Near Distant by Michelle Lou explores the intricate interplay of stasis, time and perception. Lou's compositions challenge conventional interpretations, presenting music as a constantly evolving landscape. Through "static" or "stasis-variation" she reveals the complexity within seemingly unchanging sounds, inviting listeners to explore subtle transformations in pitch, timbre and dynamics.

This album embodies Lou's unique approach, emphasizing our active role in perceiving and transforming the infinite essence of music.

Performers on this recording:

Distractfold, Ensemble Inverspace, gnarwhallaby, line upon line percussion, scapegoat, Trio K/D/M, WasteLand

Artists

Ensemble Inverspace (performer), Maruta Staravoitava (performer), Patrick Stadler (performer), Joâo Carlos Pacheco (performer), Clemens Hund-Göschel (performer), Robert Torche (performer), line upon line percussion (performer), Adam Bedell (performer), Cullen Faulk (performer), Matthew Teodori (performer), scapegoat (performer), Joshua Hyde (performer), Noam Bierstone (performer), gnarwhallaby (performer), Brian Walsh (performer), Mattie Barbier (performer), Richard Valitutto (performer), Derek Stein (performer), Distractfold (performer), Rocio Bolaños (performer), Ensemble 2e2m (performer), Patrice Petitdidier (performer), Laurent Bômont (performer), Tancrede Cymerman (performer), Alain Huteau (performer), Caroline Delume (performer), Didier Aschour (performer), Pascal Robault (performer), Claire Merlet (performer), David Simpson (performer), Tanguy Menez (performer), Pierre Roullier (performer), Linda Jankowska (performer), Emma Richards (performer), Alice Purton (performer), Daniel Brew (performer), Mauricio Pauly (performer), WasteLAnd (performer), Nicholas Deyoe (performer), Trio K/D/M, Anthony Millet, Gilles Durot & Victor Hanna, Gilles Durot (performer), Victor Hanna (performer)