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RB 133EP
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The return of the mack. Chris Barratt aka Eagles & Butterflies possess the rare ability in his music to unite a larger-than-life peak time producer personality with the understated production method of underground records, techno pop and a modern Italo twist. Perfectly suited for Running Back, Heartbreaks & XTC is luckily exactly that. The mirror image of Eagles & Butterflies and how to find common ground between polar flairs. Chord happiness, Italo bass lines, arp art, filter magic and side chain stunts. Indispensable to life or any dance floor near you.
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RB 112X-EP
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Welcome to Retropolis! Known for the inimitable Can't Stop with Coloray, an unhealthy obsession with vintage music machines, a baroque style in the use of synthesizer melodies and a forewarn-looking approach to the past, Chris Barratt's music as Eagles & Butterflies can be as fun-loving as melancholically beautiful. For his long overdue debut on Running Back, the English man dishes out a bit of both in a healthy bowl of broth. "Retropolis" is not only the direction giving title, but bold and bonny at the same time. That its working title was Italo should tell you all you need to know. Suitable for big rooms, major moments, minor miracles and sophisticated car chase scenes alike. "Faster" takes off in another direction. Imagine two people falling in love during a bumper car ride -- heartfelt vocals included. On the flip side, E&B follows a similar state of equilibrium. Like the highs and lows and ups and downs in a John Hughes movie, it also showcases the characteristics of two synthesizer classics: the exuberant piano version of "Juno Ninja" (please look at the digital release for a version devoid of it) offsets the poignant and plangent vibe of "CS-80". In summary: made with lots of synthesizers and for fans of keyboard music. And always keep in mind: the future sounds and looks better than you think.
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SAPIENS 005EP
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LA-based producer and DJ Chris Barratt, aka Eagles & Butterflies, breaks all boundaries across the electronic music spectrum. His productions flow seamlessly through downtempo, techno, house, and beyond. "Arpeggiator" was originally titled "14 Minutes Of Arps" and it's exactly that. It's a simple track with layers that weave in-and-out the whole way through -- a subtle beast. "Oyeme" has the most familiar E&B sound: big marimba melodies, fat sub, and rolling hats with a big break. "Prophet" started as an experiment when Barratt purchased a Prophet 6, which he later placed with funky bass from the SH 101.
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