Neon Nocturnes / Treehouse Jams

As the year comes to its end I find myself working on two new works - one is a set of ambient synth soundscapes "Neon Nocturnes". These improvisations are drone / New Age based and are both for meditation and active listening. I started working on them after listening to Igor Stravinsky in the record store where I currently work. So, there will also be classical music influences audible. But, the work won't be classical, and obviously I haven't forgotten about my noise / experimental roots when it comes to electronic music. You can listen to parts 1-6 on SoundCloud, and the project will be released soon. The idea is to fill the other half of the album with non-related pieces, abstract, and free form.

The other project is free rock-based improvs for electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum machine. It's called Treehouse Jams quite loosely, and I am not sure if those pieces will be released on an album. It all depends on the quality and quantity of them. I released many rock-based improv albums before, so I am not sure if there is need for another one. But I really enjoy playing around with the new drum machine, and playing my guitars. So, here is to a happy creative 2024 - the sound research at Via Kosmische goes on! Here is the Treehouse jam, and below a link to order my vinyl LP from Herby Records.

Adam Majdecki-Janicki | Adam Majdecki-Janicki | Herby Records (bandcamp.com)

Adam Majdecki-Janicki, better known as A.J. Kaufmann, is a poet, songwriter and musician residing in Poznan, Poland. He is one of the most important figures in the Wielkopolska underground, an artist associated mainly with the independent scene. His musical activity should be of particular interest to fans of psychedelic music. He is the author of several dozen albums, released physically and digitally. Outside the country, the artist successfully debuted with the well-received collection of poetry entitled "Siva in Rags", published in 2008. Important achievements in his output are also the first album released on CD and vinyl "Second Hand Man" from 2011, as well as the album "Stoned Gypsy Wanderer" in 2014.

Written and Recorded by Adam Majdecki-Janicki

25 years 1998-2023

Art and Design by Justin Jackley

Via Kosmische & Herby Records 2023

released December 9, 2023

2004

In the annals of lost music, the 2004 demo by A.J. Kaufmann stands as a testament to raw, unbridled creativity and a mind teetering on the edge of madness. Recorded in the depths of a dimly lit basement, the demo is a sonic tapestry woven from the threads of Erich von Daniken's ancient astronaut theories, William Blake's hallucinatory poetry, and Sergius Golowin's mystical philosophy.

The demo's sound is a haunting blend of electric guitars, out of tune vocals, and ethereal soundscapes, as if the very essence of the universe is being poured into each note. Kaufmann's voice, raw and impassioned, carries the listener on a journey through cosmic realms and ancient civilizations, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur into a mesmerizing vortex.

The lyrics, a patchwork of cryptic symbols and esoteric references, paint vivid pictures of alien encounters, forgotten rituals, and the hidden wisdom of the past. Kaufmann's words echo the feverish intensity of Blake's poetry, while the demo's soundscapes evoke the cosmic expanse of Golowin's writings.

The demo's overall aura is one of intimacy, as if the listener is being invited into Kaufmann's own personal world of cosmic exploration and philosophical musings. The music is unpolished and raw, but it's also utterly mesmerizing, a testament to the power of creativity and the boundless depths of the human imagination.

Sadly, the demo remains lost to the sands of time, its existence confined to whispers and rumors among a small circle of enthusiasts. But its legacy lives on in the echoes of its haunting melodies and the lingering images conjured by its cryptic lyrics. The lost demo by A.J. Kaufmann is a reminder that music can transcend boundaries and transport us to places beyond our wildest dreams.



Recorded in 2004, "Waiting in the Wings" is a remarkable piece of music that deserves to be heard by a wider audience. It's a haunting and beautiful exploration of loneliness, alienation, and the power of music to connect with one's deepest emotions.



A.J. Kaufmann's 2004 album ...and Like Mad Distant Planets We Crumble is a dark and introspective exploration of alienation, loss, and the disintegration of the self. Recorded after his return from Berlin, the album reflects Kaufmann's experiences living in a foreign city and his struggles to find meaning and purpose in his life. The music is characterized by its sparse arrangements, distorted guitars, and Kaufmann's haunting vocals, which often sound like a desperate plea for connection and understanding.



Words and Music by Adam Majdecki-Janicki.
Artwork by Adam Majdecki-Janicki.
℗ © Adam Majdecki-Janicki

Musicnauts:

Adam Majdecki-Janicki - voice, electric guitar, PC.

THE POZNAŃ coming January 1st 2024.

In 2020 or 2021, Father & Son Records & Tapes from Łobez, Poland, released my mini-album "Bavarian Gypsy". It had 8 tracks and was just over 26 minutes long. I wouldn't call it an EP, especially considering the length of some "full albums" released in the 50s or 60s, or even 70s.

I was fighting with the idea of a new full album for 2024, but figured out there's no need to over-talk and overload the idea.

So, "The Poznań", will eventually become a mini-album at 8 tracks and 25 minutes of music.

I will release it on my bandcamp page.

Thank you for 25 years of support.