| Details / Tracklist: |
1.1 First Movement1.2 Second Movement1.3 Third Movement |
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| Description: | Since 2012, the four members of the Swiss quartet SONAR (Stephan Thelen, Bernhard Wagner, Christian Kuntner & Manuel Pasquinelli) have made an international name for themselves by creating a unique style of avant-progressive, post-minimal rock music. They have toured the world, released 6 studio albums, 2 live albums, an EP & LP with remixes by Bill Laswell. For their new album Three Movements, they have again teamed up with experimental US guitarist David Torn, who has worked with David Bowie & David Sylvian. Also featured is German composer and producer J. Peter Schwalm, known for his work with Brian Eno. The album was recorded in 2022 and mixed by German touch guitarist Markus Reuter.'Three Movements' conceived and composed by Stephan Thelen, based on samples by David Torn. Arrangements and improvised contributions by Christian Kuntner, Manuel Pasquinelli, J. Peter Schwalm, David Torn and Bernhard Wagner.
Recorded during 2022 at Tonteich (Küttigen, Switzerland), Mainsound (Frankfurt, Germany) and Powerplay (Maur, Switzerland).
Recording engineers: Christian Kuntner (Tonteich), J. Peter Schalm (Mainsound) and Reto Muggli (Powerplay).
Mixed [...] at Horus Studio (Hannover, Germany) December 2022/January 2023.
The illustration on the inside cover is a graphic representation of the rhythmic structure of the Third Movement.
Comes in a 6-panel digipak with clear tray and hype sticker affixed to the shrink wrap on the front."Three Movements" is a captivating CD release by the Swiss avant-garde band Sonar in collaboration with renowned American guitarist David Torn, produced under the label 7d Media. This album showcases an innovative blend of progressive rock, minimalism, and ambient soundscapes, characterized by intricate polyrhythms and hypnotic grooves. The synergy between Sonar's precise instrumentation and David Torn's expressive guitar work creates a unique sonic journey that pushes genre boundaries. 7d Media, founded by Trey Gunn (King Crimson), is known for supporting experimental music projects and has established itself as a home for visionary artists pushing musical frontiers. Sonar has previously received critical acclaim for their albums "Vortex" (also featuring David Torn) and "Static Motion," earning praise from international press for their distinctive style. |
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| No. of tracks: |
3 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
198015423546 |
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