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Microtonality is the big trend of the 16th century — ask Nicolà Vicentino
Kids today, with their 31 equal divisions of the octave. Yes, it’s the music of Nicolà Vicentino, a Renaissance theorist and composer who built his own microtonal harpsichord to accommodate his experimental tunings. But it’s not just a theoretical experiment: there is some connection to musical practice (even if Vicentino was basically making this up). Food for thought as we mess with digital tuning systems and microonality.”
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Dub techno original Fluxion on atmospheres and narratives in Haze
Konstantinos Soublis, aka Fluxion, has been quietly pushing the boundaries of dub techno and experimental electronic music for over two decades. His latest album, Haze, represents a profound exploration of musical storytelling. For CDM, he breaks down that work track by track and dives into his thought process, then and now.
From Ancient Greek to Znameny Chant, a world beyond Western notation
If news of Finale’s demise had you pondering what notation is for – and who it’s for – those are the right questions to ask. And yes, there is a world beyond Common Western Notation.
Peter Kirn - August 28, 2024
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Crushing on your moustache… dark disco music video premiere with Local Suicide, Skelesys
Peter Kirn - July 18, 2022
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Vangelis has died at 79, as the electronic music world mourns
Peter Kirn - May 19, 2022
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In bleak, brilliant Ex.Hale release, a plea for fire-ravaged Greece
Peter Kirn - August 12, 2021
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