Closing 2023 with a breathtaking selection of melodic gems, Purified Fragments returns for its seventeenth instalment. Featuring three pristine productions, this compilation showcases music by Italian producer birø, Polish artist Rafa’EL and Argentine duo Cimmerian & Luciano F.
Stream / Purchase: Purified Fragments XVII
Opening with Løst It All, birø conjures a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere, combining intricate instrumentation with mesmerising vocals. Floating into Soulmotion, Rafa’EL crafts a cinematic soundscape with encompassing strings and soaring synths. Closing the compilation with Cimmerian & Luciano F’s Interconnect, the producers invite listeners into a blissful dimension, brimming with uplifting synths and alluring melodies.
The Fragments XVII artwork displays a spectacular photograph of a jellyfish by Daniel Nicholson. Ancient inhabitants of the seas, jellyfish fascinate with their ethereal and often mesmerizing presence. These gelatinous organisms, encompassing a wide variety of species, have evolved an array of survival strategies, from venomous tentacles to bioluminescence. Their population dynamics, influenced by factors like warming waters and nutrient-rich habitats, underscore their adaptability to changing environments. Studying jellyfish’s ecological roles is crucial as they influence marine food webs and serve as indicators of ocean health. Organizations like the Marine Biological Association contribute to the ongoing scientific exploration of jellyfish, shedding light on their importance in the larger context of marine ecosystems. Lack of comprehensive data makes it challenging to assess the conservation status of most jellyfish species according to the IUCN Red List.
About Daniel Nicholson.
Daniel Nicholson is one of the globe’s most prominent professional underwater photographers, located on the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. Born and raised on the east coast of Australia, he has been surrounded by the ocean his whole life. After years of working as a dive instructor, he picked up an underwater camera and instantly fell in love with photography, and has never looked back. He seeks to share the beauty and magic of the underwater world, inspiring conservation and change through capturing scenes from the depths of the ocean and its breathtaking creatures. The oceans are the lungs of our world, and its inhabitants need all the protection we can provide for them.
About OnlyOne.
OnlyOne is on a mission to restore ocean health and tackle the climate crisis in this generation – with you. Their community unites millions of advocates to drive victories on global campaigns, and their membership community grows their own mangrove forests and coral reefs, as well as removes plastic and carbon pollution. They are accelerating the most powerful ocean and climate solutions, with an approach centred on environmental justice. 100% of funds from their membership plans goes directly to projects on the ground.
Birø | Rafa’EL | Cimmerian & Luciano F | Daniel Nicholson | OnlyOne | Purified Records
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