Following the release of ‘Kongestion‘ LP by SHXCXCHCXSH earlier this year, Avian unveil their next album release in the form of a novel drone collaboration between Dutch producers Albert Van Abbe and Jochem Paap (aka Speedy J).
Consisting of seven tracks, ‘General Audio’ is said to explore a unique and esoteric approach to sound creation. Using test and measure equipment from the 1950’s, originally designed for the maintenance of various audio and radio transmitters.
Recorded together at Willem Twee studios in Den Bosch, Abbe and Paap created otherworldly walls of sound and dense rhythmic abstractions with an early form of synthesis. Rudimentary signals are combined and processed before being committed to tape via mic’s set up to capture the Willem Twee studio’s unique acoustics. The equipment itself predates the invention of the analog, modular synthesizers developed in the 70’s that are now commonplace in many studios.
‘General Audio’ is scheduled for release 23 September via Avian. Order a copy from Bandcamp.
TRACKLIST
1. 220Lock-in
2. WZ-1Wobbel Zusatz
3. Pegelmesser
4. Rel 3L 212c LC-pi
5. Wandel
6. SR 250 Boxcar Averager
7. Nim Bin