The groundbreaking collaboration between electronic minimalist Alva Noto and legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto reaches new heights with utp_, originally commissioned to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the city of Mannheim. This remarkable fusion of classical and electronic elements features the renowned Ensemble Modern, creating a unique sonic landscape that bridges acoustic orchestration with digital precision.
Now available for the first time on vinyl, this 2022 remaster has been carefully crafted at Calyx/Berlin and presented in a premium heavy gatefold tip-on sleeve. The album's intricate compositions flow seamlessly between moments of delicate silence and complex textural buildups, showcasing the distinctive interplay between Sakamoto's melodic sensibilities and Alva Noto's crystalline electronic processing that has made their partnership one of the most celebrated in contemporary experimental music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Noton
- Genre: Electronic, Classical
- Release Date: 09/30/2022
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TRACKS
A1. Attack / Transition
A2. Grains
B1. Particle 1
B2. Transition
B3. Broken Line 1
C1. Plateaux 1
C2. Silence
C3. Particle 2
D1. Broken Line 2
D2. Plateaux 2 / End
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