we are but dream

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These two longform tracks were live recordings created on the Serge modular system in Studio 6 at the famed EMS Elektronmusik Studion, Stockholm, Sweden, as part of an artist residency there. It was an amazing month of learning and music creation with my friend Wil Bolton, and a really special time as this was the first of my biennial residencies.

Whilst using the Buchla 100 and 200 systems was complicated but fun, the Serge system was just a very natural fit for me, and I had an amazing week in there alongside the SYNTRX. I was able to slowly map out ways of working by manually tuning the two touch-activated keyboard sequencers by ear each morning, and then spending the rest of the time experimenting, patching and routing to create multi-layered textures.

I'm delighted to present the first two works from the sessions as they were recorded beyond adding reverb elements and some tape echo in post.

Thank you.

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released September 5, 2025

Written and produced by Ian Hawgood
Recorded on the Serge modular system and SYNTRX at EMS Elektronmusik Studion, Stockholm, Sweden, in October 2024.
Photography by Stijn Hüwels

Thanks to all the EMS staff. Special thank you to Wil Bolton, Gabrielle Karlsén-Beretta, and Mats Erlandsson for their invaluable help and support.

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folk reels Brighton, UK

Hello. My name is Ian. I make music.

I'm a cultural studies educator, mastering engineer, and current psychology MSc student. I run the Home Normal record label, and am a biennial artist in residence at EMS Elektronmusik Studion in Stockholm, Sweden.

I hope these musical conversations and adventures help on your journey.

Thank you for your ears.
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