news archivesSummertime Rolls Polyphasic has entered two new titles into the catalog starting with a surround sound DVD of music videos and short films by many talented video producers from around the world. View the trailer. now taking pre-orders, ships 7/1/10. The boys also have a new full-length cd, available now as digital download with physical copies shipping 6/15. And don't forget to stay up to date with Michael Winter on his Myspace page. Happy Halloween! Spring Fling Check out the review of Grace from Heathen Harvest here. New releases for sping include a compilation (containing a surprise or two!), a Polyphasic full-length, new Moljebka Pvlse and a 7" single from Ourson which includes a special guest. Stay tuned... Autumnal Assortment Thank you all for the pre-orders for Grace. I look forward to sharing more with you about this release in the coming weeks. David Wanger's Nebulous film will screen at the SBX Film Festival Oct. 4th. See the calendar section for details. Ourson celebrates Oth this Saturday night with a rare live performance. Again, details in the calendar. Special thanks to Matt over at Ghost Don't Walk radio for his constant support of our artists! Join his mailing list for playlists and announcements. Huge Thank You's also to Derrick, Travis and Dylan for your finely-tuned skills in the digital arts. mag021- Mandible Chatter Mandible Chatter's definitive 90's release "Grace" is now available in digipak. read more about them here and perhaps befriend them here. Screenings and Releases Saturday, July 26 will see the world premiere of the new Polyphaisc video, "Stressed About Ghosts" in New York at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Screening Series. Check our calendar section for details. Please check out our recent release of Ourson's Oth. Ourson is an amazing audio/visual artist, and this cd will give you a glimpse into his vision. New Release & Site Upgrade Check out the 3" cd Cold Spring Harbor by David Tagg. It comes packaged in a clear jewel case with a giclée sleeve featuring the artist's grandfather's photography. Also, we are currently upgrading this site to offer paid mp3 downloads(!) so please let us know if you have problems placing orders or viewing pages: curt -at- magnanimous.org This process should be completed in a few days. New Releases Polyphasic have just released See Plan, a multi-media 3” EP that includes a remix from MAO II's Klee. Other new releases include full-length deep-droner Mesa by Sweden's Lykaion Eclipse, pre-order now, ships 02.01.08. Aaron Lennox was a featured artist in Foxy Digitalis webzine. Read the excellent article then order his excellent new full-length Heliopause03. Keep an eye on our catalog as new releases from David Tagg, Ophibre, Mandible Chatter, and Ourson are expected to land in the next few weeks. New releases on 5/30 Aaron Lennox has followed his successful 2006 release Sibilance with an exciting work of drones, manipulated field-recordings, and treated guitars amassed for your listening pleasure; his latest release is Heliopause03. Polyphasic are currently in the studio working on tracks for their forthcoming follow-up to last year's Petit Somme. A video for their recent single "Access Corridor" has been produced and can be viewed here. Check out Polyphasic on myspace to hear their remix of "Nudity" by MAO II, the original track appears on MAO II's "Klee" which features unique DIY packaging and is shipping this week. Watch for details... A few magnanimous music videos for you to enjoy while we prepare some new releases. Aaron Lennox, Smartey Jonez & Seiss. March Madness paradigm9 has been commissioned by MSDC Dance to compose music for the forthcoming multi-media performance of The Art of War in March. More details are here and in the calendar section. Also in March, paradigm9 will travel to Sonderborg, Denmark to provide original music for the Rude Mechanicals Medieval & Renaissance Players staging of Everyman. And a very warm *thank you* to Mary Morris of the Baltimore Music Monthly for her article on magnanimous records in the February issue. we wrap up another wonderful 52 weeks... the beneficent banderole New releases will be issued in next the few weeks from the likes of Aaron Lennox titled From the Sun to the Heliopause, paradigm9 with film score Animus, and newcomer MAO II who is offering extremely creative work from New Orleans. Paradigm9 has begun work on a score to Middleton's The Changeling to be performed in December at Shepherd University. Please stop by Smooth Assailing, a great music blog featuring magnanimous artists and other ambient and avant-garde music from all over the globe. media manumit Polyphasic's Petit Somme is now shipping And please stop by Mamba Fever Pictures and download the trailer for Into Either End of the Cylinder. An adaptation of Ibsen's