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Musica sperimentale
Lavoro su dei progetti musicali sperimentali che comportano combinazioni sonore di strumenti classici e timbri elettronici da tradizioni più recenti. Le fasi lunari simbolizzano gli umori e le passioni per diversi generi in diversi periodi della mia vita. La musica classica, il jazz, il rock alternativo e la musica comica sono i miei preferiti. Risultati molto buoni possono essere ottenuti. Alcuni dei miei brani sono stati concepiti da zero usando la migliore dell’immaginazione, altri sono reinterpretazioni di musica che ho apprezzato da anni. Tutto questo con il supporto vitale del DAW e fantastiche plug-ins. Si stanno forse sviluppando nuovi stili?
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California dreaming
“L'intenzione originale fu di aggiungere della serietà al tema nostalgico (seppure speranzoso) del famoso brano dei Mamas and Papas. Ho reinterpretato estendendo un basso acustico con modulazioni di fase e minimizzando gli accordi ritmici della tastiera. Ho ritenuto che per l’assolo la tromba avesse potuto creare un umore un po’ più contemplativo del flauto, che nell’originale ha un bel tono melodico. I meccanismi psicologici che conducono alla creazione musicale possono certamente variare secondo le diverse esperienze di vita e gusto. I miei sentimenti per un ipotetico mondo dei sogni sono qui forse infusi con complessità e percezioni di jazz vigoroso.
Musica elettronica
La musica elettronica, veramente, mi è cominciata a interessare solo a Berlino durante la metà degli anni 90 (del ventesimo secolo), o giù di lì, quando avevo circa ventotto anni. Ma fu molto prima, quando mi resi conto che ero negato per la chitarra, che cominciai a fantasticare la composizione con il computer. Sfortunatamente però in quegli anni, software specialistici tali Fruity Loops e Cubase non erano ancora disponibili per gli appassionati amatoriali con pochi soldi in tasca… Presso tutte le tendenze Techno più considerevoli, preferisco perlopiù la Trance (o forse si dice “il Trance”?), in particolar modo la Goa e la Progressive. E’ forse perché’ sin da quando avevo poco più di trent’anni mi sono sempre sentito un po’ impacciato nelle piste da ballo, e ho presenziato a solo uno o due tra i gran rave, che penso che il futuro della musica elettronica, con particolare relazione al Surround e alla spazializzazione sonora, potrebbe essere, e dovrebbe essere, qualcosa che si estende attraverso molte nuove e diversificate forme alternative. Ci sono possibilità per l’esplorazione.
Digital motors
“L’autoscontro (The bumper car) ” è la prima tra le mie composizioni musicali, ed è presente nella mia registrazione comico/musicale “Vutu che te la conti o che te la diga?”. Avevo cominciato tanto tempo fa, arbitrariamente assemblando i suoni che mi piacevano. Poi divenne subito ovvio che le cose che stavo facendo avevano tutte qualcosa in comune: erano tutte reminiscenti dei motori scatenati e dei congegni elettrici che ruggiscono, che scoppiano, che tuonano, che si decompongono e che si bloccano o scontrano nelle varie atmosfere spettrali. Come classificare questo tipo di musica? … non ne sono sicuro. Posso solo dire di aver seguito l’ispirazione e il gusto, traendo un po’ dalla tradizione del basso funk, un po’ dalla techno e un po’ dal jazz e dalla fusion, in tal modo da più o meno inspirare chi tra voi inebriati desiderino danzare sopra i tavoli della cucina. Buon ascolto.
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Caprice No. 5
Overall Impression:
A wild ride of intrigue, Caprice No. 5 by Kursivo is a genre-bending crossover that is built for speed. This new release by the Experimental musician is inspired by the famous 24 Caprices, and makes its mark with its unique Electronic sound. The similarities between Paganini's virtuosic showpiece for violin and Kursivo's Caprice No. 5 reveal themselves immediately. The busy, mechanical violin work instantly steals attention and pulls the listener along. It tips its hat to Paganini's melodies while traversing its own path. The excitement never falters, but avoids being overwhelming. Kursivo has demonstrated this care for intensity in his other works, and nails the balance with Caprice No. 5. This track passes through various textures, complete with punchy accents and a driving drum groove. All in all, it makes for a terrifically exciting listen and dazzling display of creativity.
Strongest Point(s):
The mix in Caprice No. 5 is very well done. It seems plenty of attention has been given to the spacial placement of each sound. The instruments, of course, occupy their own space between the left and right sides, but they have also been designated a spot in the vertical construction of the sound. This allows for a more three-dimensional listening experience that gives life to the entire track. It is a cool effect that will please the most attentive of listeners.
About The Reviewer:
Zachary Larson is a professional guitarist in New York City. Getting his start in high school rock bands, he has since toured the world as a classical chamber musician, onboard cruise lines, and with several Broadway musicals. His recorded work spans across Classical, Pop, and Experimental music. His arrangements are published through Clear Note Publications. Classically trained, he holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Denver.
Punchy Spells
Overall Impression:
Experimental musician Kursivo has released the new track Punchy Spells. Angular and jazzy, Punchy Spells jolts forward with attention grabbing snippets of sound and feel. Guitars, organ, and percussion all feed off of one another like the first conversation between friends at a party. Experimental music often requires a patient and thoughtful set of ears from the listener. Punchy Spells does make these same demands but does so without being overbearing or mind-numbing. There are groovy and melodic moments that comprise the frontside of the tune as well as a plethora of colors and timbre. While it does take a while for this tune to find its final groove, the pay off is worth it when it settles in. With the release of Punchy Spells, Kursivo gives listeners an opportunity to expand their minds and go down a totally unique, musical road.
Strongest Point(s):
As simple as this revelation may sound, the inclusion of the drum beat is one of the most important features in this track. Without an easy groove for listeners to hold onto, many would simply find tracks such as this too far out. As mentioned above, the track eventually settles into a more cohesive groove toward the last few minutes. When this groove hits, everything seems to make sense. It is a very cool pay off, and a tricky idea to grasp and compose.
About The Reviewer:
Zachary Larson is a professional touring guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Getting his start in high school rock bands, he has toured as a classical chamber musician, onboard luxury cruises, and with the Broadway musicals Finding Neverland and Escape To Margaritaville. His recorded work spans across Classical, Pop, and Experimental music. His arrangements of orchestral music are published through Clear Note Publications. Classically trained, he holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Denver.
The Royal Fish Chef
Overall Impression:
There comes a time in many a music lover's life when you simply need a song like "The Royal Fish Chef", whereas many artists endeavor to market their music in a broader mainstream appealing fashion, artists such as Kursivo, who's armed with a clearly great sense of humor, simply laughs in the face of what we are led to believe is normal genre conventions and proceeds to throw them out of the closest nearby window, and I think it's splendid! You'll be hard-pressed to find a track quite like "The Royal Fish Chef", it's gloriously bizarre, utterly hilarious, and weirdly mesmerizing. Kursivo is doing his own thing and sounds like he's having an absolute blast whilst he does it! All hail The Royal Fish Chef!
Strongest Point(s):
Where do we begin?! First off, I understand this is clearly a comedic track, and it most certainly works! Just reading through the lyrics was enough to have me howling with laughter! Kursivo paints a particularly wacky and outlandish picture that gives listeners a thoroughly insanity-inducing insight into the mad world of "The Royal Fish King", replete with lashings of grungy synth, scarily eccentric vocal explorations, and a zany sense of rhythm. Now yes, there are a few technical hiccups here and there, but I think it just adds to the track's gloriously kooky charm. It's safe to say I most definitely won't be forgetting this one anytime soon!
About The Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.
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