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British experimental act Tutara Peak a.k.a. Harvey Carter has shared his latest single ‘Motion in the Shadows’ and boy is it a transcending listening experience for anyone. The release will feature on Carter’s solo EP Tansuri, which is slated for release this August 2021. Listening to this latest track, one will feel recharged for their day guaranteed. The musician is obsessed with time, spirituality and the meaning of life. This work definitely showcases these feelings, with organic textures and a subtle ambient groove.
While we wait for the EP to be unveiled, we cannot be more delighted to share this Q&A with the composer below.
Stream/Buy : Motion in the Shadows
Sum up your year so far in two words.
Meaningful beginnings.
Tell us more about how your latest/upcoming release was conceptualised?
I wanted to see if I could make an EP feel like the listening experience you get with an album. I pondered what the main difference between an album and an EP was and landed on the concept of time. At this point, I started to notice some similarities and patterns in my track titles and from there, I started to create a concept based on time and evolution. This would go on to inspire various non-musical mediums surrounding the EP with the aim of further enhancing the listening experience. It’s been a long process and at times even felt like I was working on an album; I’m immensely proud of how it’s all turned out and can’t wait to reveal the project in its entirety.
Describe a typical day in your studio space.
Once I hit the studio I like to start my session by conceiving and looping expressive, ambient sounds, creating a sort of meditative forum of ideas. I might catch a vibe from here and start to build a song around these sounds, but if I don’t then it’s no big deal as it’s just one step towards reaching a state where things flow naturally. I’m usually working on multiple songs at once, so the time I spend experimenting often helps keep things fresh across all the projects I’m working on. That initial process also alleviates a lot of pressure, so even if I don’t have something incredible by the end of the day just the fact that I’ve sat down to make something is enough.
What are the most important pieces of equipment for you?
Number 1 will always be my guitar. I construct melodies and sometimes whole songs on guitar, and it allows me to be really expressive in my music. My synths come in a close second, they allow me to dive even further into expressing myself but through texture as opposed to melody; running these through some guitar pedals are always fun.
Describe what an ideal day would be for you?
An ideal day for me would always start with breakfast with my partner – that always helps me stay grounded. Then I would probably visit friends, jam for a bit then travel to see my parents and the dogs. I think food-wise, an ideal day always consists of Japanese food, that’s my kryptonite.
Do you have a favourite memory of your career so far that you will take with you forever?
I have a few memories that I will never forget. I wouldn’t say I have a favourite but there is one more recently that has stuck by me. A fan of my music reached out and asked if I could record a video wishing their partner happy birthday – I was overjoyed to do so and their reaction to the video was so heart-warming. These sorts of memories mean a lot to me and in my opinion, that sort of achievement is way more important than any award or commendation.
Who is your musical guilty pleasure?
I used to be quite a big fan of Yung Lean back in university, but I think that’s as far as my guilty pleasures stretch haha.
What can we expect from you in the near future?
I’ve got the second single from my debut EP coming out later this month alongside some super exciting visual projects to show which I and a team of really talented people have been working on for about a year.
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