Fifty Years and beyond since… “El Computador Virtuoso” by José Vicente Asuar.
This album, “TECNOASUAR”, was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of “El Computador Virtuoso”, an educational album produced by the Sound Technology Research Group of the Faculty of Musical and Performing Arts Sciences at the University of Chile. The project was conceptualized and led by José Vicente Asuar, an acoustics professor at the university, with Víctor Rivera, an Electrical Engineering and Sound Technology student, responsible for the design and implementation of the devices and systems, and Cristian Vergara, a Composition student, contributing to the stylistic development of several pieces. Other students from the Sound Technology program also collaborated at various stages of the project. The album was produced using a PDP-8 computer from Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) between January and March 1973.
José Vicente Asuar is one of South America’s most important electronic musicians. He created the first computer exclusively for music in Chile (the COMDASUAR) and, in 1958, established Latin America’s first Electronic Music Studio at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
This homage, tribute, recognition, and act of memory celebrates Asuar’s contributions, his unique approach to sound, his way of “interpreting” and teaching, and is dedicated to all who took part in that initial project, especially to José Vicente Asuar and his legacy. The sound-based archival work for this project was realized by music producer Johannes Concha (aka S3T3) and Pablo Castex (aka DJ Castex) between January and March 2023, honoring the 50th anniversary of “El Computador Virtuoso”. We believe in the importance of preserving the sonic heritage of our territory, understanding its impact, and appreciating the far-reaching influence of this achievement, as well as highlighting Asuar’s immense contribution—a vast sonic archive full of recordings and frequencies, inviting us to explore and embrace new sounds.
The development of the COMDASUAR and Asuar’s pedagogical work in music and sound are equally groundbreaking. In his teachings, Asuar connected the musical traditions of Bach, folklore, and popular music, explaining in a didactic way the principal ideas of the theory of sound and acoustics, and placing them within reach of all. Still, Asuar’s work neither began nor ended with “El Computador Virtuoso”; he had already established an extensive career as a professor and composer at the University of Chile. Fortunately, he continued producing material and sharing his knowledge until his passing in 2017.
Pablo Castex
(Santiago, Chile. Noviembre / November 2024)
ITA
Il duo si è formato durante un workshop di musica e spiritualità tenutosi nell’Abbazia di San Paolo fuori le mura a Roma nel 2024. Dotati di grandi capacità compositive e organizzative, ma scarsa attenzione, i quattro hanno imparato una lettera dell’alfabeto italiano a testa: la p, la a, la o e la l. Bastano infatti solo quattro lettere per sapere tutte le lettere di S. Paolo (la o viene ripetuta due volte e la S è muta).
Questo ensemble si distingue per la sua capacità di creare un’atmosfera unica e coinvolgente con semplici melodie tipiche di chi ha appena iniziato a suonare, ma vive l’urgenza di inondare il mercato musicale con il racconto della propria vita.
Con la speranza di fare cosa gradita, questo primo volume di una collana di album tutta da collezionare augura un futuro di serenità a: Corinzi, Colossesi, Efesini, Filippesi, Galati, Romani, Tessalonicesi.
“A voi ho trasmesso quello che anch’io ho ricevuto” (1 Corinzi 15:3).
ENG
Laricchia, Matsumoto, Nitti, and Padapopolous form an innovative musical duo, with Laricchia on piano and trombone and Nitti on drums, while the other members of the group do not play any instruments.
The duo was formed during a workshop on music and spirituality held at the Abbey of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome in 2024. Gifted with great compositional and organizational skills but lacking in attention, the four learned one letter of the Italian alphabet each: P, A, O, and L. Only four letters are needed to spell out “S. Paolo” (the O is repeated twice and the S is silent).
This ensemble stands out for its ability to create a unique and engaging atmosphere with simple melodies typical of those who have just started playing but feel the urgency to flood the music market with the story of their lives.
With the hope of being appreciated, this first volume of a collectible album series wishes a future of serenity to: Corinthians, Colossians, Ephesians, Philippians, Galatians, Romans, Thessalonians.
“I passed on to you what I also received” (1 Corinthians 15:3).
An exploration trying to answer a curiosity-driven question – what distinguishes a combination of sounds from music?
Why do we like certain tracks and why do we make them like that in the first place? Experiments with engagement in music, to find out why the enjoyment that comes from listening has nothing to do with the joy itself.
Throughout the album, it becomes apparent that it has something to say. It is a communication.
Part 2 out of 8 from Joy of Creation.
New side project by Insatiable Void.
Album available in lossless format at artist bandcamp:
https://insatiablevoid.bandcamp.com/album/shadows
Released by Dawn of Darkness Netlabel.-
The starting point of musical discovery, using the signature step sequencer of Fruity Loops 3.
Quirky and weird experiments with sounds, with no intent to tell anything at all. A fun activity for a five year old, having no other purpose than enjoying the endless ways to experiment with samples and composition.
The album develops the idea of engagement in music out of enjoyment, which turns the fun activity into something meaningful.
Part 1 out of 8 from Joy of Creation.
