To some, it must seem like this young electronic producer came out of nowhe… Read Full Bio ↴To some, it must seem like this young electronic producer came out of nowhere. Emancipator (Douglas Appling) played his first live show in July 2009, opening for Bonobo at the Roseland Theater. Since then, he’s toured with Bassnectar, drawn crowds at festivals like Trinumeral and Symbiosis, and closed out Sound Tribe Sector 9’s late night parties in Denver at the request of the band.
But those in the know have been following Emancipator since he self-released his first album, Soon It Will Be Cold Enough, at the age of 19 in 2006. His agile melodies layered over headnodic, immaculately-produced beats captivated fans across the internet and across the world. “Soon It Will Be Cold Enough” was picked up by Japanese super-producer Nujabes, pressed in Japan and sold 5,000 copies in the first six months. Emancipator landed a Puma sponsorship, gave an interview to Rolling Stone Japan, discovered one of his songs was played at the Beijing Olympics (still trying to figure out how that happened) and his song “Shook,” a mashup that perfectly mixes Mobb Deep’s mighty raps with a haunting track from the Icelandic band Sigur Ros, become the highest-rated song on Hype Machine’s “Best 50 Songs of 2007,” and appeared on Hype Machine as the #2 most popular song in April 2009.
Emancipator's new Album “Safe In The Steep Cliffs” blends new instrumentation and organic samples with the signature Emancipator style of clean production, silky melodies and addictive drums. Dense layers of choirs, horns, American folk instruments such as the banjo and mandolin, violin and some distinct Asian influences make for a playful yet refined album built out of intricate tracks listeners can enjoy on as many levels as they want.
www.myspace.com/emancipator
http://emancipatormusic.com/
But those in the know have been following Emancipator since he self-released his first album, Soon It Will Be Cold Enough, at the age of 19 in 2006. His agile melodies layered over headnodic, immaculately-produced beats captivated fans across the internet and across the world. “Soon It Will Be Cold Enough” was picked up by Japanese super-producer Nujabes, pressed in Japan and sold 5,000 copies in the first six months. Emancipator landed a Puma sponsorship, gave an interview to Rolling Stone Japan, discovered one of his songs was played at the Beijing Olympics (still trying to figure out how that happened) and his song “Shook,” a mashup that perfectly mixes Mobb Deep’s mighty raps with a haunting track from the Icelandic band Sigur Ros, become the highest-rated song on Hype Machine’s “Best 50 Songs of 2007,” and appeared on Hype Machine as the #2 most popular song in April 2009.
Emancipator's new Album “Safe In The Steep Cliffs” blends new instrumentation and organic samples with the signature Emancipator style of clean production, silky melodies and addictive drums. Dense layers of choirs, horns, American folk instruments such as the banjo and mandolin, violin and some distinct Asian influences make for a playful yet refined album built out of intricate tracks listeners can enjoy on as many levels as they want.
www.myspace.com/emancipator
http://emancipatormusic.com/
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First Snow Everything that’s alive grows from a tiny seed. You know…
When I Go "I like to sing off key a lot Just to get…
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Ecthelion
I just can't find a bad song by emancipator. Incredibly talented that guy.
Danny Rodriguez
There are some songs where i just don’t vibe to it like this masterpiece but that’s every artist. He definitely has one of the higher batting average for me when it comes to his body of work
Petey Pariah
One of my favorite songs by him. I love its intensity in contrast to his other work.
David
This sends a chill down my spine every time I listen to it. My favourite song. Thanks for such awesomeness!
taduch13
Wspaniały utwór :)
Telly Viewer
Yeah this is one of those great tracks that get ignored for some reason. I guess we could consider it our little secret. All of you can be in the secret club.
Andershasgotitgoinon
Best emancipator song, so innovative and different
Ecce Homer
That's a big call!!! A great piece of music all the same. My personal favourite is Ghost Pong.
Edit: I just realised Ghost Pong wasn't even written when you posted... so you're forgiven! 😉
SweepTheMind
listen to it 10 times. followed by some time to think, no need to turn off the music, you'll probably forget its there. you'll make time to create things you like.. its pure.. it happens if you let it my friend
Wes F
SweepTheMind did you do this on acid?