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Fresh Air – Available to Listen & Watch Now!

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🎶 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/fresh-air/1803248489?i=1803248492
🎶 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6oVF0FfeVJHW7DdIZ4TTEU?si=OdLsbjgIRAaLpeKBzjYcew
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dZDQa5bTGc&list=OLAK5uy_mQGnQGRWSqEIAJEBx9yYIR1__FUfeOfBM

Fresh Air – Single
Music & Visuals by Chris Izatt
Released 2nd April 2025
Coda Sessions 2025

Track Listing:

01: Cozy Rhodes (07:09) #rhodes #lofi
02: Keep It Casual (03:26) #chillout #electricpiano
03: Fresh Air (04:22) #downtempo #cambridge

Instruments:
-Elektron Model: Samples (Drums/Samples)
-Roland Boss RC 600 Looper (Loops/Playback)
-Yamaha TRBX174 (Bass Guitar)
-Moog Grandmother (Monophonic Synthesizer)
-Dave Smith Instruments Prophet Rev2 (Polyphonic Synthesizer)
-Korg SV-1 (Rhodes/Piano)
-Gibson SG Supreme Custom (Electric Guitar)
-Shure Beta 58A (Dynamic Vocal Microphone)
-Sennheiser G3 EW100 SKM Wireless Lavalier Microphone Transmitter & Reciever

FX:
-Electroharmonix Bass Metamorphosis (Distortion/Compression)
-DBX 266XL Compressor/Gate 1U Rack Unit x2
-Alesis Multimix 16 Firewire Mixing Console

Cameras:
-Panasonic Lumix S5 / Sigma Asph IF AF 28-300mm f3.5-f5.6
-Panasonic Lumix GH4 / Sigma Asph IF D 28-200mm f3.5-f5.6
-Panasonic Lumix GH4 / Tamron Asph AF 28-300mm f3.5-f5.6
-iPhone 15 Pro
-GoPro Hero 5 Black
-Andoer Action Camera

Inspired by:
Azymuth
Blue Lab Beats
Boards of Canada
Bonobo
Calvin Harris
Dr. Dre
Electric Kif
Ezra Collective
Fat Freddy’s Drop
Fatboy Slim
Flying Lotus
Frank Zappa
Gogo Penguin
Gorillaz
J Dilla
Kiefer
Lewis Parker
Nightmares on Wax
NxWorries
Resolution 88
Ricky Tinez
Soccer96

Cosy Rhodes [Lofi Chillout Jazz]

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Cozy Rhodes
Written, Recorded & Performed by Chris Izatt
on Thursday March 6th 2025

Coda Sessions 2025

Original idea:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfcC_ATzn1A

Website:
https://chrisizatt.co.uk

Music:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3bBVMSlqYt3ib3dPBjVaGS
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/chris-izatt/1699057199

Connect:
https://www.instagram.com/chrisizatt/
https://www.threads.net/@chrisizatt
https://x.com/chrisizatt/

Donate:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chrisizatt

#lofi #Chillout #livelooping #jazz #dawless

SUBTERRESTRIAL: Live techno at The Cambridge Union Society

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A collaborative Synthesizer performance featuring Aetheral, Chris Izatt, Laura Ellen Music & Temporal Form, live in The Footlgiht Cellars, The Cambridge Union.

Subterrestrial celebrates 2 years of The Seasonal Sessions. Performed Live in the Historic Footlight Cellars, Cambridge Union Society.

A live session/digital concert featuring improvised DAWless Live Production with influences of Techno, Jazz, TripHop, Downtempo & Electronica. A Reprisal from  @CodaSessions  Groove Attack! Subterrestrial was performed on Friday 30th August 2024 at 6:30pm

Accompanied by the wonderful:
Laura Ellen Words & Music – https://www.instagram.com/lauraellenwrites/
@O.W.AV.OliverWalsh – https://www.instagram.com/temporal_form/
@k.coutts8908 – https://www.instagram.com/kellyc6035/

Performed & Arranged/Written Live by: Chris Izatt Aetheral Laura Ellen Temporal Form
Special Thanks: Cambridge Union Society –  @cambridgeunionsoc1815  Staff at The Orator
Broadcast, Filmed & Edited by: Chris Izatt Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Chris Izatt

