A pioneering figure in minimalist and drone composition, Charlemagne Palestine has spent decades pushing the boundaries of sustained sound and harmonic exploration. Battling The Invisible, released on the esteemed Alga Marghen label, offers a compelling glimpse into his practice, drawing on archival material including 1972 Bösendorfer piano fragments and a rare 1979 New York City interview, making it a meaningful document of his early development.
The music on Battling The Invisible showcases Palestine's signature approach — hypnotic accumulations of overtones, overlapping sine waves that generate intricate beating patterns, and a deeply meditative use of the piano as a vehicle for transcendence. An included 8-page booklet with a 12-page interview adds valuable context, offering listeners an intimate window into the artist's thinking and creative process.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Alga Marghen
- Genre: Classical
- Release Date: 02/20/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Low Sounds 3 (Electronic Music 1969)
A2. 1972 Bosendorfer Take 2
B1. Sine Tone Study (Electronic Music 1969)
B2. 1972 Bosendorfer Take 3
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