The first commercial release from sound artist Samson Stilwell, Signals has been recorded and produced over the past 6 months, combining synthesized sound and field recordings to take the listener through a rich, dynamic soundscape; melancholy yet uplifting, contemplative yet buoyant. The resulting EP is an experimental vista, evoking artists such as Tim Hecker, Stephan Mathieu, Philip Jeck and Jacob Kirkegaard.

“For me, listening, active listening, is a poetic stance, one where listening to any sound material can yield infinite interpretations. Music is one of the possible outcomes of these interpretations. One hears, one sings, one talks to themselves, or receives. I attend these moments and have tried to form them here.”
— Samson Stilwell

“Signals is a beautiful, captivating composition, and I’m excited to be working with Samson on this release — the EP reflects the commitment of Sounds et al to collaborate with artists on creative projects, particularly those focussed on craft, function, music and sound.”
— Andy Fry, Sounds et al

The developing textures of Signals thoroughly engage the listener, requiring not simply the physical act of hearing, but the cognitive act of listening.


Deluxe

Copies 1-50 are deluxe numbered editions

These each come with a screen-printed 24-page original art book, written by Stilwell, titled Closed Captions For Liminal Fields.



Notes

The EP has been pressed on 10″ heavyweight transparent vinyl with cover elements screen-printed, and digitally printed in Portland, OR. The deluxe edition’s book has is also screen-printed in Portland. The whole package has been carefully collaged and assembled by hand.


Tracklisting

I
Sun Like
Rust Dust Mend
Raphael, Esther

II
The Room & The Room Remembered
Autumn Sliver