Augmented Dreams, by Portable Aka Bodycode

Augmented Dreams

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A1. The Pull of Time - A2. Parallax - B1. The Color of Static - B2. Begin Again - C1. I Need You - C2. Beacon - D1. Are We Not Above It? (Feat. NiQ E & L_cio) - D2. The Mycorrhizal Network - D3. Augmented Dreams

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1.	The Pull of Time 04:05		buy track
2.	Guiding Me 07:04		buy track
3.	Parallax 06:53		buy track
4.	The Color of Static 07:02	info	buy track
5.	Begin Again 06:26		buy track
6.	I Need You 03:36		buy track
7.	Beacon 08:32		buy track
8.	Are We Not Above It? (Feat. NiQ E & L_cio) 04:27		buy track
9.	The Mycorrhizal Network 07:31		buy track
10.	Augmented Dreams 03:00		buy track

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Alan Abrahams aka Portable returns to the label in fine form with his latest full-length LP, Augmented Dreams. The title refers to the use of everyday technological advancements to achieve what were once only dreams or visions of past generations, making this an explorative concept album that is equal parts not-too-distant science fiction, and about as topical as it gets.

From the gorgeous opening string layers of “The Pull of Time” to the classy 4/4 grooves of “Begin Again” or lead single “Guiding Me”, into the apropos and angular sci-fi broken beat feels of “Parallax” and “The Color of Static”, fitting Detroit-influenced love taps like “Beacon” and “The Mycorrhizal Network”, the politically-inspired “Are We Not Above It?” referencing the lingering effects of colonization featuring NiQ E from South Africa on vocals and L_cio from Brazil on flute, through to the futurist pop elegance of the dreamy duet featuring Alexey Kochetkov “I Need You” and the conclusive titular track, it is clear that both the in-depth concept and immaculately-crafted musical content in Portable’s inimitable style are balanced in significance and expressive effect. This also functions as a timely statement in itself, as today’s iceberg-tip evolution of AI technology is currently impending over the arts and many of our existing realities.

This ten-song album serves as an imaginative yet hyperrealist narrative on how humanity’s fascination with and reliance on ever-advancing technology defines the times we find ourselves in, while the skillful sonic displays and present-era production techniques along with Abraham’s knack for timeless emotive songwriting offer up this solid soundtrack for the ages.

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released October 13, 2023

Strings arrangement and performance on ‘The Pull of Time’ and ‘I Need You’ by Alexey Kochetkov
Bass on ‘I Need You’ by Kitsch Kub
Vocals and lyrics on ‘Are We Not Above It?’ by NiQ E
Flute on ‘Are We Not Above It?’ by L_cio

Published by True Music Publishing
Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis, London
Artwork by République Studio

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Portable Aka Bodycode Paris, France

Portable grew out of the ruins of the post-apartheid era of South Africa, being part
of the generation that was to bring about the freedom of Nelson Mandela and all that
followed for his country. He is a celebrated live act.

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