Zachary Paul
A Meditation On Discord
FormatCDLabelTouchGenreExperimental
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2019 release ** Zachary Paul's debut album for Touch, A Meditation On Discord, compiles two live recordings from 2018 and a short film score, showcasing his expressive range and unique playing style. Both live recordings -- "Premonition" and "Slow Ascent" -- were fully improvised on his violin ("The Duke," 1878), with a minimal assortment of pedals (Earthquaker Afterneath, Diamond Memory Lane Jr, and Boss RC-30) and looped vocals. Artwork and photography by Jon Wozencroft. Edition of 500.
Release notes
"Premonition" (October 12, 2018) was recorded on the first day of Desert Daze music festival. For this performance I tuned my violin in open G (G-D-G-D) for the very first time. The afternoon was warm and bright, but storm clouds, yet to be seen at the time of this recording, loomed on the horizon.* My improvisation began in the present moment, reflecting the vibrations of the sun. Once locked in with these higher frequencies, the instrument took control and painted the evening. This…
| 1 | Premonition (3:30pm Lake Perris) I Rays II Clouds | 31:42 | |
| 2 | Slow Ascent (9:30pm Downtown) | 12:09 | |
| 3 | A Person With Feelings (Original Score) | 10:21 |
- Jon Wozencroft
- Artwork, Photography By
- Simon Scott
- Mastered By
- Zachary Paul
- Violin, Electronics, Composed By
