Friedman & Pais explore 2 odd numbers, new to their percussive repertoire, but common to the Fibonacci sequence: 13 and 34, of which the latter might not yet be known to recorded history. Both rhythms were played with the least expenditure of energy, nevertheless they unsettle the cocoon of comfort. While sequencer or computer notoriously don’t care, it requires more focus to maintain the precision exposed throughout the un–edited drum tracks by João Pais Filipe. Both tracks were recorded and mixed in different locations over a nearly 3 years period.
credits
released March 1, 2024
Burnt Friedman–electronics
João Pais Filipe–percussion
mastering by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates & Mastering
The impecable work of two great artists. It's difficult to know what each has done on this record and it is that that makes it so great. Mortazavi and Friedman are very complementary and bring a sort of relaxed dub to the world which is very satisfying. Thibaut Devigne
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