Producer Shady Monk has a beautiful new collection of covers and remixes. This project is a heartfelt tribute to the iconic duo Boards of Canada. The album features reimagined versions of tracks that helped define the modern electronic landscape.

The project is heavily inspired by the “northern” aesthetic that Boards of Canada originally pioneered. That duo famously took their name from the National Film Board of Canada, having been influenced by the nostalgic soundtracks and visual style of 1970s Canadian educational documentaries. Shady Monk continues this tradition, focusing on the same sense of wonder and atmospheric depth found in those classic films.

Shady Monk describes this project as an effort to build “more instrumentation” around the minimal, synth-based originals. The result is a lush, emotional experience that blends old-school synthesizers with modern production. Here are the featured tracks:

In A Beautiful Place Out In The Country: A stunning cover that captures the dreamy, outdoor vibe of the original.

Whitewater: This version adds new layers of sound, creating a rich, flowing texture.

Olson V3: A special “piano” cover that highlights the simple, effective melodies of the source material.

Nothing Is Real: A creative remix that puts a modern spin on a classic electronic soundscape.