{"product_id":"1928974","title":"Mariusz Duda - Afr Ai D [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE RIVERSIDE \u0026amp; LUNATIC SOUL MASTERMIND MARIUSZ DUDA RETURNS WITH HIS FOURTH SOLO ALBUM 'AFR AI D'\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite being an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Mariusz Duda has always been fascinated by the telling of a story, idea or concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhereas on previous album 'Lockdown Trilogy', Mariusz Duda wanted to capture a snapshot of life during the pandemic the renown progressive mastermind, this time explores the concept of 'AI' as disruptor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new solo record looks at the growing commodification of 'AI' \u0026amp; specifically with artificial intelligence entering the mainstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the notion of ChatGPT \u0026amp; Midjourney \u0026amp; the increasing use of deep fakes as a springboard, 'AFR AI D' explores these interesting \u0026amp; forward-thinking theories musically just as much as it does conceptually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with the ominous sounds of the aptly titled 'Taming Nightmares' acting as a musical signpost to this new dawn of machine learning. It's followed by Interstellar nod of 'Fake Me Deep, Murf' \u0026amp; later by the TRON like 'Mid Jorney To Freedom'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOff the back of 'Bots' Party' we move into the emotive arpeggios of 'I Love To Chat With You' that whisks you straight into the mind of Theodore Twombly falling for an operating system. The album later ends on the cold \u0026amp; unfeeling introspection of 'Embracing The Unknown'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world where truth is often camouflaged by deception the electronic heartbeat of 'AFR AI D' can never lie. Or can it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerman artist \u0026amp; illustrator Hajo Muller (Steven Wilson) appears once again carrying on the legacy of Mariusz Duda's artwork as the two have collaborated throughout Mariusz's solo album career. Mariusz also performs all instruments throughout the album with the exception of the guitar solos which are performed by Mateusz Owczarek (Lion Shepherd).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'AFR AI D' was recorded throughout May \u0026amp; June 2023 at Serakos Studio in Warszawa, with engineering by Magda \u0026amp; Robert Srzedniccy \u0026amp; mastered by Robert Szydlo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'AFR AI D' will be released on CD presented in a jewel case and LP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaming Nightmares ( 07:20 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood Morning Fearmongering ( 05:13 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFake Me Deep, Murf ( 04:48 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBots' Party ( 05:00 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI Love To Chat With You ( 03:43 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy So Serious, Cassandra ? ( 04:56 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMid Jorney To Freedom ( 03:08 )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbracing The Unknown ( 08:00 )\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54421387379073,"sku":"1928974","price":13.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0802644879024.jpg?v=1750649570","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/1928974","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}