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ALIVE AG

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Extended format: No

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Release date

2020-08-21

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6301790

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5056163017909

Artist

Alva Noto

Label EU

Noton

Genre EU

Electronic

Carsten Nicolai, known by his pseudonym *Alva Noto*, is a German artist and musician based in Berlin. Born in 1965 in Karl-Marx-Stadt, he belongs to a generation of artists who seamlessly blend music, art, and science. With a strong focus on reductionism, Nicolai pushes the boundaries of electronic music through his unique code of signs, acoustics, and visual symbols.

In 1994, Nicolai founded the label *NOTON* as a small imprint which gained momentum with the release of his record "spin" in 1996. This led to a collaboration with RasterMusic and eventually resulted in the merger of both labels into Raster-Noton by 1999. Currently working independently under NOTON since 2017, they have released Alva Noto's entire back catalogue and are planning future releases.

Nicolai's diverse musical projects include notable collaborations with *Ryuichi Sakamoto*, *Ryoji Ikeda (cyclo)*, *Blixa Bargeld*, and *Mika Vainio*. As Alva Noto, he has performed extensively across Europe, Asia, South America, and the US at prestigious venues such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City and Centre Pompidou in Paris. He also scored the music for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s film 'The Revenant', garner

Raster-Noton is an electronic music label based in Germany that was formed in 1999 through the fusion of two previous labels, Rastermusic and noton.archiv für ton und nichtton. The founders of Rastermusic, Olaf Bender and Frank Bretschneider, aimed to publish repetitive or minimal music with pop leanings. On the other hand, Carsten Nicolai founded noton.archiv für ton und nichtton as a platform for conceptual and experimental projects in music, art, and science. In 2017, Raster-Noton underwent restructuring and split into two distinct entities: Raster and Noton.

Raster-Noton's back catalog is now handled by *Raster*, which is run by Olaf Bender. Meanwhile, *Noton* focuses on representing all past and future projects of Alva Noto (Carsten Nicolai). The label also has a sublabel called Kangaroo dedicated to releases by Ilpo Väisänen from Pan Sonic fame. Additionally, Raster-Noton serves as the exclusive distributor for Ivan Pavlov's label Wavetrap.

On their website, Raster-Noton offers downloadable albums in CD-quality 48khz WAV format. They have also released limited edition "Transall Collector's Boxes" handmade by German bookbinder Cornelia Ahnert to house the Transall series.

Newest Listed Items

Unieqav is the mesmerizing album by Alva Noto, released by Noton. This captivating collection of electronic music takes listeners on a sonic journey through intricate soundscapes and pulsating rhythms.

With a runtime of approximately 60 minutes, Unieqav showcases Alva Noto's mastery of creating immersive and atmospheric compositions. The album seamlessly blends elements of glitch, minimalism, and ambient music to create a unique and compelling listening experience.

Each track on Unieqav is meticulously crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Alva Noto's precise use of sound manipulation and synthesis creates an otherworldly atmosphere that captivates the listener from start to finish.

The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful track "Uni Sub," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. From there, Unieqav takes listeners on a sonic journey through tracks like "Uni Mia" and "Uni Asymmetric Tone," each offering its own distinct sonic landscape.

Throughout Unieqav, Alva Noto demonstrates his ability to create music that is both experimental and accessible. The album's intricate textures and rhythmic patterns are sure to appeal to fans of electronic music as well as those looking for a unique auditory experience.

Whether listened to in one sitting or enjoyed individually, each track on Unieqav offers something new and exciting. With its innovative approach to electronic music, this album is a must-have for any music lover looking for something fresh and engaging.

Experience the captivating sounds of Unieqav by Alva Noto today!

Unieqav

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