mikhail Morphica (3 CD set (p & p will be charged at cost price), £26.95)

REMIX PROJECT - HAND CRAFTED LIMITED EDITION - BIG BOX-SET (16 x 22 cms) - 3 CDs + POSTER + 15 ART PRINTS. MORPHICA follows Mikhail Karikis's enthusiastically received debut album Orphica (2007) in an unprecedented genre-bending interdisciplinary feast. MORPHICA re-imagines the notion of the music 'remix' and expands to the realms of visual art and creative writing. Described by Mikhail as a project about "finding a common cause in uncommon ground", MORPHICA explores the theme of transformation and politics of difference. Having as its starting point the morphing of Mikhail's debut album, MORPHICA features a triple album with studio and live concert recordings of collaborations with over 20 international musicians ranging from pioneering DJs to acclaimed early-music choirs, contemporary composers and performers: CD 1: electronics CD 2: voices CD 3: strings. Contained in a hand crafted limited edition box designed by Mikhail & Assembly, the work is accompanied by 15 art prints by diverse artists who respond to the music and and remix visuals. New poems of 'remixed' lyrics and contextual essays complete MORPHICA's multi-sensory adventure. Gathered from 5 continents, the lineup of artists in Mikhail's new album includes DJ Spooky, early-music choir Alamire (formed with members from the Hilliard Ensemble, the Sixteen, the Tallis Scholars and I Fagiolini), experimental British composer Claudia Molitor, Paul Abbott, German electro-minimalist Telekaster, Lee Fraser, avant-jazz vocalist E:laine, Irish composer Conall Gleeson, pianist extraordinaire Leon Michener, Juice Vocal Ensemble, Belgian Rob(u)rang and Bobby Krlic; visual artists include the celebrated Sonia Boyce, Uriel Orlow and Stephen; authors include Irish poet Cherry Smyth, Chris McCormack, cultural theorist Kersten Glandien and Sub Rosa's co-director Guy-Marc Hinant.