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Evan Parker / Matthew Wright, Trance Map+ with Peter Evans and Mark Nauseef: Etching the Ether
ByThe duo of Evan Parker and Matthew Wright known as Trance Map is conscious of this problem. They have solved it by mastery of the technology, here being live electronics and sound design in post production. Parker, a virtuoso of free improvisation, sacrifices nothing creatively by collaborating with Wright's turntables, software, and processing/sampling. The pair released Trance Map (psi, 2011) and have expanded their lineup to include guests such as Adam Linson, John Coxon, and Ashley Wales who appeared on the previous release Crepuscule In Nickelsdorf (Intakt, 2019). Here Parker and Wright recorded live with trumpeter Peter Evans and at the request of Parker, added sounds from percussionist Mark Nauseef to be reworked in post production by Wright and Parker.
The concepts of composed vs. improvised, source material vs. sampling, human vs. software are present here. That is if one is reading the fine print. Otherwise the music fits within the continuum beginning with Parker's electronic experiments heard on The Music Improvisation Company (ECM, 1970), his various Electro-Acoustic ensembles, and collaborations with Grutronic, Sam Pluta, and Jeremiah Cymerman.
The music here is strange but utterly beautiful. It is both electronic and anthropomorphic. Parker's trademark snaking soprano sound is complemented by Evans' use of extended technique on trumpet and piccolo trumpet. Interwoven throughout is Wright's live electronics and live manipulation of his partner's sounds. Post performance, the sounds are supplemented by Nauseef's percussive interventions and Wright's production. None of which are apparent unless of course, you've been informed in advance.
Track Listing
At Altitude; Drawing Breath; Engaged In Seeking.
Personnel
Additional Instrumentation
Matthew Wright: sound design; Peter Evans: piccolo trumpet; Mark Nauseef: percussion.
Album information
Title: Etching the Ether | Year Released: 2024 | Record Label: Intakt Records
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Instrument: Saxophone, soprano
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