Federico Durand - Té De Flores Silvestres (IIKKI) [Ambient]
- The Slow Music Movement
- Jul 1, 2024
- 2 min read
A Few Brief Thoughts
Federico Durand is back on IIKKI with a masterclass on how to fuse field recordings & found sounds with precision electronics, pleasing noise & neglected radio frequencies to form a holistic ambient soundscape that will reward those with their eyes closed or wearing headphones, but also soothe the passive listener. If you want something to hold as you listen, the physical incarnation is a collaboration with Belgian photographer Michael Roemers, and a visual delight.
What The Release Notes Say
"Té De Flores Silvestres" is the result of the dialogue between the Belgium photographer Michael Roemers and the Argentinian musician Federico Durand initiated by IIKKI, between February 2023 and May 2024.
Federico Durand’s music is a weave of sound searching introspection and delight through simple melodies, made in the heart of Argentina. Federico likes music, gardens, John Keats’ poetry, collecting stamps and Earl Grey tea. Since 2010 he has been released on some labels such as 12k, Home Normal, IIKKI, Spekk, White Paddy Mountain, LAAPS and more.
Michael Roemers, a child of the borders, was born in 1987 in the Belgian village of Plombières, studying sound at the Institute of Broadcasting Arts in 2008. He discovered the power of the image, and became passionate about photography. He began his photographic career following Belgian underground music bands as they toured Europe, capturing crazy moments on stage and backstage. Then, he decided to devote himself to a personal project, to capture his native Wallonie region, highlighting the richness and a part of these Belgian traditions region while exploring the themes of identity, memory and membership.
Since 2021, Michael Roemers has added a new string to his bow by running the Vice Versa podcast with his partner Sébastien Van Malleghem. This podcast explores the themes of photography, art and culture by giving voice to renowned guests in these fields.
Té De Flores Silvestres is his first book.
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CREDITS
Federico Durand – ARP Odyssey, music boxes, endless tapes, Sony TCM–459V, feedback looper, RE–201 Space Echo, Korg MS-20, Audio Developments AD 145, H1, El Capistan, sampler, Shortwave radio, Moog Prodigy.
Mastered by Taylor Deupree
Artwork by Michael Roemers
Design by SprflxgrfzmTM
