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Erstwhile
Erstwhile Records is an independent record label devoted to free improvisation, particularly the electroacoustic variety, contemporary, experimental composed music, and combinations of both. Erstwhile was founded by Jon Abbey in 1999, whose personality and tastes are closely identified with the label. Characteristic label artists include guitarist Keith Rowe, percussionist Günter Müller, guitarist / turntablist Otomo Yoshihide, homemade electronics group Voice Crack, sine wave improviser Sachiko M, concrete artist Jason Lescalleet, guitarist / laptop composer Fennesz, guitarist Burkhard Stangl and synthesizer player Thomas Lehn, as well as younger musicians such as clarinetist Kai Fagaschinski. In recent years, also artists connected to the Wandelweiser group started releasing albums on the label, such as American composer Michael Pisaro. History The first few Erstwhile releases were something of a mixed set in terms of the music, ranging from the melancholy avant-blues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burkhard Stangl
Burkhard Stangl (born 6 November 1960 in Eggenburg, Lower Austria) is a composer and musician, currently residing in Vienna, Austria. Playing primarily guitar and electronics, he is a prolific performer in the world of electro-acoustic improvisation, having participated in over 50 recordings. One of his most noted recordings is ''schnee'', a duet with Cristof Kurzmann, inspired by four films and a quote from writer Robert Walser. It has been recorded live, as ''schnee_live'', and has spawned a similarly themed "meta-song suite," ''neuschnee''. His 1997 opera ''Der Venusmond'' was recorded partially on the observation deck of the Empire State Building. Allmusic.com Record Reviewof ''Der Venusmond'' Partial discography *''Recital'' (Durian, 1999) *''Schnee'' - with Cristof Kurmann, ( Erstwhile, 2000) *''Venusmond'' - with Oswald Eggers, (Quell, 2000) *''An Old Fashioned Duet'' - with Taku Sugimoto, (Slub, 2002) *''Eh'' - with Dieb13, ( Erstwhile, 2002) *''Neuschnee'' - with Crist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Morning Good Night
''Good Morning Good Night'' is a collaborative album by Sachiko M, Toshimaru Nakamura, and Otomo Yoshihide. It was released in 2004 by Erstwhile Records. Background The music consists of sine waves produced by a sampler, mixing console feedback, and turntable-based sounds. The music is sparse and divided into several segments ranging from approximately 8 to 37 minutes in length. Track listing Personnel Adapted from Erstwhile Records * Sachiko M – sine waves, sampler * Toshimaru Nakamura – no-input mixing board * Otomo Yoshihide – turntables, electronics Reception The album was given a 7.3 by Pitchfork, with reviewer Dominique Leone Dominique Leone is an American musician and writer based in New York City. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 29, 1973, and grew up in the Dallas, Texas area. Leone began writing music reviews for Pitchfork Media in 2001, and was ... praising the album for its complexity and meticulous instrumentation. References { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voice Crack
Voice Crack was a Swiss electronic free improvisation band. Formed in late 1972 by Andy Guhl and Norbert Möslang, Voice Crack began as a free jazz duo. Then they used pre-recorded tape effects and live sound processing. By 1983 they had eliminated normal instruments in favor of what they called "cracked everyday electronics". This included "radios, turntables, transmitters, dictating machines" and other items that are cracked open and manipulated to produce "new sounds using magnetic and radio waves in a complex system controlled by movements of their hands and by light." The result consisted of buzzes, clicks, drones, and oscillations. Erstwhile Records described it as "cascading magnetic waves" that "arc across the sky as three-headed critters race and rummage through alien flora." Voice Crack's work was favorably compared to some of John Cage's. Voice Crack collaborated with Borbetomagus and Butch Morris and were members of poire z poire_z (pronounced "pwar-zed") was an e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kai Fagaschinski
Kai Fagaschinski (born July 10, 1974 in Dannenberg, Lower Saxony) is a Berlin based free improvisational clarinet player and composer. He is self-taught, and his music has been described as "rooted in abstraction, but with an increasingly insidious melodious element." Discography *"Here Comes The Sun" - with Barbara Romen and Gunter Schneider - Mikroton Recordings (2012) *''I’m So Awake/Sleepless I Feel'' - as a member of The Magic I.D. - Staubgold (2011) *''Musik - Ein Porträt in Sehnsucht'' - with Burkhard Stangl - Erstwhile (2009) *''Till My Breath Gives Out'' - as a member of The Magic I.D. The Magic I.D. is a German experimental music quartet. The quartet was formed in 2005 by clarinetists Kai Fagaschinski Kai Fagaschinski (born July 10, 1974 in Dannenberg, Lower Saxony) is a Berlin based free improvisational clarinet player an ... - Erstwhile (2008) *''Mainstream'' - as a member of The International Nothing - Ftarri (2006) *''First Time I Ever Saw Your Face'' - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |