Ancient Mechanisms is the 4th album by LV, which was created in collaboration with Tigran Hamasyan and was released 9 October 2015.[5][2][1][3] LV is a duo of Si Williams and Will Horrocks, who met when they were both studying at University College London.[5][4][7][6] Critics said that Tigran and LV did not gel well together, leaving the music sounding disjointed.[5] LV and Tigran first met when they were performing at a Maida Vale session in 2012 for Gilles Peterson's final BBC Radio 1 show.[8][4][2][6]

Ancient Mechanisms
Studio album by
Released9 October 2015[1][2][3]
RecordedFebruary 2014[4]
Length47:23
LabelBrownswood Recordings[5][6][3]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Resident Advisor[5]
Clash Music[7]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Carillon"2:24
2."Ruiselede feat. Tigran Hamasyan"5:05
3."Gravity Escapement"1:42
4."Transition"4:18
5."Quick Return"0:30
6."Hammers And Roses feat. Tigran Hamasyan"3:35
7."Dar Souiri"5:50
8."Broken Movement"1:15
9."Infinite Spring feat. Tigran Hamasyan"4:44
10."Dansaetstraat"2:24
11."Detent"1:09
12."Jump And Rech feat. Tigran Hamasyan"4:24
13."Balance Spring"3:49
14."Yarimo feat. Tigran Hamasyan"6:14
Total length:47:23

References

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  1. ^ a b Natalie (August 11, 2015). "LV announce new album on Brownswood". DummyMag. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Murray, Robin (September 23, 2015). "Listen: LV Tease 'Ancient Mechanisms'". Clash Music. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Durston, Tom (September 23, 2015). "Watch LV's album trailer for 'Ancient Mechanisms' LP on Brownswood". Inverted Audio. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Fintoni, Laurent (October 9, 2015). "How An Obsession With Machines Led To LV's Timeless New Album". The Fader. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d e Ryce, Andrew (November 11, 2015). "Review: LV - Ancient Mechanisms". Resident Advisor. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c King, Alex (October 15, 2015). "Free flowing jazz meets UK bass music on LV's remarkable Ancient Mechanisms". Huck Magazine. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  7. ^ a b Oliver, Matt. "LV - Ancient Mechanisms". Clash Music. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  8. ^ "LV return with Ancient Mechanisms LP on Brownswood". Fact. August 11, 2015. Retrieved May 27, 2019.