GoH-828: Sonic Archaeology – The Chaining of Cerberus
Mythology-themed organic ambience, where synth drones mix with restless distorted guitar and object improvisations melted into two long pieces placed somewhere in a crossroad of meditative distraction, storytelling fever and ceremonial awe. A very special conceptual album of it’s very own quality.
Halfway to a thousand, rushing along – passing and weaving through the throng. Whether miles or meters, the goal isn’t near – but it is the journey that we must hold dear.
Featuring jazz quartet of piano, upright bass, drum kit, and clarinet.
Suffering, like all sensation, comes in finely varying degrees. Pain can be debilitating, or simply a distraction – or sometimes, a ghost.
Featuring clarinet.
An event, not quite right – but, it works. Unindicated, not unerring, simply suggestive. Follow the suggestion, and vindicate retroactively. Resonances rebound, and eventually align.
Featuring improvised piano.
This is the latest release from Japanese multi-instrumentalist Reiko Nonoyama.
This work, consisting of only two tracks and it’s the third in the series titled “Solo” In this album, Nonoyama explores the sonic possibilities of free improvisation, playing drums, piano, and percussion.
“Solo 3” reflects her intimate and experimental approach, which is a hallmark of her musical journey.
An album that offers a unique auditory experience, combining elements of free jazz and sound art, and stands out as an authentic expression of Nonoyama’s creativity.
On July 6, 2017, a gathering took place at El Foro, that is, Madrid, Spain. In La Tortuga de Lavapiés, a very active social and cultural center in the neighborhood, we witnessed a four-part concert organized by Eventos Latimeria / Almudena Villar. The beautiful title of the sound recording you now hold in your hands — “Madrid Austral” — is also her creation.
Javier Piñango, Juan Antonio Nieto, and Mika Martini each offered a solo piece before coming together in a joint performance. A memorable evening, further validated by its release as a record, as it includes a sound document by the great Juan Antonio Nieto aka Pangea, who crossed the Rainbow in Madrid on February 27, 2022.
And who are they? A brief introduction…
JAVIER PIÑANGO. MADRID, 1962.
A key figure in the sonic landscape since the 1980s. Summarizing his work and career in just a few words would be impossible.
A few of his activities include:
Director of the international experimental music festival Experimentaclub and of the experimental music dissemination project of the same name. Co-director of the Ibero-American artistic exchange and cultural cooperation project Experimentaclub LIMb0. In short, nearly forty years of dedicated work within the Spanish avant-garde sound scene across many fronts: musician, cultural programmer, founder of record labels, music journalist…
As a musician, Javier Piñango‘s sonic body of work is vigorous and tactile, with the power of analog instruments such as his inseparable Korg MS-20 synthesizer.
Ode from Javier Piñango to the Korg MS-20: «A few more words for and about the Korg MS-20. I’ve always considered it, in some way, to be a punk-era synthesizer. Probably first for purely chronological reasons — Korg manufactured it in 1978 and it remained in production until 1983. Secondly, because its excellent price-to-quality ratio made it an affordable tool compared to other synthesizers, opening up access to synthetic means for many noisy, unorthodox, and transgressive musicians. Finally, because of its own special characteristics, it perfectly matched the ‘do-it-yourself’ spirit of punk: it was a two-VCO, semi-modular, patchable synthesizer whose fantastic and versatile connection panel allowed for a vast range of creative possibilities. Add to that the MS-20’s uniquely thick sound, and you have a simply fantastic synthesizer.»
JUAN ANTONIO NIETO AKA PANGEA. MADRID 1961 / MADRID 2022.
His presence lives on in us — a beautiful human being and a masterful sound artist.
Juan Antonio collaborated with great creators across the world. His works have been featured in art installations in numerous countries.
“The main idea behind my music is to explore the evocative power of sounds, outside of the conventional elements found in most musical compositions, such as rhythm or melody. The different timbres must stand on their own, and it is their interaction that brings emotional content to the work, aiming to establish a bond between the composition and the listener. These sounds — harsh, even irritating on their own — acquire an entirely different dimension when combined.”
