Sei A

Sei A is one of the most exciting producers and songwriters in the boring world of modern techno-house-whatever. When Tiga first sent me the album 'Editing Shadows' after finding it randomly on Beatport I didn't really 'get it' on first listen, probably because I just scanned it on laptop speakers trying to detect hit-factor using my usually infallible, fine-tuned A&R brain... on repeat listens, I totally fell in love with it, and that, dear reader, is a very important sign... that means it had something truly different, something special, something I didn't quite understand at first. Going out on a limb with specifics: Soul Alarm is one of the most moving, psychedelic, inspired pieces of electronic music in years... there, I said it... even after the critical acclaim the album has received, most accolades have gone to the single 'Smile For Me' - admittedly great - but there's so much more... 'My World' is another amazingly immersive, romantic, beautiful piece of music... AND you can dance to it.

No wonder that the album earned him the respect and support of a wide range of industry big-shots like DJ Hell, Laurent Garnier, Ben Watt, John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, James Zabiela, and Tiga. That cross section hints at the scope of his music: a sound filled with rich textures, moody atmosphere, subtle psychedelia and haunting vocals; characterized by gifted instinct for melody, and sincere, idealistic romantic flair. This isn't bullshit PR speak... this is the truth and not in any way overblown.

What else? I listened to this album with my girlfriend on 2CB and it passed every psychic test on every level... that's putting it into the heavyweight, approaching-Aphex category... it's deep, it's sexy, it's intelligent. I guess the only challenge it faces is accessibility, and that's really up to you. 

Enough about the old releases, which, by the way, include singles on Seinan Music, Urban Torque, Buzzin’ Fly, Tronicsole, and, of course, Missive... a brilliant new album is currently in production and slated for release on Turbo Recordings early in 2010. An incredible (also DJ-friendly) single 'LAZERS / PARAPHAZE' will be out in November, and a host of remixes will build the anticipation until then.

As a veteran A&R man at Turbo, and on behalf of Tiga... we are overjoyed to be working with such an amazing young talent. The great thing about really believing in an artist is knowing that their best is yet to come, so stay tuned!

Love,

Thomas Von Party