The Seasonal Sessions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrA7_8_S9qH25p-_chvSovTsyyKdjKC8g&si=6HyiV_omIw1Vl1JQ

Autumn Sessions: Sept 14th – Nov 4th (2022)

New Years Session: Jan 3rd (2023)

Easter Chillz: April 3rd – Apri 9th (2023)

Spring Sessions: April 12th – May 30th (2023)

Summer Chillout 1-6: June 4th – August 13th (2023)

Don’t Look Down: Jan 17th – Feb 13th (2024)

Beats & Synths: March 9th – May 28th (2024)

Summer Chillout 7-10: Jun 2nd – July 19th (2024)

Subterrestrial: August 30th (2024)

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Instruments:
-Elektron Model: Samples (Drums/Samples)
-Roland Boss RC 600 Looper (Loops/Playback)
-Moog Grandmother (Monophonic Synthesizer)
-Dave Smith Instruments Prophet Rev2 (Polyphonic Synthesizer)
-Korg SV-1 (Rhodes/Piano)
-Shure Beta 58A (Dynamic Vocal Microphone)
-Audix i5 (Dynamic Percussion Microphone)

Cameras:
-Panasonic Lumix S5 (Full Frame Mirrorless Camera)
-Panasonic Lumix GH4 (Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Camera) x2
-Nikon D5100 (APSC DSLR Camera)
-GoPro Hero 5 (Action Camera) x2

AV Gear:
-Blackmagic Design Atem Mini Extreme ISO (Video Switcher/Recorder)
-Blackmagic Design eGPU (External GPU/Encoder)
-Alesis Multimix Firewire 16 (Firewire Mixing Console)
-Macbook Pro 13″ [A1278] 2012 i5 16GB RAM 3TB x3

Inspired by: Azymuth Blue Lab Beats Boards of Canada Bonobo Calvin Harris Dr. Dre Electric Kif Ezra Collective Fat Freddy’s Drop Fatboy Slim Flying Lotus Frank Zappa Gogo Penguin Gorillaz J Dilla Kiefer Lewis Parker Nightmares on Wax NxWorries Resolution 88 Ricky Tinez Soccer96

Thanks so much for watching & all of your support! See you again soon!

‘Shades’ Album Release

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Released on 20th April 2024.

A nine track Album that features the latest instrumental releases from 2024; taking influence from UK Jazz, Lo-Fi & Electronica.

Much like previous releases, each track has an associated video of the performance.

This Album was performed, recorded, mixed, mastered & edited by Chris Izatt.

Stay Afloat
Shades
Cozy Rhodes
Eye of The Needle
I’ll Never Know
Platinum
Tunnel Vision
Frenzy
High Tide

“Alongside the wonders of Audio-Visual magic, I write & produce my own music as a solo artist and release music to most popular streaming platforms (and Videos on Youtube).

This is a collection of some of my favourite compositions, in addition to a level of popularity on YouTube; I feel that this release captures some of my most varied, yet creative work!

The album, as a listening experience begins with a quite electronic/ambient feel and gradually shifts the gear up a notch as each track progresses!”

Instruments:
-Elektron Model: Samples (Drums/Samples)
-Roland Boss RC 600 Looper (Loops/Playback)
-Yamaha TRBX174 (Bass Guitar)
-Moog Grandmother (Monophonic Synthesizer)
-Dave Smith Instruments Prophet Rev2 (Polyphonic Synthesizer)
-Korg SV-1 (Rhodes/Piano)
-Gibson SG Supreme Custom (Electric Guitar)
-Shure Beta 58A (Dynamic Vocal Microphone)
-Audio Technica ‘Telemike’ ATR55 (Shotgun Condenser Microphone)

FX:
-Roland Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal
-Roland Boss PW-10 V-Wah Expression Pedal
-Electroharmonix Bass Metamorphosis (Distortion/Compression)
-DBX 266XL Compressor/Gate 1U Rack Unit x2

