Hungarian composer Tibor Szemző’s Skullbase Fracture is a distinctive exploration of experimental classical music, originally composed in the 1980s and now thoughtfully remastered for a new audience. Featuring collaborations with the acclaimed Mixed Ensemble and Gipsyband, Szemző crafts immersive chamber works interwoven with spoken text, reflecting on memory, mortality, and the avant-garde spirit of GROUP 180.
This Fodderbasis release brings together three of Szemző’s most remarkable compositions, blending narration, ensemble textures, and eclectic instrumentation—from cimbalom and flute to electric guitar and tape. With themes drawn from Hungarian folk, poetry, and philosophical texts, Skullbase Fracture stands as a captivating document of Szemző’s radical vision, making it a compelling addition for listeners drawn to contemporary composition and experimental soundscapes.
- Handling Time Note: ** Please allow an additional 4-5 business days for this item's shipment. **
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Fodderbasis
- Genre: Classical
- Release Date: 10/15/2022
- Remember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from Joco Records!
TRACKS
A1. Skullbase Fracture
B1. Optimistic Lecture
B2. The Sex Appeal of Death
🌍 Joco Planet Impact
With every order, we're offsetting shipping emissions. That's like: