Segundo Álbum by UMBRAFONO
UMBRAFONO is a project by Enrique del Castillo consisting of three optical readers that transform projected light stimuli into sound through photosensitive cells. These luminous patterns are generated by a beam of light passing through celluloid films designed according to the relationship between the wave frequency of musical notes and the repetition of geometric shapes. The result produces harmonic sounds, noise, sonic textures, and atmospheric layers.
The project draws on the optical-analog reading system developed in cinema in 1919 to reproduce film soundtracks. The reader heads have been modified to interpret multiple voices simultaneously and to function as independent instruments.
Both the films and the musical pieces are conceived and handcrafted by the author. Each film is a unique, original composition, existing only as a single copy.
Tracklist
| 1. | Film 286 | 2:40 |
| 2. | Film 257 Ex liv | 3:37 |
| 3. | Film 212 sk | 3:13 |
| 4. | Film 251 | 2:59 |
| 5. | Film 40 B.S.O. | 3:05 |
| 6. | Film 325 | 4:01 |
| 7. | Film 248 B.S.O. | 1:25 |
| 8. | Film 355 | 3:53 |
| 9. | Film 300 | 3:19 |
| 10. | Film 271 distant voices | 1:43 |
| 11. | Film 227 | 6:18 |
| 12. | Film 299 Livengood | 2:35 |
| 13. | Film 303 | 2:15 |
Credits
UMBRÁFONO - Enrique del Castillo
Composed and recorded by Enrique del Castillo
Mastered in Berlin at Tezett Platte studios by Gabriel Castillo
Official Spanish release at Aldarrax Editions
