Alexander Church & James Welsh - Everyday Mysteries, Pt. 1

1. Alexander Church – Sleep Disturbance (08:24)
2. Alexander Church – Sleep Disturbance [Nolan Remix] (07:08)
3. Alexander Church & James Welsh – Mountain Tops (05:45)
4. Alexander Church & James Welsh – Mountain Tops [Chris Cargo Remix] (05:39)

2024 will see a series of ten releases from configurations of self that is based on the theme of Everyday Mysteries and existential meaning influenced by Emmy Van Duerzen. The series emphasises the problems of everyday living and human dilemmas that develop as we navigate life and our own existence. Each release has a message attached and the message forms the basis of each of the tracks. I do not want to write about each track, as you can listen to it and make your own mind up about them. Across the ten parts, artists such as James Welsh, Nolan, Vincenzo, Chris Cargo, Lloyd Barwood, Echomen, Tim French & juSt b will be collaborating, remixing and providing originals. The first three releases have been created using the SOMA Terra synthesiser due to its organic feel. The melodic content within the tracks has been recorded by Lakes and Mountains and processed in the studio. The message in part 1 is by Kierkegaard who talks about how we as individuals sometimes do not accept ourselves, we are maybe able to appear in different ways, do different things and look different or even think in different ways, but deep down, essentially there is only one entity that remains the same. It is that entity that can be called ourselves and that is who we are at our core. Kierkegaard argues that we spend so much time avoiding who we are and trying to fit into a box that we feel is accepted in a materialist society. I am hoping the message in each release may help people think about their lives and ask questions to themselves about making any changes if needed. It is important to me that configurations as a label stays true to its roots of creating music that has a psychological meaning and is connected to my work that supports people with their mental and emotional wellbeing.