MP3, 320 kbps including artwork

The EP "Shapes Are" is a refreshing move in a faster direction. The beats here hover in a tempo range that is unusual for for Jap Jap who is usually producing more easy listening material. The beats are more treated, there is more experimentation with effects and the sounds that accompany the beats are distant and organic: melodic ambience with a variety of environmental sounds. The slow monumental nature of much of the composition is set against the close-up, transient nature of various shufflings, disturbances, found spaces and confronting beats.

Reflecting on changes, structure and ambience "Shapes Are" EP is a unique mix of distant, warm, relaxing, uplifting and ecstatic sounds.

A1 Textures In Space
A2 Dood Pa
B1 And I
B2 Shakes Are OK