Duets for Synthesizer and __ – John C.S. Keston
You can listen preview of this album on this page. The album is also available on all streaming platforms and on Bandcamp. Duets for Synthesizer and __ - John C.S. Keston One-part binaural field recordings and one-part synthesized sound, Duets… treats the ambience of urban spaces as if they were conscious participants in an improvising ensemble. Using analog synthesizers Keston alternates between performing accompaniment for these environments and allowing the ambience to accompany him. The environmental sounds form drones and rhythmic patterns while Keston responds with fundamental waveforms. The synthesized timbres are modulated and filtered to create complex textures that blend or contrast with the ambient sound. The field recordings were largely captured with binaural...
