Electronic · GR · Active since 2006

Your Hand In Mine

Delicate toy instruments and warm electronics create a world of miniature wonders. It is the sound of a music box playing for a room full of ghosts.

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Your Hand In Mine is a Thessaloniki-based duo consisting of Manos Mylonakis and George Papadopoulos. Formed in 2006 as an offshoot of the post-rock outfit Shortcat, the project represents a shift toward miniature orchestration and acoustic experimentation.

Their sound identity is defined by the use of unconventional instruments, including toy pianos, melodicas, and found objects, processed through live-looping techniques. This approach aligns them with the 'toytronica' and modern classical movements, though their melodic sensibilities are deeply rooted in European folk and street music traditions. A pivotal moment in their career was the 2007 commission to score Mikio Naruse's 1933 silent film 'Every Night Dreams', which solidified their reputation for cinematic storytelling without words. Critically, they are praised for their ability to evoke 'new-romantic' atmospheres that balance whimsical playfulness with a profound, underlying melancholy. They occupy a specific niche in the Greek independent scene, bridging the gap between electronic production and traditional chamber music instrumentation.

Our Catalog1 Album · 2011
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