‘I want to put as many aspects of myself into music as I can, as much as possible of being alive, intensely conscious on all levels.‘ With this attitude, American composer Laurie Spiegel developed her concept of Slow Change Music in the mid-1970s at Bell Labs in New Jersey, using the prototype of a computer system to control synthesizers.
A mix of ethnological recordings, found sounds and pirated material formed the basis for the performances of the radical theatre group Magazzini Criminali from Florence. In 1980, they used ambient music by Jon Hassell without permission. The composer was impressed – and collaborated with the group on an adaptation of Jack Kerouac's iconic beat novel ‘On the Road.‘
Reminiscent of a certain time or place, these tunes are for a chill-out zone. 49 minutes with memories and fantasies by Cluster & Eno, Geir Jenssen, Graeme Revell, Muslimgauze and others.
The soundtrack for an imaginary film, harmonising electronics and a vocal language based on traditional Persian music. 44-minute mix with works by Aktuala, Lady June, Muslimgauze, Sussan Deyhim & Richard Horowitz and others – realized between 1972 and 2020.
In the media age, imagination has come under attack. However, the interface between the unknown and the self needs to be triggered as a source of inspiration for art and research. 96 minutes with Brother Ah, Catherine Christer Hennix, Ursula K. Le Guin and Todd Barton.
An intimate track based on an abstract drawing, a sublime sonic exploration into deep liquid space, some atmospheric minimalism, and library music created under complete creative control. 50-minute mix with works by Cosey Fanni Tutti, Joel Vandroogenbroeck, Monolake, Pan American & Kramer and others; realised between 1978 and 2025.
Through the purity of sound, both performers and listeners are meant to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and the nature of existence. 77 minutes with Amelia Cuni, Charlemagne Palestine, Eleh, Uli Hohmann and Werner Durand.
In some works of minimal music, a particular type of tuning forms the foundation of the composition. It makes instruments produce acoustic phenomena such as overtones. 111 minutes with works by Arnold Dreyblatt, La Monte Young and Terry Jennings.
Minimal melodies from Japan and Arctic Norway, music for ex army gymnasts bounding about in rubber costumes, and something from New York City‘s Downtown. 55 minutes with works by Aqua Regia, The Caretaker, Midori Takada, The Residents and others – realised between 1969 and 2019.
