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Berthiaume, Antoine / MaryClare Brzytwa

Bebe Donkey

Antoine Berthiaume (guitar, effects) and MaryClare Brzytwa (flute, laptop, electronics) in twelve pieces of intriguing improvisation.

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Personnel:

Antoine Berthiaume-guitar, effects

MaryClare Brzytwa-flute, laptop, electronics

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UPC: 771028116324

Label: Ambiances Magnetiques
Catalog ID: AM 163
Squidco Product Code: 8331

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2007
Country: Canada
Packaging: Cardstock foldover
Tracks 1, 4, 5, and 8 were recorded in July 2006 in Brooklyn, NY by Kato Hideki. Tracks 2, 5, 7, 9, and 11 were recorded in November 2006 in San Francisco, CA by Barry Threw. Tracks 6, 10, and 12 were recorded in November 2006 in Oakland, CA by The Norman Conquest.

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Montreal's amazing Actuelle guitarist in duos with Cleveland's flautists and electronics artist Brzytwa to layer electronics and sample sources in unusual and fascinating improvisations.

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Track Listing:

1. Bebe Donkey 6:04

2. Was Named 9:52

3. After 3:01

4. Donkey 4:46

5. Punch 2:23

6. Who is Really 5:53

7. A Roller Derby 5:53

8. Girl from Philadelphia 3:24

9. She also 4:01

10. Goes Sometimes 2:01

11. By the Name 2:21

12. Alitron 1:07

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