Marc Elsner, Kimi Recor - ii & iii (2025) [Hi-Res]

Marc Elsner and Kimi Recor's double album, comprising ii and iii and released by Wandering Astray, concludes a trilogy of live recordings created in Berlin. Each piece was captured in a single unedited take, preserving the natural dynamics and emphasizing the vibrational nature of sound. The artists define their style with the term "cosmient," blending ambient, drone, experimental minimalism, and elements of sound art. Drawing inspiration from Pauline Oliveros's "Deep Listening" practices and the works of Éliane Radigue, the duo utilizes gong, vocals, analog synthesizers, and electric guitar to construct living sonic landscapes. These recordings are positioned not as musical objects but as immersive environments exploring the thresholds between sound, silence, and spatial perception.

Tracklist:

ii
1-1 Marc Elsner;Kimi Recor - eos [5:33]
1-2 Marc Elsner;Kimi Recor - oriens [8:14]
1-3 Marc Elsner;Kimi Recor - alar [9:35]
1-4 Marc Elsner;Kimi Recor - aurora [6:10]
1-5 Marc Elsner;Kimi Recor - solari [18:42]

iii
1 Marc Elsner;Kimi Recor - hel [9:37]
1-2 Marc Elsner;Kimi Recor - lethe [9:24]
1-3 Marc Elsner;Kimi Recor - yomi [7:55]
1-4 Marc Elsner;Kimi Recor - chthonia [6:53]
1-5 Marc Elsner;Kimi Recor - umbral [9:38]