"Levi’s work as Micachu can have a woozy, lilting feel, but on “Peace,” she gives it to us straight: The effect is maybe closer to that of Levi’s movie scores for Jackie and Under the Skin; “Peace,” written for her mother, feels like an affirming moment in a soundtrack composed for decidedly everyday moments." - Pitchfork
"It's a nice twist to see works like this pressed on a 7-inch and presented with Levi's own drawings. It feels intimate and relaxed, as opposed to the grander scale of most classical music. This single feels like a peek behind an institutional curtain, provided by warm and friendly spirits that understand both sides of the divide" - Resident Advisor (3.8/5)
Foom presents two new pieces by Micachu (Mica Levi)—one for cello, played by Oliver Coates, and one for piano, played by Eliza McCarthy.
"Peace," written for her mum, was first played publicly by Oliver Coates live on Micachu's radio show on NTS in October 2014. It was re-recorded especially for this release in November 2016, and follows Mica Levi & Oliver Coates' recent collaborative album, Remain Calm.
"Riding Through Drinking Harpo Dine" is the first of an ongoing series of piano compositions written by Mica Levi for Eliza McCarthy (winner of the 2013 British Contemporary Piano Competition, and pianist on the Jackie soundtrack). Mixed by Micachu, the piece is a reworking of "Harpo Dine" from Micachu's Feeling Romantic Feeling Tropical Feeling Ill mixtape from 2014.
The artwork for the release was created by Mica Levi, and features on the outer sleeve, printed innersleeves and centre labels of this limited edition 7" vinyl release.
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A3 Print: Artwork by Micachu (Limited Edition of 20)
Poster/Print
Artwork by Micachu (Mica Levi). Reads
"Peace, Harpo Dine, Eliza McCarthy, Oliver Coates, Mica Levi."
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"Peace" & "Harpo Dine" 25mm Button Badges (Set of Two). Artwork & Handwriting by Micachu
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Limited Edition 7" Vinyl/A3 Print/Set of Button Badges Bundle
Limited edition 7" Vinyl with printed matte innersleeves (artwork on centre labels, innersleeves & outer sleeve by Micachu) + Button badges of Micachu artwork + A3 print of Micachu artwork.
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7" vinyl test pressing of Micachu's Peace & Riding Through Drinking Harpo Dine, with engraving. Only two copies in existence. ***Only €3 shipping worldwide***
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Lacquer cut by Guy Davie at Electric Mastering. Pressed at Optimal in Germany. Tracklisting and durations are the same as on the finished record.
Includes unlimited streaming of Micachu—Peace & Riding Through Drinking Harpo Dine
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Foom presents two new pieces by Micachu (Mica Levi)—one for cello, played by Oliver Coates, and one for piano, played by Eliza McCarthy.
"Peace," written for her mum, was first played publicly by Oliver Coates live on Micachu's radio show on NTS in October 2014. It was re-recorded especially for this release in November 2016, and follows Mica Levi & Oliver Coates' recent collaborative album, Remain Calm.
"Riding Through Drinking Harpo Dine" is the first of an ongoing series of piano compositions written by Mica Levi for Eliza McCarthy (winner of the 2013 British Contemporary Piano Competition, and pianist on the Jackie soundtrack). Mixed by Micachu, the piece is a reworking of "Harpo Dine" from Micachu's Feeling Romantic Feeling Tropical Feeling Ill mixtape from 2014.
The artwork for the release was created by Micachu, and features on the outer sleeve, printed innersleeves and centre labels of the vinyl release.
credits
released April 28, 2017
“Peace“ & “Riding Through Drinking Harpo Dine” written by Micachu.
“Peace“ performed, recorded & mixed by Oliver Coates.
“Riding Through Drinking Harpo Dine“ performed by Eliza McCarthy, recorded by Derek Nash & mixed by Micachu. Mastered by Guy Davie at Electric Mastering, London. All artwork & handwriting by Micachu.
Layout & design by Ben Freeney. Printed & Pressed at Optimal.
Oliver Coates used cello c.1800 (anonymous maker), bow c.2000 by T.Gerbeth, steel strings by Jarger, Larsen & Thomastik. D-Vote 4099C condenser & Schertler Stat-V transducer microphones (in 60/40 balance), Apple MacBook Pro, Ableton Live, Keith McMillen K-Mix interface. Eliza McCarthy used a Steinway Model A. Derek Nash used AKG C414 & Neumann U89 microphones and SSL Soundscape. P&C Foom 2017. All Rights Reserved. Made in Germany. Catalogue code: FM009. Barcode number: 700461734192
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This is one of the best albums i've ever heard. I swear, I will never hear anything like it again.
Don't tell anyone but I cried the first time I heard it. rewritephobia
The debut LP from the Chicago multidisciplinary artist strikes a bold balance between meticulous structure and improvisation. Bandcamp Album of the Day Mar 10, 2022
