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the confidence of one swimming against the current
Stefan Strasser
Label: FMR Records
Released: 2024
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Tracks
Loopy Floopy;Waves of Memories ;Elemental Thinking;Quantum Noise; Cellular Resonances;Imminent Disaster;Hope Drone; Reading an Upside-Down Book;Owls vs. Birds; Profundity Unveiled;Reverse River Current; Mastery in Motion; Whimsical Whirls; Comprehensive Expertise; Inverted Insights; Inexact Looks; Nacht Bild
Personnel
Album Description
"the confidence of one swimming against the current", the debut album from the experimental trio Mia Zabelka, Tungu and Stefan Strasser.
This project, spearheaded by Ukrainian artist Sergiy Senchuk under his Tungu moniker, showcases a unique collaboration that melds the diverse artistic voices of three creators united by a vision to push the boundaries of sound.
The collaboration began during the global isolation of the pandemic, connecting three artists—Senchuk from Ukraine; Zabelka from Austria; and Strasser from Germany—each bringing a unique approach. Yet it was amid the escalation of the war in Ukraine that this project took on a new level of resilience and urgency. Working from his hometown of Chernihiv, Senchuk found the act of creating music to be a testament to persistence and strength. The album’s title, 'the confidence of one swimming against the current', captures this spirit of defiance and perseverance in the face of both personal and collective adversity.
'the confidence of one swimming against the current' features a mixture of intuitive improvisation, samples, field recordings, live instrumentation and electronics. The album defies conventional genre boundaries, offering listeners a dynamic exploration of sound that is bold and adventurous. The title embodies the spirit of the album—independent, daring, and confident. Each track reflects the trio’s shared vision while maintaining their individual creative expressions.
credits
released December 6, 2024
Mia Zabelka - violin, voice, electronics
Stefan Strasser - synth, piano, guitar, electronics
Tungu aka Sergiy Senchuk - field recordings, acoustic bass, voice, samples
Composed and performed by Mia Zabelka, Stefan Strasser, Tungu Recorded by the artists
Mixed and mastered by Stefan Strasser
Cover and other Photos by Tungu
Artist Photos by Maria Nickel, Petra Cvelbar, Myshka Koldka
Graphic design by FMR
released by FMR Records 2024
Album uploaded by Stefan Strasser
