{"product_id":"primordial-soup-lp","title":"Primordial Soup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEje Eje\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the orbiting side project of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eŞatellites\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e founder and multi-instrumentalist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eItamar Kluger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, shares \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrimordial Soup\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his second album on Batov Records, stirring an even wider pot of influences from East to West that defies genre. Kluger launched his solo project, Eje Eje, with the 2023 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFive Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LP (BTR 073LP), playing the majority of instruments himself and refining his production chops. Kluger's blend of traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music with psych, funk, dub, and beat production, culminated in strong support from BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio 2, and Songlines. Much like its predecessor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrimordial Soup\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was largely self-recorded by Kluger, blending meticulous studio work, recalling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDJ Shadow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour Tet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with raw, expressive performances -- mainly himself on strings, bass guitar, percussion, and keys, including a new recently acquired microtonal keyboard -- perfect for exploring Eastern musical scales, plus musical friends such as drummer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaz Man\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSababa 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Şatellites, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject Gemini\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fame. Taking its name from the scientific theory on the origins of life, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrimordial Soup\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is as much about sonic experimentation as it is a metaphor for existence itself. For Kluger, the title represents both a philosophical question and a creative mission. Kluger began work on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrimordial Soup\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in October 2023, though many ideas had been gestating long before. The process was shaped by both creative compulsion and emotional necessity. Album opener, \"Oyun Çorbası\" is a playful fusion of Turkish folk and indie rock textures. Its title is a wordplay on \"Oyun Havaları\" (traditional dance tunes) and \"çorba\" (soup), reflecting the track's mix of influences. A tight, marshy groove from drummer Raz Man drives the rhythm, while a phased baglama riff leads, layered with swirling keys into a hazy, cymbal-driven bridge. \"The Bride\" is a collaboration between Eje Eje and rising flautist, percussionist and multi-instrumentalist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eElad Kimhi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Inspired by Lebanese weddings, the track blends tradition with dancefloor energy. Known for his work with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirqat El Nur Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharif\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, among others, Kimhi brings a deep understanding of Mediterranean music, from Andalusian to Moroccan and Turkish. From brooding cinematic rides to joyous wedding bangers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrimordial Soup\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e explores what it means to be alive, connected, and creative in turbulent times and cements Eje Eje as one of the most exciting voices fusing Middle Eastern traditions with cutting-edge beat culture. For fans of: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSven Wunder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gaslamp Killer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Şatellites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697652920599,"sku":"BTR 127LP","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/PrimordialSoup.jpg?v=1776748230","url":"https:\/\/sisyphusrecordworks.com\/products\/primordial-soup-lp","provider":"Sisyphus Record Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}