Colleen’s mastery of the art of sound sculpting is fully displayed on Le jour et la nuit du réel, a beautiful 21 song double album that manages to explore the intersections of the material and the imagined, a sonic odyssey unearthing soul from synthesis. The album is organized into several movements. Each movement employs different synthesis settings, but with distinctive chords and motifs that provide a through line, guiding the listener through gorgeous sonic landscapes. Schott elaborates: “To me, the capacity of synthesis to alter - subtly or radically - the physical embodiment in sound of the same series of notes is akin to how, when given new information about a person or a situation, we can reevaluate our initial perception of what we thought was the “reality” of that person or situation, sometimes drastically so”. Le jour et la nuit du réel‘s astounding breadth of texture and emotion were sculpted from a surprisingly minimal setup even for Schott – an all-analog combination of one monophonic semi-modular synth, the Moog Grandmother, and two delays, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo and her trusted Moogerfooger Analog Delay. A kaleidoscopic range of sounds speckle the album’s seven suites which mimic the range and nuance of emotions, both deeply personal and communal, parsed into two distinctive halves that represent day and night and the contrasting feelings each encompasses. One of the most consistently exciting voices in contemporary music, French composer Cécile Schott aka Colleen’s new album Le jour et la nuit du réel, is a gorgeous wellspring of sonic delights. It is a double album filled with gorgeous details that rewards the listener with constant revelations and sonic delights.
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
-
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
-
Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
Combining classic design with modern Bluetooth connectivity, built-in amplification and versatile inputs, these speakers deliver rich, balanced sound.
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Cole Pulice Land's End Eternal
Leaving Records
May 9, 2025 -
Cancer Inverted World
Peaceville Import
May 2, 2025 -
Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke Tall Tales (Deluxe Edition) [2xLP]
Warp Records
May 9, 2025 -
Joe Jonas Music For People Who Believe In Love (Cloudy White)
Republic Records
May 23, 2025 -
Josh Joplin Group GpYr
Missing Piece Records
May 2, 2025 -
I'm With Her WIld And (Clear And Blue Blue Eco-Mix)
Rounder
May 9, 2025 -
Preoccupations Ill At Ease
Born Losers Records
May 9, 2025 -
MARINA PRINCESS OF POWER (Pink)
Bmg
June 27, 2025 -
Eric Hilton L'Ocean feat. Natalia Clavier (Electric Blue)
Montserrat House
June 20, 2025 -
Guenna Peak Of Jin'arrah
The Sign Records
December 31, 2025 -
Gridiron Poetry From Pain
Blue Grape Music
May 30, 2025 -
Jenny Hval Iris Silver Mist
4Ad
May 2, 2025 -
MDC The Last War
Cleopatra Records
May 16, 2025 -
Karate Unsolved: Y2K (25th Anniversary; Coke Bottle Clear) [2xLP]
Numero
April 25, 2025