Berlin by Aaron Novik
After playing a few festivals in Europe with Fred Frith in 2014, I decided to travel a little on my own. First I was in Rotterdam, and then I spent some time in Berlin as well. The airbnb I stayed in had a baby grand propped up on books, and I was warned not to play it too hard. I skipped it altogether and ended up writing a very gestural piece using mostly extended techniques for an acoustic improvising ensemble.
Tracklist
| 1. | Garnelen | 1:08 |
| 2. | Skittering | 3:01 |
| 3. | Berlin | 4:08 |
| 4. | Mitte | 3:41 |
| 5. | Hogarth | 1:38 |
| 6. | Hitting | 3:29 |
| 7. | Voslauer | 4:48 |
| 8. | Kreuzberg | 5:00 |
| 9. | Garnelen (reprise) | 0:44 |
Credits
Aaron Novik- bass clarinet
Kyle Bruckmann- oboe, english horn
Crystal Pascucci- cello
Lisa Mezzacappa- bass
Jordan Glenn- found object percussion
recorded by John Finkbeiner at New, Improved
mixed by John Finkbeiner at New, Improved
mastered by Eli Crews at Figure 8
License
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