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PV-22

Twig Harper’s second release of 2021 is a game-changing work of contemporary classical music. Consisting of two longform pieces, Two Variations for the Shadow of the Absolute builds on the “classical electronics” of the Baltimore artist’s recent tape for Radical Documents, incorporating synthesized instrumentation and digitally manipulated studio recordings. The one-two punch of “Positive Charge” and “Negative Charge” falls somewhere between Ligeti’s electronic works and Boulez conducting Zappa, yet Harper’s trademark compositional techniques are present, and, above all, these two variations could only have been made by him and his shadowy cohorts (Dolphin Webinar, anyone?).

Known for his collaborations with musicians such as Bill Nace and Nate Young, Harper has been a prominent figure in the U.S. noise scene for the past two decades. Two Variations for the Shadow of the Absolute serves as the follow-up to March’s excellent Classical Electronics. Mastered by Jack Callahan (aka die Reihe).

James Harper: composition, synthetic programming, recording, realization
"Max" Headcleaner: synthesizer
William Nance: hurdy gurdy, tapes, acoustic
Aaron "Ford Model" D: microphones, oboe, slide
Norma "Pinkie B" Winklidia: text, editing, cello
Twigford Johnston: Timpani, percussion, bass clarinet
Dolphin Webinar: basson, flutes
Ace "Patrice" Vincent: Vibes, Space Flute
Marcy "the Chiller" Mering: string arrangements, bass guitar
Flex City Car Repair: catering, coffee
TD Bank Baltimore Orioles Youth Choir: harp, cleaning & waste disposal

2021. Baltimore, Maryland.

    Mastered by Jack Callahan (aka die Reihe).
    Artwork and Design by Susu Laroche.
    CD edition includes the exclusive bonus track "Valley".

Track Listing

    Positive Charge (23:02)
    Negative Charge (15:24)
    Valley (8:13)*

* CD exclusive bonus track

Release Date November 12, 2021
Catalog Number PV-22
Format CD / Digital

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