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Djupvik, Ola: Idiophonics (FMR)

Recorded and performed without loops, overlays or other technological aid, Norwegian drummer and composer Ola Djupvik explores his limits in a mix of European free improvisation, minimalism and contemporary composers like John Cage and Morton Feldman.
 

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UPC: 0617629603811

Label: FMR
Catalog ID: FMRCD388
Squidco Product Code: 20790

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2015
Country: Great Britain
Packaging: Digipack
Recorded in July 2014 at Cornerstone, Eidsvoll by Trevor Taylor.

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"Young virtuoso percussionist from Norway, Ola Djupvik produces a fascinating first album of percussion treats ! Some purely abstract some purely rhythmic in 6 varied titles. It says acoustic drum kit on the tin, but don't be deceived Ola Djupvik knows how to intellgently explore each part as an individual instrument as well as a whole Excellent first album from very up and coming young player, check it out!!!"-FMR


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1. Drones and Idiophones 11:02

2. Cage Monkey 4:42

3. Arpeggios 1201

4. Tumble 5:42

5. ABC 3:30 6. Open At The Close 3:58

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Improvised Music
Free Improvisation
European Improvisation, Composition and Experimental Forms
Percussion & Drums
Solo Artist Recordings
FMR Records

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