Tracing the outline (f?r Violoncello und Elektronik)
01. "Mouvement 1"
02. "Mouvement 2"
03. "Mouvement 3"
04. "Mouvement 4"
05. "Mouvement 5"
06. "Mouvement 6"
07. "Constant filter (f?r Violoncello und Elektronik)" Kite (f?r Violoncello, Klavier und Elektronik)
08. "Appear"
09. "Land"
10. "Centre"
11. "Parsal"
12. "Tree"
13. "Lonely bay (f?r Violoncello und Elektronik)"
14. "As she fell (f?r Violoncello und Elektronik)"
15. "The appearance of colour (f?r Violoncello und Elektronik)"
Extra-Infos:
Matthew Barley
Description:
Constant Filter by J. Metcalfe, released 15 June 2010.
This version of Constant Filter comes as a 1xCD. - MATTHEW BARLEY
"Constant Filter" is an audio CD that showcases the artistic versatility and emotional depth of cellist Matthew Barley. Across the album, Barley explores a wide range of sonic colors and expressive techniques on the cello, moving between meditative stillness and highly charged, rhythmically driven passages. The title "Constant Filter" suggests an ongoing process of transformation: musical ideas are repeatedly refracted, layered and reinterpreted, so that familiar motifs appear in ever-changing light. This creates a listening experience that feels both cohesive and continuously evolving, ideal for focused listening as well as for an immersive background soundtrack.
The production places the cello in a clear, detailed acoustic space, allowing subtle bow strokes, harmonics and dynamic nuances to emerge with great clarity. Stylistically, the repertoire moves between contemporary classical idioms, atmospheric soundscapes and more lyrical, song-like writing, reflecting Barley's openness to genres beyond the traditional concert hall. The sequencing of the tracks is carefully considered, with contrasts between intimacy and expansiveness, tension and release, giving the album an organic narrative arc from beginning to end.
As an artist, Matthew Barley is known for his wide-ranging collaborations, innovative programming and a strong commitment to expanding the cello repertoire. He has built a reputation for crossing stylistic boundaries, performing contemporary works alongside reimagined classics and genre-blending projects. His work often highlights the cello as a modern, versatile voice capable of both virtuosic display and deep introspection, and "Constant Filter" fits squarely into this artistic vision.
SIGNUM CLASSICS is an independent classical label recognized for high-quality recordings, distinctive programming and close, long-term collaborations with its artists. The label is known for giving musicians artistic freedom while maintaining demanding production standards, resulting in releases that are both technically polished and musically compelling. With projects like "Constant Filter," SIGNUM CLASSICS underlines its role as a platform for ambitious, artist-driven albums that enrich today's classical and contemporary music landscape.
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