Arms and Sleepers - Black Paris '86

Arms and Sleepers started one night in the back of an ambulance in Cambridge. In an alleyway a man was bleeding, a cassette player in his hand with the play button still on. The sounds of a jazz band playing down the street mixed with a gospel choir blaring from the tin speakers. The man died, but Arms and Sleepers was born. Max Lewis (programming, keyboards) and Mirza Ramic (bass, keyboards) have the intention to keep the spirit of such a night alive through their compositions. Varying configurations of rich, brassy textures, choppy beats and ethereal vocals make up an overall yield that is an engaging, subterranean pulse driven by amorphous low-end frequencies. The sound on their debut full length matches the intentional tragic tale. “From the first time my ears were graced by its presence, I was hooked, and after a countless number of listens, I find myself still intrigued with each listen. For anyone looking for a refreshing new change of pace, I have little doubt that Arms and Sleepers could be the stimulus you are looking for.” 8 out of 10 – The Silent Ballet

Tracklisting:

1. Greetings From Tokyo
2. A Mission To Prague
3. Lausanne
4. Black Paris 86
5. Seems (If Ever)
6. 71 Fragments Of A Chronology Of Chance
7. Warm
8. I Was A Climber
9. Butterflycatcher
10. Like A Typewriter From A Moving Train
11. Rooftops/Lanterns
12. We’re All Paris Now (Pt. 3)

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