''Rien'' is an album by guitarist

Noël Akchoté Noël Akchoté (born 7 December 1968) is a French guitarist in free improvisation, classical, experimental, and free jazz. Career Starting on guitar at when he was eight years old,Philippe Carles, André Clergeat et Jean-Louis Comolli, ''Dict ...

with Erik Minkkinen and Andrew Sharpley recorded in 1999 and released on the

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Reception

In his review for

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, Brian Olewnick said "On previous releases, Akchote had displayed considerable chops on his instrument, both in his own compositions and in his deconstructions of standards by, among others, Ornette Coleman. Here he admirably sublimates his technical prowess to the more ambient concept of the pieces, producing sounds bearing little relation to those traditionally associated with the guitar, but owing much to the extended techniques developed by AMM's

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. If the outcome is less powerful or organic than that created by longtime practitioners of the genre, it's at least a step in a potentially rewarding direction". On

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Glenn Astarita noted "''Rien'' progresses at a snails pace and becomes a bit tedious, especially during the midsection. And while there are some intriguing moments, the intentions or perhaps underlying message is a bit confounding at best. Some might find this set to be fascinating; however, when viewed as a whole – ''Rien'' fails to sustain any noticeable interest".Astarita, G.
All About Jazz Review
September 1, 2000

Track listing

''All compositions by Noël Akchoté, Erik Minkkinen and Andrew Sharpley except as indicated'' # "Gifle" (Noël Akchoté) - 6:39 # "Pleure" - 4:53 # "Crache" - 4:54 # "Mords" (Erik Minkkinen, Andrew Sharpley) - 4:19 # "Jette" (Akchoté, Minkkinen) - 2:45 # "Cesse" (Akchoté) - 5:21 # "Coupe" - 8:06 # "Hurle" (Akchoté) - 6:57 # "Parle" - 8:34 # "Rien" - 6:26 # "Pousse" (Akchoté) 8:17

Personnel

- guitar *Andrew Sharpley - turntables, sampler *Erik Minkkinen - computer

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rien (Noel Akchote album) Winter & Winter Records albums Noël Akchoté albums 2000 albums