The large IKB electroacoustic ensemble of diverse orchestration led by violist Ernesto Rodrigues, where each release is characterized by an animal, here with the long-snouted seahorse in an extended improvisation recorded at CreativeFest XIII at O'Culto da Ajuda, Lisbon, 2019, building to undulating cycles of intense interaction of absolutely precise control.
Format: CD Condition: New Released: 2019 Country: Portugal Packaging: Cardboard Gatefold Live recording by Miguel Azguime on November 21st 2019 during the CreativeFest XIII at O'Culto da Ajuda, Lisbon.
The large IKB electroacoustic ensemble of diverse orchestration led by violist Ernesto Rodrigues, where each release is characterized by an animal, here with the long-snouted seahorse in an extended improvisation recorded at CreativeFest XIII at O'Culto da Ajuda, Lisbon, 2019, building to undulating cycles of intense interaction of absolutely precise control. The level of detail is quite incredible, with 21 musicians each actively participating yet never overwhelming the overall sound; Rodrigues' conduction keeps a tight lid on what could easily becoming an uproar. Instead the band moves from moments of tight activity to near-silent calm, allowing the distinctive interactions of each player to be understood througout.
Given the unusual nature of ensemble, including traditional strings & horns, daxophone, euphonium, harmonica, marimba, 2 percussionists and 2 electronic artists, the band has a unique and unexpected sonic palette, resulting in sound that mixes modern and traditional methods. With 9 albums released thus far, IKB presents as a set of like-minded and highly compatible players, able to move synchronously through unusual terrain. That they do so in a live concert like the one presented here is truly impressive.