Name: James Tenney
Brand: Zeitkratzer

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KR095

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-04

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Kudos

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5050580775824

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1 / Black / LP

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Zeitkratzer

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Modern Composition

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Karlrecords

Karlrecords is an experimental music label that was founded in 2006. With a focus on pushing boundaries and exploring new sounds, Karlrecords has become a leading force in the avant-garde music scene. The label is run by [a5149164], who has a deep passion for experimental music and a keen eye for talent.

Since its inception, Karlrecords has been dedicated to releasing innovative and thought-provoking music from artists around the world. The label's catalog features a diverse range of genres, including ambient, drone, noise, electronic, and more. Each release showcases the unique vision and creativity of *Karlrecords* artists.

With its commitment to quality and artistic integrity, Karlrecords has gained recognition as one of the most influential labels in the experimental music community. Its releases have received critical acclaim and have been praised for their boundary-pushing nature. Whether you're an avid fan of experimental music or simply curious about exploring new sonic landscapes, Karlrecords offers a captivating listening experience that will leave you inspired.

By zkr director Reinhold Friedl's personal request now available on vinyl for the first time: zeitkratzer's critically acclaimed interpretations of groundbreaking compositions by Jame Tenney (1934 - 2006), who was a composer, music theorist and pioneer especially in the field of microtonal music, being an influential part of the so-called New York avantgarde scene. Besides his compositional work, Tenny was teacher at various universities with students like Charlemagne Palestine, Carl Stone or Catherine Lamb, and a close friend with Eliane Radigue. This album by zeitkratzer presents three compositions by Tenney whose music has been part of zeitkratzer's repertoire since their beginning: # "Critical Band" – Tenney's late classic – with maximum clarity and precision of bearing tone rhythms and microtonal tuning as light effect. # the first recording of "Harmonium #2". Both works demonstrate the remarkable power and resplendent sharpness which Tenney achieved with his microtonal settings. # "Koan: Having Never Written A Note For Percussion" (incl. in the download) is an orgiastic listening experience in the form of a huge crescendo on a tam-tam - from whispering to singing, culminating in shrill roaring and blustering – and it's dark decay.

James Tenney

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