Nicolas Bernier is certainly one of the most prolific of the younger generation of electroacoustic composers. Mostly known for his performances, installations, and atmospheric music, he signs here a first album of musique concrète / acousmatics. We will again find his clever amalgam of aesthetic influences to which he has accustomed us, but in his most daring bill. A unique blend of musique concrète made of exalted ruptures (Liaisons mécaniques), felted drones (Les chambres de l’atelier), electrifying sound bursts (Antithèse électronique, Writing Machine), and with a bit of vehemence (Dans le ventre de la machine). A must.
Antithèse électronique (2011)
Dans le ventre de la machine (2010-11), with quotes from Mario Savio’s "Bodies upon the gears" speech from 1964.
Liaisons mécaniques (2006-7)
Les chambres de l'atelier (2008, 10, 11)
Writing machine (2005)
DVD-Audio — Advanced Resolution: Surround 3.1 / 5.1 (MLP 4424) + Stéréo (MLP 4424)
DVD-Vidéo [NTSC, multi-région]: Surround 3.1 / 5.1 (DTS, Dolby Digital) + Stéréo (4824)
DVD-ROM: fichiers MP3 (320 kbps), AAC (320 kbps)