wow. so much going on here that all worked v. well together ~

expérimental/ contemporain

Partition I

While waiting for the next tracks, which are a long time coming, here are two field recordings made in Vietnam with some very special animals!...
The first time I heard a gecko, I couldn't believe it was this kind of lizard making that sound, but it was! At the beginning of this recording, we can hear a gecko "singing" in the night of the Mekong Delta, and then the quiet atmosphere of the city of Can Tho at those hours…
January 2024, Cần Thơ, Việt Nam 
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En attendant les nouveaux morceaux, qui se font attendre, deux nouveaux enregistrements de terrain réalisés au Vietnam avec quelques animaux très spéciaux !...
La première fois que j'ai entendu un gecko, je n'arrivais pas à croire que c'était cette sorte de lézard qui faisait ce son, mais c'était le cas ! Au début de cette enregistrement, on peut entendre un gecko "chanter" dans la nuit du Delta du Mékong, et ensuite la calme ambiance de la ville de Can Tho à ces heures-là...
Janvier 2024, Cần Thơ, Việt Nam

Geckos in the night of Can Tho

original track composed by
Marco Lucchi : acoustic guitar and programming

with
Garrett Fisher : oboe
Geoff Warren : flute
Roberto Corsini : electric guitar

(live recording, Carpi 2010)

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reimagined by 
Antonio de Braga : drums and electronics

featuring
Henrik Meierkord : cello

Bandcamp

Marco Lucchi & Ensemble - Notturni [finale] reimagined by Antonio de Braga (feat. Henrik Meierkord)

Chapter 244 of 266

Enter the enigmatic world of "TAFFETA," a musical tapestry woven from the threads of dreams and tragedy. Born from a single night of profound dreaming, this ambitious project embarks on an exploration of the human psyche through the language of instrumental music.

This is a five-year project, comprising of what will eventually end at 266 chapters, each is a standalone piece of sonic artistry, "TAFFETA" unfolds like a novel, with each composition serving as a chapter in a larger narrative. Crafted with meticulous care and creative fervor, every piece is birthed within the span of a week, capturing the essence of inspiration in its purest form.

But "TAFFETA" is more than just a collection of songs; it's a journey of the soul. Set against the backdrop of loss and longing, the project follows the story of a woman who slips into a coma following the untimely death of her husband. Through the evocative power of music, listeners are transported into her world, where emotions ebb and flow like the tides of a restless sea.

Week by week, each chapter of "TAFFETA" unfolds on SoundCloud, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in its haunting beauty. From cinematic compositions to haunting electronic soundscapes, each piece adds a layer to the intricate tapestry of sound, weaving a narrative that transcends the boundaries of language.

As listeners embark on this sonic voyage, they are invited to ponder the mysteries of existence, to confront the depths of sorrow and the resilience of the human spirit. "TAFFETA" is not merely a musical project; it's an experience—a testament to the transformative power of music to touch hearts, stir souls, and awaken the imagination.

If you wish to take a dive into everything that has come before:
The TAFFETA Albums each contain 15 consecutive tracks and are available for free, exclusively on Bandcamp.

TAFFETA VOL. 15 is now available exclusively on Bandcamp. 
https://belialpelegrim.bandcamp.com/album/taffeta-vol-15

TAFFETA VOLUMES 1-14 are all available on Bandcamp
https://belialpelegrim.bandcamp.com/

COVER YOUR TORSO WITH TAFFETA! Check out the official TAFFETA t-shirt!
https://belialpelegrim.bandcamp.com/merch/belial-pelegrim-official-taffeta-design

The TAFFETA Playlist is always kept up to date:
soundcloud.com/belial-pelegrim/sets/taffeta-a-266-part-musical?si=d46fc7ad1b50446dadc7ce3ffe1a1b02&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Taffeta 244

TAFFETA 244

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August 2025 . The residency has just finished, heading home soon to start work on developing a couple of long format works from all the sound captures. 
These are the 3rd batch of 3 short sketches using field recordings captured around Montegiovi, Tuscany. With these little works I am experimenting freely with what can be produced from each days sounds - manipulating them and stitching them back together with the aim of producing a long format work at the end of the residency. I have done maybe 20 or so  since the beginning of August. The idea is to have them done by the end of the day (or night) then move on to something fresh the next day.
I am truly thankful for this opportunity that has been provided for me by the Salamanca Arts Centre in Tasmania and Cultivate Projects/La Baldi residency in Italy and The USA.
And of course the wonderful people of Montegiovi !

Tuscany Experiments - Final batch for now : )

ala65

progetto originario creato con bespoke nel  2023.. dal quale sono derivate diverse elaborazioni in ableton l'anno scorso.. seconda versione
soggetto ad ulteriori elaborazioni

Cieli di settembre

cieli di settembre.aif

Free Eye Atlas

dead plants + living objects + motorised bamboo stick and guitar 

Pierre Berthet+Rie Nakajima

All tracks produced with Loquelic Iteratis with exception of Rubicon used for falling FM track & and E350 for finishing motif at end. With help from E560  and Max4Live granulator for treble textures, Doepfer sample & hold to cut-up an FM modulator, and uMod to provide sequencer pitch variations.

This piece was recently broadcast on Dan Burke's excellent "Patchworks" program on WNUR, 89.3 (Chicago area). The complete archived show can be heard here: 
https://www.mixcloud.com/soundoferror/patchworks-7-13-16/

Stockhausen & The Walrus

Imaginary Landscapes: New Electronic Music

Black Stucco

becoming sounds - 30 objects 10 minutes is a book and sound project.
http://www.rienakajima.com/becomingsounds.html

becoming sounds - 30 objects 10 minutes

http://www.rienakajima.com/DPLO.html

September 22 2017, Pierre Berthet and Rie Nakajima at Atelier Claus in Brussels
Recorded by Christophe Albertijn

December 09 2017, Pierre Berthet solo at Tectonics Festival in Tel Aviv 
Recorded by Daniel Meir

(mixed by RN)

Dead Plants & Living Objects

TR118 - Rie Nakajima & Akira Sakata - 'Umihiko Yamahiko' [excerpt]

 Contribute, participate in human development and connection through sounds and music.

In ancient Roman times an augur or diviner, sought omens from things like the flights of birds to ascertain auspicious days when new work would go well.The pieces listed here represent the results of personal 'fastus' days, my best days.&#13;
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Fastus appears on the Kosmo netlabel compilation "Vapors of Ambient" - check the promo video here: <a href="http://youtu.be/F8fTbY_csYI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/F8fTbY_csYI</a>

Stockhausen & The Walrus

Fastus

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