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Prual, Matthieu: Inside Walks (Creative Sources)

A unique approach to solo reeds and winds from French multi-reedist Matthieu Prual, also on flute and ORLA Keyboard, maintaining lyrical and comprehensible approaches with strong technical skills in captivating and succinct statements, truly excellent work.
 

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Matthieu Prual-reeds, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute, ORLA keyboard


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UPC: 5609063403466

Label: Creative Sources
Catalog ID: cs346
Squidco Product Code: 22056

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2015
Country: Portugal
Packaging: Cardboard Gatefold
Recorded in 2015 by Pedro Casta.

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A unique approach to solo reeds and winds from French multi-reedist Matthieu Prual, also on flute and ORLA Keyboard, maintaining lyrical and comprehensible approaches with strong technical skills in captivating and succinct statements, truly excellent work.

Prual is also known from his duo with cellist Gaspar Claus; Carlotta with trumpeter/electronicist Alan Regardin; PRUDEEFF with sound sculptor Pierre Gordeeff; and with percussionist Manu Lambert.


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1. Bones #1 1:22

2. Danse Pour Molly 4:13

3. Cheval Jaune 4:48

4. Soleil Lointain 2:49

5. Nina Nana 2:56

6. Walks In Nenuphars 3:06

7. Bones #2 1:15

8. Hors-La 18:12

9. Modus Vivendi 2:17

10. Inside Walks 11:42

11. Lunar Pagaille 3:59

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Improvised Music
Free Improvisation
Solo Artist Recordings
Recordings by or featuring Reed & Wind Players
Ambient & Minimal Music
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