three new vertonen releases now available.
from left to right:
ballast nvp033: vertonen: elettra CDR
Raw and processed shortwave recordings. Plenty of activity in the stereo field, some drones, some voices. Lettered edition of 26 in cardstock sleeve.
ballast nvp034: vertonen: shallows CDR
Raw and processed field recordings with a focuses on over air recordings from closed, resonant internal spaces (churches, ventilation systems) external spaces (fields, forests) and external transmissions (shortwave radio). Plenty of activity in the stereo field, generally quiet listening. Numbered edition of 33 in cardstock sleeve.
ballast nvp035: vertonen: shallows II CDR
shallows II focuses on small manipulated objects and machines (cassette and microcassette recorded direct, small wood and metal assemblages), and processed field recordings. This recording was fueled by a desire to explore some ideas / structures in different settings (and with different aural emphases) thank shallows. Still plenty of activity in the stereo field, though, and still generally quiet listening. some voices. Numbered edition of 33 in cardstock sleeve.
Both shallows and shallows II come with hand painted (gouache) covers that are designed to wear off over time, depending on handling. “Nothing left now but the recordings” indeed.
each disc is $8 ppd in the US (or $20 for all three): overseas, please get in touch for shipping info.
