ESOFONIA - acousmatic works 1999-2017 (MISO RECORDS_MRP037_2017) by João Castro Pinto

Esofonia is an anthology of acousmatic pieces that illustrates part of the musical journey of João Castro Pinto (from 1999 to 2017).
Although they are referred to as acousmatic, the works that appear here are, more precisely, of a hybrid nature, i.e., they vary drastically, in terms of quantity and quality, between the maximally acousmatic and the totally referential.
Nevertheless, the term was used because, in the structural conception of all the compositions, a work of pronounced decharacterization of the used sound sources as raw material is notorious.
The creative use of silence, the interest in exploring unusual timbres, the intensive exploration of dynamics and gestures, the use of experimental compositional methods are qualities that stand out in João Castro Pinto’s music.

I dedicate this anthology, with friendship and deep admiration, to the Composer, Poet & Performer Miguel Azguime, whose noble example of commitment, dedication and quality should inspire and guide us towards the exponential development of our Artistic and Human potential.

special thanks: Miguel e Paula Azguime, Rogério Pinto, Maria João Pinto, Sofia A. Carvalho, Paulo Urbano Carvalho, Joana Serrão e Pedro Romano.
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for the synopsis of the pieces visit https://www.discogs.com/Jo%C3%A3o-Castro-Pinto-Esofonia-obras-acusm%C3%A1ticas-1999-2017/release/10999641

Contains tracks

• ESOFONIA - acousmatic works 1999-2017 - RUGITUS V.02 (excerpt 1)MISO RECORDS by João Castro Pinto
• ESOFONIA - acousmatic works 1999-2017 - RUGITUS V.02 (excerpt 2)MISO RECORDS by João Castro Pinto
• ESOFONIA - acousmatic works 1999-2017 - PAREIDOLIA, or of the dreamt gardens (excerpt) MISO RECORDS by João Castro Pinto
• ESOFONIA - acousmatic works 1999-2017 - OBSIDIA (excerpt) MISO RECORDS by João Castro Pinto
• ESOFONIA - acousmatic works 1999-2017 - RE-CICLO (excerpt)MISO RECORDS by João Castro Pinto