The Cyprus Diaries

by Rat

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	1.	Part I 04:37
	2.	Part II 04:32
	3.	Part III 10:38
	4.	Part IV 08:22
	5.	Part V 05:01
	6.	Part VI 04:19
	7.	Part VII 03:42
	8.	Part VIII 08:21

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“The Cyprus Diaries” is a 50-minute long continuous concept album, second in the series following the success of Rat’s debut LP “Around The World In 80 Riddims”, which was an homage to world music via a bass producer’s point of view.
The album tells the story of Cyprus’ recent history, from the islands declaration of independence until today. As time does not pause or stand still, so does the album flow in continuous manner without breaks between its songs. Each song marks a specific moment in time, a historic landmark, an event of great significance, and each era is pointed out in a different manner. Some use the timbre and choice of the instruments or historic speeches from the country’s leaders and some simply leave the emotion guide the listener to the desired point in time.
This piece of music is not meant to represent any nationalist or political ideologies and should be regarded as a tribute to traditional Cypriot music and history, infused within various sub-genres of techno and electronica. It is an emotional map of recent events from the producer’s perspective.

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released November 11, 2022

Producer: Rat
Mixing Engineer: Rat
Mastering Engineer: Alyn Sclosa

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Rat Larnaca, Cyprus

Rat is a Cypriot electronic music producer focusing on techno, dub techno and IDM.
Rat’s productions have a distinct complexity in both sound design and synthesis; a skill developed through his studies in Sound Engineering and Production and professional work as a sound designer, as well as poly-rhythmic and convoluted rhythmic patterns; an influence and homage to his progressive rock roots. ... more

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