Guy Birkin
Symmetry-Breaking
RM005
The Music:
Guy’s work first came to my attention about a year ago. I was immediately
struck by the way in which Guy’s work could both be seen as a pure sound
experiment but also remain inherently musical.
Guy’s background in science contributes largely to his sound, using
mathematical analysis and granular synthesis to render his work from a
combination of found sounds and instrumental sources. When it comes to the
purely musical, his choice of harmony focuses on the search for beauty but
is often full of questions and ambiguity, the sweet with hints of the
bitter. The results are a collection of intriguing pieces and shifting
soundscapes that explore the full range of the audio spectrum.
The Release:
Due to the unusual way the work is realised, some of the pieces can never be
rendered twice in exactly the same way. In order to demonstrate this result,
one hundred and one (101) versions of the album will be issued. On this
release, disc one is the general release, numbered V000 and limited to 100
physical copies. V000 will also be made available as a download. Disc two is
a unique special edition of the album, numbered V001 to V100. Each of these
has three tracks rendered specifically for that disc only and these tracks
are not available as a download. The two discs are combined as a double CD
release.
The CD-R release is made using recycled card covers and quality “Aquaguard”
matt finish CD-Rs.
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Reviews:
Symmetry-Breaking est avant tout un disque
d’electronica, lorgnant vers l’ambient, parsemées de petits bruitages que
l’on pourra qualifier de glitchs, dont la beauté prend le pas sur
l’expérimentation. En résumé, il s’agit là d’une expérience réussie.
Etherreal
I find it immensely gratifying and somewhat relieving to hear that music made by rigorous scientific and mathematical procedures can be so convivial and inviting.
This is a really brilliant album full of strange and unusual sounds which have seemingly been created through some strange and unusual techniques. What's more, unlike much of the electronic music which has found its way to my desk over the years, the beating heart of humanity seems to resonate somewhere close by.
"a compelling listening experience."
"It's an immersive and intelligent listen."
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