Aeolian Intro
Night Groove
Night Groove (Bluetech Remix)
C5
C5 (Patchen's Yellow Fever Mix)
D13
Talk Is Cheap
Returning to the fold with a wonderful array of carefully prepared sounds, Harmonious Discord founder JD Northrup presents the Night EP under his jdn project name. Previously releasing on the label under his moniker Chakaharta, he developed a reputation for blending modern electronics with natural rhythms and synthetic elements. Releases like "Cactus Girl" and his album The Plant were standout additions to the Harmonious Discord catalog.
Northrup’s jdn project encompasses the same balance of synthetic and natural elements but with an enhanced concentration on hardware based workflow. The entire EP was constructed in the box using various synthesizers and drum machines to program eccentric dance grooves, spanning many moods with a common thread of psychedelic flair and technical precision. It grows from a very subdued intro into freakish floor fillers like “Talk is Cheap.” Each number captures the same sci-fi sense of unchartered territory and discovery that was so prevalent in early house and techno, albeit with a deep, modern tint.
Harmonious Discord contributor and artist Patchen Preston joins in on the experiment, offering up a chunky rendition of the tune “C5”. Also taking part is the versatile Evan Marc aka Bluetech, one of Northrup’s favorite producers. His remix of “Night Groove” is stratospheric in nature with floating arpeggiations and bouncing percussion.
The Night EP explores sounds and arrangements from the subdued to the straightforward, cracking the code between boundaries and demanding the attention of anyone seeking to unleash more esoteric sounds upon the world.
Label and Artist Links:
www.hdrecordings.com
www.jdnmusic.com
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