Matthew Dear - Preacher's Sigh & Potion: Lost AlbumTwenty plus years into his career, producer vocalist songwriter DJ Matthew Dear remains artistically unpredictable in pursuit of his prescient strain of electronically formed, organically delivered indie pop. His work traverses myriad musical worlds, belonging to none. But these fluid moves have not been without a few forks in the road, decisive turns, and what ifs. Most notable is the pivot point following Dear's acclaimed 2007 avant pop LP, Asa

This album features a piece from Holland that is highly virtuosic and melodious-a clarinet concerto from the late romantic era of 1885

Deborah Allen and Dean Miller)

All The Pleasures Of The World quickly assumed the status of a 21st century indie classic

one of a kind souvenir from the 1964 World's Fair held in New York City

The transcriptions almost incidentally reveal his great command of the tonal transformation of the originals

It reflects the soul of the Romantic era

Limited 180gm heavyweight vinyl LP pressing with printed inner sleeve

a soundtrack for rumination

Within the grooves of this historical landmark compilation lies a connection to our musical whakapapa as New Zealanders and music lovers

If you're Randy Holden

Chicago Underground or Tricolor

who had already accumulated years of playing and self-recording experience before laying down tracks for this giant of a debut record