Tangram

Robert Normandeau - Tangram

Excerpts from the liner notes by Normandeau:

Taken from the title of one of the works appearing on the disc, Tangram represents the almost infinite permutations which lie hidden in elements as sparse and simple as the voice of a child, the sound of a passing train, or a few notes of classical music. Though highly contrasted, the pieces presented on this disc exhibit several common denominators. Firstly, they all utilize, without exception, sampled acoustic sounds ...Secondly, the entire cycle was conceived for multitrack presentation ... Last but not least, the works represent the quintessence of my work during 1990-93, and exemplify the perspective which I'd embraced during that period: cinema for the ear. Basically, this consists of seeking inspiration outside of the musical context, specially in the work of cinema. Themes are inspired directly from the titles; once elaborated, they then underlie the work, becoming axes around which the composition takes shape. They serve as landmarks for the listener exploring these unheard-of spaces.

Tracklisting:

1. Bédé {3:05}

2. Éclats de Voix {14:54}

3. Spleen {14:59}

4. Tropes {13:48}

5. Tangram {26:55}

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