Mécanes

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Album Info

Release Date: 2016-06-03

Label: Universinternational

Commissioned by GRM, < Mécanes > brings further the "machinic" research pali meursault had started with OFFSET. This time, sound matter was recorded in a letter-pressing workshop. With the help of the artisans, and on the pretext of printing the text insert of the record, it was possible to bring the microphones even closer to the mechanics, to the machines as a musical instrument.

Side A focuses on the delicate handcrafting, while on side B it is the enregy of the presses that is setting the pace.

Sounds were collected with the welcome and support of atelier m.u.r.r., the piece was first created in january of 2016 at GRM's "Festival Multiphonies".