{"product_id":"ronald-langestraat-searching-vinyl-lp","title":"Ronald Langestraat - Searching, Vinyl LP","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRonald Langestraat - Searching, Vinyl LP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA private press \/ home recorded, leftfield jazz fusion gem from 1984. ‘Space Jazz’, as Langestraat called it, but not the likes which you might expect to be Sun Ra-esque; rather a sound derived from soul and Latin influences, with synths, early drum machines and tape distortion creating atmospheres more akin to 60’s lounge\/ exotica.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt’s an outsider record, not from the perspective of a lack formal training, rather from Langstraat’s approach. He was a respected jazz musician in his collaborative projects, but his solo material was rejected by his peers and fans. His response was to venture inward, reject the snobbish high-brow jazz world, record himself at home and self-release (“You Need To Cry” is a direct response to said criticism).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere’s an inherent sadness in these songs; a deep longing, that I can’t help but draw comparisons to Joe Tossini, somewhat stylistically, but absolutely in its unwavering open-heartedness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAside from the sentiment, the album has plenty of upbeat moments too, (‘In the Middle of the Night’, ‘I’m Ready For Dancing’ etc.) making for a diverse, but succinct offering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis might appeal to fans of Joe Tossini as much as fans of John Carroll Kirby or Stereolab. - Jon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"South of North","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50375504691393,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1407\/4970\/files\/ronald-langestraat-searching.jpg?v=1782967051","url":"https:\/\/hathillrecords.com.au\/products\/ronald-langestraat-searching-vinyl-lp","provider":"Hat Hill Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}