And now, the guest of the evening, Hugo Espinosa Chellew. Written like that, many might say: All right, and…?
But everything changes when we say:
MIKA MARTINI. SANTIAGO DE CHILE, 1967.
With studies in architecture, a degree in design, and a relationship with music that began in 1996, he gave life to his alter musicus Mika Martini in 2004:
“I began my solo music work in early 2004, with a clear objective: to rescue and blend sounds from the Chilean ethnic heritage with abstract elements, drawing on techniques such as microsampling and minimalism. In parallel, I also developed work more closely tied to experimental music and electronic improvisation.”
To date, Mika Martini has released 12 albums under his name, in addition to appearing in compilations and collaborative works. On July 1, 2005, he co-founded the label Pueblo Nuevo Netlabel, which now boasts over 240 published albums and counting. He was also part of the collective Electroacoustic Community of Chile (CECh) — and the story could go on. In 2011, he gave birth to another alter musicus: Frank Benkho — music that is playful, analog-digital, and full of energy. Hyperactive? Perhaps.
“I make music according to the people I meet.”
RauLuz (@rauluzdog).
In Madrid Austral on 30.06.2024.
Filipe Miranda from Portugal gave us an opportunity for sharing one of his album. Movimento (Movement) consists of four tracks, overall it has laid-back atmosphere.
Music and choreography improvisation session with Filipe Miranda and Joana Jardim, for the project’s first rehearsal at Viana do Castelo (Teatro Casino Afifense), in 2019. Recorded live on stage, rehearsal environment, with a Zoom H1n. Guitar by Filipe Miranda.
Something discovered – invented, considered, imagined. Set aside. Forgotten. Lost. Mourned. Wondered. Mythologized. Lionized. Reconsidered. Reinvented. Replaced?
Featuring improvised piano.
Are kiss of promised springtime you. Lonely long makes seem that the winter. Are breathless evening hush of the you. A brink lovely of on that the song trembles.
This reordering of “All The Things You Are” features a jazz quintet of alto saxophone, vibraphone, piano, upright bass, and brushed drums.
儀式 振動 招魂術
A co-release between WV Sorcerer and Yes No Wave Music.
Sundialll is a contemporary music group based in Taipei and Bandung, featuring vocalist/feedback artist Alica Han and multi-instrumentalist/electronic musician Rama Saputra. Coming from distinct musical backgrounds, they explore new sonic landscapes beyond their borders, embarking on fictional journeys through music. Their process begins with deconstructing rhyme, rhythm, and noise, drawing inspiration from their roots and folklore.
Sundialll 是一個以台北和萬隆為基地的當代音樂團體，由歌手/反饋者 Alica Han 和多樂器/電子音樂家 Rama Saputra 組成。他們來自不同的世界，通過音樂中的虛構旅程，想像一個超越邊界的新世界，從解構來自根源和民間傳說的韻律、節奏和噪音開始。
HUB is an eight-part live album built on free improvisation, centered around the fictional theme of social ritual. It is inspired by gratitude as a transition through the chaos of urban life and the organic social cohesion that emerges from improvisational language. Celebrating the convergence of diverse identities and places, Sundialll collaborates with sound improvisers Hong-Yu Chen (Xiao, Suona, Suling, Clarinet, Chinese Flute) and Dutch E Germ (Drums, Gong, Percussions), alongside dance improvisers Yu-Ting Tu, Naau Wang, and Ouro Yang. With a slow and silent gaze, we extend a welcoming gesture—“Come in, for the boundaries have been opened” (Bubuka).
《HUB》是一張包含八首即興現場表演的專輯，具有社會儀式的虛構主題。它受到感恩的啟發，作為混亂都市生活過渡的一部分，並反映了即興語言所創造的混合身份的社會凝聚力。慶祝來自不同地方和身份的人們的融合，Sundialll 邀請了兩位聲音即興表演者—陳泓宇（笛、唢呐、竹笛、單簧管、花笛）和 Dutch E Germ（鼓、鍾、打擊樂器），以及三位舞蹈即興表演者—凃于婷 、王芊涵 和 Ouro Yang。以緩慢而寧靜的目光，我們呈現出一個歡迎的姿態—「來吧，邊界已經打開」（Bubuka）
Some things are burned to remember – others, to forget. When systems are burning knowledge is lost, and the fire spreads. The past is lost twice – first slowly, then all at once.
