(Catalogue no. 12638)
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| Title: |
Live in Groningen |
| Artist: |
THU20 |
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Label: |
Mixer |
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CD |
| Price: |
€ 13.00 |
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Title Description:
Dutch electro-acoustic ensemble Thu20 is the co-operation between Roel Meelkop, Peter Duimelinks, Sjac van Bussel and Ios Smolders.Ê
The strength varies, their releases are limited and live shows rare.
Not a steady thing this THU to say the least..
Despite all of this, all four have firm ideas about music and performances.
Thu has a unique sound, established through numerous experiments in recor-
ding and collaborating (theyÕve worked on hearplays, spoken word projects, highly conceptual music-making and so on), but still is not a defined thing.. and thatÕs good. The THU20 philosophy is one which fits perfectly with our own and naturally Mixer is very proud to release this cd.
Live in Groningen is an edited version of a performance they did during the CASA ELECTRONICA festival high up north in the Netherlands.
The hearplay-like character of their set/ music is very much imaginative and holds a lot of reminding- but not recognisable- elements. ItÕs almost as if a parallel world of sound is created, making the one it refers to as estranged as well.
The sound of THU20 is a multi-layered whole, compiled of many smaller and bigger happenings, going through the complete range of audible sound and using it in many different ways. From highly digital to dusty acoustics, from very calm to disturbingly hectic. One moment all happens together, a spare moment later there is not much more left than a basic building block. It is exactly this tension and variation which keeps you tuned and fascinated.
The way basic elements like repetition, tonal differences and time-elapse are used is truly original and surprising. Things move around completely free (or thatÕs at least how itÕs felt), creating a very open and accesable atmosphere. Accesable for oneÕs own thoughts and interpetation, adding to the constantly changing texture. THU20 dashes around sound which gives it a sharp edge, but all is embedded in a very calm stream of undertones and small events, which makes the whole piece perfectly suitable for extended and intense listening...
THU20 has released previously on Staalplaat, Flenix and Midas Music.
Live in Groningen is a full length cd-release, limited to 400 copies
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