KMRU: Spaces

KMRU explores the influence our surroundings can have on hearing and composing. Check out an interview with KMRU and download his free field recordings on the Ableton blog: www.ableton.co...
Director/Editor:
Ralf Kleinermanns
DoP Berlin:
Tobias Lindner
Sound Recordist Berlin:
Joseph Joyce
DoP Nairobi:
Emma M. Nzioka
Additional Footage Nairobi:
Documentary "Field recording workshop w/KMRU 'Under the Bridge' ADE 2020", Emma M. Nzioka
Music:
KMRU: OT - Soundtrack (Album: Logue)
KMRU: Lost Ones (Album: Opaquer)
Joseph Kamaru: Mukarara Nake
KMRU: Ulmma (Album: Jar)
KMRU: Jinja Encounters - Instr. Mix (Album Logue)
Keep up with KMRU:
kmru.info/
/ _kamaru_
kmru.bandcamp....
/ joseph_kamaru
#ableton #kmru #documentary

[@Kyle-wb7wx]

This was really cool. I love when Ableton showcases artists.

[@bluecarbon9341]

Refreshing to watch someone develop their own art as opposed to following everyone else. This is what art really should be.

[@wildbird78]

Amen.

[@RealLargeManTheGiantOne]

I feel like a certain amount of what makes your art unique, despite any influences you have, strong or not, is how you leverage your unique experiences. While I agree that following others for the sake of it is an artistic pitfall, I'm also of the opinion that even if someone chooses to express themselves through someone elses style, it remains a valid art form. Nothing hurts more than being told that what you made is invalid or pointless because someone else made something similar. If you're familiar with a certain genre, you can hear the differences between what different artists make, even if to an outsider they may all seem the same

[@billB101]

@@RealLargeManTheGiantOne Oh for sure, KMRU is absolutely not the the only artist using foley and field recording in his ambient work, but he's definitely carved out a unique voice that reflects his own life here, and in this era of almost paint by numbers music production I love that this is getting the attention it deserves.

[@nemartin1]

His sample collections are not just ambient sounds, but also pieces of memories.

[@thetylersherman]

I like KMRU's creative flow. Cool perspective on music making.

[@Mancheguache]

All hail Ableton for doing that - but most of all - all power to this guy KMRU. Truly deep and inspirational. Fantastic

[@PihkaIsMyName]

I love KMRU's vibe and I love Ableton for making videos like this! Inspiring indeed.

[@ItzHoot]

What a amazing way at looking at music, thanks so much for this.

[@Gorlung]

I love the playlist. It's motivational, inspiring and sometimes very meditative.

[@BlueSB017]

Just saw KMRU at the Barbican in London with Cortini. Amazing, intense and loud. Very good. So nice to see the Lyra 8 so well controlled and the visuals were just glorious.

[@HeathHolme]

Kudos KMRU your music has amazing depth & character. It was great to learn about your influences and creative processes. 😊

[@thegmanishere]

More people like this man please, let go of rhythm and more focus on what emotes from sound.

[@afkac3425]

Best 11 minutes of my life in the last few weeks. Thanks for sharing this documentary that adds such depth of extra information to our understanding of KMRU and his music. I’m excited to go and learn about his grandfather’s work too.

[@bryanmaina1758]

from Kenya with love.... long live soundsafari artists!!!

[@kidko]

beautiful piece. inspired to get out and capture more field recordings + enjoy some KMRU music

[@josipvulic5471]

Fantastic take and realization on changing your sound scape to change your music. Much appreciated KMRU!

[@katulamwangi9164]

I'm ever learning new things from you. Thanks Kamaru for all the great stuff you are doing for the community and inspiring change.

[@CG-hj1cu]

Fantastic feature. KMRU 👏

[@mistaalu]

ayyyyyy one time for 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 #abletonnairobi

[@robin_miller_music]

Wow, so interesting, amazing to hear someone talk about sound in the way that he does. Gonna go find his channel now!

[@Mr.Meowgical]

Loved this, everything was presented very nicely. Gonna go listen to some KMRU now.

[@DK-qe6uo]

Please more of these documentaries!

[@andycordy5190]

Talking about the influence of his uncle, there is so much experience behind this music in terms of influential development. I guess the listener would not guess that the music was from an African source but that may be the influence of Berlin and his contemporaries there. It makes me glad to see someone from Nairobi getting the chance to experience these other things. I have some electronica from musicians in Kampala, Uganda, where the approach is radically different to European sources I know. I used to worry that African musicians moving in the mainstream would spoil this kind of regional identity and originality but mostly the process is an exchange. To work in "Pop" there are big compromises to be made, whoever you are, wherever you are from. If you are not interested in that industry arena, you can keep your freedom. You get to keep your individuality and your dignity.❤

[@benoftroy]

love the music. very glad to learn about KMRU.

[@kingoimkenya]

This is a fascinating peek into a very creative mind. Thank you.

[@flashmo7]

Amazing video, thank you very much for sharing... Big up! ^^

[@adri.progression]

woahhh 🔥🔥 love the effort and intention made to communicate how reflective and introspective this process is. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@GianniGradi-dw7ny]

Very deep and engaging music. The true artist is able to use all to create beauty. A very deep sensitivity and intelligence.

