The Caretaker Vinyl Scratches

The second album from james leyland kirby s alias the caretaker originally released in 2011 following 2008 s persistent repetition of phrases.

The caretaker vinyl scratches. It went on to become one of leyland kirby s longest running acts going from 1999 to 2019. To fix vinyl scratches spread wood glue onto your record and smooth it out with a piece of cardboard. But his output as the caretaker is of completely different character. Turntable music sound collage dark ambient noise.

The lp comprises modified samples of pre world war ii vinyl ballroom jazz records kirby bought cheaply at a brooklyn store in december 2010 the record s editing of the audio sources is based on a study regarding people with alzheimer s disease being able to. Ivan seal cover art. Released 5 april 2018 on history always favours the winners catalog no. Boomkat limited second floor swan building 20 swan street manchester m4 5jw united kingdom tel.

Afterwards play the record to test the sound. Everywhere at the end of time stage 4 an album by the caretaker. By now regarded an absolute classic of haunted ambient music an empty bliss beyond the world returns the doddering protagonist to the deserted ballroom wandering its waxed fl. When it s dry to the touch you can apply a second coat if needed.

History always favours the winners haftw008 lp format. But his output as the caretaker is of completely different character. The first coat needs to dry for 30 to 50 minutes. Then wait 24 hours for the glue to dry before carefully pulling the glue off in one piece.

Collecting stolen memories and feelings from within the haunted ballroom the music on his releases scratches at the surface of dusted records and abandoned artifacts. Apply the floor finish with a sponge mop or soft cloth. Fill in the scratches with one or two coats of a floor finish recommended for allure floors. The caretaker started as an atmospheric side project to v vm using 78 rpm and ballroom recordings in tribute to the haunted ballroom scene from the shining.

If the record is just dusty lightly hold a vinyl brush to the record for 1 3 rotations then angle the. Dark ambient musique concrète experimental.