Biography
Blear Moon - Discography Overview
Sauvignon Valley (2010)
Debut release
Recorded and written by Vlas Presnetsov, this album marked the beginning of Blear Moon's journey into ambient music. Originally released on the Umpako Netlabel.
Town Of Two Houses (2011)
This album, recorded in the summer of 2011, serves as a farewell to Presnetsov's hometown. It evokes a sense of nostalgia, blending cinematic soundscapes with personal memories.
Here (2014)
A brief but impactful work, featuring tracks like "Bunny Walk," showcasing the eerie yet serene sound that defines Blear Moon's style.
Symbolic Seclusion (2018)
Released as a C40 cassette, this album delves into themes of isolation, blending drone and ambient music to explore nonverbal sensations and deep emotional connections.
Fallow (2019)
Composed during a period of intense personal turmoil, this album is a deeply introspective work, exploring themes of rebirth and healing through ambient and drone compositions.
Few Survivors (2019)
A digital release featuring experimental drone compositions made with tape loops, originally a split cassette release.
Expanding Lands (2020)
Recorded across various locations, this album features a melancholic yet dynamic sound, blending digital and analog synths, guitars, and field recordings.
Windbreak (2020)
Produced during a period of isolation, this single explores the acoustic properties of its environment, with a B-side remix of "Backspace" from Fallow.
Stay (2020)
A 27-minute ambient piece that transitions from dream states to awakening, released via Healing Sound Propagandist.
Sinara (2020)
A two-track EP exploring dreamy loops, creating a meditative atmosphere.
Winter Journal (2020)
Released on ΠΑΝΘΕΟΝ Records, this album is a winter-themed exploration of ambient soundscapes, blending field recordings and synths.
Take 33 (2020)
A collaboration with Norvik, originally made for a Christmas compilation, blending their ambient styles into a single track.
Piano Textures (Remastered) (2021) by Serat
Produced by Vlas Presnetsov, this album is an atmospheric ambient work built from piano recordings.
Gleam (2021) by Serat
A free download EP featuring ambient piano compositions.
The World Inside (2021) with Norvik
A collaborative album released on Valley View Records, blending calm and dark ambient styles.
Lighthouse Keeper (2022)
Originally released on the Afterglow Compilation, this track was featured on Spotify's Drone editorial playlist.
Tundra Orchestra (2022)
An exploration of the tundra's sonic landscape, blending orchestral recordings into long-form ambient compositions, completed in Turkey.
Route (2023) by Serat
A remastered version of an earlier work, featuring a bonus track, showcasing modular synths and ambient soundscapes.
Kinomat (2023)
A long-form ambient work using vintage movie sounds, released as part of the Dystopian series on élan vital recordings.
Revisions (2023)
A compilation of alternative versions and unreleased tracks, showcasing the evolution of Blear Moon's sound, released on Three Head Tapes records.
NAIND AR-32 "Swarming Ghosts" Released: June 8, 2024
Label: Nature Industries Records
"Swarming Ghosts" emerged from a collection of unfinished sketches that Blear Moon revisited during a moment of heightened creative confidence. This album channels the eerie and spectral, weaving together drone ambient textures with an experimental edge. It reflects the artist’s attempt to grapple with the transient nature of life and the ghosts of unfinished ideas that haunt every creative mind. Composed in Freiberg, Germany, this release captures the essence of a new beginning amidst the uncertainties of relocation.
One For Sorrow Crow
Released: August 24, 2024
Label: Language Instinct
This album dives into the darker chapters of author's life, capturing the somber moments spent in airport terminals, where time feels suspended and memories resurface in haunting waves. "One For Sorrow Crow" is a sonic exploration of dusty time capsules, found in old files and forgotten correspondences, bringing forth a melancholic yet immersive experience. The album's title reflects the folklore of crows and their symbolic association with sorrow and transformation.
Morphing Planet
Released: August 31, 2024
Label: Dead Letters Archive // DLA003
"Morphing Planet" represents a culmination of Vlas Presnetsov's musical journey, seamlessly blending ambient, drone, and experimental music. Mastered by Philip Fore, this release on Dead Letters Archive delves into the shifting landscapes of the artist’s inner and outer worlds, reflecting his journey across borders and personal evolution.
• Mastered by Philip Fore
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Other Notable Releases:
"Enigma" by Blear Moon
From Ambient I by Various Artists
Released: February 11, 2022
Label: Immersive Love Netlabel
"Enigma" is a track that showcases Blear Moon's signature sound—hauntingly beautiful ambient landscapes that draw the listener into a meditative state. This contribution to the Ambient I compilation highlights his talent for crafting immersive sonic experiences.
Collaborations and Projects:
Blear Moon has also been involved in various collaborations with other ambient musicians, contributing to a rich tapestry of soundscapes that explore the boundaries of the genre. His work with the Immersive Love Netlabel and other projects continues to push the envelope of what ambient music can achieve.
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Blear Moon's music spans over a decade, moving through various stages of ambient, drone, and experimental music, often reflecting deep personal experiences and changes in the artist's life. The project has collaborated with several other ambient artists and has been featured on various labels and compilations.
Here is a list of all the labels associated with Blear Moon's releases:
Umpako Netlabel - Sauvignon Valley (2010)
Camomille Music - Town Of Two Houses (2011)
Secret Press - Symbolic Seclusion (2018), Few Survivors (2019), Expanding Lands (2020)
Healing Sound Propagandist - Stay (2020)
Πανθεον Records - Winter Journal (2020)
Lonetapes - Take 33 (2020, with Norvik)
Valley View Records - The World Inside (2021, with Norvik)
élan vital recordings - Kinomat (2023)
Three Head Tapes - Revisions (2023)
Nature Industries Records - Swarming Ghosts (2024)
Language instinct - One For Sorrow Crow (2024)
Dead Letters Archive - Morphing Planet (2024)
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