Name: Their Power Reached Across Space And Time - To Defy Them Was Death - Or Worse
Brand: Mats Gustafsson, Joachim Nordwall

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LP-THRILL-577IE

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Interdimensional Jade

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-24

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LP-THRILL-577

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CD-THRILL-577

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Artist

Mats Gustafsson

Joachim Nordwall

Genre US

Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

Label US

Thrill Jockey Records

Mats Gustafsson is a Swedish reeds player, improviser, and composer born on October 29, 1964 in Umeå. He draws inspiration from both the fiery free jazz blowing tradition and the European microtonal schools, showcasing his extended saxophone techniques. Growing up in Umeå, he was exposed to influential Swedish improvisers like Lars Göran Ulander and Per Henrik Wallin. Starting with the flute as his first instrument, Gustafsson later added saxophone to his repertoire. At just 14 years old, he created an instrument called the fluteophone by attaching a saxophone mouthpiece to his flute.

During his early career, Gustafsson collaborated with drummer Kjell Nordeson before forming the AALY Trio together. Moving to Stockholm in the mid-80s allowed him to connect with musicians such as Sten Sandell and Raymond Strid. In 1988, Gush was formed by these three artists while Gustafsson also worked alongside Sven-Åke Johansson in Berlin during this time period.

Gustafsson's talent brought him international recognition when he performed in Derek Bailey's Company in London back in 1990. As the '90s progressed, he became a regular member of Chicago's improvising community through frequent visits to the United States. Collaborating extensively with Hamid Drake and Ken Vandermark among others from this scene helped solidify his presence within it.

World-renowned horn player Mats Gustafsson teams up with Joachim Nordwall to create THEIR POWER REACHED ACROSS SPACE AND TIME- TO DEFY THEM WAS DEATH- OR WORSE – an avant-garde masterpiece. Gustafsson and Nordwall push their instruments to the limit, almost mirroring the title of the record by “reaching across space and time”. The duo create a sense of vast, three dimensional auditory expanses. “This is where acoustics and analogue synths meet. It is unique music. Unheard Vibes. Perfect for special venues and good PAs...” -Gustafsson &amp; Nordwall. We encourage listeners to take multiple journeys through the expansive spacial exploration that is THEIR POWER REACHED ACROSS SPACE AND TIME- TO DEFY THEM WAS DEATH- OR WORSE. Joachim Nordwall has been active in creating psychedelic electronic music since the late 80s– A cornerstone of the Swedish musical underground, exploring the extremities of guitar music with The Skull Defekts and solo recordings as The Idealist that access the spiritual and political dimensions of electronic music and dub. Nordwall also runs the esteemed and boundary pushing iDEAL Recordings, cementing his position as a major player in the contemporary scene. Mats Gustafsson is a prominent figure in the modern jazz scene, working as a composer, improviser, and saxaphone player. He has been involved in hundreds of projects, including work with Sonic Youth, Neneh Cherry, Peter Brötzmann, and Merzbow, as well as being an active member of groups such as FIRE!, The END, and Swedish Azz.

Their Power Reached Across Space And Time - To Defy Them Was Death - Or Worse

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