3 ÂNES by Locus Asper Locus : Benjamin Bondonneau, Xavier Charles, Lionel Marchetti

Benjamin Bondonneau, Lionel Marchetti and Xavier Charles form the trio Locus Asper Locus. The acoustic instrument ensemble relies on improvisation and a choice of electronic tools to push the exploration of the Sib clarinet to the extreme, as much for its capacity to produce high intensity ‘noise’ as finesse. Inspired by Voyage with a donkey in the Cévennes by R. L. Stevenson, the trio sets off on an hike in the Périgord, for a few summer days. They will experience the very varied territories through listening, and through the creation of sonic universes inspired by what’s around them, accompanied by the three donkeys who are also their first audience. The three musicians are equipped with packages, instruments, active speakers, a synthesizer, cables and effect pedals, all on batteries for complete autonomy. They choose beautiful sites where they improvise, installing their recording systems in the open air. The tranquil mules lend an attentive ear while nature vibrates and the clarinets converse in the July heat.

Digital release and CD with leporello. Design by Isabelle Vigier with illustrations by Benjamin Bondonneau.

Tracklist

1.	Vallée du Céou	5:41

2.	La charge et le bât	5:20

3.	La route fermée	14:20

4.	En forêt, sur le chemin des troubadours	3:27

5.	Modestine, impasse des Pendoyes	19:21

6.	Gévaudan	2:21

7.	Ravary, ferme de Clédou	4:28

Credits

released September 13, 2024

Design by Isabelle Vigier with illustrations by Benjamin Bondonneau.

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