{"product_id":"darand-land-wander-being-2lp-scissors-thread","title":"DaRand Land - Wander Being (2LP) [Scissors \u0026 Thread]","description":"\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0; width: 400px; height: 472px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3117529166\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/darandland.bandcamp.com\/album\/wander-being\"\u003eWander Being by DaRand Land\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaRand Land, originally from the post-industrial confines of Buffalo, NY, was one of the leading figures in *Deep4Life*, a cult label known for its submerged, yet dancefloor-friendly productions. With synth-driven ambient tones and funk-laden basslines as the core of his sound, DaRand Land's music often evokes an introspective quality without losing its fundamental groove.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis works, spanning decades on deep house labels such as *Downbeat*, *Confluence*, and *Pulp*, have been described as \"uncompromising\" and have earned him a passionate following who seek a more emotive and reflective style of underground music.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, reuniting with *Scissors and Thread*, a label perfectly suited to his sound, DaRand Land presents an album full of artful, psychedelic house for true connoisseurs. *Wander Being* includes 10 tracks on its double vinyl version and two additional tracks on the digital version. The atmosphere is deep and elegant, with a raw, vibrant edge.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title track, *Wander Being*, sets the tone with sparse percussion accompanying a thick, round kick drum, alongside Rhodes chords that evoke a classic Detroit vibe. Tracks like *Turn to The Music* pick up the energy a bit, but overall, the tracks hit the sweet spot between dancefloor burners and deep, jazzy, soulful cuts. The space given to each element in the tracks stands out: hi-hats shine, the snare hits hard, and the basslines flow and rumble. Added to this, the magical melodic embellishments of the pads and synths, at times reminiscent of the late Mike Huckaby, make this album a thoughtful and joyful experience.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The genesis of the *Wander Being* LP,” DaRand comments, “was a desire to go back to the essence of some of my original *Deep4Life* productions. How was this achieved? Primarily, through the exclusive use of analog components, minimalist arrangements, and a visual approach to imagining the musical elements. In particular, the single *The Nature of Reality* was written to convey the feeling of being in a state of suspended animation. There’s a natural tension introduced through the organic, enveloping progression of the pads, juxtaposed with endless vocal echoes and the deep groove of the bassline. Themically, I wanted to carry this idea throughout the entire album.”  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenampa Record Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45487950921891,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1239\/2867\/files\/image_019ef838-674e-479e-b0a3-c24ab67a47fd.jpg?v=1735394130","url":"https:\/\/tenampa.mx\/en\/products\/darand-land-wander-being-2lp-scissors-thread","provider":"Tenampa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}