Solvent "Curtains" (official music video) RDJCS5-ep

"Curtains" by Solvent.

Video directed by Jonathan Morris. Please be sure to check out his excellent video work via his YouTube channel:
   / roadkillcopulator  

Footage shot by Solvent.

"Curtains" is taken from the 12-inch-vinyl/digital release "RDJCS5-ep" (09/2011, Suction Records - suction022).

Available to purchase through BandCamp:
http://solvent.bandcamp.com

In-depth technical info:
http://modyfier.wordpress.com/2011/07...

In April 2006, a Yamaha CS5 monosynth, having been owned by Richard D James (Aphex Twin), with the actual liner notes for his landmark "Selected Ambient Works Volume II" etched into the bottom, was sold at VEMIA auction for approximately $1200 - a bargain in retrospect. The winning bidder was, in fact, a friend of Solvent's, and the synth resides not in a display case, but in Solvent's studio, on generous long-term loan.

"RDJCS5", a new 4-track 12-inch / digital EP by Solvent, is the result. Each and every sound on this record came from RDJ's old CS5, painstakingly programmed and multi-tracked by Solvent over the course of several months. The limited capabilities and sound palette of this humble little synth provided quite a challenge, but ultimately the results are not merely an exercise in technical synthnerdery; "RDJCS5" speaks more of Solvent's musical kinship to thee Analord.

The 12" vinyl edition is limited to 300 copies, in brown chipboard sleeve with sticker, and also contains an additional noise/drone piece at the end of side B. Entitled "Sandpaper", this cut will be individually hand-etched by Solvent, for a 1-of-a-kind cut/click/loop experience.