Name: Introspectio
Brand: Mario Batkovic

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

INV258LP

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Colour

Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-12-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5051083169134

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

INV258CD

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5051083169103

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Mario Batkovic

Genre GB

Modern Composition

Label GB

Invada

Invada Records was formed in 2002 by Geoff Barrow, Ashley Anderson, and Redg Weeks. Geoff and Ashley have been collaborating since 1998 and decided to establish the label together. In 2003, Geoff started Invada Records UK, focusing on developing a roster of artists from the UK that would also be released in Australia. As the label continues to grow, Invada is expanding its distribution network worldwide.

Mario Batkovic is a Swiss accordion player and former head of the BeBa Orchestra. With his unique approach to the instrument, he has captivated audiences worldwide. His mesmerizing performances showcase his exceptional talent and innovative style, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with an accordion. Mario's music transcends genres, blending elements of classical, experimental, and avant-garde to create a truly captivating sound. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other artists, Mario's artistry leaves a lasting impression on all who have the pleasure of experiencing it.

Mixing classical and contemporary sound, Mario Batkovic seeks to explore the sonic possibilities of the accordion, without effects or loops, rather through a mutualist symbiotic relationship between man and instrument. Challenging, hypnotic and grandiose; Batkovic’s symphonic vision is unique and he has received widespread critical acclaim, including Rolling Stone magazine who voted his self-titled debut album in the Top 10 ‘Best Avant Albums of 2017’ Introspectio is a self-questioning, self-examination of society and the meaning of sound.

Featuring collaborations with electronic sorcerer James Holden and former Beak&gt; member Matthew Williams aka MXLX, in addition to drummer Clive Deamer (Radiohead/Portishead/Robert Plant/Roni Size), saxophonist Colin Stetson and concert choir Cantus Domus, Batkovic questions the place of sound, clichés and prejudices, taking the listener on a journey through infinite universes of sound. Musical contrasts run throughout the album. Sound aesthetics versus compositional ethics play out, it all about creation and destruction as our sound researcher creates his very own macrocosm of music and sound. Whether solo or in collaboration, Introspectio invites us on a rhythmically pulsating trip somewhere between dissolution and new beginnings.

Introspectio

Music GB

Discover Introspectio by Mario Batkovic. Mixing classical and contemporary sound, this album challenges and hypnotizes. Available in LP and CD formats from Invada.