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Improbable Transgressions

by Pedro Carneiro

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(disc I) for Brandon Labelle corale, appena sentito 08:19
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(I) for Ralf Wehowsky ossessivo, (s)balzato, con fantasia 08:16
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(I) for Stephan Mathieu tremolo, articolato, tumultuoso 08:18
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(I) for Ivan Franco pensierosamente, parlato 08:07
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(I) for Convolution Brothers intuitivo, caotico-disintegrazione 08:07
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for João Pedro (I) Oliveira marcato assai, scherzo, instabile 08:20
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(I) for Cristian Vogel glissando, palpabile 08:33
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(I) for Chris Brown ostinato, meccanico, duro 07:53
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(I) for André Sier sogno, quodlibet 08:19
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(disc II) Convolution Brothers - termites 09:08
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(II) Ralf Wehowsky - In Gespannter Erwartung 08:22
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(II) Cristian Vogel - viaje sin maleta 09:53
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(II) André Sier - sogno (wool hack) 08:12
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(II) Chris Brown Fugue for Wood 06:51
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(II) João Pedro Oliveira Space Marimba 08:51
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(II) Brandon Labelle - supplement 09:05
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(II) Ivan Franco - Carneiro Fights Da Dark Byte Bot 08:06
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(II) Stephan Mathieu - Untitled marimba piece (Air above mountains) 06:11
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2xCD

Disc I - Solo Marimba Improvisations (perfomed by Pedro Carneiro, tracks-9)

Disc 2 - Transgressions by V/A (tracks 10-18)

Stephan Mathieu, Chris Brown, Convolution Brothers, Ralf Wehowsky,Cristian Vogel,André Sier, Chris Brown, João Pedro Oliveira, Ivan Fanco and Brandon Labelle.

Hacking and beyond... Xenakis created UPIC-a machine, table-like, where one's drawings became sound. He opened a window for those who dreamt of making their gestures soundscapes... new musicians followed, with fresh ideas. Not only classically trained musicians discovering electronics, but musicians from different backgrounds: the list is extensive.

SIRR experimental approach inspired me to go as radical as possible and end up with a disc where I had no control whatsoever over the final result (and this is somewhat related to my previous collaborations with visual artist Leonel Moura, who authors the text above and who invented the mbots, self-sufficient artist robots, creating their very own paitings). A disc on which I would record solo improvisations, dedicated to specific sound artists. These improvisations, recorded with tonmeister Eduardo Sousa (whom I trusted the task of capturing myself, the space and the instrument in the most intimate way possible), would be sent to the artists afterwards, with a note: "please hack me". Basically, hacking my improvisation (itself a personal token) in every way they wish.

note:
"The Convolution Brothers were recently overjoyed to learn that Pedro Carneiro, an excellent chef who especializes in Marimba, had invited them to a taste test of one of his newest creations. Recently, on a balmy spring day, the Brothers sat down to what proved to be a highly unusual treat.
Mr. Carneiro's Marimba, which he serves on a special table resembling an ironing board, is an enormous meal. The meat turns out to be surprisingly tough. Mr. Carneiro has made the courageous choice of serving it with little or no additional seasoning (although CB #1 thought it needed ketchup, which he slathered liberally over his portion.
The Marimba is eaten with four utensils resembling chopsticks with one enlarged end, which prevents them from sliding between the hard, dark brown morsels of Marimba. The Marimba was, nonetheless, difficult to eat. The pieces are rather heavy for picking up with chopsticks, and since they are too large to fit comfortably in the mouth, it is necessary to bite off pieces while still holding the remainder between the sticks.
CB #0 had some trouble chewing his portion, but this was not a problem for CB #1, whose technique was to lick off the ketchup (some of which landed on his shirt; next time perhaps he'll ask for a napkin.CB #2 could not participate in the tasting. Regrettably, he had a dentist appointment."

This is the final result: hacking-taking matter and ripping it apart, reconstructing debris, memories, fading dreams... chaos, order... sonic poems.
[Pedro Carneiro]

credits

released December 28, 2020

Internationally acclaimed as one of the leading percussionists Balance engineer was Eduardo Sousa. Disc Solo Marimba of today, he is a pioneering figure in the world of classical Improvisations has very minimal editing. and contemporary music, having performed in many festivals and as a guest soloist with leading orchestras throughout Pedro Carneiro performs exclusively on a Malletech M5.0 five continents.

For more detailed information about his work, please visit:
www.pedrocarneiro.com

Recording details and acknowledgements:
Percussionist, composer and conductor: Carneiro studied in Recorded at Lugar Comum (www.lugarcomum.com, France, England and Italy with David Corkhill, Leigh Howard Barcarena, Portugal), November 3-5, 2005, using an Apple Stevens and Emilio Pomarico.
Powerbook G4, Pro Tools LE, Grace Design Lunatec V3
Preamp, microphones by EarthWorks and Audiotecnica.
Imperial Grand Marimba, with mallets, sticks (and other
utensils) built by Malletech as well as prototypes designed His repertoire spans from Bach, Schumann, Debussy to by Pedro, handmade by Dieter Hermann. Feldman, Reich, Carter and Xenakis. He has also been involved in several projects including live electronics and new technologies.

Pedro would like to thank all the sound artists for their hacks, artistry and generosity; Hélio Mateus, for providing the recording space at Lugar Comum; Eduardo Sousa, tonmeister with magical ears; Henrique Pinto Gonçalves and the Junta de Freguesia de S. Lourenço-Azeitão, for providing the transport for the marimba and flight cases which make up 500 kg!; John Grzinich for the fabulous photos, made especially for the disc; Marc Behrens for the artwork and design; Leonel Moura for the memetic connection and astuteness; José Fortes for the final glossy audio mastering; and Teresa Simas, for vast love on a daily basis.
dedicated to Xavier-in loving memory

Disc I - Marimba solo inprovisations - was kindly remastered for the digital release by Carlos Santos.

Photographs: jgrzinich, except Pedro Carneiro photograph: Alexandre Simas Dias.
Cover design: www.mbehrensdesign.de. Music © and ® sirr 2007

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