John-Robin Bold / Demonstrations / Compact Disc
John-Robin Bold’s debut album on the legendary Mille Plateaux label marked a bold entry into the world of experimental music. Following this release, Bold introduced Demonstrations, a collection of four compositions that explore the dynamic interplay between sacred and pop music. These works highlight the contrasts and unexpected similarities between the two genres, blending their extremes and subtleties into a strikingly cohesive yet dissonant aesthetic.
The project originated in 2015 with the development of a unique compositional method. Bold applied a recursive reverb effect to a Renaissance sacred polyphonic piece, creating progressively abstract derivatives. These evolving recordings were then cut, layered, and assembled into a collage, drawing inspiration from cinematic techniques to construct a broader narrative. Over time, the approach was refined and expanded, resulting in a diverse series of pieces that reflect the interplay of structure and deconstruction.
By applying this process to various styles, including contemporary pop, Bold uncovered a wide spectrum of sonic possibilities. The resulting works challenge listeners to rethink the boundaries of musical expression, merging tradition with modernity in unexpected ways. Demonstrations represents a profound exploration of music’s transformative potential and its capacity to bridge seemingly disparate worlds.
John-Robin Bold’s debut album on the legendary Mille Plateaux label marked a bold entry into the world of experimental music. Following this release, Bold introduced Demonstrations, a collection of four compositions that explore the dynamic interplay between sacred and pop music. These works highlight the contrasts and unexpected similarities between the two genres, blending their extremes and subtleties into a strikingly cohesive yet dissonant aesthetic.
The project originated in 2015 with the development of a unique compositional method. Bold applied a recursive reverb effect to a Renaissance sacred polyphonic piece, creating progressively abstract derivatives. These evolving recordings were then cut, layered, and assembled into a collage, drawing inspiration from cinematic techniques to construct a broader narrative. Over time, the approach was refined and expanded, resulting in a diverse series of pieces that reflect the interplay of structure and deconstruction.
By applying this process to various styles, including contemporary pop, Bold uncovered a wide spectrum of sonic possibilities. The resulting works challenge listeners to rethink the boundaries of musical expression, merging tradition with modernity in unexpected ways. Demonstrations represents a profound exploration of music’s transformative potential and its capacity to bridge seemingly disparate worlds.
John-Robin Bold’s debut album on the legendary Mille Plateaux label marked a bold entry into the world of experimental music. Following this release, Bold introduced Demonstrations, a collection of four compositions that explore the dynamic interplay between sacred and pop music. These works highlight the contrasts and unexpected similarities between the two genres, blending their extremes and subtleties into a strikingly cohesive yet dissonant aesthetic.
The project originated in 2015 with the development of a unique compositional method. Bold applied a recursive reverb effect to a Renaissance sacred polyphonic piece, creating progressively abstract derivatives. These evolving recordings were then cut, layered, and assembled into a collage, drawing inspiration from cinematic techniques to construct a broader narrative. Over time, the approach was refined and expanded, resulting in a diverse series of pieces that reflect the interplay of structure and deconstruction.
By applying this process to various styles, including contemporary pop, Bold uncovered a wide spectrum of sonic possibilities. The resulting works challenge listeners to rethink the boundaries of musical expression, merging tradition with modernity in unexpected ways. Demonstrations represents a profound exploration of music’s transformative potential and its capacity to bridge seemingly disparate worlds.
