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Oktopus Connection

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	1.	Graph #51 09:05
	2.	Graph #S3 03:25
	3.	Graph #23 08:02
	4.	Graph #31 08:30
	5.	Graph #35 04:44
	6.	Graph #40 08:18

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Oktopus Connection is an octet devoted to graphic-based collective improvisation led by Riccardo Marogna.

The ensemble makes use of an original graphic notation, called "Graphograms". This notation is based on the graph theory and a parametric vocabulary, which guides the musicians through the improvisation process.

The graphic score defines some “sonic states” in which the musician can stay, and the chance to make transitions to other states. In this way, each musician has the possibility to make its own path through the graph, colliding and/or collaborating with the other improvisers.

The result is a “quasi-stochastic” music, which can rapidly move from quiet, soft scenarios to full noisy bursts of energy and then again to some sort of obbligatos which sound more 'composed' (but actually are not).

credits

released July 19, 2020

Personnel:

Riccardo Marogna: clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, compositions
Piero Bittolo Bon: alto and baritone saxophones, flute, electronics
Alberto Collodel: alto clarinet, bass clarinet, korg monotron
Marcello Giannandrea: bassoon
Nicola Negri: trumpet
Niccolò Romanin: drums
Giambattista Tornielli: cello
Luca Ventimiglia: vibraphone

Recorded live @ Spazio Clang (Padova, Italy) on April, 14th 2013
Sound Recording Engineer: Mirko di Cataldo

Many thanks to Piero, Alberto, Marcello, Nicola, Niccolò, Giamba and Luca who were able to bring these graphs to life with their
mastery, energy and inspiration.

Thanks to Spazio Clang for hosting this project.

Originally released by Setola Di Maiale Label, (C) + (P) 2014
www.setoladimaiale.net/catalogue/view/SM2680

Reissued by El Mondo Niovo Records (C) 2020

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