Sara Oswald & Feldermelder - Dual | Duel
Cat #: OUS038
Release date: July 7, 2023
Distributed by Kudos: https://kudosdistribution.co.uk
Label Bandcamp: https://ousooo.bandcamp.com

«We find ourselves venturing into the depths of a rugged terrain. In our hands, we hold stones and minerals, each possessing its own distinct texture, weight, and sonic potential. It is through the artistic touch and through the musical instruments that these earthly treasures, once dormant, are awaken to life.» — Sara Oswald + Feldermelder

The 3rd collaboration of prolific cellist Sara Oswald and electronic musician Feldermelder evokes captivating sensations that oscillate between impending doom and hope. The albums’ sonic journey is highly immersive, transporting the listener from one cerebral landscape to another. The transformative nature of metallic elements being integrated in sustained orchestral tones weaves the sonic tapestry, resulting in a captivating experience for the listeners. The organic sounding — reminiscent of minerals’ timbres — brings a touch of brightness and a distinctive edge, while the orchestral harmonic structures lend a sense of grandeur and continuity. The origins of this music remain enigmatic, while the tracks of the album gradually unveil concealed aspects and the hidden truth.
One can step into a realm where melodies are reborn, as Sara Oswald’s cello spins tales and emotions burst forth. Nature’s eternal splendor intertwines with the essence of music, as she infuses harmonies with the soul of mountains. Vibrant hues come alive with delicate strokes, and cascading notes resonate with a select few. Feldermelder conjures profound echoes that swirl like ancient whispers of the earth’s primordial past. He sculpts textures, from fragmented glitches to expansive atmospheres, that warp the fabric of reality. The two musicians merge together harmoniously, blending the acoustic and electronic worlds into a transcendent unity. This fusion of contrasting elements adds a unique and intriguing quality to the music. The cello’s warmth merges with pulsating electronic beats, creating a symphony of contrasts and sonic upheaval. Each composition is woven in intricate layers, combining electroacoustic architecture with delicate precision. A subtle balance of chaos and control permeates the music as it meanders through the labyrinth of the mind. The soundscape unfolds like a grand tapestry, distant echoes murmuring like grains of sand.

Trained in baroque cello and advocating improvised music, Sara Oswald is the perfect match for sound artist and electronic musician Feldermelder. She plays solo, composes for film and theatre and collaborates with musicians like The Young Gods, Pascal Auberson, Sophie Hunger and Julian Sartorius. Feldermelder is a polymathic creative whose artistry spans composition, sound design, installation and code. He is co-founders of -OUS and part of Encor.studio, a collective of artists who specialise in creating immersive audio-visual installations. Through his work, he explores the idea of secrecy and its impact on our lives, using music and sound to create a thought-provoking and immersive experience for his audience.

CREDITS
Written by Feldermelder & Sara Oswald 
Produced by Manuel Oberholzer
Mastered by VFBM
Cover Design by Isaak Rickenbacher

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Dual | Duel

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Sara Oswald & Feldermelder - 3 - Everything Vibrating Is An Illusion

𝘍𝘞𝘋 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤. 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢, 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥, 𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘴, 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳, 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴. 𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘺𝘭, 𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴 + 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭. 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 🖤 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴.
 To date, -OUS has released music by @noemibuchi (Zurich, CH) @SPIMEIM (Turin, IT), @Feldermelder (Fribourg, CH), @jsartorius (Bern, CH), @Bit-Tuner (Zurich, CH), @Furtherset (Bologna, IT), @jan-nemecek (Belgrade, SR), NHK yx Koyxen (Berlin/Osaka, JP), @senkingmusic (Cologne, DE), Hirsch&Eigner (Cologne, DE /Vienna, AT), @IOKOI (Zurich/Milano, IT), @simongrab (Zurich, CH) and @Tresque (Geneva, CH).

-OUS was founded in 2015 by @ink_ous, @mprfctmprmnntncmplt, Feldermelder and JJ. The label is run out of Switzerland. All releases are distributed through Kudos and are als available via http://ousooo.bandcamp.com

Distributed by Kudos: https://ous.kudosrecords.co.uk/

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