Maapallo by Antti Tolvi & Christian Skjødt Hasselstrøm

IKU-067 / TONOM225
LP, edition of 200 copies
Co-released with Tonometer, June 2023

In our oversaturated digital age, where ubiquitous media connections enable instant gratification and a continuous flood of competing interests, we often make snap judgments as we multitask through masses of incoming information. Technological advances were supposed to unleash creative thinking, but this deluge has instead led to an erosion of our creativity and attention. In many ways, the idea of a 'long-form' music is unsuitable for and out of phase with our times. In counterbalance to our fast-paced society, with our music we want to create (listening) space and space for contemplation and reflection - 'deep listening’.

The project MAAPALLO, consists of Antti Tolvi (FI) on large orchestral gongs and Christian Skjødt Hasselstrøm on self-built synthesizer. With the works, they to set up sonic (electro-acoustic) situations with extremely slow and minimal form development. AT and CSH met during a residency at EMS Elektronmusikstudion in Stockholm, where the material was recorded.


ABOUT ANTTI

Antti Tolvi is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist born in Panelia, a small village on the Finnish west coast. Has played more than 200 concerts all over the world including China, Japan and the USA. There are 13 solo records to Antti's name and he has contributed to more than 50 releases as a composer and/or musician.

http://www.anttitolvi.com


ABOUT CHRISTIAN

Christian Skjødt Hasselstrøm is an artist and composer born in Aalborg, Denmark. He lives and works in Copenhagen. Has performed works and exhibited sound installations all over Europe and further in North America and South Asia. Contributes to more than 30 releases and has released four solo records.

http://skjodthasselstrom.com

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