𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐤 // Harry Smith
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𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐤 // Harry Smith
@fermataark.bsky.social
UK-based Electroacoustic Producer/Composer and Sound Designer.
Music for self-immolation, nighttime ego-abolishment, or vaguely religious shamanic practices.

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I always forget to post on social media that I have used for years, so I’m neglecting here even more.

Anyway some late-night plunderphonics for anyone interested. It’s free 🫡

If you like it pass it on to a friend, word of mouth>algorithm, etc. ❤️❤️❤️

fermata-ark.bandcamp.com/album/saturd...
May 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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We’ve got a new Quietus essay on the best Three Album Run - the artist who nailed a trio of consecutive records in a given genre. Kicking things off, why Can did the finest TAR in Krautrock, written by the fantastic Darran Anderson

thequietus.com/opinion-and-...
Three Album Run: How Krautrock Never Bettered Can's Tago Mago, Ege Bamyasi & Future Days | The Quietus
Darran Anderson nails his krautrock colours to the mast and declares Tago Mago, Egi Bamyasi and Future Days the best 3LP run
thequietus.com
March 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Huge congratulations to our friend Daniel Blumberg and all the amazing musicians he worked with for winning an Oscar! Daniel has been a big part of the OTO community for many years and we were really pleased to have some of the score recorded here, featuring so many musicians we care deeply about.
March 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Most of the world’s brightest minds are hard at work developing new ways for you to get depression from a computer
February 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I think what is often overlooked with the AI discussion is that one day, if these suits have their way, after they have undercut pricing on entire industries, the price will rise. Capitalists will ouroboros themselves to save a dime, exorcise the human soul to email one less human being
January 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If anyone’s looking for a great kick drum sound, check out the bit in The Santa Claus where he has a check up on his heart. Sounds straight out of a 2010’s wonky beat
December 24, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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Rick Rubin: “yeah man, I mean when you really think about it, banning unions and instituting American monarchism really is a whole vibe.”

Peter Thiel: *blood vessel above right temple bursts from repeated methamphetamine usage*
December 24, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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Anyway, how about a new rare early 1974 Can clip? Uploaded a few days back, allegedly from a random eBay purchase.
Can live on The Old Grey Whistle Test, 27/1/1974
YouTube video by Retro80s Music TV
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December 18, 2024 at 6:14 PM
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the tower of slop will come tumbling down
‼️NEW: Liz Pelly reveals Spotify’s secret exploitation model Perfect Fit Content: thousands of songs created by underpaid, anonymous subcontractor musicians through shady production houses, prioritized by Spotify as the royalties improved its margins.
December 18, 2024 at 8:48 PM
The 28 Years Later trailer is giving me hope Boyle has one more genre film banger in him. The first and Sunshine are not talked about enough
December 10, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Been trying to think what use I have for another social media, got hit by the realisation ‘hey you can actually share music and films you like’. So here you go world, starting with my favourite little 2010’s obscure internet find. Radically non-boring ambient/BM

youtu.be/JeUZkn3GA9I?...
Murmuüre - Murmuüre [2010][Full Album]
YouTube video by Speaking the Truth
youtu.be
November 30, 2024 at 11:48 AM
To test the waters and show face, here is my debut album from years ago. Released on Aurora Borealis Recordings, I have released a lot since but it remains my only solo album. So I guess it's my only defining project currently finished. I still like it: fermata-ark.bandcamp.com/album/salvag...
Salvaged Space, by Fermata
7 track album
fermata-ark.bandcamp.com
November 28, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Please, algorithm gods of Blue Sky, shine down upon us with kinder reach and community support than the ships we abandoned. Amen (break).
a baby is sitting in a high chair and being fed
ALT: a baby is sitting in a high chair and being fed
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November 28, 2024 at 12:12 AM