Fragile State
Fragile State is the moniker of the British duo Neil Cowley and Ben Mynott, both highly experienced in the music industry. Cowley, (keyboards) toured extensively with Zero 7 and several other groups. He has gathered an array of production credits, including Freil (whose single was on San Francisco's acclaimed Naked Music Recordings), and East West Connection. Mynott, a music journalist, is known for his monthly jazz/house column in B&S magazine. Bar De Lune Recordings put out Mynott's sexy, soulful compilation series titled Nu De Lune. Cowley and Mynott joined together as Fragile State after a friendship of many years, and Quiet Riot released the duo's first recording, Nocturnal Beats, a vinyl.
Bar De Lune released Fragile States' debut album, The Facts and the Dreams, in October 2002, as a CD, and, with Hoop Dreams, as a 5" and a 12". The aim of the album, a blend of soul and jazz that was named after a title in a rare l920s architecture book from Germany, is to reflect the dream of a social utopia, beautiful and fragile. Bar De Lune released the single The Facts and the Dreams/Hoop Dreams in September, 2003.
In 2003, following the highly acclaimed The Facts & The Dreams, Beechwood released Fragile State's creation Just Got Home, a compilation of contemporary, laid-back tunes from fourteen peers such as Mettle Music, RSL, The Egg, Hird Feat-Yukimi Nagano, Troublemakers, and Gare Du Nord.
While creating its own albums during the early 2000s, the duo also mixed, arranged, and produced albums for dozens of various artists, including the albums Saint Germain Lounge, Best of Buddha, Chillout Lounge, Sunset Buddha Lounge, World Beats, and Café du Monde. Venturing out into bigger territory, Fragile State played the Big Chill Festival in August, 2003, at Eastnor Castle, Deer Park, England. A single "Every Day a Story", remix with 4Hero, major UK act, was released in September, 2003. This was followed in October, 2003, by the duo's first ever UK tour, sponsored by the UK/worldwide fashion company, Fred Perry. Fragile State's laid back grooves and contemporary chillage continue to successfully permeate the UK music scene.
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Discography
18 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Facts and the Dreams
Electronic - Released by HideInside Records on 29 Dec 2016
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Voices from the Dustbowl
Electronic - Released by HideInside Records on 29 Dec 2016
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Remixes / Classics - New Mixes / Unreleased Tracks
Electronic - Released by HideInside Records on 29 Dec 2016
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Best Of
Electronic - Released by HideInside Records on 29 Dec 2016
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Canine Chill: Dog's Lofi Leisure Time
Fragile State, Sleepy Dogs, Lazy Vibes
Relaxation - Released by so.lo.fi on 19 Sep 2023
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Ocean Touch: Music for Healing Massages
Fragile State, Waveseekers, Spa Station
New Age - Released by NatureWave Music on 18 Jan 2024
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Yoga Harmony: Elevate Your Practice with Chill Music
Fragile State, Zen Living, yoga theory
Relaxation - Released by Ambient Ambience on 3 Oct 2023
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Fireside Beats: Melodic Flames
Ambient Music Bliss, Stress Relief Calm Oasis, Fragile State
Relaxation - Released by NatureWave Music on 10 Jan 2024
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Baby Fire: Music For Play
New Age - Released by NatureWave Music on 15 Apr 2024
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Fireside Companions: Music for Pets
Fragile State, Fireplace FX Studio, Raining for Calm Pets
Relaxation - Released by NatureWave Music on 2 Jan 2024
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Rain Embrace: Nature Melodic Symphony
Fragile State, The Weather Channel, Ambient Architects
New Age - Released by NatureWave Music on 4 Mar 2024
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Harmonic Calm: Music for Deep Relaxation
Relaxation Guru, Emeraldic, Fragile State
New Age - Released by Ambient Ambience on 8 Apr 2024
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Clash of Thunder: Resonant Tunes
The 2 Inversions, Rain Sleepings Sounds, Fragile State
New Age - Released by NatureWave Music on 26 Apr 2024
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Gentle Rain Lullabies: Drift into Dreamland
Chimmerish, Fragile State, Gentle Rain Makers
New Age - Released by Naturalism Sounds on 22 Apr 2024
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Joyful Tunes: Music for Baby's Day
Pregnancy Music, Fragile State, Subliminal Mind Expansion
New Age - Released by Deep Medi Vibes on 2 May 2024
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Fire Momentum: Productive Work Beats
Brainwave Music Architect, Fragile State, Work Music Background Music
New Age - Released by NatureWave Music on 26 Feb 2024
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Soulful Whiskers: Ambient Chill Tones for Cats
Fragile State, Abricot, Relaxcation
Relaxation - Released by Ambient Ambience on 22 Sep 2023
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Dogs' Waterfall Retreat: Calming Nature Sounds
Fragile State, Atmospheric Rivers, Dog Separation Anxiety Music
New Age - Released by NatureWave Music on 2 Feb 2024
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