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From: Rudy A Carrera [mailto:rudy.carrera@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2001 2:34 AM
To: breogan@usa.net
Cc: bobby.fischer@t-online.de
Subject: Falçata-Galia Recordings New Releases
Falçata-Galia Recordings New Releases
First Quarter 2001
Falçata-Galia Recordings, after a year of hibernation, is pleased to
announce the release of several new works from our artists, including the
following:
DUE IMMEDIATELY:
Andrzej Dudek-Dürer - Trans-Trip
Andrzej was for years part of the tape-trading fringe, where I first
received a taste of his droning, ambient, almost new-ageish (though not
syrupy) style. His activities in art, sculpture and music, and his strong
spiritual tie to the German medieval artisan and icon Albrecht Dürer made
interest in Andrzej''s work impossible for me to resist. Trans-Trip is a
collection of droney, rhythmical pulses reminiscent of the finer points of
early era Tangerine Dream and Jean-Michel Jarre, although more imbued with
an underground spirit that ties him with his contemporaries in Poland such
as Atman and Magic Carpathians.
Jeffrey Kinart - Swimming In The Amniotic
An anti-musician, Kinart's love for Brian Eno's Oblique Strategies and
interest in fetal stimulation gave rise to this stunningly moving piece of
electronic bliss. Pulsating, odd, nearly beat less rhythms dominate this
soundscape, recorded during the term of his wife's pregnancy, stimulating
the fetus that would turn out to be his lovely daughter. Real "Music for
Babies," as it were.
Ice Desert - s/t
From the ashes of the Russian black-ambient project SLOVISHA comes a
seething, haunting release from the cold Slavic North, recalling the best
ideas of the legendary Cold Meat Industry label. That being said, "Ice
Desert" adds a sort of mood that would be fitting in an old Andrey Tarkovsky
movie such as "Andrei Rublev," giving his music a strong, filmic character
without having to rely on visual effect. A black masterpiece.
Frode Gjerstad - Last First
An unsung hero in the free jazz world, Falçata-Galia seeks to change that by
giving this amazing saxophonist his due by releasing some of his master
works. "Last First" is a trio recording which includes two fine young
musicians from Norway's tiny but growing new jazz scene. This release,
although giving checks to Ayler and Brotzmann, stands as a testimony to
Frode's unique vision and his mastery at leading his own band. Many more
releases to follow from him this year!
DUE SHORTLY:
Frode Gjerstad and Nick Stephens - North Atlantic Drift
A duo release between the masterful reed work of Gjerstad and Stephens'
violin. Textural, thoughtful compositions, very unique in their scope.
Solid musicianship coming from Norway and the United Kingdom, and featuring
gorgeous artwork.
Endiche Vis.Sat - The Best of...
An amazing project combining bits of folk, jazz, free noise, and old
industrial music into an amalgamation that sets them apart from the pack.
They've been quietly developing and honing their craft for some time, and
Falçata-Galia have the pleasure to bring you their best work.
Mort de Pop - Grayscale
Hailing from Montevideo, Uruguay are Mort de Pop, a one-man project
combining lo-fi recordings with acoustic instruments. A bit like Nurse With
Wound collaborating with Jandek. A strange mix of styles, but one that
works quite well.
No Fly Zone - No Fly Zone
Beat-laden monster, reminiscent of Front 242 and KMFDM without all the
cheesy costumes. Crunchy, hard beats, rougher than most electronic body
music of the past.
Old Monks' Saga - Trilogy of Cognition and Absolute Reason of Ancient Depth
Perhaps gray ambient would be a more fitting description of this release.
Taking cues from Switzerland's The Moon Lay Hidden Beneath The Clouds, OMS
combine dark textures with a medieval music sensibility, giving it a sheen
of creepy progressive rock and apocalyptic folk, without becoming
overbearing.
DUE LATER:
Iraida Yusupova - Faust (2CD Set)
Iraida Yusupova - The Birds
A new voice from that which is the wilderness of Russian classical music.
