{"id":38649,"title":"A SONOTAPESTRY OF TALES - PRESS RELEASE","description":"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEmbark on a Sonic Odyssey with K-A-B's Latest Album: \"A Sonotapestry of Tales\"Southend on Sea, April 8 2024K-A-B, the brainchild of electro-acoustic music composer and sound artist\/designer Kelly Ann Buckley, unveils her latest solo musical venture with the release of the album \"A Sonotapestry of Tales. \" Set to captivate audiences with its blend of cinematic cues, experimental underscores, thematic motifs and ambient vibes with environmental sounds sculpted into the mix, this album is a transformative auditory journey. With meticulous attention to detail, K-A-B constructs each track to create a rich tapestry of soundscapes that transport listeners to new realms of imagination","content":"<p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/xkjnipawrv5u6u8w06pvsmqmayogdchxgtc1mhvjln6r696k.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"xkjnipawrv5u6u8w06pvsmqmayogdchxgtc1mhvjln6r696k.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p><p><strong><em>Embark on a Sonic Odyssey with K-A-B's Latest Album: \"A Sonotapestry of Tales\"<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><\/p><p>K-A-B, the brainchild of electro-acoustic music composer and sound artist\/designer Kelly Ann Buckley, unveils her latest solo musical venture with the release of the album \"<strong>A Sonotapestry of Tales<\/strong>.\" Set to captivate audiences with its blend of cinematic cues, experimental underscores, thematic motifs and ambient vibes with environmental sounds sculpted into the mix, this album is a transformative auditory journey.<\/p><p>With meticulous attention to detail, K-A-B constructs each track to create a rich tapestry of soundscapes that transport listeners to new realms of imagination. Through a delicate fusion of organic found sounds and intricate compositions, Buckley crafts an immersive experience where every note tells a story.<\/p><p><strong>A Sonotapestry of Tales<\/strong> seamlessly weaves together ancient themes and contemporary settings, showcasing Buckley's storytelling perspective through the medium of sound. Each composition invites listeners to explore different sonic landscapes, evoking emotions and imagery that transcend space and time.<\/p><p>Kelly Ann Buckley, known professionally as K-A-B, trading as K-A-B Productions and occasionally referring to her solo live act as the Kinetic Audio Band - <em>(\u201ca name that leaves the door ajar for potential music collaborators\u201d)<\/em> - is a multidisciplinary artist whose output spans electronic\/acoustic music composition, sound art, sound design, visual art and the written word. With a diverse portfolio that includes commissions for film, advertisements, dance productions, and art exhibitions, Buckley's work reflects her versatility and ability to evoke emotive landscapes through sound.<\/p><p>Often creating from visual signals, Buckley brings a fresh perspective and a fusion of genres to her compositions. By incorporating her own field recordings, she infuses her music with a genuine connection to the environment, drawing inspiration from nature and the ever-changing seasons.<\/p><p>Her fascination with bioacoustics, particularly plant bioacoustics, and soundscape-ecology adds layers of depth and meaning to her sonic creations, making <strong>A Sonotapestry of Tales<\/strong> a truly immersive and thought- provoking listening experience.<\/p><p>In <strong>A Sonotapestry of Tales<\/strong>, listeners can experience a myriad of natural sounds turned into composition, including underwater hydrophone recordings of the River Hayle in St Erth Cornwall and the stroking sound of pussy willow catkins in <em>Riverside Retrospectives.<\/em> Experimental soundscape tracks like <em>Begin Again<\/em> and <em>The Longest Night<\/em> are made entirely from field recordings in the woods, with the latter utilising binaural recordings for an immersive experience. Additionally, in <em>Notes By The Sea<\/em> Buckley's innovative approach includes converting frequencies of the waves of the Estuary into music notes, with the percussive sounds of crunching shells and pebbles sampled into the real-time rhythms of the ocean swell.<\/p><p>Press Release : <strong>Southend on Sea, April 8 2024<\/strong><\/p><p>Your Press Contact:<\/p><p>Tom Keenan <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:TJKWriting@outlook.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TJKWriting@outlook.com<\/a><\/p><p><strong>A Sonotapestry of Tales<\/strong> is now available on all major streaming platforms. For more information on K-A-B and her music and art, visit [<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/k-a-b.net\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">k-a-b.net<\/a>].<\/p><p>About K-A-B:<\/p><p>K-A-B is the solo project of Kelly Ann Buckley, a multi-disciplined artist who combines music composition and sound design. With a diverse background in electroacoustic music composition, lyrics, sound art, and journalism, Buckley brings a unique blend of creativity and storytelling to her musical endeavors. Through her music, K-A-B invites audiences on a journey of exploration and discovery, where each note is a brushstroke in a larger sonic canvas.<\/p><p>LISTEN TO ALBUM:<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ampl.ink\/v05B3\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ampl.ink\/v05B3<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/lwim8fc1m82adxrgk1avgmu5lhspztlydblfh2ekwp0albkt.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"lwim8fc1m82adxrgk1avgmu5lhspztlydblfh2ekwp0albkt.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/yc1qxs8prilhqgim0dzccvo5dxill1snr0ep0kecobamtt6z.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"yc1qxs8prilhqgim0dzccvo5dxill1snr0ep0kecobamtt6z.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/j3l6n8ctuwaq2x4geuo3hx9dy9apmxnzmweei1muybfykjjk.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"j3l6n8ctuwaq2x4geuo3hx9dy9apmxnzmweei1muybfykjjk.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><\/p><p><\/p>","urlTitle":"a-sonotapestry-of-tales-press-release","url":"\/blog\/a-sonotapestry-of-tales-press-release\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/a-sonotapestry-of-tales-press-release\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/k-a-b.net\/blog\/a-sonotapestry-of-tales-press-release\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1713305644,"updatedAt":1748787834,"publishedAt":1748787832,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":85630,"name":"K-A-B"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/otohmuooqzfqlkrcgxtqk97xjobv8wxwdpzqogptfbpeyvxw.png","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/otohmuooqzfqlkrcgxtqk97xjobv8wxwdpzqogptfbpeyvxw.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/otohmuooqzfqlkrcgxtqk97xjobv8wxwdpzqogptfbpeyvxw.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":42671,"title":"K-A-B Yield + Resonance : The First Wave | Windmill","url":"\/blog\/k-a-b-yield-resonance\/","urlTitle":"k-a-b-yield-resonance","division":85630,"description":"Yield + Resonance: A Collection by K-A-B - Yield + Resonance, my latest art and sound collection, was sparked during a visit to Mountnessing\u2019s old windmill in Essex earlier this spring.  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