Gulls – Elements EP

Gulls
Elements EP

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Digital / Bandcamp / streaming
Oct. 06, 2023

Gulls is back with an enthralling new EP that beckons listeners into an otherworldly realm. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, the cosmos, and the profound mysteries of life, this EP runs like a collection of lost dubs from a soundtrack that never was.

Showcasing a fusion of elements—cinematic soundscapes alive with sweeping sound design, heavy-weight percussion, and harmonized passages of live woodwinds and brass. It’s a direct transmission from the inner sanctum of the Boomarm dojo, pulsating with energy and creativity.

Originally composed in 2021 as part of a collaboration with Dr. Danielle Curry each track has undergone a meticulous transformation. In the early days of fall 2023, each piece was reworked and remixed, infusing them with new life and fresh perspective.

For over two decades, Gulls (AKA Boomarm Nation founder, Jesse Munro Johnson) has passionately dedicated themselves to the world of music as a collaborative artist, sound engineer, label owner, and producer. Consistently pushing forward to expand the boundaries of music and sound art as a means of connection and community building. Today, aside from running Boomarm Nation, Gulls works as a specialized audio engineer, focusing on…  more

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released October 6, 2023

Trumpet, Flutes, Percussion, Electronics: Jesse Munro Johnson

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered in the Boomarm Nation Dojo

Global Riddims: Boomarm Nation MIX

The Belgium based Global Riddims DJ crew twisted up this excellent mix of classic Boomarm trax, and exclusive unreleased material!! Free DL while it lasts via Soundcloud. 

TRACKLIST:

01 Boomarm Nation Intro
02 Elite Beat – Budget Dancehall
03 El Madhy Jr & Gulls – Youm El Khmis (promo)
04 Mdou Moctar – Solo Guitar Ambience
05 Hama & Krucial Kuts – Imidiwa N’Assouf (Alter Echo’s VIP Dub)
06 Teleseen – Parallel
07 Rhythm Force – Clap Children
08 Gulls & Rhythm Force – A Harmonious Approach
09 Gulls & Rhythm Force – Dry Drums Dub (unreleased)
10 Paper/Upper/Cuts – Hi-Life
11 Boomarm Nation – Intro
12 Seekersinternational – Gyal Circuit (Gulls meets SKRS inna borderclash version)
13 Elite Beat – The Confuser (Dub Mix)
14 Elite Beat – Go Back To Oly
15 S Dub & E3 – Hamdawa (Salaouat Nabina Mix)
16 Alter Echo & E3 – Dub mood (Dubplate Mix)
17 X J – Meets The Eye
18 El Madhy Jr – Kulture Promotion

MEDDAHTATIONS OF THE SEASON 4.4

 

Gulls and Old Grape God present: The return of the MEDDAHTATIONS OF THE SEASON SERIES !!

Recorded live in 1 take in the Boomarm dojo. FREE DWNLD via BANDCAMP


Credits:

Vocals / Lyrics / Cover art: Old Grape God

Music / Production / Mix / Master: Gulls

Flute: Skeli Skel

 

GULLS RHYTHM FORCE

Boom! Announcing the arrival of GULLS RHYTHM FORCE. 

Captured during the live debut at PDX POP NOW on 7/21/14.
GULLS RHYTHM FORCE, takes the music of Gulls to a raw visceral realtime state, fully animated and alive. Featuring live electronics, Trumpet, Sax, Congas, and Drums all run through the Gulls system.

We are now accepting bookings worldwide for this 4 piece rhythm crew.

GULLS RHYTHM FORCE-1.1

Photo: Tracy Harrison

Personnel: 

Electronics / Cornet: Jesse Munro Johnson
Drums: Geordie Thompson
Congas: Carlos Blanco
Sax: Christine Denkewalter.

Grab a free DWNLD from the live set, below!

Press:

“Jesse Munro Johnson has been kicking out the hypnotically pulsating jams as Gulls for years now, but here, the founder of the experimental groove label Boomarm Nation unveiled a new four-piece live band, playing trance-y, dance-y, dubby space-funk built from congas, a stripped-down drum kit, sax and Johnson’s programmed beats (and occasional trumpet). It was the funkiest set I witnessed all weekend, and as someone who’d actually seen or heard much of lineup previously (I mean, it’s kind of my job), also the biggest surprise.”–  Matthew Singer – Music Editor / WIllamette Week. 

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BOOMARM008 / SahelSounds022

Mamelon - Balani Show 7"

Boomarm Nation & Sahel Sounds present:

The heavyweight sounds of Mamelon with their hit “Koumba Fri Fri” or “the head dance.” Mamelon are a young Balani Show outfit from Mali, bringing an insanely heavy djembe/electro soundclash, out of this world sound. Backed with a slowed down stormy 808 refix by Boomarm Nation’s Gulls.
Release in collaboration with our brother label Sahel Sounds on the heels of their Balani Show Super Hits LP. www.sahelsounds.com for more info

Limited 500 copies – 7″ Vinyl in hand stamped gold paper sleeves. *MUST HAVE*

PURCHASE HERE

SUPER BALANI

YO, new mix!

SUPER BALANI (slowed…)

This mix features the wicked sounds of Malian street system throwdowns, BALANI SHOW.
Super fast Super hard, DIY Drum machine, fruity loop mash, Coupe Decale pop, overdriven / traditional, autotune.. ect
These MP3’s were gathered by Chris Kirkley of SAHEL SOUNDS in the MP3 markets of Bamako Mali. 
Remixed / edited and compiled by Gulls.
Free DL, and limited edition Cassette avail at Mississippi Records in PDX.
Hollar! 5$ include shipping
TRACKLIST::::::
Fari Fari – Balani – (slow / edit))
STIFLER AKA MARSHALL LE SORCIER – Choubagaya – (edit)
Unknown- Balani Kaneleba – (slow)
DJ Bamanan – Gnoukoubala – (Gulls Remix)
Kaba Blon – Dekou – (slow / edit)
DJ Bamanan – Tounka- Decale – (slow)
DJ Bamanan – Hommange A Cheche – (slow)
The tracklist is as the Mp3’s were tagged.. Still trying to find out more info on these productions.
Peep the original version of Tounka>> Dj Bamana!