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Baars, Girilal / Ernesto Rodrigues / Carlos Santos / Monsieur Trinite : Surrealistisk
Baars, Girilal / Ernesto Rodrigues / Carlos Santos / Monsieur Trinite :
Surrealistisk

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Three surreal improvisations with an hallucinatory edge, drawn into a dreamlike nature by the free vocals of Girilal Baars (Girilal Baars Trio, Äijä), from a 2024 concert at COSMOS in Lisbon, PT with Ernesto Rodrigues on viola & crackle box, Carlos Santos on electronics and Monsieur Trinite on percussion; unconventional electroacoustic incantatory interactions.

Rodrigues, Ernesto / Carlos Bechegas / Joao Madeira / Monsieur Trinite: Free to Open
Rodrigues, Ernesto / Carlos Bechegas / Joao Madeira / Monsieur Trinite:
Free to Open

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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On the active and experimental side of Creative Sources' acoustic configurations organized by label leader and violist Ernesto Rodrigues, this energetic chamber quartet with Carlos Bechegas on piccolo, flute & alto flute, Joao Madeira on double bass and Monsieur Trinite on percussion, explore the three-part title work through rapid action and highly textured reflection.

Variable Geometry Orchestra: There's Always Someone Who Says No <i>[Used Item]</i>
Variable Geometry Orchestra:
There's Always Someone Who Says No [Used Item]

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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One of the largest ensembles associated with Creative Sources, merging acoustic and electronic improvisers, this conduction by violist Ernesto Rodrigues at Torre Do Tombo in Lisbon in 2023 was the opening for an exhibition about the struggle of college students against the Portuguese dictatorship during the years 1970-74, leading to the Carnation Revolution.

Rodrigues / Rodrigues / Madeira / Taylor / Parrinha / Taubenfeld / Carmelo / Trinite: A Tale Unfolds
Rodrigues / Rodrigues / Madeira / Taylor / Parrinha / Taubenfeld / Carmelo / Trinite:
A Tale Unfolds

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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In four parts this primarily acoustic octet of Lisbon improvisers evolve a deceptive narrative of collective interaction, highly textured through rich combinations that emerge and subside throughout the natural development of their converstations; with Ernesto & Guilherme Rodriguez, João Madeira, Noel Taylor, Bruno Parrinha, Ziv Tuabenfeld, Guilherme Carmelo and Monsieur Trinite.

Variable Geometry Orchestra: There's Always Someone Who Says No
Variable Geometry Orchestra:
There's Always Someone Who Says No

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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One of the largest ensembles associated with Creative Sources, merging acoustic and electronic improvisers, this conduction by violist Ernesto Rodrigues at Torre Do Tombo in Lisbon in 2023 was the opening for an exhibition about the struggle of college students against the Portuguese dictatorship during the years 1970-74, leading to the Carnation Revolution.

Rodrigues, Ernesto / Guilherme Rodrigues / Joao Madeira / Bruno Parrinha / Monsieur Trinite: Derive
Rodrigues, Ernesto / Guilherme Rodrigues / Joao Madeira / Bruno Parrinha / Monsieur Trinite:
Derive

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Improvising over strings, winds & percussion from the Portuguese quintet of Ernesto Rodrigues on viola, Guilherme Rodrigues on cello, Joao Madeira on double bass, Bruno Parrinha on flute & bass clarinet and Monsieur Trinite on percussion, in a studio session of active, often pointillistic interaction offset with periods of introspection, reflecting concepts of Baudelaire & The Surrealists.

Miguel, Sei: The Original Drum
Miguel, Sei:
The Original Drum

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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Four unique compositions from Portuguese trumpeter Sei Miguel, whose work embraces jazz history while incorporating his own music systems, here each piece varying the size of each grouping with one constant, his frequent sideman, alto trombonist Fala Mariam; plus luminaries including Rodrigo Amado, Ernesto Rodridgues, Helena Espvall, Nuno Torres, Rafel Toral, Paulo Curado, &c.

Welcome To Silkeborg (Varela / Trinite): Alba <i>[Used Item]</i>
Welcome To Silkeborg (Varela / Trinite):
Alba [Used Item]

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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A live recording without an audience and the start of the Welcome To Silkeborg project between Lisbon improvisers Tiago Varela (Equinox Quartet, Isotope Ensemble) on melodicas & voice, and Monsieur Trinité (Equinox Quartet, IKB, Potlatch, Variable Geometry Orchestra) on percussive objects, their first encounter finding the two in a relaxed dialog of creative conversation.