Pueblo Nuevo Netlabel se complace en presentar “Campo de Deportes”, un mixtape creado por el productor electrónico chileno El Buga, conmemorando los 19 Años del sello.
Este mixtape es un ejercicio de tomar dentro del vasto catálogo de Pueblo Nuevo, pistas que se puedan llevar al plano de la pista de baile, siendo el baile una de las formas más completas de ejercicio. Desde el dub, al house, la cumbia y el hip-hop, la idea de conectar y poner en valor distintos ritmos es parte de mi exploración personal en la música, lo que me llevó a conectar desde el principio de mi búsqueda con el sello.
Pueblo Nuevo Netlabel is pleased to present “Campo de Deportes”, new mixtape by Chilean electronic producer El Buga, celebrating the label’s 19 years.
This mixtape is an exercise of taking from the vast Pueblo Nuevo catalog, tracks that can be taken to the dance floor, dance being one of the most complete forms of exercise. From dub, to house, cumbia and hip-hop, the idea of connecting and highlighting different rhythms is part of my personal exploration in music, which led me to connect from the beginning of my search with the label.
El Buga
(Santiago, Chile. Noviembre / November 2024)
released November 14, 2024
Květy:
Ondřej Kyas – kytary, klávesy, zpěv
Jiří Habarta – baskytara, klávesy, slide kytara, perkuse
Aleš Pilgr – bicí, perkuse, ukulele, zpěv
Martin E. Kyšperský – zpěv, kytary
+ hosté:
Petr Venkrbec – saxofon
Pavel Rajmic – housle
Veronika Anna Dvorská – zpěv
Autorem všech skladeb je Martin E. Kyšperský
Aranžmá Květy
Smyčce napsal Ondřej Kyas
Základy natočil Ladislav Mirvald
Produkce a mix Jiří Habarta
Mastering Ondřej Ježek
Fotografie Martina Morávková
Grafika Jakub Horský
A new freshman has arrived at MiMi Records. Shikisokuzemu, is a Japanese electronic music producer, and brings us a fascinating album that mixes breakbeat rhythms, vocaloid vocals and otaku influences.
Known for intricate production, Shikisokuzemu’s work here is meticulously, pairing the frenetic energy of breakbeat with voices from imaginary anime series.
With its seamless blend of breakbeat, Vocaloid and Japanese otaku elements, Shikisokuzemu offers a new perspective on electronic music, fusing past and future in a fascinating sonic journey.
A true gem for otaku music lovers.
WE significa Peores Enemigos (Worst Enemies) y es un paisaje sonoro elaborado únicamente con audios de retransmisiones de canales de noticias de algunos de los tiroteos masivos ocurridos en Estados Unidos en los años 80s y 90s. WE es un collage sonoro que evoca desesperación y violencia, crea un estado de ánimo oscuro y pretende inquietar y conmover a quienes escuchan hacia el reino del caos que emerge de las situaciones sociales que sirven de muestra sonora y visual. Un álbum para exorcizar la influencia de la propaganda estadounidense.
WE stands for Worst Enemies and is a soundscape elaborated solely with audio from news channel broadcasts of some of the mass shootings that occurred in the United States in the 80s and 90s. WE is a sound collage that evokes despair and violence, creates a dark mood and intends to disturb and move the listener into the realm of chaos that emerges from the social situations that serve as sound and visual samples. An album to exorcise the influence of American propaganda.
Sara Amor
(São Paulo, Brasil. Octubre / October 2024)
Hey D-Trashers, are you looking for a way to spend your spooktacular Halloween 2024? Well here is a tricky treat, a new EP from Montreal’s favorite, OXYGENFAD! His first new material for us in over a decade and a half!
“This collection of songs was created on an iPhone SE3, produced while waiting in line at various food spots. The title track is the only exception, crafted on an M4 iPad Pro.”
credits
released October 31, 2024
Tiago Morais’s latest work is a bold exploration of minimalist and contemporary classical music, drawing deeply from the influences of iconic composers Philip Glass and Terry Riley. With an intricate and meditative approach, the album traverses a landscape of minimalist patterns, cyclical rhythms, and rich harmonic textures. This release is a culmination of Morais’s profound connection to classical traditions, fused with his ongoing experimentation with new sonic possibilities.
The album is a showcase of varied instrumentation, combining string quartets with solo violin performances and experimental re-interpretations of modern classics. Across its eight tracks, Tiago Morais presents a sophisticated interplay between structure and intuition, offering both technical brilliance and emotive depth.
This album is not just a reflection of Tiago Morais’s influences but also a statement of his evolving artistic identity. Drawing from the minimalist masters like Glass and Riley, he creates a sound that is both meditative and immersive. The inclusion of pieces by contemporary artists Nick Cave and Michael Gira adds a layer of modern resonance, bridging the gap between classical tradition and modern experimentalism.
Tiago Morais’s approach seeks to break the boundaries of traditional classical forms, offering listeners an opportunity to engage with music on a deeper, more personal level. Whether through the tightly interwoven lines of the string quartets or the raw intimacy of the solo violin pieces, this album resonates with the spirit of contemporary minimalism while pushing it toward new emotional and intellectual heights.
