Samuel Blaser – 18 monologues élastiques (2020) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

18 Monologues élastiques was recorded by Martin Ruch at the Funkhaus on Nalepastrasse in Berlin, Germany in 2013. Located in an industrial area of the capital, the mysterious colossal DDR structure looks more like an abandoned cold-war nuclear facility than an actual radio station. Time there seems to have stopped, back before the Berlin Wall came down.

“Martin Ruch and I were looking for unique recording environments to create the 18 Monologues élastiques. Attracting a range of well-known musicians from classical composers to soundscape engineers from around the world, the Funkhaus was a perfect fit for our project as the available facilities offered so many different options for us to create spectacular sounds.”

“While working on creating the album we came up with the idea to add a third dimension to the music by including motion. Instead of recording the trombone in a traditional manner, that is, in one studio and in a static way, we decided to capture the sound while walking throughout the entire complex. The result is outstanding and adds a cinematographic aspect to the music.”

Tracklist:
1. Samuel Blaser – Appearance | Künstlergang/Toiletten (00:31)
2. Samuel Blaser – Missing Marc Suetterlyn | Saal 3 (05:54)
3. Samuel Blaser – Grand 8 | Garderoben Foyer (02:14)
4. Samuel Blaser – L’antichambre | Schallschleuse zu Saal 1 (01:57)
5. Samuel Blaser – Rotor Bursts | Saal 1 (01:12)
6. Samuel Blaser – 78 instead of 45 | Saal 3 (01:52)
7. Samuel Blaser – Le grand numéro | div. (06:13)
8. Samuel Blaser – Spotska | Saal 1 (00:57)
9. Samuel Blaser – The Blues Is Green | Reflexionsarmer Raum (00:49)
10. Samuel Blaser – The Grumbling Man | Saal 1 (01:45)
11. Samuel Blaser – Vinko | Garderoben Foyer (02:19)
12. Samuel Blaser – Le dialogue schizophrénique | Saal 1 (01:13)
13. Samuel Blaser – Six huit sur sept | Saal 3 (02:43)
14. Samuel Blaser – La promesse de l’aube | Reflexionsarmer Raum (01:18)
15. Samuel Blaser – Glissandino | Saal 1 (05:14)
16. Samuel Blaser – DyManics | Garderoben Foyer (00:32)
17. Samuel Blaser – Torture Room | Kreuzgewölbe (02:40)
18. Samuel Blaser – Waedamah | Saal 1 (04:40)