Artist : Francisco L≤pez
Title : Machines
Genre : Electronic
Year : 2010
Date : 03/2010
Bitrate : VBR kbps
Tracks : 04
Label : Elevator Bath
Source : CDDA
Encoder : Lame 3.97
Length : cd1: 77:33 cd2: 75:41
Size : 225,7 MB
Tracklist:
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CD1
01.Klokken 32:04
02.Fahrstuehle 45:29
CD2
01.Labs 34:04
02.Fabrikas 41:37
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153:14 min
Elevator Bath is extremely pleased to
present this new double CD set of
thematically-linked works from Francisco
L≤pez, still unquestionably one of the
major figures of contemporary
experimental music. Machines collects
four pieces recorded from 2004-2007,
each of which is based upon sounds of
machinery (clocks, elevators, and
various laboratory and factory
equipment) gathered, respectively, in
Amsterdam, Leipzig, Barcelona, and Riga.
Yes, these compositions are permeated by
an ôindustrialö sound, but these are
very subtle arrangements, even with a
wide dynamic scope and with silence
playing a lesser role than in much of
L≤pezÆ output. There is a strong
rhythmic presence in these recordings,
heavy with the weight of machinery.
Thick sounds held in crisp clarity.
Blindfold or no, Machines offers an
involving listening experience, drawing
the listener deep into the various
locales of its sources. And with a
running time of more than two and a half
hours, this is a substantial and
important addition to the world of
absolute concrΦte music by one of the
most distinguished and distinctive
artists in the field.
Packaged inside an elegant printed
sleeve with a fold-out insert featuring
color photography by the composer.
Printed with soy-based ink on 100%
recycled paper. This double compact disc
set has been issued in an edition of 500
copies.
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