Cassiopeia is a constellation in the northern sky. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century Greek astronomer Ptolemy and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. In the sky Cassiopeia sits with Andromeda on the South side. In Greek mythology it was considered to represent the vain queen Cassiopeia, who boasted about her unrivalled beauty.

This album is a mix between different sides of the concept of “Cassiopeia”. It’s about life, the universe, humans and the future. Cassiopeia includes musical approaches comparable to Prefuse 73, Robot Koch and Kryptic Minds. The record is predominantly Hip Hop, but features tracks with other artists that are not strictly part of this genre such as BekBekson, Verhovski and Fancy Mike. Pavel’s music is a trip into a fable and his medium is the music of different genres: Hip Hop, Dubstep, Glitch, Wonky and Downbeat, used to form pictures. His work is free spirited and there are hints of feelings, allusions, enigma and mystery. We won’t get into the inner workings of his music, how it finds its way into the hearts and souls of the audience, the important thing is that it serves its purpose. Tracks such as “LA” or “Andromeda” are very personal statements from Pavel, “Quant Magic” is composed using Overtone, Didgeridoo, Boomerang, Yedaki and other Australian instruments. “Sacred Chants Of Shiva” seizes the listener with a sensation of restlessness.

Pavel Dovgal’s “Cassiopeia”, the incision between intergalactic music and the human soul. The same formula that has been present for over a thousand years.

Artwork by Gordon, Binh & Bioniq.

You can order the vinyl version at Rush Hour, Cargo, Boomkat, Access Hip Hop, UGHH.COM and with T-Shirt at hhv.de.

Digital download at Itunes | Juno | Zero Inch | Beatport | Amazon | Bandcamp | Musicload and more.

Listen to the digital bonus “Sacred Chants Of Shiva (Comfort Fit Remix)”, here!

Release date: November, 5th 2010.

Excerpts of press or air play outcomes:
Rhythm Incursions Sept ’10 by Primus Luta aka RIPL – with the song “Sacred Chants Of Shiva” – DOWNLOAD. Playground Mag feature with the song & video “Solar Midnight” – READ. Drugoy HipHop feature with the song & video “Solar Midnight” – READ. BLN.FM with the song “Andromeda, Document, “ – DOWNLOAD. Mixery Raw Deluxe feature READ. Deftune feature READ. Groove Merchants Sept ’10 by Majestic Mood with the song “Girango” – DOWNLOAD. BBE Globalsouljah Radio by James Barrie with the song “Lyra Bird Feat Bekbekson” – DOWNLOAD. Rhythm Incursions Sept ’10 by Laurent Fintoni with the song “Andromeda” – DOWNLOAD. Knowledge Magazine | KMAG Sept ’10 album report – READ. Radio Eins Elektro Beats by Olaf Zimmermann with the song LA – LISTEN. RAGNAMPIZA RADIO – Playlist del 08/11/2010 with the song Ahu Tongariki (Road to…) – DOWNLOAD. BASE.FM (New Zealand) The Chin Check Show by Keegan Fepuleai with the song Andromeda – DOWNLOAD. Mixology Podcast (Florence, Italy) by Andrea Mi with the song Ahu Tongariki (Road to…), LA and more – DOWNLOAD. EINS LIVE by Klaus Fiehe with the song Solar Midnight – READ.
Triple R – Melbourne Independent Radio – 102.7FM at The City Rises with the song Quant Magic, Girango – LISTEN. WYEP Pittsburg at Dubmission Radio Show #633 February 5, 2011 hosted by Kerem Gokmen with the song Parade Your Planets – LISTEN. Headnotes Radio February 17, 2011 with the song Lyra Birds, Ahu Tongariki – LISTEN. hhv.de Mag February 17th, 2011 review – READ. etc.

Pavel Dovgal‘s “Parade Your Planets” Mix at Rhythm Incursions & “Intergalactic Music“ Mix at Mondayjazz!