Cameras:
-Panasonic Lumix S5 (Full Frame Mirrorless Camera)
-Panasonic Lumix GH4 (Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Camera)
-Panasonic Lumix GH4 (Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Camera)
-iPhone 15 Pro (Using Blackmagic Design App)
-Nikon D5100 (APSC DSLR Camera)
-GoPro Hero 5 (Action Camera)
-Andoer UHD Pocket Camera (Action Camera)

AV Gear:
-Blackmagic Design Atem Mini Extreme ISO (Video Switcher/Recorder)
-Blackmagic Design eGPU (External GPU/Encoder)
-Alesis Multimix Firewire 16 (Firewire Mixing Console)
-Macbook Pro 13″ [A1278] 2012 i5 16GB RAM 3TB

https://www.instagram.com/chrisizatt

https://www.youtube.com/@Chrisizattofficial

Don’t Look Down! EP Release!

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Released on 19th February 2024.

A four track EP features the latest instrumental releases from 2024; taking influence from UK Jazz, Hip-Hop & Deep House.

Much like previous releases, each track has an associated video of the performance.

This EP was performed, recorded, mixed, mastered & edited by Chris Izatt.

“Alongside the wonders of Audio-Visual magic, I write & produce my own music as a solo artist and release music to most popular streaming platforms (and Videos on Youtube).

I enjoy producing ‘live performance’ based compositions; free from the shackles of typical music production. I find a great deal of satisfaction in rehearsing, arranging & performing these pieces, however the structure of the arrangements may appear unconventional! (Although not too far from typical Jazz & Electronic crossovers!)

I don’t have anything against traditional modern music production, i’m just exploring some different means of expression as a solo performer, taking key influences from Jazz, Hip-Hop, Downtempo & Progressive Rock.”

Instruments:
-Elektron Model: Samples (Drums/Samples)
-Roland Boss RC 600 Looper (Loops/Playback)
-Yamaha TRBX174 (Bass Guitar)
-Moog Grandmother (Monophonic Synthesizer)
-Dave Smith Instruments Prophet Rev2 (Polyphonic Synthesizer)
-Korg SV-1 (Rhodes/Piano)
-Gibson SG Supreme Custom (Electric Guitar)
-Shure Beta 58A (Dynamic Vocal Microphone)
-Audio Technica ‘Telemike’ ATR55 (Shotgun Condenser Microphone)

FX:
-Roland Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal
-Roland Boss PW-10 V-Wah Expression Pedal
-Electroharmonix Bass Metamorphosis (Distortion/Compression)
-DBX 266XL Compressor/Gate 1U Rack Unit x2

Cameras:
-Panasonic Lumix S5 (Full Frame Mirrorless Camera)
-Panasonic Lumix GH4 (Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Camera)
-Panasonic Lumix GH4 (Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Camera)
-iPhone 15 Pro (Using Blackmagic Design App)
-Nikon D5100 (APSC DSLR Camera)
-GoPro Hero 5 (Action Camera)
-Andoer UHD Pocket Camera (Action Camera)

AV Gear:
-Blackmagic Design Atem Mini Extreme ISO (Video Switcher/Recorder)
-Blackmagic Design eGPU (External GPU/Encoder)
-Alesis Multimix Firewire 16 (Firewire Mixing Console)
-Macbook Pro 13″ [A1278] 2012 i5 16GB RAM 3TB

https://www.instagram.com/chrisizatt/

https://www.youtube.com/@Chrisizattofficial

What happened to Coda Sessions?!

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This marks the 5th anniversary celebration of Coda Sessions; what does this mean?!

This brief story explains the journey from an inside perspective, where did Coda Sessions come from, and what happened?!

Live music is a great outlet that contributes heavily to the UK’s economy, whilst enriching the lives of many within all communities; this is my journey & how my own expectations were challenged with my own experiences.

Cambridge presents a diverse atmosphere for live events to flourish, even during tough times, but we struggled to maintain the upkeep & resources required to consistently continue promoting events; it can be costly if a succession of events do not meet required demands. A massive thanks to all who participated in our journey & we look to the future to see how the events landscape develops within Cambridge, whilst determining if it is suitable or appropriate to return!