VAN KOOLWIJK, HANS - BAMBUSO (3LP)

Slipcase edition: 3LP's + 16 p. booklet - 200 copies "Metaphon is thrilled to announce its latest release, documenting the extraordinary sound art of Dutch artist and instrument builder Hans van Koolwijk. My connection with Hans dates back to 1993, during a chance encounter at a festival in the Czech Republic. It was there that I experienced his self-made Bambuso organ. This performance literally and figuratively blew me away. Over the decades, our paths have crossed regularly-including his collaboration with Noise-Maker's Fifes. After later organizing a concert for him, inviting Hans to release an edition on Metaphon was the obvious next step. This release brings together some of his finest recordings, featuring mostly live and previously unreleased material. By constructing his own massive, organic instrument, Hans van Koolwijk has created an entirely unique sonical universe that effortlessly shifts from delicate acoustic drones to a powerful, dissonant sound orchestra of pure air and bamboo." (label info)