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Valentina Maza – Busco espacio

Valentina Maza – Busco espacio
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Valentina Maza

“Busco espacio”

Como “composiciones intensivas” define Valentina Maza las piezas que componen su más reciente disco. “Busco espacio” es un trabajo solista ideado, interpretado y registrado en vivo durante tres semanas de residencia artística en el Centro GAM, de acuerdo a un proceso creativo a tiempo real.

Tres piezas electroacústicas y dos remezclas proponen a quien escucha reflexionar de cuántas formas se puede “hacer espacio” a través del sonido, pues la música ocupa tiempo, cuerpo, equipamiento, decisiones. “Esa idea fue dando lugar a un sistema híbrido de grabación y a una música que casi no tuvo edición posterior. Son piezas que no quise cortar ni maquillar, en el sentido de que me abstuve de muchos efectos, y dejé un sonido más de cámara”, describe Valentina.

La creadora combina su trabajo con máquinas y viola, como instrumentos principales, con el uso de su voz “como gesto performático, para marcar ciertos momentos. Como sucede cuando se cantan canciones de cuna”, en sus palabras. Puede escucharse como una invitación a insertarse en un ritmo alternativo al del ajetreo urbano, más íntimo y atemporal. En ese “busco espacio” del título hay, en realidad, la creación de un entorno sonoro nuevo.

Valentina Maza defines the pieces that comprise her latest album as “intensive compositions”. “Busco espacio” (Searching for Space) is a solo work, conceived, performed, and recorded live during three weeks of artistic residency at Centro GAM, and arising from a real-time creative process.

Three electroacoustic pieces and two remixes invite listeners to reflect on the myriad ways one can “make space” through sound, as music occupies time, body, equipment, and decisions. “That idea led to a hybrid system or recording and music that had almost no post-editing. These are pieces that I didn’t want to cut or manipulate much, in the sense that I refrained from using many effects, and left a more chamber-like sound” , describes Valentina.

The creator bring her work together with machines and viola as the principal instruments, using her voice “as a performative gesture, to mark certain moments. Like when lullabies are sung”, in her words. It can be heard as an invitation to immerse oneself in an alternative rhythm to that of the urban hustle, at once more intimate and timeless. In the “searching for space” of the title, there is, in reality, the creation of a new sonic environment.

Marisol García
(Santiago, Chile. Junio / June 2024)

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posted 09 June 2024

Ejler Berry – Mayonnaise & Stuff

Ejler Berry – Mayonnaise & Stuff

Ejler Berry

“Mayonnaise & Stuff”

Some things are Mayonnaise and some things are stuff.
This album is also new https://ejlerberry.bandcamp.com/album/four-moped-men
And Ejler Berry is on youtube even posting videos.like a sell out https://www.youtube.com/@Ejlerberry
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posted 31 May 2024

Johann Bourquenez – Loriol

Johann Bourquenez – Loriol
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Johann Bourquenez

“Loriol”

Credits :
Johann Bourquenez, piano, rec, mix
Music by J.B. except :
2. (from a melody sung in Joris Lachaise’s film)
3. (Ukrainian patriotic march)
4. (Christian Pacaud)
Recorded on 25 February 2024 at AMR, Geneva (CH)
Mixed at Studio de l’Astéroïde, Loriol (F)
Cover design by Déborah Legivre
photo from “Mémoire de boîte à chaussure”
Révérence : Renaud Millet-Lacombe

reference : AST-01
Released 23 April 2024

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posted 13 May 2024

Geiger von Müller – Blue Moon Frequency #5

Geiger von Müller – Blue Moon Frequency #5

Geiger von Müller

“Blue Moon Frequency #5”

“The tune itself is of the shorter breed, featuring alternating thumb picking finger-style slide guitar. This good old stylistic tradition is embedded in a futuristic environment, while the mix parades all the Western-ghost reverb that the cosmos would have if it was possible for sound to travel in vacuum. All in all, the effect is cinematic. The single is released as A and B sides, with the extended video version and album version, respectively.” [Sound Cafe Magazine]

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posted 20 April 2024

4774 – Two Tales of a King

4774 – Two Tales of a King

4774

“Two Tales of a King”

4774’s reflections generally produces thoughtfully abrasive, ruefully quiet free improvisation. In Two Tales of a King, their fifth release on Workaholics Heteronymous, 4774 investigate a minimalistic approach to composition and improvisation, by improvising freely within a set of fixed musical parameters. Here is how they describe what they do:

“On the first two tracks, the musical material is restricted to just two notes (played at various pitches). All other parameters (tempo, mode of attack, sequence, variations, etc.) are left free. Tale One focuses on C# – E and exploits only the resources of the instrument(s) and of the instrumentalist(s), while Tale Two focuses on B – D and involves extended techniques and electronics. In Coda, the musical material is even more restricted, to only one note located just between C and C#, again with all other parameters left free.”

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posted 06 April 2024

Sigil of Time & Mirocaw – Piilosanoja

Sigil of Time & Mirocaw – Piilosanoja
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Sigil of Time & Mirocaw

“Piilosanoja”

GoH-712: Sigil of Time & Mirocaw – Piilosanoja

Finnish folk music conjoined with industrial and power electronics. Expressive, sometimes hysterical vocals, mouth harp, bass guitar, acoustic guitar and noise synthesizer – all those used to create a truly evocative effect with an avant-garde interpretation of traditional Finnish folk songs from “Kanteletar”. Just check for yourself. Highest recommendation!