Featuring clarinet, accompanied by bass drum, hi-hat, crackling fire, and tom drums.
.desrever ,onaip desivorpmi gnirutaeF
.tceffe gnisirprus evah nac ,sdrawkcab ti gniredisnoc neht ,sdrawrof gnihtemos gnioD
There comes a point where the easiest thing to do is simply play – and it can be joyful, sorrowful, frivolous, and dire. But while it is all of these things, there is something it is not – amelioration. I should practice.
Featuring clarinet.
Opposed Thumbs
by Charles Rice Goff III
1 Victims Of Prime Real Estate
2 Complexibles From Inflexibles
3 In It
4 The Burroughs Virus
5 Psalm
Process:
Goff produced the five recordings presented in “Opposed Thumbs” from unrehearsed improvisations recorded on the following dates:
“In It” – January 17, 2025
“Victims Of Prime Real Estate” – January 18, 2025
“The Burroughs Virus” – January 18, 2025
“Psalm” – January 18, 2025
“Complexibles From Inflexibles” – January 19, 2025
Goff edited out portions of each improvised recording and arranged them into the pieces offered here. All tracks were mixed with computer software except “In It,” which was mixed from a 4 -Track tape recording. No materials that did not originate from these five improvisations were added to the final mixes.
“Opposed Thumbs” is the first Taped Rugs Production to feature a Stylophone.
No artificial intelligence was employed in molding this presentation.
All performances, editing, production, cover art, etc. by Charles Rice Goff III.
Instrumentation:
Korg R3 Vocoder/Synthesizer
Micromoog Analog Synthesizer (original 1977)
Yamaha VSS-30 Sampler/Synthesizer
Stylophone
Aklot Electro-Acoustic Soprano Ukulele
Le Mega IR 1 Internet Radio
RukusFX Sound Generator
Merchsource Sound Generator
Diane The Mannequin Hand
Ibanez DM 1000 Digital Delay
Yamaha FX 500 Effects Unit
Boss RC 20X Loop Station Loop Duplicator
Tascam 424MKIII 4-Track Cassette Recorder
Software:
Cool Edit Pro II Multitrack Recorder
Audacity Multitrack Recorder
Several Plug-In Audio Sound Effects
The original version of Opposed Thumbs was released by Harsh Reality Music in February, 2025. The final two tracks presented here were mixed in April, 2025, and are added as bonus material. The Harsh Reality version is available at:
https://harshrealitymusic.bandcamp.com
Thoughts continue – meander. Though seemingly less directed, there is a form of order. Wandering is simply a form of searching for something you don’t yet know you’re looking for.
Featuring improvised piano.
Thogonal – or, how lines may independently proceed. Or, why angles vary regularly. Or, how contours crease liminal boundaries. Or, thogonal.
Featuring improvised piano.
Supposedly, (un)naturally, things are organized. Entropy strikes – coordination (de)creases. Branches span the structure-holding apertures. A larger picture emerges – formulaic, for some.
Featuring alto saxophone and reverb.
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released March 25, 2025
The Anti-meanies played everything
Album cover art by Ejler Berry
Glitter, Litter, both transport
and serve their Purpose,
yet fall short.
Glisten, Listen, all that shines
is less than Precious,
in decline.
Glossy, Lossy, error rates
will pervade Substance,
not abate.
Featuring alto sax.
Japanese electronic and improvisational artist TaUYu DeShiI crafts an atmospheric soundscape inspired by a journey through Okinawa’s remote islands.
“MY MEMORY” was created mid-trip, the album blends ambient electronica with fluid improvisation, evoking a sense of movement and discovery.
Soft synth textures and organic sound elements mirror the islands’ mystique, capturing fleeting moments of travel. The music radiates exoticism, not as a concept but as a lived experience.
Fans of ambient and minimal electronic music will find this release immersive—an invitation to drift through sound, just as the artist drifted through the islands.
