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ALIVE AG

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Release date

2020-06-19

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8054712

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5057805471219

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

The album Xerrox Vol.4 by Alva Noto is a captivating and immersive musical experience that was released by Noton. This fourth installment in the Xerrox series showcases the unique talent and artistic vision of Alva Noto, also known as Carsten Nicolai.

With a runtime of approximately 60 minutes, Xerrox Vol.4 takes listeners on a sonic journey through intricate soundscapes and mesmerizing electronic compositions. The album features a seamless blend of ambient textures, glitchy beats, and experimental sound design, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that is both introspective and thought-provoking.

Alva Noto's meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout the album, as each track unfolds with precision and purpose. The use of subtle melodies and carefully crafted rhythms adds depth and complexity to the overall sonic landscape, inviting listeners to explore the intricacies of each composition.

Xerrox Vol.4 showcases Alva Noto's mastery of sound manipulation and his ability to create evocative musical narratives. The album seamlessly transitions between moments of tranquility and moments of intensity, creating a dynamic listening experience that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.

Whether you are a fan of ambient music or experimental electronic sounds, Xerrox Vol.4 offers something truly unique and captivating. With its innovative approach to sound design and its ability to evoke emotion through music, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners.

Xerrox Vol.4

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