A zero-sum game is a mathematical representation of a situation in which each participant's gain or loss is exactly balanced by the losses or gains of the other participants.

A collaboration between the Birmingham based Patrick Lester-Rourke and Lee Griffiths, Zero Sum explores the sacrifice of those lost in the First World War through free improvisation, loops and electronics, to craft a varied and thought provoking album. 

The album draws influence from the saxophonic inventiveness of Eric Dolphy and Paul Dunmall, as well as the groundbreaking electro-acoustic compositions of Karlheinz Stockhausen.


Composed by Lee Griffiths & Patrick Lester-Rourke

Saxophone by Lee Griffiths
Electronics by Patrick Lester-Rourke

Produced by Patrick Lester-Rourke

The Silenced

To Hindenberg

Pleasant Places

A collaboration between Patrick Lester-Rourke and Stanley Newman; 'The Sun Never Sets...' explores the British Empires great reach and infringement upon cultures all around the world. The album takes the listener on a musical trip, as traditional world music is re-imagined and celebrated through the lens of free improvisation and electronics. Resulting in a varied and thought provoking album.

The album draws influences from the traditional music of the nationalities represented, the fusion music of Miles Davis and the film music of composers such as Vangelis.

The Valley Of Knockanure

The Opium Arrangement

Scramble For Africa

The idea for IDENTITY was sparked when I first listened to the famous
Jazz-Fusion album ‘Bitches Brew’. Its unique combination of
Miles Davis’ musical interests (at the time) make it a fascinating
re-imagining of his musical identity. ‘Bitches Brew’ made me realise
the possibilities presented in Fusion and Aleatoric music, leading me
to compose the album you now hold in your hands.

With IDENTITY I chose to reconcile my love of World, Rock, Jazz,
Folk and Contemporary Classical music into a single entity. The
result is a distillation of all the influences I have garnered
throughout my life, and for the first time, I can say that the music
on this album is truly representative of me.

The creation of IDENTITY has been a journey of self-discovery
and a labor of love. I sincerely hope you enjoy listening to
IDENTITY as much as I enjoyed making it.

River Suir

Druska Moma

Anka

I Have Loved Hours At Sea

Patrick Lester-Rourke is composer/performer known for his innovative mixture of improvisation, world music, electroacoustic soundscapes and poetry. 

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www.plester-rourke.co.uk