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posted 05 March 2024

Jazzaria – Ave Anima

Jazzaria – Ave Anima

Jazzaria

“Ave Anima”

Breath, air, wind, life – the soul. Of the things worth honoring, this is high on the list. Celebrate spirit – and remember it is shared.

Featuring improvised clarinet accompanied by Kimiko Ishizaka’s public domain piano performance of Bach’s Prelude No. 1 of the Well-Tempered Clavier (BWV 846).

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posted 25 February 2024

Datel zkázy – Gamba Bauhaus

Datel zkázy – Gamba Bauhaus

Datel zkázy

“Gamba Bauhaus”

released January 25, 2024

Ian Mikyska: viola da gamba
Jan Faix: live processing, sampling

Recorded live in Ostrava Days, Minimarathon of Electronic Music, Plato Bauhaus by Jan Faix, 26 August 2023.
Mastered by Mikuláš Mrva
Cover by Jan Polanský

EPP 256

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posted 30 January 2024

Julien Ash + Antonella Eye Porcelluzzi – Il Pesce D’ Oro EP

Julien Ash + Antonella Eye Porcelluzzi – Il Pesce D' Oro EP
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Julien Ash + Antonella Eye Porcelluzzi

“Il Pesce D’ Oro EP”

Vocal artist and poet AEP meets composer Ash for the third time. This collaboration started with Antonella’s voice recordings, which were the inspiration for creating music to wrap them… A Christmas gift…

The complete “Non Uccidere Il Pesce d’Oro” album (mhrk381a) was released in the end of Jan, 2024 on Mahorka.

This is the follow-up companion EP “Il Pesce d’Oro” of reimagined versions and additions.

released January 21, 2024

Antonella Eye Porcelluzzi: lyrics, vocals
Julien Ash: music, synths, acoustic guitar, electric bass, melodica, harmonica, piano, mix, digital mastering
With: Aloïs L (violin, alto saxophone), Wolf City (electric guitar & bass on track 4), PY Lebeau (electric guitar) & François Porte (transverse flute)

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posted 23 January 2024

Jazzaria – The Waltz of Steamboat Willie

Jazzaria – The Waltz of Steamboat Willie

Jazzaria

“The Waltz of Steamboat Willie”

For the once and future Mouse
The Lawyers lawyered hard –
They lobbied both Senate and House,
Ensured his use was barred.

But now the time has come at last
The Mouse is finally free!
All may use him, none must ask –
And pay no lawyer fee!

This mouse-whistling-inspired jazz waltz features tenor sax, upright bass, electric piano, and brush drum kit.

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posted 07 January 2024

Jazzaria – A Million Moments of Hidden Beauty

Jazzaria – A Million Moments of Hidden Beauty

Jazzaria

“A Million Moments of Hidden Beauty”

A bird flies
Beyond human eyes –
We can surmise: much is unseen in trees.

Kaleidoscopes,
(Used as a trope)
Multiply the perception of beauties.

This contrafact of “Blue in Green” features a big band of clarinet, flute, piano, electric guitar, vibes, acoustic bass, brushed drums, saxes, trombones, and muted trumpets.

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posted 17 December 2023

deütre – deütre #1

deütre – deütre #1

deütre

“deütre #1”

deütre est un duo d’improvisation formé par Jb Degorces et Martin Mor.

Actuellement il expérimente à partir d’instruments fabriqués dans une forme de lutherie rudimentaire à base de planches, cordes et ferrailles, percutées et frottées.

Enregistrement : deütre les 17 et 18 septembre 2023 à la Cîmenterie, Forcalquier, avec la complicité de Yann Magnan.
Mixage : deütre.
Jaquette : deütre
Tout : deütre

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posted 26 November 2023

Julian Winter – Slow Movement

Julian Winter – Slow Movement

Julian Winter

“Slow Movement”

Julian’s slow and cinematic debut EP eases the senses while taking you back to a time when things were easier and the world was a cozy and loving place.

The EP contains a lot of laid back tunes with minimal drumming, accompanied by a wide range of enviromental foley sounds, which even further give the impression of travelling through the memories of things that once were.

Alltogether a great EP for either listening or for use under video productions.

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posted 08 November 2023

Jazzaria – Un Known

Jazzaria – Un Known

Jazzaria

“Un Known”

Pass through to an unknown domain, and witness an intangible procession of intelligence – and the lack thereof. A known unknown, contrasted with its contrapositive, yields a self-similar absence of informative variation. Yet such leaps are still insightful, logically winnowing and ultimately implying an uncertain something about the state of things.

Featuring unaccompanied improvised clarinet with reverb.

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posted 05 November 2023

Jazzaria – Rite to Left

Jazzaria – Rite to Left

Jazzaria

“Rite to Left”

The end. Tension rises, building to a finale. Journeys continue, exploring and developing a varied space. A relaxing soiree, begun with modest chimes.

Featuring full symphonic orchestra of strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion (including snare drum, timpani, and triangle), and solo flute.

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posted 08 October 2023