Name: The Expected Sounds of Minor Music
Brand: Emil Friis, Patricio Fraile

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP13-54&nbsp;

Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-12-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0600116135414

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

 Emil Friis

Patricio Fraile

Genre GB

Modern Composition

Label GB

130701

130701 is a sublabel of the British independent label FatCat Records, based in Brighton. Established in 2001, it serves as an outlet for more orchestrated and instrumental material. The label takes its name from the date of its inception: 13 July 2001. It is also known as 130701.

The label focuses on releasing music that is richly composed and showcases the talents of *artists* who create beautiful soundscapes through their instrumental works. With a commitment to quality and innovation, 130701 has become a respected name in the music industry.

As part of FatCat Records, *130701* benefits from being associated with an established and reputable record label that has been at the forefront of independent music since its formation in 1997. Together, they continue to support and promote talented musicians who push boundaries and create unique musical experiences.

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Danish composers Emil Friis and Patricio Fraile, both known for their illustrious careers in the world of film scoring, have joined forces to create an extraordinary contemporary classical album titled The Expected Sounds Of Minor Music.

This innovative collaboration showcases their remarkable talent for crafting evocative, layered compositions that resonate with both simplicity and complexity. 

Conceived during the Winter and Spring of 2022 in Copenhagen, The Expected Sounds of Minor Music deviates from the duo’s scoring work, emphasising piano and paper for composition over samples.

The collection features a string quartet recorded in southern Sweden and solo cello parts performed by Joe Zeitlin in London. Field recordings and ambient layers complete the album created in their shared studio. 

The album’s title invites listeners to explore the unexpected within the anticipated. Each piece is designed to evoke different emotions and imagery, ranging from the movements of a dancer (‘The Endless Number’), the long Copenhagen winter (‘Copenhagen, February’), a flock of birds (‘Interlude’), to a lonesome violinist, lost from his orchestra, forever doomed to wander an Orson Wells-like cityscape in black and white in search of his peers (‘Homeless Note for A Homeless Bow’). The compositions reflect the duality of life, encompassing both the major and minor moments. 

Emil Friis and Patricio Fraile's The Expected Sounds of Minor Music is a testament to their commitment to musical exploration and experimentation. The album’s layered and intimate sound, along with its ability to encourage contemplation, sets it apart as a unique and captivating musical experience.

The Expected Sounds of Minor Music

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Discover The Expected Sounds of Minor Music by Patricio Fraile. Danish composers Emil Friis and Patricio Fraile create an extraordinary contemporary classical album, featuring string quartets and solo cello parts. Available in various formats from 130701.