Memory Drift, by Heavy Cloud

Memory Drift

by Heavy Cloud

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	1.	And Then 01:29
	2.	Future World Sprawl 05:28
	3.	Swaying Branches 03:05
	4.	Memory Drift 09:44
	5.	Will Our Hearts Burn Forever 20:54

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“But I know the world is still a beautiful place.”

The creation of Memory Drift became a process of reflection inspired by the rememory and recital of personal experiences spanning several years.

The earliest elements were originally recorded in 2013, while ‘Will Our Hearts Burn Forever?’ was created in lockdown and completed during autumn 2020 – finding both myself, and the world, in a very different place.

The album shifts between ambient textures, text to speech sound collage, field recordings and longform drone, echoing the drifting nature of memory recall.

These memory fragments evoke a nostalgia for the recent past and reveal how – despite a constant state of flux – hope still guides us like clouds drifting across sky.

Dedicated to four generations of amazing women.

Originally released on cassette, CD and digital by Mailbox on 22 February 202: mailbox-label.bandcamp.com/album/memory-drift.

Thank you James and Inês for your support and faith in my work.

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released February 22, 2021

Composed and recorded by Ryan Hooper
Mastered by Francis M. Gri

Cassette/CD sleeve artwork designed and created by Ryan Hooper and Mailbox. Cassette on-body titling assisted by Bruno Nunes Coelho.

“Memory Drift is more than just an ambient album. It is a statement about the intertwining of humanity and technology. An intertwining that is now irreversible and deeply affecting how we connect with one another and how we remember. A meditative and profound work, it is well worth a close listen.” – On the Fringes of Sound

“As the tape ends, and that final fierce surge passes over, you might well find your recollection of Memory Drift somewhat hazy. To call the album unmemorable is not intended as a slur; its intangibility, in fact, is in-built, purposeful and perfectly executed.” – Underscore Music Magazine

“Drifting cinematic sounds that go deep into the sci-fi / psychological zones.” – The Encyclopedia of Electronic Music

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