Rosmersholm, the movie features lead acting roles by magnanimous records peeps jamesevanpilato (aka skinny) & Casandre Cohn with music by Seiss. newfangled noise Two new releases have mysteriously appeared in our catalog and are now shipping. The intricate, ambient compositions of Aaron Lennox now grace our releases page in the form of his work titled 'Sibilance.' Also check out Aaron and Holly performing tracks from this release live on 89.7 WSHC. You may also notice a new compilation cd titled 'Reconstructions' featuring tracks by various producers from both shepherdstown and beyond. Please feel free to place an order using our most convenient & user friendly paypal system. Riveting Radio Skinny Style ...in case you haven't been paying attention, the freshest and most amazing new music on the planet can be found here. it is our pleasure to present the Weekly Skinny Radio Hour - your guide to the sounds of now. muchas gracias! Thank you to everyone who has come out to support the several magnanimous records related events that have occured over the last two months... Extra special thank you's go out to: Ethan Fischer, Todd Young, Dylan Kinnett, Jette-Ives, Dr. Betty Ellzey, Todd Cotgreave & WSHC. ambient antics film, fun & fata morgana sonance & spectacle paradigm9 provide an original live score to Hamlet presented by the Rude Mechanical Medieval and Renaissance Players. Show dates and times are found over in the calendar section. Also, magnanimous records is proud to announce its newest release by post-rock outfit Mode7. please help support independent artists by ordering your very own copy. sounds abound when in Shepherdstown, stop by the Blue Moon Cafe and pick up your very own copy of the Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage Soundtrack 7". learn a little about this release by reading the recent review over at shmat records. movie mania paradigm9 will score Animus, a short-film by writer, recording-artist Lars Wigren. info de novo The Skinny Radio Show now streams entire episodes for your listening convenience. ..and a few good people have said a few good things about m1 and aquarium. A/V club unite! Radio & Records... The most recent episode of the Skinny radio show has been posted here, and note the previous episodes also available... what are you waiting for... get downloading Also, 'Aquarium' has been reviewed by Wind and Wire, and is receiving quite a few spins on the radio program of the same name. And while you are wandering about the web, feel free to enjoy a video with sound by paradigm9 here. p9 scores Rude Mechanicals Once again, paradigm9 will be providing live musical accompaniment for The Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players. Show dates and details are found over in the 'calendar' section. Also, check out the review of M1: a magnanimous compilation over at Splendid... and perhaps peruse paradigm9's capsule review of the Flaming Guns Soundtrack found at Smother.net. Dont forget to place your pre-order the Flaming Guns 7" vinyl due out the first week of May. joy! New Release We are proud to announce the U.S. debut of Brain Ballet. Check the releases page, or click here. Recent Reviews new news is good news Magnanimous Records would like to thank greenie2600 for his hard work to make this site possible! Also, 2004 brings promises of new releases from Paradigm9 (7", anyone?) and a new Magnanimous compilation featuring remixes of the Shepherdstown Arkestra... New Website Features Magnanimous Records has added PayPal. Just click on the "Add to Cart" button in the Releases section. You can also sign up for our mailing list by entering your email in the box to the right and click "OK". P9 in review... High Street Film Festival More reviews M1: A Magnanimous Compilation has been reviewed by Shmat Records. Read it by clicking here. Also, check out the new review of The Halo Effect by Funprox Webzine. GLG video to show at film festival "...and these are the ones we see," a music video by Good Lord Giveth, has been selected by the American Conservation Film Festival for premiere November 8th at the Byrd Science Center. Skinny's back... Skinny returns to the airwaves every Friday night @ 11 on 89.7 WSHC. Programming details and previous episodes playlists available here. The Halo Effect reviewed The Ambient Review webzine has chosen to review The Halo Effect. Read it here! M1: A Magnanimous Compilation released The first Magnanimous Records compilation is complete! Sound samples and info will be on the releases page shortly. Thanks to all who contributed! Magnanimous Swag! You can now buy Magnanimous Records merchandise at our CafePress store. Please let us know if there is an item you would like to see added. You may also have noticed that our website has undergone a bit of a makeover. Expect to see some cool new features soon. |
