和諧福 HeXieFu, by FM3 and Various Artists

和諧福 HeXieFu

by FM3 and Various Artists

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1.	Zi Yue - BenSheng 04:48	info
2.	Top Floor Circus - Faster and Faster 06:56
3.	Huang Jin - TongNianJuGu 02:19
4.	Luo Nanli (B6) YuQiuYu 04:24
5.	Da Wang Gang - CaiShenMen 06:02
6.	Walnut Room - JieXie 03:23
7.	Li Jianhong - Buddha Machine in Li Family Village 03:14
8.	Dou Wei - HeWuTi 03:47
9.	Wan Xiaoli - TianLiangHaoGeQiu 04:45
10.	Sun Dawei (Sulumi) - ChuYuLiXing 03:28
11.	Huang Qing - GuangWuLu #108 03:34
12.	Zhang Quan - LiuShengHuo 01:00
13.	Lim Giong - ShengYiLe 04:02
14.	Li Daiguo and Liang Yiyuan - TongZhi, QingWen, Ni ZheJian JiaSha Na'er MaiDe? 03:12
15.	Du Wei - Lotus Sleeper 03:28

about

HeXieFu is the second FM3-produced Buddha Machine remix album following the release of "Jukebox Buddha" on the Staubgold label in 2006.

The Staubgold release featured predominantly western and European artists, while HeXieFu is an eclectic mix of China's best undergound rock, folk, electronic and experimental artists - or friends and fellow travellers over the past three decades in the Beijing and greater China music scene.

HeXieFu was originally released in November 2011 as a limited edition of 2000 and included a 15-track audio CD, a collection of 9 colourful, individually-numbered FM3 "VIP" cards and a one-of-a-kind FM3 commemorative coin.

Here's what BBC radio personality and The Wire magazine columnist Steve Barker says about the album:

  As a response to China's astonishing economic progress over the last ten years its often claimed that the country still lacks a "global brand". Well, it may not have the same visibility as Coke or Nike just yet, but in the past few years the FM3 Buddha Machine has become a "lifestyle product" of choice throughout the world.

From its humble origins, the Buddha launched with a happy synchronicity coinciding with early patronages from Mr. Ambient, Brian Eno, and the wildly enthusiastic Alan Bishop of Seattle's ground-breaking Sublime Frequencies organisation.

 Progress was rapid as the Buddha Machine moved through into more advanced versions, even a hyper-rare edition made of Pu'er tea. It became the meditative tool of choice amongst the intercontinental super-hip and a ceremonial plaything for those in the know.   

Now co-conspirators Christiaan Virant and Zhang Jian have brought their baby back home opening up its embedded loops for remix, re-making and reversioning by the cream of China's contemporary musicians, from their old friend superstar Dou Wei, to the 8bit wunderkind Sulumi aka Sun Dawei through to the legendary Huan Qing, Sichuanese instrument-maker, field recordist and maverick musician.

The result is a delightful kaleidoscope of what is best in the approach of Chinese musicians today, the notion of re-use of elements is integral to the Chinese culture and this shines through in this marvellous new collection.

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released August 4, 2023

Produced by Christiaan Virant and 张建
Design 平面设计 – 阮千瑞
Mastering 母帯处理 – B6 楼南立

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FM3 Chengdu, China

FM3 is the music duo of Zhang Jian and Christiaan Virant.

They are best known for the design and production of the "Buddha Machine" loop-player.

FM3 = 张荐＋老赵。

他们的音乐清淡而简约，需要静心聆听。 ... more

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