Experimedia press:
"Foregoing traditional genre boundaries, defying categorization,
and embracing the distinct talents of its 19 participants, Luup
involves a reexamination of convention by a thorough exploration
of the instrument. Led by flautist Stelios Romaliadis, whose
direction of the musicians allows for shimmering folk tendencies
to mingle with fragile string arrangements and uplifting voice,
Luup combines disparate elements of modern musical tendencies
to examine man’s primitive nature. “Meadow Rituals” presents
8 paeans to unite man’s overwhelming distance from nature and
self and a celebration of the reunion. Lilting melodies mix with
ambient and modern classical directions; propulsive swells of strings and
effervescent electronics make way for profound vocal harmonies to
create a universal and timeless experience."
credits
released May 17, 2011
Lüüp – Meadow Rituals (CD in tall 6 panel deluxe custom sleeve and 12inch Vinyl LP – 2011 Experimedia label)
Recorded at Artracks Studios
Produced by: Alex Bolpasis & Stelios Romaliadis
Mixed, Engineered by: Alex Bolpasis
Mastered by: George Priniotakis
Photography & Design by: Jeremy Bible
Released by: Experimedia (US)
Release: May 17th 2011
Lüüp is: Stelios Romaliadis, Lisa Isaksson (Lisa o Piu), David Svedmyr
(Lisa O Piu), Fotini Kallianou, Katerina Papachristou, Fotis Siotas, Lefteris Moumtzis (J.Kriste, Master of Disguise, Trio Tekke), Alex Bolpasis (the Steams/Holy Monitor), Pavlos Michaelides, Andria Degens (Pantaleimon/Current 93), Giorgos Varoutas, David Jackson (Van Der Graaf Generator/Peter Hammill), Elsa Kundig, Nikos Fokas (Vault of Blossomed Ropes, Nikos Papanagiotou, Greg Haines (Sonic Pieces), Georgia Smerou, Georgia Konstadopoulou, and Jennie Ståbis (Lisa o Piu).
supported by 55 fans who also own “Meadow Rituals”
"... something that is worth sparing some time for, maybe with a glass of whiskey or wine in candlelight shine at night. In simpler words, it is special. Something that can be found only a few times per year and for me personally it is one of the best atmospheric albums of 2014 I have heard yet. Recommended for anyone, as it's quite an easy start for beginners of the genre, yet able to satisfy even the most advanced fans."
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