Luc Ferrari, Konstantin Simonovitch - Ferrari: Presque Rien No. 1; Société II (Avantgarde series) (2018) [Hi-Res]

Luc Ferrari’s 1970 album Presque Rien No.1 / Société II is a cornerstone of experimental music, showcasing two distinct facets of the composer’s artistry. The first piece, "Presque Rien No.1," revolutionized the genre by presenting raw field recordings ("anecdotal sound") as a standalone musical composition, effectively laying the groundwork for sonic ecology. The second, "Société II," is an ideologically charged work of "musical theatre" that utilizes the interaction between piano and ensemble to explore social conflicts and feminist themes through the lens of free jazz aesthetics. The record captures a pivotal transition from pure environmental documentary to complex, conceptual instrumental drama.

Tracklist:
1-1 Luc Ferrari - L. Ferrari: Presque Rien No. 1 (Lever du Jour au Bord de la Mer) [20:47]
1-2 Gérard Frémy;Gérard Frémy;Gaston Sylvestre;Jean-Pierre Drouet;Sylvio Gualda;Ensemble instrumental de musique contemporaine de Paris;Konstantin Simonovitch - L. Ferrari: Société II (Pt. 1) [5:54]
1-3 Gérard Frémy;Gérard Frémy;Gaston Sylvestre;Jean-Pierre Drouet;Sylvio Gualda;Ensemble instrumental de musique contemporaine de Paris;Konstantin Simonovitch - L. Ferrari: Société II (Pt. 2) [2:11]
1-4 Gérard Frémy;Gérard Frémy;Gaston Sylvestre;Jean-Pierre Drouet;Sylvio Gualda;Ensemble instrumental de musique contemporaine de Paris;Konstantin Simonovitch - L. Ferrari: Société II (Pt. 3) [3:31]
1-5 Gérard Frémy;Gérard Frémy;Gaston Sylvestre;Jean-Pierre Drouet;Sylvio Gualda;Ensemble instrumental de musique contemporaine de Paris;Konstantin Simonovitch - L. Ferrari: Société II (Pt. 4) [5:21]
1-6 Gérard Frémy;Gérard Frémy;Gaston Sylvestre;Jean-Pierre Drouet;Sylvio Gualda;Ensemble instrumental de musique contemporaine de Paris;Konstantin Simonovitch - L. Ferrari: Société II (Pt. 5) [3:41]
1-7 Gérard Frémy;Gérard Frémy;Gaston Sylvestre;Jean-Pierre Drouet;Sylvio Gualda;Ensemble instrumental de musique contemporaine de Paris;Konstantin Simonovitch - L. Ferrari: Société II (Pt. 6) [3:44]
1-8 Gérard Frémy;Gérard Frémy;Gaston Sylvestre;Jean-Pierre Drouet;Sylvio Gualda;Ensemble instrumental de musique contemporaine de Paris;Konstantin Simonovitch - L. Ferrari: Société II (Pt. 7) [3:10]