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Meditations

by Felnyrii

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I 12:10
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II 24:01
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III 11:12
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IV 13:59

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The Meditations album is a compilation of private performances from August, 2014 to May, 2015. These four tracks are entire performance sets where I utilized a no-input rig for its uncertainty and tactile responses. The literal and metaphorical feedback from the machine listens and guides the improvisational experience and performance in subtle transitions and textures.

Each performance took place either in isolation or with a minimal audience of two to three. Patching and discovering the sound palette for the evening took place before recording, though the recordings were live and single takes. Remembering the individual experiences is rather muddy; I can describe the general atmosphere of the performances, however. Typically between midnight and two in the morning these recordings were taking place. A time where I could truly not be disturbed, interrupted or the like and in a place emptied and secluded after hours. Where the room was dimly lit and empty of objects. The glow of lights softly colored myself and a wall behind me. I never wore anything particularly special, everything was kept fairly casual. Whatever was comfortable, I would often remove my shoes and socks. I setup my moderate rig on a small table facing the potential audience, but primarily facing the monitors. It was most important to perform at a comfortable, but enveloping volume, to have the performance resonant. The room would not be shaking, but you could feel the sound as much as you could hear it. The resonance of the live performance was a wonderful experience that I had hoped to capture in this collection of recordings.

Meditations may not have been very conceptual, though it began my exploration of true expressive art therapy methods for myself. The letting go of the control of rigid composition and embracing improvisation with noise and drone gave me the chance to create a real voice to express thoughts I had struggles vocalizing. This process became the core to my sound practice’s purpose.

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released July 26, 2015

Felnyrii is Michael G. Maxwell

Performed and produced by Michael G. Maxwell.
Cover art developed in collaboration with jonathan b. andrew.

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