Perini, Alessandro (1983-) - The Expanded Body: Ars Nova Ensemble Duo Dillon-torquati Etc - Import CD

Credits:

Perini, Alessandro (1983-)

Description:

Perini's "Expanded Body," the cutting edge of the contemporary music scene! This album reflects the latest research in the field of instrumental music by Italian contemporary artist Alessandro Perini (1983-), who has participated in the Venice Biennale. Perini's artistic work ranges from instrumental and electronic music to audiovisual and light works, net art, and land art, with a recent focus on custom-made machines. He is a composer capable of integrating his interests in electronic sound manipulation techniques, the creation of electromechanical and electroacoustic instrumental devices, and the consideration of sound environments within a heterogeneous aesthetic to create singular compositional systems and solutions, sometimes using the medium of the instrument (which is already a prosthesis of the human body, a sound that is precisely devised to obtain the desired Sometimes the medium of the instrument (which is already a prosthesis of the human body, precisely conceived to achieve the desired sound) is further enhanced by a specially created prosthesis. Performances will be given by performers at the cutting edge of the contemporary music scene. Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.Space / Spectrum, for kalimba, three toy pianos and electronic sounds
2.Intorno alla traccia, for clarinet with tow motorized side-keys and live electronics
3.On That Day My Left Ear Became a Frog, for violin with amplified, custom-made bow
4.Epicentro, for piano, ten vibration motors and two contact microphones
5.Steel string quartet, for four performers on amplified steel strings
6.Rondo, for electric guitar with three motorized tuning pegs
7.N-S, for cello, piano and tape