CAT.NO: RM008
RELEASE: 1st May 2012
FORMAT: CDr/Data-DVD/DL
EDITION: Limited 100 Copies
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Track List:
CD
1.
Receding Sun.
2. Resonant TNOs.
3. Ecliptic Plane.
4. Oort Cloud.
5. Approaching Sun.
DVD
Ecliptic Plane - 5.1 Surround 1080p
Ecliptic Plane - Stereo 1080p
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Joe Evans
Ecliptic Plane
RM008
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Joe Evans - Ecliptic Plane - Sampler - Released 01-05-12 by runningonair
The Music:
I think it’s safe to say that space, and more specifically, the sun and
planets, have been the inspiration behind a large number of musical projects
over the years. While this work deals with some of this familiar subject, it
does so with the emphasis on time and particularly by how it is marked by
movement within the solar system.
The piece “Ecliptic Plane” was initially conceived as a gallery exhibit
exploring the synchronicity of the planets and their moons. Once it was
finished, it became clear that any release would need to be expanded to
include a more complete picture of the solar system. Each track then came
about through a combination of examining the properties of the subjects and
a series of mathematical music experiments conducted in parallel.
The tracks “Ecliptic Plane” and “Resonant TNOs” extensively use the data
from the planets, their moons and other objects to create their rhythms and
harmonies. In the case of “Resonant TNOs” the musical scale was derived
directly from the frequency ratios of the orbits of the titular objects
themselves.
Whilst “Approaching/Receding Sun” and “Oort Cloud” are essentially
impressionistic in nature, they are the results of mathematical experiments
that have links with their subjects through mood and metaphor.
The Video:
The video is a companion for the piece “Ecliptic Plane”. It shows the
planets and their significant satellites in a series of eight videos. The
scale of the objects and light angles closely match the real thing but the
orbital periods of the moons have been adjusted so that they all return to
their starting positions. While the film is not actually in black and white,
no colour, planetary detail or star field, has been added. This is not an
attempt at a realistic portrayal of the solar system but instead, when
combined with the music, a expression of the places depicted from a human
perspective.
The Release:
This release is available in limited edition 100 x CDr & Data-DVD using high
quality Aquaguard (matt) or Watershield (gloss) discs (depending on
availability). The covers are made from recycled card. The video is released
as a data file to ensure the highest possible quality is available. The
audio will also be available as a download.
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Reviews:
...it’s
almost a crime there’s only 100 copies available.
The music is sparse and desolate. It’s grandiose and celestial without being
pompous. It’s along the neoclassical/electro acoustic tip and in
betwixt the intellectualising of this lies a solid melodic slab of sound art
which I’m suitably impressed by.
Really solid release that took me by surprise!
5 Stars
Norman Records
Ecliptic Plane is a shining example of what Runningonair is trying to put forth deep-concept music that draws listeners in.
