a r t i s t : Deschepper-Hoevenaers-Benoit
t i t l e : (Un)Written
d a t e : 2003
l a b e l : Emouvance
g e n r e : Jazz
r l s. d a t e : nov./2006
t r a c k s : 16
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 67,9 MB
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Philippe Deschepper guitare, electronique
Laurent Hoevenaers violoncelle
Olivier Benoit guitare, electronique
Enregistre les 23 septembre 1999 et 6 janvier 2000 par Gerard
de Haro et SylvainThevenard, studio La Buissonne, Pernes les
Fontaines, monte et masterise par Bruno Levee
(Un)written is improvised music for strings only -- 16 of them
to be precise: two electronically enhanced guitars (Philippe
Deschepper and Olivier Benoit) and a cello (Laurent
Hoevenaers). This original lineup for a trio calls for some
textural plays around the acoustic/electric and pure/treated
dichotomies, something achieved without resorting to extreme
face-offs. Hoevenaers eschews extended techniques and
preparations. Honestly, his warm tone and lyrical preferences
in improvisational context suffice largely. His instant
melodies, nourished by a strong knowledge of the classical
repertoire, trigger some very delicate volume-pedaled guitar
lines (inspired by Robert Fripp?) and loose chord structures
from Benoit, while Deschepper brings a more noise-based
contribution (Keith Rowe makes a good comparison). (Un)written
presents 16 pieces recorded over two studio sessions. All
except three stay at or below four minutes. Some are as short
as half a minute; they serve as interludes between more
substantial pieces. Shortness works in favor of this trio.
That way the melodies don't have time to lose their charm, the
musicians don't lock into firm structures. One would wish for
a stronger level of communication between Deschepper and
Benoit, but that's about the only thing to deplore about this
CD. (Un)written offers delicate, soft-spoken free
improvisation as non-jazz as can be. Recommended. ~ Francois
Couture, All Music Guide
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01-Aelou [04:07]
02-Question De Couleur [02:17]
03-Next [00:52]
04-Lignes De Fuite [06:22]
05-Empreinte [00:56]
06-La Vie Dans Les Plis [03:59]
07-Nu [00:26]
08-Comedie Des Systemes [01:27]
09-Dru [00:34]
10-La Ligne Du Dehors [03:00]
11-Cru [00:48]
12-Midi [07:36]
13-Chacun Chez Soi [02:13]
14-Partir [02:42]
15-La Plus Ouverte Des Routes [08:26]
16-Lunaire [02:03]
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47:48 min