fusion, electronica, acid jazz and more.

Creatively composed, with original scores, grooves and riffs infused with spontaneous improvisation and funk jams, fused into a seamless meld polished with state-of-the-art production techniques, and skilfully mastered at SugarHill Studios, Houston, to bring you an album full of cool swing, hot funk and spicy rhythm.

Witchcraft Jazz – a breath of fresh air for 2018!

“Their debut album [Midnight Sun, 2015] is a splendid amalgamation of styles, featuring cosmic jazz rushes, cocktail hour riffs and psyched synths. It’s not afraid to get its funk on either and if you can imagine Herbie Hancock getting ready for a big night out – browsing through his wardrobe, wanting to look sharp – then this is what he’s playing to put him in the mood.”

The Crack, April 2015 issue: goo.gl/Z5MNbo

Track List:

Digital Release Date: 22/02/2018

А1. Crimson Dreams 5:13
Genre: Prog/Electronic Rock

А2. Jonathan vingston 3:46
Genre: Prog/Reggae Fusion/Experimental

А3. Socket Swing 3:22
Genre: Swing/Funk Jazz/Acid Jazz

А4. The Bartender 5:06
Genre: Cool / Funk-Jazz / Prog

B1. Swagger 6:19
Genre: Funk-Jazz / Prog

B2. Seven Dwarfs Rock 4:25
Genre: Prog / Funk-Jazz

B3. Witchcraft Jazz 6:11
Genre: Prog / Funk-Jazz /Modal Jazz

C1. Limping Mathematician 4:27
Genre: Prog / Funk-Jazz /Acid Jazz

C2. Parallax 9:52
Genre: Prog / Jazz-Fusion / Electronic Rock

D1. Chicken & Egg 3:45
Genre: Prog-Rock / Jazz Fusion

D2. Autumn Groove 4:04
Genre: Prog / Funk-Jazz / Electronic

D3. Goldfinch Charm 3:59
Genre: Prog / Soul-Jazz / Electronic

Album CAT. № MQN013
Album UPC: 5056052738496

Follow MetaQuorum:
http://metaquorum.uk

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0 HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018!

  • January 4, 2018
  • by MetaQuorum
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Happy New Year, everyone!

2017 has been a full-on, productive year for us all here at MQ, and the New Year is alreay looking good!

Exciting news for 2018: we’re releasing the new album – Witchcraft Jazz – on vinyl! A limited edition, double LP with funky artwork courtesy of Dmitry will soon be available for pre-order. It’s a limited edition, copies are numbered, so watch this page for the pre-order link as the campaign will only run for 49 days. No turntable? No problem – we’re giving a free digital download with each record bought, and we’ll be making a few CDs, too.

Here’s a sneak preview: Dmitry listening to the final DMM master of a track from Side 1: The Bartender.

 

Have a great New Year!

Dmitry, Carol, Koos and Victor

 

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0 MUSIC, ART & PHILOSOPHY

  • October 28, 2016
  • by MetaQuorum
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We are delighted to announce the release of our new single – CHICKEN AND EGG. It’s a great collaboration of art, music and philosophy.

Philosophy

This track is the musical expression of an ongoing question we each face every day when we try to understand the causes and effects behind what’s going on in our lives and in the universe as a whole: what comes first and what follows? The universal timeless dilemma of the chicken and egg.

Art

The cover art was drawn by our dear friend Alexander Voitsekhovsky and by happy coincidence, his exhibition in London coincides with our release. Like Dmitry’s music, Alexander’s art is ‘full of humour and mischief; it intrigues the soul.’ Or as one critic put it: “you can’t stop wondering how these small, childly naive pictures can shine with so much artistic and human sincerity and light.”

Here is a link to a review of Alexander’s art @ Randomstein https://goo.gl/teM0ju

If you are in London, you can visit his exhibition @
6 Pall Mall East, SW1Y 5BF (corner of Whitcomb street and Pall Mall East, entrance in Whitcomb street via black double doors) 27 Oct. – 6 Nov. 2016.

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Dmitry and Alexander by the sea near Dunstanborough Castle, Northumberland, UK.

Music

The rhythmic track is a meld of various styles: jazz-rock, funk, prog & electronica, great polyrhythmic drum breaks from Koos; and a fusion of mixing techniques. The result? The unmistakable sound of Meld music, pioneered by MetaQuorum.

For the story behind the track and some improvisation on theme, watch the short video below – it was our first attempt at a live Facebook video, so apologies for all the glitches, poor lighting etc.

Listen and Enjoy

You can listen, download, buy the track on Bandcamp or following any of the links in the Liner Notes below:

CHICKEN & EGG

A new single from the forthcoming album Witchcraft Jazz by MetaQuorum

Release Date: 27/10/2016

Dmitry Ermakov scribbled the sketch for this track as fragments of a score many years ago in a very different time and place: St. Petersburg, in a crumbling Soviet Union. The fragments rose from the ashes in 2016 while MetaQuorum were recording their second album, Witchcraft Jazz, in MQ’s recording studio in Weardale, North Pennines.

Genres (iTunes): Main Genre: Rock: Prog-Rock; Alternate Genre: Jazz: Fusion
Genres (MQ definition): Meld: Funk/Prog-Rock/Jazz/Electronica/Hip-Hop – Fusion

Time: 3:45
Written and arranged by Dmitry Ermakov.
Keyboards, synth and key bass – Dmitry Ermakov.
Drums, audio-engineering – Koos van der Velde.
Recorded, produced and mixed by Dmitry Ermakov & Koos van der Velde @ Low Bishopley Studio & Market Place Studio, Weardale, UK.
Mastered by Chris Longwood @ SugarHill Recording Studios, Houston, TX, USA.
Cover art by Alexander Voitsekhovsky.
Cover design by Dmitry Ermakov.
© Dmitry Ermakov, 2016.
℗ Dmitry Ermakov & Koos van der Velde, 2016.
UPC: 5056052738489
ISRC: UK-682-16-24116
CAT N.: MQN011

STREAM:
Spotify: https://goo.gl/pjFvTu
Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/album/65157460
YouTube: https://goo.gl/jMeVuR
Napster: https://goo.gl/ooKwxn
Deezer: http://www.deezer.com/album/14093368

DOWNLOAD:
iTunes: https://goo.gl/sWw6Vw
GooglePlay: https://goo.gl/z0XQtE
Bandcamp: https://goo.gl/ZrIiBH
Amazon: https://goo.gl/JsWNsI
Digital Tunes: https://goo.gl/Q6eMSM
Juke: https://goo.gl/QwRfIW
Junodownload: https://goo.gl/bhRX4O
Medianet: https://goo.gl/Gpp81K
Qobuz: https://goo.gl/Gpp81K

Till next time 😉

MetaQuorum Team

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