L a z u l i _ y e l l o w (aka Forest Kids Collective) is a multifaceted musical universe conceived by Philadelphia-based producer, Paul G. Marchesani. This expansive project encompasses over 30 unique musical aliases, each personified as distinct characters, contributing to a rich tapestry of interconnected sounds and narratives.
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Music & Art
For more than a decade, Paul has been meticulously crafting this universe, producing an extensive discography that spans genres from ambient and experimental to indie and electronica. With over 1,900 original compositions, 13 short films, and numerous playlists, Forest Kids Collective stands as a testament to his boundless creativity and dedication to immersive storytelling.
Each musical alias is personified as a character that reflects the music within this vast realm that is the "Forest Kids Universe." Each album, EP, and song all have significant meaning to the characters development, the universes landscape, and plot for the entire story.
RELEASES
Frutiger Aero
pov: its 2004. you just checked into your new dentist office. your mp3 player and gameboy are dead but they have a gaming center and a big aquarium. life is good.
This album is a love letter to the aesthetic "frutiger Aero" (also known as Web 2.0 Gloss ). Frutiger Aero is named after Adrian Frutiger - (who created the Frutiger Fonts commonly used alongside Frutiger Aero) and Windows Aero (the UI theme of Windows Vista & 7) which spread outward and influenced many other companies' design choices of the era. A broad style prevelent in tech and design roughly around 2001 - 2013. This album highlights the subgenres "Frutiger Eco" & "Frutiger Aurora".
We hope you enjoy this accompaniment to the aesthetic.
