DAFELDECKER, WERNER - NEURAL (CD)

""Neural" places sound surfaces as its central focus and is inspired by the idea that neural networks develop a memory when they repeatedly send information. The ensemble focuses on vibrations and rhythmic variations of the overtones, which are caused by dynamics and pitch shifts in the microtonal range. With the passage of time and performance practice, spherical, acoustic stamps become established, caused by the conscious perception of when rhythm changes into sound sensation and vice versa. For "Tape 231" I re-discovered a long-forgotten music cassette in my archive which contained peculiar percussive electronic sounds. As Lucio and I worked on the recordings of his elongated tones and multi-phonics I again was drawn to the idea to use the tape sounds primarily as a structuring element for the piece, (time, density, dynamics) only to be left out afterwards. The targeted handling of hidden structures evokes a somewhat stubborn emotionality when dealing with creative processes, I like that. " (Werner Dafeldecker) NEURAL: Nicholas Bussmann - cello, Werner Dafeldecker - double bass, Judith Hamann - cello, John Heilbron - double bass. TAPE 231:Lucio Capece - bass clarinet, Werner Dafeldecker - electronic, Wolfgang Seidl - gongs