coexistence x resonance: vol.i
By ÉMU
souon 2. d i ss o lve - I 3. sympathy 4. unknown memory 5. vantar stykki 6. 響 7. microcosm
Nature keeps us alive, and human development has made us survive, although they are inconsistent at first glance. Nature and technology should coexist by uniting and evolving, and this is the art form to challenge recreating the beauty of resonance inspired by the law of nature.
"coexistence x resonance" is a series of audiovisual works searching for harmony between humans and nature, combining technology with organismic elements.
The first volume includes audiovisual works created from 2018 to 2020.
released February 29, 2024
credit:
music: ÉMU
mixing: Maria Takeuchi
mastering: Alec Fellman
visual & cover art: Maria Takeuchi
special thanks to Toru Izumida, circler, Testu Collective, Ryefield Society, SAT
UNDER SEARING SKIES
By There is still an orchestra
The nine exclusive tracks of Under Searing Skies were composed by solo ambient artists from around the world using various approaches, resulting in a wide musical diversity reflecting the richness of the underground ambient music scene.
The release comes with a digital booklet presenting in details each artist and their respective tracks.
As our previous releases, this third There Is Still An Orchestra compilation aims at promoting talented artists that deserve more light, supporting at the same time an important cause.
In Summer 2021, Greece and Turkey were devastated by wildfires, with dramatic consequences on local populations and biodiversity. All proceeds raised with this compilation will be donated to the "Wildfire emergency" campaign of WWF in order to help local wildlife rehabilitation centers and organizations demonstrating effective ways to combat future fires. See lp.panda.org/med-wildfires.
1. Maddi Baird - Rowan's Song 2. Margot Blue - When the Dust Settles 3. Ben Baker - Sprouting 4. ÉMU - sympathy 5. Rumors Of Fires - Crosshatch
6. A Tea Drinking Club - La Forêt de l'Aube Éternelle 7. iorth - grey 8. Jenn Grossman - mind orbit 9. Caminauta - LATIR
released November 17, 2021
Cover photograph by Cynthia Bernard (marine eyes)
Compilation curated by Ryefield Society
Braided Sound #025: Brooklyn III
By Nava Dunkelman, Ben Seretan, Maria Takeuchi, & Jesse Perlstein
1. Part I (The Forest Awakens) 24:12 2. Part II (The Forest Slumbers) 36:36
Braided Sound :
improvisational ensembles performing site-specific graphic scores.
international touring series curated by Jesse Perlstein & Jeremy Young of Sontag Shogun.
braidedsound.com
Performed on August 20th, 2021 at Brooklyn's SSL.
released September 21, 2021
a trilogy of waves
By ÉMU
a trilogy of waves (2020)
i - cells ii - underground love letter iii - YURE
A stream of thoughts questioning our perceptions and understanding of our environment.
Imagine, we - as individuals unconsciously construct palaces of cognition within our minds.
However, to what extent can we be sure these cognitive constructs reflect actual reality.
The sounds and visuals were created by taking organismic information such as fractals, Voronoi noises,
and sound frequencies reflected from natural shapes, then merging into technology to give a glimpse of hope
for human beings to coexist and resonate with nature.
The piece was created for
Sound Forms 2020 : A Festival of Sound
presented by
CONT E P ORARY M U SIKI N G
HONG KONG
released June 11, 2021
credits :
mixed by Maria Takeuchi
mastered by Alec Fellman
album cover & video by Maria Takeuchi
vapor
By ÉMU x Melissa Keeling
Distant Duets connects 2 musicians who have never worked together
to create a collaborative piece of music within 2 weeks.
Artists may not meet in physical space during the process.
2 artists
2 sounds
2 exchanges
2 weeks
Solace
The audiovisual compilation 'Solace' is founded by the global community of musicians and visual artists based in NYC, the current epicenter of Covid-19.
This compilation features unreleased audiovisual art works, live recordings, and compositions of 11 projects contributed by 14 artists who are
from all over the world coming together to support The IRC fighting against Covid-19, through our creative expression and fundraising.
100% of the proceeds will be donated to The International Rescue Committee (IRC).
The IRC is providing lifesaving programs to vulnerable communities especially hit hard during the pandemic.
This project is entitled 'Solace' meaning consolation in a time of deep distress. 'Solace' is the reflection of what music and visual art has meant to these artists while being in isolation and social distancing during the pandemic. 'Solace' symbolizes the hope for a renewed creativity and inventiveness in all of us during this time of crisis.
#weareinthistogether
1. Silent Resistance by ÉMU 2. 20200426 by Impakt 3. Solar by Night Shining 4. The Impatience of Roots by Morena Sarzo & ONLAND
5. Transience by Paloma Kop 6. 0515235620 by Toru Izumida 7. Sound Collage Dub 01 by circler 8. Fragility by insomniac hotel & xuzi
9. Gazes Grises by Gabor 10. phoneme 3AM by Fernando Molina 11. surface tension by Testu Collective