unsounds releases

An electronic musictheatre work that explores boundries of separation. The piece is based on the UN Buffer Zone that runs through the divided Island of Cyprus. With Tido Visser (voice), Marc Reichow (piano) and Nikos Veliotis (Cello).

"..a musical narrative from whose spell it is hard to escape. The impact of the sligthly transcendental and unreal mixture of contemplativeness and degeneration is just too strong." (Debug, Germany)

u10. HHHH. The Cortet- (05.05)

A quartet of unique and unconventional improvisers that explore worlds of complex sonic textures with ensemble playing of the highest order. Cor Fuhler, John Butcher, Rhodri Davies, Thomas Lehn.

"...an album of great maturity and fantastic musicality" Dan Warbuton (ParisTransatlantic)

Electronic music theatre by Yannis Kyriakides performed by the VeenFabriek on texts of Spinoza.

Such is the beauty of this interpretation of Spinoza. Never could he have asked for a better exposure, had he ever imagined one in his distant future. If ever there was magic at work in music, it is to be experienced here. (SONOLOCO, Sweden)

u08. Red v Green . Andy Moor . Yannis Kyriakides . - (05.04)

Improvised duos by Andy Moor(guitar) and Yannis Kyriakides (live electronics).The opening chapter in a blossoming collaborative partnership.

Kyriakides and Moor complement each others' moves with a fluency that belies the fact that Red V Green is their first record together. Here's hoping it isn't their last.(dusted magazine)

u07. Thirteen Friendly Numbers . John Butcher . (05.04)

The rerelease of John Butcher's classic debut solo CD. Solo and multitracked saxophones.

“this is a masterful record which should be investigated by anyone interested in free playing.” (Penguin Guide to Jazz)

u06. Document 1 . Kraakgeluiden . (09.03)

3 years of live electronic improvisation from the Kraakgeluiden series of improvised music-performances in Amsterdam. Appearing on the CD are over 30 musicians including: Jaap Blonk, Cor Fuhler, Gert-Jan Prins, Anne le Berge, Marko Ciciliani.

"There are records that just defy any description, such are their variety and
multi-faceted sound: this is one of them..the music quality is impressively high" (TouchingExtremes.org)

u05. Tullius Rooms . Marko Ciciliani . (05.03)

Large scale composition for piano and electronics by Marko Ciciliani with a diverse musical landscape of sounds performed by him and Josh Dillon.

‘…Tullius Rooms cannot be simply turned off.’/Gonzo

u04.Thermal . Moor/Butcher/Lehn . (04.03)

A set of stunning improvisations by Andy Moor, John Butcher and Thomas Lehn. (electric guitar, saxophones and EMS synth).

"One of the most thrilling improv outings released this year so far"
Dan Warburton, The Wire,06.03"

u03. Perfect Fit . Grand Mal .(06.02)

Justin Bennet, Anne Wellmer and Stephie Buttrich fuse minimal electronica and free improvisation in a set of 16 warped and lovely songs.

"intriguing and highly enjoyable music. "Perfect Fit" is a fine and superbly
recorded album that richly repays repeated listening.
(Paristransatlantic)

u02. Locks . Kaffe Matthews/Andy Moor . (01.02)

Andy Moor's sonic guitar sounds are processed live by Kaffe Matthews in this collection of improvised duos recorded over several years

An ideal musical marriage of dialogue and emotion...an exciting, melancholic, cacophonic, and catchy soundscape" (Gonzo Circus)

u01. a conSPIracy cantata . Yannis Kyriakides (11.01)

Prize-winning work by Yannis Kyriakides. Eerie vocals and raw electronics combined with unorthodox sound sources characterise these three compositions. With Ayelet Harpaz, Stephie Buttrich and Marion von Tilzer.

The music sustains an intense and unsettling atmosphere over 45 minutes...Conspiracy cantata is surely a classic in the making. '(the Wire)