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The transit of Mercury

by Portable

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This horizon 05:31
We are an echo, mirrors of the mind A powerful force, we seek we find You can't hold us down, for much longer. We just grow and grow, so much stronger Chorus This horizon it stays there This horizon it stays there This horizon it stays there This horizon it stays there I can't go back I can't stand still I keep on pushing on Up on that hill I fantisize dreams within me Like ink on paper They materialize Repeat Chorus Keep pushing on Keep pushing on
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I end, where you begin Our stories, they spin together together together together Chorus You take my heart You take my heart away You take my heart, everyday Submerge me In your soul Never desert me In the cold Together Together Together Together Repeat Chorus
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One earth 04:25
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Said it all 03:48
The cyclone in my head It left me on the corner Left me for dead But never can you die Eternal like the light Shining from my eye Chorus You've gone and said it all You've gone and said it all You've gone and said it all You've gone and said it all The circus of the city The city of my head Distorts reality The piper has mislead I need a shoulder I only want to know ya Repeat Chorus
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Climb 06:36
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‘Mercury in Transit’ is a rare astronomical event: when the closest planet to the Sun passes directly between the star and a superior planet. It’s also the title of Portable’s new album, which sees its release on KhoiKhoi on 13th March. The 8-track LP is the shimmering product of arguably one of the most favoured multi-talented underground electronic acts unleashing yet another other-worldly wealth of solitary craftmanship. This being Portable’s 6th album, it drops – an awaited UFO – two decades on from his debut release. A diverse range of sounds all in the South African’s signature style firmly affix Portable, real name Alan Abrahams, in the realms of the future, converging through driving and bubbling melody-fuelled dancefloor journeys (This Horizon, It’s Been Long ft. Korus, You Hacked Me) into softer, ambient moments (One Earth). Tempos fluctuate, Abrahams’ vocals control at times while at others they float omnisciently above a tapestry of electronic vibrations. ‘Climb’ builds as a percussion-laden crescendo but not before an all-out whirlwind in the form of the epic ‘This Passing Moment’, which brings things to a fitting close. This truly is a special selection of treats from the Parisian-based producer, with Laurent Garnier hailing 'Ohh whaouuu… Excellent album', Honey Dijon describes it as "So Good" and Motor City Drum Ensemble says "Love your harmonies and rhythm programming, especially "climb“ is perfect for me to play out, also really enjoyed the quieter tracks like "one earth". On 28th February Portable will celebrate the release of 'Transit Of Mercury' and other releases at Panorama Bar with his celebrated live act – a set which cannot be missed.

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released March 13, 2020

All compositions by Alan Abrahams. Percussion on 4 and and bass and percussion on 6 by Waly Loume. Design : Rubén A. Tamayo Photos : Alan Abrahams

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