Deconsecrated and Pure

by Alio Die

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Layers of Faith 15:46
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Obliterated Alcove 12:09
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Peel Away This Mortal Coil 09:21
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Cerulean Facade 10:20
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De-altared 18:09

about

Deconsecrated and Pure is an evocative liturgy from the realm where electronic music meets acoustic drones, found objects, sacral voices and field recordings.

Italian ambient-acoustic sonic sculptor Stefano Musso returns for his first solo Alio Die release on Projekt in 20 years. Don’t get the idea he’s been on vacation, however! Since 1992 he has released 37 collaborative CDs and 19 solo CDs; this makes Deconsecrated and Pure Alio Die’s 20th solo release! Welcome back!

The processed traditional instruments and natural textures float alongside rich electro-organic drones, creating a perfect introspective soundtrack with a medieval and sacral atmosphere. Serene and meditative textures combine in a chorus of circular and interwoven sounds, reflecting the harmony of the cosmos as an opus of inner stillness.

Processed and layered into the mix are vocal pieces by Claudio Merulo. The work of this 16th century Venetian Renaissance composer was performed by Paolo Tognon and Quoniam Ensemble di Dulciane and De Labyrintho Ensemble Della Rinascenza, creating the essence of a historical religious feel. The gradual evolution of the arrangements create a strong impression that the listener has been carried across time and space. Elements such as sonically-tampered Middle East horns (The dulciana, a sort of early basoon/oboe), solemn atmospheres of the courts of the Italian Renaissance, and evocative soundscapes cosmic and ethereal combine for holiness and trascendence.

To create this work, Stefano selected fragments of sessions recorded with the acoustic instruments, modifying them through multi-layered loops. Pitch and frequencies changed, effects were added, other sound objects were played and processed into the mix. This was further augmented with the electronics and field recordings adding more layers metamorphosizing the whole atmosphere into a deep trance mood. What makes Alio Die’s compositions glow is the attention to detail and fluidity; something from the background floats to the foreground as it is slowly modified, or perhaps it’s the gentle addition of a bagpipe or stringed instruments. It all intertwines through constant modulation, addition of atmospheric sounds, and re-contextualization.

Marvelously floating and hauntingly expressive, Deconsecrated and Pure feels like a liturgical poem within an archaic mausoleum distorted by time.

BIO:

Alio Die is the name of Stefano Musso’s shimmering, expansive dronescaping project. Musso’s work began in electro-acoustic research and he started to work under the name Alio Die in 1989. He is also known for his fruitful collaboration with artists such as Robert Rich, Vidna Obmana, Mathias Grassow and others. His personal musical signature is a hybrid between sonic sonorous soundscapes and acoustic mysticism. A poignant and ecstatic journey of sounds.
* Second solo album on Projekt in 20 years
* Four previous collaborative releases on Projekt
* 56th release from Alio Die!

credits

released January 29, 2012

⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪
Alio Die & Lorenzo Montanà: The Threshold of Beauty
projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-threshold-of-beauty
Alio Die & Lorenzo Montanà: Holographic Codex
projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/holographic-codex
Alio Die & Sylvi Alli: Amidst the Circling Spires
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projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/amidst-the-circling-spires
Alio Die: Deconsecrated and Pure — final 17 copies
projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/deconsecrated-and-pure
Alio Die & Amelia Cuni: APSARAS
projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/apsaras
Alio Die & Martina Galvagni: Eleusian Lullaby
projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/eleusian-lullaby
Alio Die: Under An Holy Ritual
projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/under-an-holy-ritual

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