Artist: Marvin Ayres
Title: Harmogram Suite
File: Classical/Ambient
“Harmogram Suite powerfully argues that Marvin Ayres’ string playing is one of the loveliest things one might possibly hear, and it’s especially ravishing when presented in multi-layered form. Rather than hearing the material as if it’s coming towards the listener, he/she instead feels enveloped by it, especially when Ayres’ playing is heard in its fullest orchestral form.” – Textura
Marvin Ayres: “I wanted to create something orchestral, a large-scale piece which exclusively utilises acoustic classical instruments – which eventually turned out even larger than originally planned”.
This highly individual and compelling work from British modern-classical composer and performer Ayres is in the best tradition of his diverse back catalogue of minimalist albums incorporating special soundscapes and psycho-acoustics. ‘Harmogram Suite’ is Ayres’ term to describe his hybridizing harmonics, harmony and hologram.
In six movements and written for cello and string orchestra, the result is over-dubbed with 140 layers, Marvin playing each and every instrument and part but for the fifth movement, which employs a choir. Fan Martyn Ware (Human League/Heaven 17) suggested it be mixed in 3D, with the intention of giving live performances, in combinations of players and 3D Sound System Orchestra. The result is a unique, modern classical composition.
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Track Listing
1. Movement One – Underture
2. Movement Two
3. Movement Three
4. Movement Four
5. Movement Five
6. Lament