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

pleasure to watch and listen

[@wreignone]

Good stuff @ableton love ur videos. 👍🏻

[@Chillinasdylan]

Def feel the man. I strive to be different, that's what feels good to me. Everyone should be authentic, we all dont fit in the same genre

[@2mbst1]

KMRU - Jar is such great and inspiring album. Really takes you places.

[@MrSka7cis]

More!!!!

[@rescd4]

beautiful, inspirational . Thank You

[@matthewe2741]

Fantastic. The amazing piece around 10:00 is KMRU Jinja Encounters

[@wndfrm]

fantastic insight and advice for anyone working in this aesthetic!

[@bpm_studioo]

Highly inspirational

[@rdr3873]

I would watch the feature-length version of this short doc.

[@RoseRinged]

Inspiring and amazing words there at the end 👌🏻

[@KasmuelMcOure]

Totally love this, kaka! Great job! I’m so proud of you.

[@thejazzjaime]

Freakin amazing docu, I love KMRU.

[@philippeseignez]

super ! bravo !

[@overgrowthproductions135]

Beautiful KMRU. Excellent work.

[@Stick3x]

Awesome.

[@bernios3446]

I much like his thoughful approach.

[@hotlineoperator]

Recording spaces and sounds. This is interesting.

[@stevie-jones-music]

This guy is so cool and the music is beautiful!

[@movedtothis]

Beautiful and so inspiring, lovely portrait...

[@dennismaorwe]

Great work as always KMRU.

[@anonandon71]

This is what I aspire to.

[@magnusmonfeldt8666]

What a wise young man!

[@echodub81]

He does really interessting music!

[@iamhated1292]

Great KMRU. Ableton: starting to get the feeling you guys like field recordings...

[@ejuku7901]

My men big upon on yourself more blessings to you sir 🙏

[@ilan22gordon]

Great video!

[@FaRoss232]

I love Nairobi!

[@hadiramoficial]

Me gusto este formato de mini documental musical súper bien!

[@regmonmusic]

Excellent!

[@rabevier8071]

Inspired!

[@AbstractFocus]

I’m inspired. African ambient, you can’t go wrong!

[@future_finno5352]

nice film nice character thanks for sharing his story thanks for the inspiration

[@MikeGomeztheDMG]

Dope 🤘

[@ContainsIt]

Incredibly talented young man.

[@raphaelshklarek]

Really cool approach and energy. Would love to know what mini wind screens he’s using. I would prefer those single mic screens more to the bigger overarching one I’m using. Pointers would be much appreciated.

[@ThePhenobarbidoll]

It seems like he's using the LOM Usi mics, for which Bubblebee Industries developed fitted windbubbles

[@raphaelshklarek]

@@ThePhenobarbidoll thanks 🙏

[@josephkamaru523]

@@raphaelshklarek thats correct )..thanks

[@victorb6428]

❤

[@kimina310]

Keep pushing bro

[@JohnGauge790]

Dope af

[@psyde]

could relate

[@zmil666]

King

[@Hoozter]

Nice 👍

[@JackEL]

Good vibes :)!

[@HeapsMad]

"I do want to make something different" sounds like Four Tet and Bonobo

[@lisl98]

very inspiring

[@user-bd4yb2tw8h]

amazing

[@tomyherseta]

Kamaru!!!

[@josephkamaru523]

tomy!!

[@KarlMiller-DjKarl]

I need to find a nice field recorder and mic boom ... ☮🔥

[@DonNadie_001]

Re piola el men

[@gitongamukira3749]

KMRU!!!

[@scum1979]

drainnnn ganggg

[@ГайцыГазазат]

What kind of microphone do you use

[@mathisgraening1931]

exactly next to these rails i lost my keys last month.

[@josephkamaru523]

so sorry..hope you find them

[@mathisgraening1931]

@@josephkamaru523 i did find them exaclty where i lost em. they were laid out nicely on the stone sidewall. i left 2 euros and a nice note to the finder

[@josephkamaru523]

so nice to hear you found them! ))

[@kosmikmusa]

9:04 what he is using to mix 8 channel audio?

[@stanlu1659]

when will Ableton be supporting muti-channel tracks?

[@julubeats]

Kenya FTW

[@Oenilloc]

Прекрасная история 😌✨👌

[@everend_xyz]

what s the headphones that's on him?

[@yamancoolabah]

A student and six Genelec monitors? Gratulation.

[@HaydnRose-y7h]

Jarrett Mount

[@KO-iq2kv]

:43 Dude straight leaped off the bus

[@kalubandali2241]

bro has a Lyra 8, Razer laptop, chase bliss pedal, midi keyboard, audio interface and a top of the range field recorder and is taking about not having much, the irony hahahaha

[@Suba932]

Compared to the producers who have multiple synths, drum machines, and 45 effects pedals, yeah he has the minimum amount of physical gear.

[@fray3dendsofsanity]

By today’s standards and other home studios, that’s nothing. Compare that to people with 20 keyboards/hardware synths in their room and 15 guitars

[@kalubandali2241]

@@Suba932 that is bollocks! compared to what 90% of us have which just a shit laptop and ableton. I come from Africa too, i lived in Nairobi for 2 years (i am from Mwaza) and compared to everyone else in his area and town he has a shit ton of stuff. you have no idea how expensive gear is in Africa. Take a look at Afrorack if want to see something unique.

[@CR-sj7xd]

LOL yes, even his HD25 headphone cost more than my laptop :D

[@Afrorack]

@@kalubandali2241 Greetings