Iraida was discovered on the BBC's "Mixing It" program on Radio 3, and was
placed into contact with Falçata-Galia shortly thereafter. Her work is in
the sound opera field, very expressive musically, and should appeal to those
who enjoy Sofia Gubaidulina and Galina Ustvolskaya's compositions.
Roman Stolyar - Cantata to William Blake
Roman Stolyar - "t.b.a."
From Novosibirsk in the heart of Siberia comes a talented
multi-instrumentalist and composer. "Cantata to William Blake" is a
gorgeous homage to the legendary English Christian mystic and artist, and
Stolyar uses Blake's poetry to wonderful effect in his tribute to the man.
The second disc will be a sampler of works in jazz and progressive music.
More info on this one to come.
Various - Electronica from Belarus
Belarus has always been a neglected territory when it comes to politics, and
it is no different in the arts. That is not to say that the land where
Shostakovich's ancestry really comes from is suffering a dearth of artistic
talent, however! This compilation gives a glimpse of some of the talent
emerging from Minsk, the capital city and cultural center of Belarus.
Electronica and acid jazz have strong roots here, as does the budding IDM
scene, and Falçata-Galia looks to be the first label in the west to document
it.
Autism - s/t
One of the artists featured in the "Electronica from Belarus" compilation,
Autism is a combination of breakbeats, locked grooves, and occasional hints
of jazz. Their blending of genres will garner them quite a bit of attention
in the coming months.
Foa-Hoka - Season of Humanity
Psychedelic avant-garde and post-industrial music are the fields in which
this Ukrainian unit specialize in. They've had exposure in the west through
WHAT'S SO FUNNY ABOUT... Records in Germany about a decade ago, but had
decided to continue making music and touring in Poland and Ukraine until
Falçata-Galia approached them for new material. A very hypnotic album.
Blemish - Vatacushi-Va
Slow, deep, harsh and sensual trip-hop from Ukraine. Dub influences and
warm yet distorted female vocals dominate this release.
Pastlife: Mind-Machine : The Mourn of Angels
Bleak, beautiful music from Los Angeles resident Michael Ries, whose music
would not sound out-of-place in a Jan Svankmayjer animation short. Creepy
moments, some black ambient influences, but with a sort of fractured beauty
to it.
Stefan Dill Trio - Run To Heaven
Very muscular power trio, featuring Stefan Dill's blasting guitar
improvisation, sounding as if Peter Brotzmann and Mahavishnu John McLaughlin
were fused into one entity. More information to come.
Eric Leonardson and Steve Barsotti - Rarebit
Instrumental builder Leonardson and Barsotti team up to make one of the most
interesting avant-garde experimental albums in quite a while. Those who
know the great works of Morphogenesis and AMM may find this release very
agreeable. More information to come.
Giorgio Sollazzi - Evoked Potentials
Italian electroacoustic composer. This is a small taste of his oeuvre,
well-composed pieces bearing solid structure, but also a sense of humor to
his work. More information to come.
Vladimir Coostoff - s/t
Belarusian DJ and electronic artist. Slightly reminiscent of Autechre and
other IDM giants, yet having a definite break beat underbelly to his cuts.
Andrew D'Angelo and Jaime Finley - t.b.a.
I don't know quite what they call it, but they've got it! This duo from
Boston mix reeds, double bass and electronics, making for a free and heady
mix of jazz and avant-garde music. More information to come.
Farflung - When Science Fails
A huge catch for Falçata-Galia! Featuring Tommy Greñas of Pressurehed and
Anubian Lights, as well as avant-garde percussionist and composer Brandon
LaBelle. Brand new material specializing in deep Krautrock grooves, heavy
bass lines, and very spatial sounds. A master work of the genre.
More to come later in the year, especially the vaunted Siberian Jazz series
of records, Transplantant, TEA, Quiet American, Barking Spiders, Piotr
Krzyzanowski, Tom Shepherd, Shelled, the Kalifornians project from
Lithuania, and much, much more.
For Till, Paul, Michael, Wendy, and others, I have not forgotten you.
You'll get them soon.
Regards,
Rudy Carrera
Falçata-Galia Recordings
http://come.to/falcatagalia
Masked Superstar Recordings
http://www.astrozombie.net/amask/
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