The Russian Linesman is a “modern day composer” who has become a somewhat cult figure over the past eleven years, crossing paths with mavericks such as James Holden, Nathan Fake, Ryan Davis, Applescal and Laurent Garnier, along the way. In a series of 7-track mini-LP releases throughout 2017, titled ‘The Eysenck Suites I-IV’, the Russian Linesman explored the psychological theories of Hans Eysenck and the emotions they encompass, a project that the British Psychological Society endorsed:
thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/finding-melancholic-balance
Now, in 2018 the Russian Linesman is set to embark on an ambitious remix project, giving a carefully selected array of highly talented visionaries the opportunity to interpret his own musical adventures. This new series features remixes of some of the ‘The Eysenck Suites I-IV’ finest moments, the catalyst being those tracks aired by Nemone at BBC 6Music.
The first 7-track mini-LP in this new remix series focuses on ‘The Trigan Empire’ taken from the third suite, titled ‘Sanguine’, and focused on the Russian Linesman's musical interpretation of the sanguine temperament – characterised by cheery optimism – the type of people whom are pleasant to be around. The original EP is here:
open.spotify.com/album/1Hixbz9dYYJu9tYlcHmwlc
This illustrious group of remixers is led by James Chapman aka Maps, the Mercury Prize nominated producer and recording artist, who is due to release his fourth studio album on Mute Records in 2018. His magnificently beautiful electronica recreation additionally features Maps singing the words of a poem that the Russian Linesman wrote at the start of his project. This is artistic endeavour of the utmost highest order.
released February 19, 2018
Loki Recordings