Marvin Ayres

Curved Air's second album from 1971 is a unique fusion of Progressive, Classical, Electronic and Psychedelic influences, offering haunting ballads, quirky Pop songs and epic experiments (the latter highlighting Francis Monkman's innovative use of the VCS3 synthesizer and Daryl Way's dazzling violin technique).

Contains the hit single Back Street Luv, the eerie, mellotron-drenched Puppets and the 13 minute Piece Of Mind.

This new version is re-mastered and available in a limited edition vinyl gatefold format, including a booklet with notes by Chris Welch and an interview with vocalist Sonja Kristina.

Specially compiled by Sonja Kristina, Retrospective is the most comprehensive and authoritative Curved Air compilation ever issued.

A re-mastered double cd set with an illustrated full-colour booklet (written by respected journalist Chris Welch and containing an in-depth interview with Sonja), the collection features a superb cross-section of material spanning the entirety of Curved Air's illustrious career.

An ideal introduction to a groundbreaking band.

Combining elements of contemporary Ambient and Electronica with the influence of Holy Minimalist composers such as Part and Gorecki, over the last decade experimental cellist/violinist Marvin Ayres has created a unique and consistently strong body of work.

Ethereal strings, electronic treatments and meditative piano figures drift across Eccentric Deliquescence's haunted Soundscapes, producing another striking addition to Ayres's impressive catalogue.

"...like some of (Brian) Eno's best work, the atmospheres Ayres creates can comfortably blend into the sonic backdrop, they are also compelling pieces of music that can dominate and transport." All About Jazz

'Neptune' is the graceful and intriguing follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Cellosphere' and is available exclusively via Burning Shed as an enhanced CD including two films (a promo feature for the track 'Under Blue' and some live footage of Marvin's performance at the Camden Remix accompanied by a film made especially for 'Neptune').

"An awesome piece of music and a great follow up to 'Cellosphere'." - DJ
"warrants an in depth investigation" - Future Music

Marvin Ayres' experimental and evocative soundtrack for the acclaimed DVD film Cycle. Cycle has been screened at several renowned international film festivals and galleries, including Whitechapel Art Gallery, Leeds International Film Festival and London's prestigious ICA.

The CD is housed in a full colour card pochette.

Fusing orthodox and off-kilter beats with city-scape cacophony, yet
remaining defiantly ambient in its approach, Scape is a hybrid of music
specifically developed for the DVD film 'Scape' and Marvin Ayres unique take on the art of the remix.

This CD is housed in a full colour card pochette.

Originally released on Mille Plateaux's 'classical' imprint Ritornell to great critical acclaim in 1999, Marvin Ayres' 'Cellosphere' is a beautiful and hypnotic fusion of Minimalist sensibilities and unique Ambient sound processes.

'stimulating' The Wire
'heady serenity' DJ
'thoroughly engaging' Foundsound