Mittimus & Nix Pickler-Devices

Curious, a free improv album where electronics and effects are used to create unique timbrel landscapes. My main criticism of most free improvisation is its lack of emotional variety. Most of it is cold, distancing, creepy, or completely unlistenable. This ensemble does a fantastic job of exploring emotional territory most free improvisation refuses to venture into. The unique use of electronics would be enough to make this album stick out. The strength of the three improvisers and their ability to play as one unique exploring a theme puts Devices on another level. This music would be better called spontaneous composition than free improvisation, but semantics aside this is a truly fascinating listen. Download it here.

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