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A faithful leap into the infinite beat, \u003cem\u003eJoy One Mile\u003c\/em\u003e is the most forward-reaching effort by Stellar OM Source yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStellar OM Source originated from \u003cstrong\u003eChristelle Gualdi’s\u003c\/strong\u003e desire to unhinge from her academic musical upbringing. A double bassist in the Konigin Katharina Stift Schulorchester and a student of music theory at Université Paris VIII, Gualdi completed her studies in electro-acoustic composition at the Conservatoire de Paris after earning an architecture degree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process of Gualdi’s “unlearning” began in experimental ensemble settings, and it became more recognizable as she moved toward solo performance. 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More importantly, the pattern possibilities propelled Stellar OM Source toward its future foundation - a planet still floating in the synth universe, but orbiting light years away on a rhythmically revolving axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalfway through 2012, Gualdi settled into record seven of twelve songs played intensely over a year of gigging throughout Europe. Using performance as her primary production technique, Gualdi tracked each of the songs live and without overdubs, improvised limitations or consequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy virtue of her many aspirations and the array of hardware that Gualdi brought to the table, \u003cem\u003eJoy One Mile\u003c\/em\u003e took form in chaos. Where this disorder might cripple others, Gualdi’s response was energetically and emotionally charged. 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When I listen to it, I see myself walking through a pouring rain at night with headphones on, embracing both the misery and ecstasy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStellar OM Source’s \u003cem\u003eJoy One Mile\u003c\/em\u003e is available now on RVNG Intl. as a limited edition 2xLP, CD and digitally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by Stellar Om Source.\u003cbr\u003e Vocals on “Par Amour” from Lovie’s “Motions Of Love (Accapella)”\u003cbr\u003e Mix and arrangements by Gunnar Wendel.\u003cbr\u003e Mastered by Rashad Becker at Dubplates \u0026amp; Mastering, Berlin.\u003cbr\u003e Art direction by Will Work For Good. 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