{"title":"Optimo Music","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jose-manuel-janara-lp","title":"José Manuel - Janara LP","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOptimo Music presents “Janara” the new 8 track album from Italy’s José Manuel. We always have our ears open for music that is unique, powerful and that can conjure up a ritualistic atmosphere, and this meistrerwerk does all that, and then some. We knew we had to release it after the first listen.\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe'll let José tell you about it....\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis album is a result of the necessity of exploring and opening my mind to new musical horizons, by testing the main traditional instrument of the Italian region Campania, whose name is “Tammorra”. It is a big drum, which must not be confused with the typical tambourine, made from a wrap of wood shaped in a circle and covered with dried skin (almost always goatskin or sheepskin). This instrument was used during playful events, especially during rituals and ceremonies, such as the frequent devotional pilgrimages in honour of the Virgin Mary. By using this instrument, the sound, the rite and the magic could take possession of the mind and the body creating a perfect union. Also, the dancers, as if they were bitten by a tarantula and possessed by a strange evil, launched themselves to an uncontrolled dance by moving every part of their body.\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to the Tammorra, I also inserted some texts, which have been written by some Neapolitan friends and interpreted with Neapolitans voices, in honour of the “JANARA”. The Janara represents a popular belief of the Southern Italian regions, particularly of the Benevento area. The Janara is one of the many types of witches represented by folktales belonging to the rural tradition.\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Janara was expert in medical herbs, which were also be used for her magical practices, such as the manufacturing of ointment. The ointment gave her the power to become incorporeal with the same nature as the wind. According to the tradition, in order to snatch the Janara it was necessary to grab her by the hair. It was also said that if anyone was able to capture the Janara during her incorporeal moment then Janara herself would offer protection to them and their family for seven generations, in exchange for her freedom.\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith this work I hope that the listener might get carried away by the spirit of this pagan and popular legend that can be still be considered as current. As a matter of fact, the folk tales speak of a probable comeback of the Janara, who after being burned at the stake seems to be thirsting for revenge for the evil suffered.","brand":"DFA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41620034846889,"sku":"OMLP20","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/2493\/2521\/products\/Janara.jpg?v=1635880414"},{"product_id":"jacob-yates-the-hare-the-moon-the-drone-lp","title":"Jacob Yates - The Hare. The Moon. The Drone. LP","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOptimo Music is thrilled to release the new album from Jacob Yates. Not only is he one of our all-time favourite artists from Glasgow, but he is one of our favourite artists from anywhere. Criminally unknown except to a few who have been long transfixed by his recordings and performances, we hope this release will open a few more ears to his wondrous musical world.\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“The Hare, The Moon, The Drone” is the third album from Jacob Yates. This recording finds the band exploring dark hawthorn hedged lanes, moors and suburban, new build estates. There's something more earthy about the songs but the menace and darkness remains. Musically there is a big shift on this album, a field recording of a folk band from a dark, pine filled glen. The opener, The Car sets the scene for the rural side of the album, dank and stone cold. The tracks then shift through the woods, people turn into animals, we pass a sunlit glade, do you hear a love song? Cassie Ezeji closes the side sweetly lamenting in Gaelic as the snow falls.\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide two is a more urban affair opening with despair in a bedroom in Belgium, we visit a faith healer and drop in on your lonely mother. Lovatt recounts the story of a karaoke addicted murderer before we finally go home to our new build just outside of town where the pylons tower over Michael and his sister Rachel. It's a journey you can go on, looking out of the window of the bus, glimpses of lives glide by, cards on seats promise to help you. Ding! It's time to get off.","brand":"DFA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41620070760617,"sku":"OMLP13","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/2493\/2521\/products\/HareMoonDrone.jpg?v=1635880907"},{"product_id":"junto-club-warm-me-up-12","title":"Junto Club - Warm Me Up 12\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGlasgow's Junto Club return with their second EP. In their own words...\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the second in our planned trilogy of Junto Club EPs. If the first was the birth of the Junto Club, this is the middle-aged existential crisis.\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe've followed the same ethos as the first EP, allowing the music to develop organically rather than being restricted by considerations of genre. Naturally, this was shaped by our experiences of the first EP.\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile the first EP developed through our experimentation with new sounds behind closed doors, this EP was the result of our attempts to retrospectively understand those creations and the interpretations of others. These reflections were mixed with our reimagining of those discoveries and our experiences of their live performance.\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarm Me Up is not the same as the Junto Club EP because those virgin sessions can never be recreated. Nor should they be. This is the middle aged existential crisis of the Junto Club. And we hope you enjoy dancing to it.","brand":"DFA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41620084031657,"sku":"OM33","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/2493\/2521\/products\/WarmMeup.jpg?v=1635881228"},{"product_id":"womensaid-magick-ep","title":"WomenSaid - Magick! EP","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAnother fierce and unique act from the depths of the Glasgow underground appear on Optimo Music with their debut Green Door studios recorded four track EP.\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeyboard player Jim McKinven was previously in Altered Images, worked for many years in Martin Rushent's Genetic Studios, was in One Dove and previously appeared on Optimo Music as one half of Organs Of Love. He is however but one component of this transgenerational band.\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey describe their music far better than we could - \"Seedy Electronica, consisting of 2 Basses, Electronic Drums, Synths and Dark Vocals. Inspired by the avant-garde that influenced the electronic music scene of the late '70's and early '80's.”","brand":"DFA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41620088258729,"sku":"OM41","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/2493\/2521\/products\/Magick.jpg?v=1635881344"},{"product_id":"peter-zummo-dress-code-don-t-look-at-my-car-lp","title":"Peter Zummo - Dress Code (Don’t Look At My Car) LP","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOptimo (like DFA!) is many things. A party? Yes. A pair of DJs and a record label, too. But it’s also an impish spirit, a focus on community and a dedication to new sounds in old forms. They’ve been part of the extended DFA family for eons - Johnnie Wilkes and JD Twitch played James’ residency at APT back when dinosaurs roamed Manhattan, and their now-retired weekly party in Glasgow hosted many DFA acts during its run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the spirit of having more music from our trusted friends and family on these digital record shelves, we have a selection of releases from their label, Optimo Music, available. More on this one straight from the source below...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOptimo Music is delighted to present our 2nd Peter Zummo release, this time featuring all new music. This release is a mini album containing 30 minutes of music cut at 45rpm. It is a suite of songs based around this amazing track, \"The Tape Is Chill\".\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome words from Mr. Zummo -\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this project for Optimo, the listener can hear that my musical food pyramid has musicians at top, or maybe they are at the bottom. In any case, they are important. That is why, from track to track, I selected segments in which one player or another is featured in the take. Some may think that we musicians do multiple takes to get the perfect performance, but I like to find the special interactions lurking in each excursion. Different players came forward in each of the takes, which were recorded in the studios Seaside Lounge and Headroom, in Brooklyn, and live in performances at Cube Cinema, in Bristol, U.K., as well as in Long Island City and on Staten Island, New York.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn order to escape the tyranny of the lyric, I am exploring in this release the possibilities of nonsensical and non-emotional lyrics. These kinds of lyrics bring the singing voices into the mix without an overweening message. The tracks include open-form compositions in which the duration was not specified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DFA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41620092387497,"sku":"OMZUMMO02","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/2493\/2521\/products\/Don_tLook.jpg?v=1635881456"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.dfarecords.com\/collections\/optimo-music\/vinyl.oembed","provider":"DFA Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}