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Metal Cages of Luxury

by Chanan Hanspal

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handwrist what a musical and intellectual trip! hadn't seen this very important mix since Zappa. very well done. thank you!
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chris_beament Another fascinating & excellent album. In places perhaps a bit more mainstream & like the previous release a concept album, although instantly more accessible than Culture Sculpture. Despite the future dystopian concept of the album the music is generally upbeat, major, rhythmic and cheerful which makes for an interesting juxtaposition. I look forward to many more listens of this in the coming months and years.
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Roberto Chan Another musical evolution from this wizard.Unmistakable sound!! Favorite track: Lack Of Fibre.
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//BONUS VIDEO INCLUDED//

Metal Cages of Luxury: A Synopsis, presented by Chanan Hanspal

The human race drags its weary heels to the 22nd century where the oceans have swelled, blurring coastal lines, and the incessant production of hazardous gases has left a permanent black smog in the air. Food has become scarce, the economic system has collapsed, and an increasing influx of geographically displaced people from countries of extreme climatic conditions aimlessly roam the smog ridden streets.

The rest of us are permanently confined to our homes which are purposefully constructed to meet the demands of the brave new world. Each home is equipped with integrated artificial intelligence that anticipates and accommodates us based on our recorded habits and behaviours. All forms of communication and recreation are experienced within mixed realities which are accessed via contact lenses, configured to respond to thought patterns and eye blinks. All in-home technology is provided by the state, an overarching artificial intelligence which monitors us 24 hours a day.

The future is a technological nightmare where freedom of thought and expression are severely restricted. Our central character is Iwan who manages to circumnavigate the state's restrictive program and travel in time via mixed realities to significant events in the past in order to gain an understanding of how we arrived at this technological totalitarianism. Iwan's journey is a realisation of the past and how it shaped our future.

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released February 15, 2022

Chanan Hanspal - Narrator, Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keys and Programming
Dave Brooks - Bass on track 4, 10
Jon Cohen - Keys on track 4
Charlie Creed-Miles - Drums on track 4
Dan Crompton - Trombone on track 10
A Fish Hunt Lee Done Orchestra - tracks 15, 19
Nathan Fortnam-Lockhart - Drums on track 15
Eladio Hernández - Drums on track 14
Alexandra Lipinska - Backing Vocals on track 14
Dan Lipman - Alto Sax on tracks 4, 10
Biggie Minneapolis - Bass on tracks 2, 17,
Michaela Needham - Backing Vocals on track 14
Andy Panayi - Flute on track 4
Patrick Ronson - Bass on track 19
Daniel Shaw - Bass on track 14
Jake Telford - Tenor Sax on tracks 4, 10
Helen Thomas - Cello on track 10
Jane Tuff - Bass Clarinet on track 4
Mark Way - Drums on tracks 2, 10, 17, 19
Paul Way - Drums on track 15
Fred Winslow - Trumpet on track 10

Spoken Voices:

Xoel Gonzalez Hanspal
Charlotte Jeffries
Michelle Jones
Willoughby Jones
Chris Jones
Simone Spagnolo

All narration, lyrics and music written, arranged and composed by Chanan Hanspal (except track 10, lyrics by Gerald Waters)
Mixed and Mastered by Chanan Hanspal

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Chanan Hanspal UK

Critically acclaimed jazz rock guitarist and composer Chanan Hanspal has recorded with Miles Davis musicians Bill Evans and Mike Stern, John Medeski and Jeff Lorber. He has performed with Roots Manuva, Kylie Minogue, Jay Kay, Jazz Jamaica and The Roots. Hanspal has also recorded for Virgin, Sony, Dorado and Instinct Records, and has independently released nine solo albums. ... more

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