Acustica by Stefan Goldmann
MACRO M74
Acustica: For this acoustic sources-only mix, Stefan Goldmann cut up a vast library of recorded interpretations of 20th century avant-garde compositions. Layered segments of individual instrumental and chamber performances form emergent orchestral opulence – just to spill over into actual orchestral segments. Goldmann has tackled acoustic archives before with his edit of multiple recordings of Igor Stravinsky's 'Le Sacre du Printemps'. However, this mix traverses the disparities and convergences of seven decades of score-based music with impressively results. A meta-level polystylistic work that explores vast potentials of integration, interaction and interference. An antidote to the prevailing practice of sounding compositions in scattered, sterile isolation. Here, opposing concepts of music are channeled into one continuous flow, with a coherent DJ performance as the vehicle.
Tracklist
| 1. | Acustica | 62:28 |
Credits
DJ mix, processing & production by Stefan Goldmann.
Photography by Brian Gratwicke.
Artwork by Viet Hoa Le.
Previously broadcasted as Unrushed episode 056.
FIELD NOTES (DE) // Releases of the Month – 'Stefan Goldmann uses recordings of works of the 20th century avant-garde, which he interweaves and merges or juxtaposes with one another. This invites you to puzzle over the pieces used and sounds fantastic too: […] Goldmann reveals the latest potential of new music through skillful recombination.' (Kristoffer Cornils)
NOWA MUZYKA (PL) 'Sounds from different performances are mixed in such a way that we have the impression that this is a coherent composition, performed by a single orchestra. Meanwhile, it is conducted not by a conductor, but by a DJ. […] A genius idea.' (Pawel Gzyl)
