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Diagonal Drift

by Chela

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about

CHELA is the project of long-time friends and collaborators Ajay Saggar (Bhajan Bhoy) and Kohhei Matsuda (Bo Ningen). Chela means disciple in Hindi and claw in Japanese.

They release their stunning debut album “Diagonal Drift” in August 2023 on Echodelick Records (USA), We Here & Now (Canada), Ramble Records (Australia), Worst Bassist Records (EU).

This album was patiently sketched out over a year in 2022, and compromises six minimal songs that weave darkly hypnotic melodies with drone-folk structures and crisp electronica on a cinematic bent. Dark piano tunes carry some songs, whilst others have banjo or analogue synths. The album reveals a side to Ajay and Kohhei’s compositions not heard before in their other groups, and is a sweet surprise for the listener. The result is a quiet, meditative and highly original work of outstanding beauty. Think Julius Eastman meets Fennesz.

The album was recorded at Soundation Studio and was mixed and produced by Ajay in 2022.
The album was mastered by Anthony Chapman in December 2022.

Tags: Psychedelia, Kosmische, Electronic, Raga, Free Jazz, Drone, Folk

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released August 25, 2023

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Chela NH, Netherlands

CHELA is the project of long-time friends and collaborators Ajay Saggar (Bhajan Bhoy) and Kohhei Matsuda (Bo Ningen).

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