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Iterations

by The String Contingent

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Hold It 05:03
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Indecision 06:07
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Prioriority 05:50
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Metanoia 03:45

about

Welcome to our fifth album of original instrumental music.

This project grew from our desire to ‘pull back the curtains’ on our creative process.The music was developed during the course of a two-part residency at the Windsong Pavillion at Four Winds in Bermagui, NSW, Australia.

In January 2016, we spent a week working on a variety of compositional ideas with an open, collaborative approach, and exploring free improvisation as a trio; no rules, no discussion, and no idea where we’d end up. We toured in February and March playing these new pieces and allowing them to develop organically over time, rather than polishing them into a final, ‘fixed‘ version for performance. We also included a free improvisation in every concert. We then returned to Four Winds in April to record a snapshot of this music through a series of live performances and recording sessions.

We chose the title Iterations for this album as it encapsulates the process by which the record was written. Iterations also suggests the idea that a recording is just one version of a living composition, that can continue to evolve with every performance.

We hope you enjoy it.

credits

released March 22, 2017

Credits:

Chris‘ violin is by Graham Caldersmith.

Graham plays electric guitar (all tracks except 3 and 8), acoustic guitar (tracks 6 and 8), and acoustic baritone guitar (track 3). Both acoustics are by Peter Madill (www.madillguitars.co.nz).

All tracks composed, improvised and arranged collectively by The String Contingent. The creative development of this album was captured by Rafael Schneider and Sophia Marlen Probst as part of our residency at Four Winds, Bermagui. See www.fourwinds.com.au to learn more.

This album was made on the land of the Yuin people.

Produced by The String Contingent. Recorded in the Windsong Pavillion at Four Winds, Bermagui, NSW, Australia 13-16 April 2016 by Jonathan Palmer. Edited and mixed by Jonathan Palmer. Mastered by Adam Dempsey at Jack the Bear Studios, Melbourne.

Album photography and graphics by Rafael Schneider Mediadesign
(www.rafael-schneider.com).

Thanks:

To the fantastic team at Four Winds – it was an honour to create music in your space. Thank you for the privilege.

To those who attended the live recordings – thanks for being a part of this album and creating a safe atmosphere for us to improvise in.

To the wider Bermagui community – thanks for making us feel so welcome … and for having such great coffee and bread in town!

To our families, friends and fans – your ongoing support is incredible, and we thank you for helping us to continue our musical journey together.

To Jon, Raf and Soph – thanks for being such integral parts of this project.

To Wally T. Wombat, for always watching.

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The String Contingent Australia

The String Contingent have reached ‘the upper echelon of instrumental exploration, arrangement, composition and performance’ (Tony Hillier, Rhythms Magazine). Their music ‘brings to mind the bluegrass records of Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer … with elements of Bach, Kronos Quartet and sometimes a splash of Philip Glass ... they are incredibly skilled ...’ (Ulf Torstensson, Lira Magazine). ... more

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