Name: The Versailles Sessions
Brand: Murcof

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bay67cd

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Limited edition

Release date

2008-11-10

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Murcof

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Electronic

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Murcof is the performing and recording name of Mexican electronica artist Fernando Corona. Born in 1970 in Tijuana, Mexico, Murcof draws inspiration from classical and electronic minimalism. His unique sound combines orchestral samples with meticulously crafted textures, sounds, and rhythms.
Influenced by a diverse range of artists such as Dictaphone, Loscil, Kangding Ray, Deaf Center, Pan-American, Jan Jelinek, Taylor Deupree, Fennesz, Susumu Yokota, Tomasz Bednarczyk, Vladislav Delay,Arovane,Rafael Anton Irisarri ,Deru,Akira Rabelais ,alva noto ,Monolake ,Thomas Köner ,Chihei Hatakeyama,and Tim Hecker,Murcof has carved out his own unique space in the world of electronica.
With a discography that spans multiple albums and collaborations with other talented musicians,Murcof continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories. Whether you're a fan of classical music or electronic beats,Murcof's music offers an immersive listening experience that will captivate your senses.

the release of 'the versailles sessions' coincides with murcof's first ever full uk tour, in which corona will present a newly composed work, entitled 'ocano', in collaboration with spanish classical ensemble bcn216 and visual sculptor flicker, in what promises to be a truly overwhelming live experience. 'the versailles sessions' consists of six new pieces composed by fernando corona for les grandes eaux nocturnes, an annual festival of sound, light and water at chteau de versailles in france. the six compositions derive entirely from recordings of 17th century baroque instruments (including harpsichord, viola da gamba, flute and violin) and a mezzo soprano, made in paris in 2007 for the project the release cements corona's reputation as a highly regarded contemporary composer, and this new work should also hold appeal for fans of doom-merchants like earth and sunn o))). digipak cd on the leaf label.

The Versailles Sessions

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