Join us on a journey back in time, maybe thousands of years ago, somewhere in the isolated islands of Melanesia. Here, just like a sound alchemist, Roberto Musci transforms organic nature elements into a unique sound performance of self-estrangement.
In the artist’s laboratory, we will discover a melting pot of ancestral ceremonial sounds that collided with contemporary chamber music and experimental-electronic methods based on music research. Among these, the ethnic music of the populations of Kanaki, Itamul, Kaluli, Niugini, Abelam, Huli, and Enga unconventionally searches for an intrinsic connection between humankind and music, part of our lives since the dawn of time. Several studies have highlighted in the DNA of the people of Melanesia genetic traits that trace their origins back to the man of Neanderthal and Denisova (about 70,000 years ago). Their isolation has preserved primitive culture and, perhaps, music.
Roberto Musci composed “Melanesia” based on the Plunderphonics technique mixing traditional ethnic music with contemporary chamber music and concrete music. Mastered by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates & Mastering, “Melanesia” is released in digital format and limited edition 12", 180g vinyl, with a cover artwork created by Giuseppe Lo Schiavo.
A1 A Shell Immerse In The Dark 1:29
A2 Back To Chambi Lake 3:46
A3 Sepik Dream 3:04
A4 The Frogs Of Darana 4:11
A5 Virgin Of The Dawn 3:45
A6 Dance Of Heinghene 4:27
B1 Kaluli Crayfish Song 2:35
B2 Voices Of The Spirits 3:30
B3 Vaihiti 2:36
B4 Wahnui, The Guardian Of The Yam 3:05
B5 Incantation Chant 2:57
B6 Kaluli Storm Song 2:46
B7 Twilight In The Low Tide 3:33
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