Optigan Worship by Drekka
As this single consists of 9 locked grooves, track length is infinite.
For this digital archival document of the single, I chose an arbitrary length of 13 minutes for each loop file. The duration of the file allows an appreciation of the deterioration of sound, as the needle runs over the loop - each rotation effectively destroying the grooves little by little.
I have also included the original digital files sent to Auris Apothecary to make the loops from.
The stark contrast in fidelity between the original files and the finished product further demonstrates the ephemeral nature of these locked groove releases.
I hope you enjoy.
- Mkl Drekka, 14 Feb 2016
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FROM AURIS APOTHECARY SITE:
http://aurisapothecary.org/releases/aax-090-drekka-optigan-worship/
catalog: AAX-090
artist: Drekka
title: Optigan Worship
format: 7" lathe cut record - plastic plate | Lathe Cut Record - Plastic Plate
release date: 2012.09.27
edition size: 50
duration: ∞
accessibility: Level 1
availability: Sold Out
INFO
One-sided plastic plate.
9 locked grooves.
Extreme lo-fidelity.
Eternal playback.
Material deterioration.
Part of Batch #1 in our Locked Groove Lathe Plate Series.
Color : Cream
PACKAGING
7″ lathe cut plastic plate cut in mono, housed inside black & white cardstock foldover inserts.
TRACKLISTING
A1 – ∞ – I
A2 – ∞ – II
A3 – ∞ – III
A4 – ∞ – IV
A5 – ∞ – V
A6 – ∞ – VI
A7 – ∞ – VII
A8 – ∞ – VIII
A9 – ∞ – IX
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Tracklist
| 1. | I | 13:00 |
| 2. | II | 13:00 |
| 3. | III | 13:00 |
| 4. | IV | 13:00 |
| 5. | V | 13:00 |
| 6. | VI | 13:00 |
| 7. | VII | 13:00 |
| 8. | VIII | 13:00 |
| 9. | IX | 13:00 |
| 10. | I (original file name 'Belltower') | 0:11 |
| 11. | II (original file name 'Jungle Generator') | 0:22 |
| 12. | III (original file name 'Timewarp') | 0:11 |
| 13. | IV (original file name 'Distress Beacon') | 0:28 |
| 14. | V (original file name 'Sci-fi Sound') | 0:15 |
| 15. | VI (original file name 'Murder Chase') | 0:15 |
| 16. | VII (original file name 'Frogs at Night') | 0:33 |
| 17. | VIII (original file name 'Jazz Cafe') | 0:22 |
| 18. | IX (original file name 'Haçienda') | 0:29 |
Credits
Auris Apothecary (AAX-090)
• LATHE-CUT = ltd to 50 copies
• DIGITAL = unlimited
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OPTIGAN WORSHIP
DREKKA
THE OBJECT IN YOUR HANDS IS AN ORDINARY PLASTIC PLATE WHICH HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO AN EXTRAORDINARY AUDIO ARTIFACT THAT CONTAINS 9 LOCKED GROOVES LATHE-CUT ONE AT A TIME IN MONO INTO THE PLATE, TRANSFERRING THE SOUND INTO PHYSICAL WAVES ON THE SURFACE IN A CLOSED LOOP CAPABLE OF PLAYING ETERNALLY UNTIL MANUALLY PROGRESSED OR DETERIORATED BY THE STYLUS, DESTROYING THE MUSIC FOREVER
PLAYBACK SUGGESTIONS:
1. TAPE DOWN SIDES OF THE PLATE TO MINIMIZE WARPING FOR SMOOTHER STYLUS TRAVEL
2. REDUCE HIGH FREQUENCIES ON THE EQUALIZER TO LOWER LEVELS OF HISS AND EXTRANEOUS NOISE
3. INCREMENTALLY INCREASE TONEARM WEIGHT IF STYLUS HAS TROUBLE STAYING WITHIN GROOVES
AURIS APOTHECARY MMXII
PO BOX 128 BLOOMINGTON, IN
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WWW.AURISAPOTHECARY.ORG
AAX-090
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More from Drekka :
drekkalivearchive.bandcamp.com
instagram.com/mkldrekka/
bluesanct.com/drekka
Contact :
mkldrekka@gmail.com
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Since 1996, Drekka has toured, traveled, & collaborated extensively; collecting memories & building a personalized archive of sound dating back to the mid-80's. Drekka has releases on Auris Apothecary, Bluesanct, Dais, Fabrica, Morc, Silber, Somnimage & more. He has recorded & toured w/ Jessica Bailiff, Dylan Ettinger, In Gowan Ring, Lovesliescrushing, Annelies Monseré, Stone Breath, & Turn Pale.