Monstrance by Mika Vainio & Joachim Nordwall
“Monstrance” is their first album together and is released June 2013 and consist of drone works and pulsating electronic minimalism but also guitar, acoustic elements, organs and metal percussion. It was recorded in Einstürzende Neubauten’s Berlin studio during an intense session in early summer of 2010. “Monstrance” is a place where Vainio’s and Nordwall’s backgrounds as musicians and composers meet, and something new and extremely powerful is born. Something deep, raw and direct…
Tracklist
| 1. | Alloy Ceremony | 11:02 |
| 2. | Live at the Chrome Cathedral | 7:06 |
| 3. | Midas in Reverse | 5:32 |
| 4. | Irkutsk | 3:54 |
| 5. | Praseodymium | 8:32 |
| 6. | Promethium | 5:31 |
| 7. | In Sheltering Sanctus of Minerals | 9:05 |
Credits
Artwork & photography: Jon Wozencroft
Mika Vainio – Electric Guitar, Processing, Metallic Percussion.
Joachim Nordwall – Electronics, Electric Bass Guitar, Metal Objects, Hammond Organ, Vibraphone.
Recorded in Berlin at Studio Schwedenstrasse one day in June 2010. Recording Engineer: Marco Paschke. Mixed and Mastered by Daniel M. Karlsson in Stockholm at Elektronmusikstudion.
License
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Mika Vainio was a Finnish electronic musician. He was best known as a member of Pan Sonic. In addition to his real name, he recorded under the aliases Ø, Kentolevi, Philus, and Tekonivel.[2]
He collaborated with people like Alan Vega, Barry Adamson, Charlemagne Palestine, Alva Noto, Stephen O'Malley.[3][4]