Impulse by Formen
In ‘Impulse’, Formen explores the aesthetics of glitch and randomized arrangements. He modified old 16bit effects units which were then cascaded via internal patch points to develop a distinct and glitchy sound. As usual, all tracks were performed live by Formen on a large mixing console – meaning the whole album consists only of live recordings which were created without overdubs or subsequent editing. The arrangements of the tracks stand out due to their often generative-randomized character: The rhythms, harmonies and melodies are randomly evolving inside of the confines that were set for each track. This is a technique that Formen primarily uses for electro-acoustic art installations.
Consequently Formen incorporates the analog technique of live-dubbing into the aesthetics of digital noise, thus creating a musical field of tension between heavy rhythms and distorted noises.
The covers of the tape-edition were developed by Ines Emertasol and Formen and were all made by hand. The cover was created as a folding-cover and therefore works similar to a minimalistic origami that you’ll have to unfold to get to the tape. The depictions on the covers are of randomized nature rendering every piece unique.
Tracklist
| 1. | Hertz | 3:54 |
| 2. | Kepler | 4:33 |
| 3. | G82ct | 2:13 |
| 4. | Helsinki | 5:34 |
| 5. | Concretism | 3:43 |
| 6. | Impulse | 5:14 |
| 7. | Trees, Birds and Sinoi | 7:57 |
Credits
All tracks are written and produced by Formen
Artwork by Ines Emertasol and Formen
Mastered by Empty Space
License
All rights reserved.
Formen (German for "forms" or "to form") is a musician and sound designer based in Biel/Bienne. He explores glitch aesthetics and electroacoustic soundscapes through analog production techniques.
Renowned for working exclusively with hardware, he performs his tracks live at the mixing console. Most of his compositions are live performances, designed as one-take recordings without overdubs.