The Def Pressé label proudly announces ‘ReARTiculations’ by Grammy winning duo Tensei; the latest in its Def Pressé Editions – KPM Crate Diggers series in which artists dig deep into the archives of the legendary KPM Sound Library. London-based label, Def Pressé are very pleased to continue their partnership with legendary Library Music label KPM. Def Pressé and friends, including names like Damu the Fudgemunk, Stro Elliot (The Roots), J-Live, Blockhead, Deca, Chris Dave and many more TBA have been given exclusive access to the KPM Library. These projects will take shape as two types of record. Def Pressé Editions/KPM Crate Diggers are works built around samples from KPM releases amongst other Library Music catalogues. Def Pressé Editions/KPM Originals are brand new pieces of music, free from samples. Both of these series’ include some very special guest vocalists and musicians as well as the Producers/Arrangers themselves. All of this music will be released by Def Pressé and placed into the vaults at KPM Library Music. Tensei (meaning “Heaven Star” in Japanese) is formed of Chris Kramer and Midas Wells. Hailing from the musical mecca of Chicago, the duo have a vast wealth of influences and history to inform their production including: hip hop, house, soul, jazz, library, and… more credits released September 6, 2023 Sample List KPM Composer(s) Current Track Title Quite Contrary Syd Dale Good Morning Crash Course Kieth Mansfield Reunion The Dark Side Sydney William Cordell Roy Midnight Ride Girl at the Top Kieth Mansfield & Alan Hawkshaw Legend Indigo Laurie Driver Vortex Lion Heart William Arthur Farley Perseverance Fugue-icity William Merrick Farran & Perseverance Edgar Alfred James Vetter Come the Dawn Dennis Farnon Birds Eye View Lonely Ballade Jim Lawless Birds Eye View Do you remember? Jim Lawless Submarine Soft Accents Otto Sieben Tranquility Before Summer Keith Mansfield Solstice Credits All Songs Composed by Tensei and KPM Composers All Songs Produced and Arranged by Tensei; Midas Wells and Whoiskramer Legend – Roderick Jackson & Christopher R Kramer (Tensei) Submarine – Roderick Jackson & Christopher R Kramer (Tensei) Reunion – Roderick Jackson & Christopher R Kramer (Tensei) Vortex – Roderick Jackson & Christopher R Kramer (Tensei) Midnight Ride -Roderick Jackson & Chris Kramer (Tensei), Leron – Trumpet, Alex Brinkman – Cello, Brandon Meeks – Electric Bass Good Morning – Roderick Jackson & Chris Kramer (Tensei), Regis Molina – Flute, Brandon Meeks – Upright Bass Solstice – Roderick Jackson & Chris Kramer (Tensei), Regis Molina – Sax, Alex Brinkman – Cello Bird’s Eye View – Roderick Jackson & Chris Kramer (Tensei), Leron – Trumpet Solo, Alex Brinkman – Cello Perseverance – Roderick Jackson & Chris Kramer (Tensei), Regis Molina – Sax and Flute, Alex Brinkman – Cello Tranquility – Roderick Jackson & Chris Kramer (Tensei), Greg Spero – Harpsichord and Grand Piano
