Lau Nau: Sessilia (Official Video)

Single release from Lau Nau’s album 5 x 4 (Fonal Records & Beacon Sound 2023) Film by Jesse Jalonen. 5 x 4 is a new solo collection from Laura Naukkarinen aka Lau Nau, recorded at Elektronmusikstudion EMS in Stockholm using the historic Buchla 200 modular synthesizer, an AKG BX20 spring reverb, and, on two songs, her voice. The album shows yet another side of her singular musical universe, by turns aquatic and meditative, always pulsing with energy. Lau Nau’s ninth album, 5 x 4 is being released by her longtime co-conspirators Fonal Records (Finland) and Beacon Sound (US). Composed and recorded at EMS over a period of five years, the title is a reference to the Buchla’s sequencer, which has five steps and four tracks, thus creating the characteristic five-beat tempo behind the compositions. The eight tracks that comprise 5 x 4 fluctuate between different moods: the contemplative hum of Isopoda; the coral-like tones and lush vocal melodies of lead single Sessilia; and the carbonated radiance of Hyperiidea and Amphipoda. Recorded at Elektronmusikstudion EMS Stockholm 2017-2022. Composed and performed by Laura Naukkarinen with Buchla 200 modular synthesizer, AKG BX20 spring reverb, and voice. Recording and mixing: Laura Naukkarinen Mastering: Alho Audio Mastering Cover art: Ester Grossi Layout: Sami Sänpäkkilä Released by Beacon Sound and Fonal Records April 28th 2023