Welcome To Silkeborg (Varela / Trinite): Alba
Welcome To Silkeborg (Varela / Trinite):
Alba

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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A live recording without an audience and the start of the Welcome To Silkeborg project between Lisbon improvisers Tiago Varela (Equinox Quartet, Isotope Ensemble) on melodicas & voice, and Monsieur Trinité (Equinox Quartet, IKB, Potlatch, Variable Geometry Orchestra) on percussive objects, their first encounter finding the two in a relaxed dialog of creative conversation.

Isotope Ensemble: Radium
Isotope Ensemble:
Radium

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Recorded at CreativeFest#12 in Lisbon at O'Culto de Ajuda, the 21-piece electroacoustic ensemble Isotope takes on the chemical element Radium in a gripping piece of evolving improvisation, intensely restrained and extremely detailed, orchestrated with cello, baroque violin, double bass, acoustic & electric guitars, zither, psaltery, winds, brass, keys, electronics and percussion.

IKB: Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
IKB:
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Recording at the 12th CreativeFest at O'Culto da Ajuda, in Lisbon, Portugal, the IKB ensemble is represented by 20 musicians for this performance, merging acoustic and electronic instruments including strings, brass, winds, self-made instruments, and percussion in a concert of intense constraint & patience, seething with detail and replete with consummate skill.

Variable Geometry Orchestra: Ma'adim Vallis [2 CDS]
Variable Geometry Orchestra:
Ma'adim Vallis [2 CDS]

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Two mesmerizing, diverse, and incredibly sophisticated large scale conductions led by Ernesto Rodrigues and an ensemble of more than 30 performers on reeds, guitars, strings, electronics, pianos, voice, megaphone, brass, drums and percussion, rich yet restrained with moments of mystery and excitement, in two complete concerts from Lisbon in 2017 & 2018.

Sirius (Tembe / Trinite): Acoustic Main Suite Plus The Inner One
Sirius (Tembe / Trinite):
Acoustic Main Suite Plus The Inner One

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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A beautifully complex album of resonant improvisation from Swazi born trumpeter Yaw Tembe, who is committed to bring Africa to the Portuguese free music scene, Yaw, along with Paris veteran percussionist/objects manipulator Monsieur Trinitee, blend patient sonic environments with percussive platforms and both meditative and scrabbly trumpet work; an absorbing release.

IKB Ensemble: Ornithorhynchus Anatinus
IKB Ensemble:
Ornithorhynchus Anatinus

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Portugal's IKB Ensemble is an electracoustic improvising ensemble with a strong string and wind section, balanced with electric guitar, electronics, and percussion, each album focusing on an object--an art work, Dracaena Draco (Dragon Tree), Chelonoidis Nigra (Giant Tortoise)--and here taking on the Ornithorhynchus Anatinus, or platypus, in 3 fascinating movements.

Variable Geometry Orchestra: Maat Mons
Variable Geometry Orchestra:
Maat Mons

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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"As always, the geometry is of the n-dimensional sort. The number of dimensions that vary is impressive: membership, instrumentation, location, duration, and so on. Certainly, the overall shape of each VGO performance is highly variable...

Rodrigues / Rodrigues / Trinite: Aether
Rodrigues / Rodrigues / Trinite:
Aether

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Strings and small percussion imbue this darkly beautiful set of extended improvisations from the Portugese trio of Ernesto Rodrigues on viola, Guilherme Rodrigues on cello, and Monsieur Trinite on small percussion; creative richly open soundscapes with intriguing interventions.

Variable Geometry Orchestra: Quasar
Variable Geometry Orchestra:
Quasar

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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A 46-member orchestra of electroacoustic improvisers performing live at St. George's Church in Lisbon in 2015, for an extended and dynamic tapestry of sound conducted by leader Ernesto Rodrigues, with an impressive list of artists familiar to those following the CS label.

IKB: Chelonoidis Nigra
IKB:
Chelonoidis Nigra

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Ernesto Rodrigues leads a 16 piece orchestra of strings, reeds, winds, voice, brass, accordion, electric guitar, electronics and percussion through the elaborately restrained work "Chelodnis Nigra", rewarding the careful listener with fascinating layers of sound.

IKB : Dracaena Draco [2 CDs]
IKB :
Dracaena Draco [2 CDs]

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Two CDs representing two extended improvisations of the IKB Ensemble with slightly different personnel, with each ensemble slowly unfolding an amazingly textured work of acoustics and electronics with strong intent and incredible technique, balanced by close listening and attention to detail; an excellent 21st century improvisation orchestra captured live.

IKB: Monochrome Bleu Sans Titre
IKB:
Monochrome Bleu Sans Titre

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Referencing the work of French artist and composer Yves Klein, this large group of Creative Sources regulars perform the 4 part Monochrome Bleu Sans Titre, a subtle and rich work of acoustic and electronic improvisation.



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