A multi-octave delirium at the summit of sonic density.
Recorded in 2005 in Melbourne, Chris Abrahams and Anthony Pateras multi-tracked 4 takes in each octave of the piano, superimposing them over each other to create a kaleidoscopic maelstrom pianistic energy in its purest form. Best known as the pianist from The Necks, this is a distinctly different outing for Abrahams, exploring a more maximalist energy and aesthetic than usual.
As with all Immediata releases, Anthony Pateras interviews his collaborators on the current state of creative music in the early 21st century. In this instance, Chris Abrahams provides a fascinating oral history of creative music in 1980s Sydney, covering topics such as his early influences, the formation of the Keys Music Association, inner city rock bands, working with Jamie Fielding and an extended discussion of his practice regime and approach to the keyboard.
This is the 11th release in the Immediata series, beautifully presented in citrine recycled cardboard, black hot stamped text on front, 24 page booklet and mastered by Lachlan Carrick at Moose Mastering.
Booklet only available with physical purchase.
credits
released July 3, 2017
Chris Abrahams: piano
Anthony Pateras: piano
Performed by Chris Abrahams and Anthony Pateras, Melbourne, 2005
Recorded by Chris Lawson at Iwaki Auditorium, Melbourne, 2005
Mixed by Anthony Pateras at Gold Tony Love's Audio Hell, Melbourne, 2006-7
Pre-Mastered by Byron Scullin at Deluxe Mastering, Melbourne, 2007
Re-Mastered by Lachlan Carrick at Moose Mastering, Melbourne, 2016
Layout by Shehab Tariq at Implant Media, Melbourne, 2017
supported by 7 fans who also own “Music In Eight Octaves”
side a: a prestigious engineer dies, goes to heaven, and marvels at the construction of the golden gate
side b: lazy summer evenings at sunset spent with friends chamber pot blues