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Unforeseen Events

by Smeti

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1983 06:15
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Rozalia 06:12
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Yidaki 06:32
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Hidden Track 03:00
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Trip, fall, stand up, go, trip, fall, stand up, go, trip, fall, stand up, go Trip, fall, stand up, go, trip, fall, stand up, go, trip, fall, stand up, go Stars never fear to lose control, they know their cause But I hesitate to let things go, go on their own, their own May I be sure as they shine with my will strong, so strong But I hesitate to let things go, go on their own Time to lose control It's time to go and hope Breathe in, breathe out, breathe It's time to let things be Let me hold you once again In pain, I had to leave you, I was scared to lose you But your smile made me stronger and my fears went under Hope never doubts, it knows its fate, it always shines So, why overthink all my days and drown in, in fears Light up my day, all the world around me, let's take things as they are And all will be just fine but let me… you're mine In pain I had to leave you, I was scared to lose you But your smile made me stronger and my fears went under Time to lose control It's time to hope and go but let me… Let me... Let me... Time to lose control Let me hold ya once again It's time to go and hope Let me hold ya once again Let me hold ya again Let me hold ya again, again, again, again, again, again Trip, fall, stand up, go, trip, fall, stand up, go Let me lose control It's time to go and hope Write your name for me Let me hold ya once again Yes, I do still believe Let me hold ya once again I'll keep this memory, you and me here… gotta go We'll free my mind of sorrow but let me, let me, let me, let me hold ya once again Come on, darling, let me hold your hands Come on, darling, let me hold your hands Let's enjoy this moment No worries for now, please We may be here just today I want to remember All the moments we've shared Until I can give and take Come on, let me hold ya Trip, fall, stand up, go, trip, fall, stand up, go, trip, fall, stand up, go… and again
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Autro 06:00

about

Devoted to the production for a long time now, Vojtěch Smetana alias Smeti musically evolved throughout the years, from the industrial-inspired sounds of his former project Anhedonia, later he created contributions for sound banks under the civil name while polishing his own sonic palette and shifted more into club-oriented genres by the time, releasing deep vibes and atmospheric as well as melodic works mainly affected by techno, but with dub, garage, and house influences too...
Meanwhile, he was developing and playing live sets, putting out the prior album and a row of EPs as Smeti moniker again, and started the recording process of material for "Unforeseen Events“ after that, when also the fatherhood came in…

The cover artwork, full of prehistoric motifs printed on risograph - a specific technique, outdated but with a very distinctive visual style - is reminding and refers to the ritualistic nature of dance music, same like its animalistic aspects and socialization and celebratory purposes, yet from the dawn of the humanity.

Saying about this long-play by the author himself:
All the work on the album took place at night in the home studio in short periods of time after the children were put to sleep, and was created mainly during the pandemic lockdowns.

The majority of the stuff on "Unforeseen Events“ is very personal, most definitely the one which features vocals by Voj from the band Voj & 3ska. Vojta once approached me with an offer to remix their song and the idea to co-operate in the future was inevitable.
The theme of the lyrics for "Hold Ya" mainly reflects the time when our daughter Rozálie was born, and the second track also carries her name.

The remix of "Yidaki“ was provided by my friend Marek Hradil (aka DJ Destroyer, Mad Maverick, VCR) who then did remote supervision during the mastering and I consulted him on everything, including the mix.

The rest of the tracks were created during the last two years and I honestly tested them all at live performances. This record is heavily inspired by techno and house but packs all sorts of influences from ambient to 80‘s synth sound, trip-hop, and chill-out, but industrial as well…

credits

released February 9, 2023

“Spitify” stream: bit.ly/xion30smeti

Album snippets: soundcloud.com/xionlabel/smeti



All tracks produced, mixed & mastered by Vojtěch Smetana,
except vocals in "Hold Ya" by Voj, recorded by 3ska, lyrics written by Aleš Navrátil,
mastering oversight, and "Yidaki" remixed by Marek Hradil (aka Voltage Controlled Romance)

Cover artwork by Knedlo Zelo Wear
Graphic design & art direction by iob xion
Risographic print & production by DarkPress

Special thanks to my family, Péťa, Rozi & Toník. I Love you.
Many thanks to iob, Destroyer and Voj



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