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Bad Sector - CMASA (Power & Steel)
New 2009 album that reworks material originally composed in 2005 for the M3M art exhibition in Pisa, Italy. The exhibition in question being based around images of the seaside and rivers of the Pisana area and the CMASA airplane factory located there, those themes carry over into the compositions through subtle sounds of the seashore, rushing water and sparse metal clanging.
With that context in mind, this is some of Massimo Magrini's most emotional work as his unique digital textures take a particularly melodic character here, which is further reinforced by the beautifully lush synth pads. Vital in every sense of the word.
(CD, digipak, $16.50)
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[ ambient ] [ electro-acoustic ] [ experimental ]
Bad Sector - Chronoland (Power & Steel)
2011 album by veteran acoustic scientist Massimo Magrini, clearly branching off even further in the direction hinted at in 2009's CMASA. Chronoland expertly merges ghostly melodies, crystalline drones and crackling vocal snippets into twelve captivating pieces teeming with emotion and energy. Consistently brilliant as always.
(CD, fold-out digisleeve, $16.50)
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[ ambient ] [ electro-acoustic ] [ experimental ]
Cisfinitum - Coniunctio (Ewers Tonkunst)
2CD set that brings together remastered material from the hard-to-find "Landschaft" CDR (including the tragically beautiful "District Delta") and "Malgyl", which was only distributed in mp3 format through the Entity net label. The tracks range from mournful synthesizer dirges to low-end heavy mechanical drones, all with that particular Cisfinitum touch and craftsmanship. This is the re-release of the set with new artwork.
(2CD, digisleeve, $22.00)
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[ ambient ] [ dark ambient ] [ drones ] [ electro-acoustic ]
Cisfinitum - Bezdna (Monochrome Vision)
New album from this Moscow-based project known for previous releases on Waystyx and Drone Records. Using a wide array of analog soviet synthesizers (ANS, Polyvox, Yunost-21, Formanta to name a few) and acoustic instruments such as the violin, the accordion and the piano, Evgeny Voronovsky composes melodic electro-acoustic music which creates an emotional link with the listener instead of dwelling in self-indulgence. Definitely headphones material.
(CD, jewel case, $13.00)
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[ abstract electronics ] [ analog electronics ] [ electro-acoustic ]
Contrastate - Todesmelodie (Noise Museum)
Sixth and final studio album by this sadly defunct UK duo. Inspired by the book "The Mysteries of Algiers" written by Robert Irwin and the 1965 film "The Battle of Algiers", "Todesmelodie" presents itself as a rumination on revolution and political strife in the shape of 4 long montages of electronic and acoustic instrumentation, found sounds and harmonic drones that culminate with "The Suitcase or the Coffin", named so after one of the slogans of the Algerian nationalists during the drive for independence. Haunting, desolate and demanding, this album initially provoked an unexpected sense of anxiety when I first heard it many years ago, enough in fact that it wasn't until I had later become accustomed to Contrastate's other works that I came to appreciate it for its uneasy nature.
(CD, jewel case, $15.00)
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[ collage ] [ electro-acoustic ] [ experimental ]
Igor Krutogolov - Wardrobe (Auris Media)
If you've heard Igor Krutogolov's solo track on the "Tel Aviv Aftermath" compilation, you might be somewhat prepared to hear what this release has to offer: a strange soundtrack to an unpublished film by Yamamoto Hiromi & Takayuki Iwasawa. This is challenging yet rewarding avant-garde material without the academic posturing. A crystal-clear recording of murmured voices, bizarre vocals, acoustic guitars, bells, creaking doors, cello and who knows what else.
(CD, jewel case, $18.00, last copy)
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[ electro-acoustic ]
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Igor Krutogolov - White (Topheth Prophet / Auris Media)
Label info: "'White' is a new solo release from Igor Krutogolov and was conceived as a single conceptual work sub-divided into seven parts. The overall approach combines elements of neo-classical composition, electro-acoustic ambient and minimalism. Among the instruments used for this album are the bowed bass, strings, the flute, keyboards, and field recordings of birds and human voices."
(CD, digisleeve, $13.00, last copy)
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[ electro-acoustic ] [ neoclassical ]
Irmologion - Dynatos (R.A.I.G.)
Electro-acoustic and ritualistic ambient with Orthodox thematic influences. A less sinister sermon than their previous self-titled album, but distilled from the same essence.
(CD, laced hard book folder with CD held inside a silk cloth, out of stock)
[ dark ambient ] [ electro-acoustic ]
Nick Soudnick - Pas de Trois (Ultra)
2008 release from Nick Soudnick, also known for his activities as ZGA and as one half of Vetrophonia. "Pas de Trois" was recorded during multiple live performances involving two dancers, and its tracks vary from structured dirge-like compositions with percussive metal that ZGA is known for to more atmospheric pieces that graft subterranean horns, creaking steel and heavily processed loops. A much noisier and less orchestrated experience than the "Akhe" releases.
(CD, cardboard sleeve, $15.00)
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[ electro-acoustic ] [ experimental ] [ percussive industrial ]
Panicsville - Sterile (Nihilist)
This is one visit to the hospital that'll have you calling for a nurse in no time, only to regret it as soon as she walks in. Starting off with the appropriately titled "Flatline", the release shifts from sedated bouts of hazy creepiness to cut-up noise aneurysms. Musique concrete, field recordings, ambient and noise all become stainless-steel instruments in the hands of Panicsville, and right now it's time for your shot. Features an exclusive video from the "Stabbed in the Face" sessions by Chicago underground film-maker, Usama Alshaibi.
(CD, clear jewel case, $12.00)
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[ collage ] [ electro-acoustic ] [ experimental ] [ field recordings ] [ noise ]
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