Paloma Wind, by EVA-MARIA HOUBEN + JOHN HUDAK

Paloma Wind

by EVA-MARIA HOUBEN + JOHN HUDAK

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editions vaché John Hudak is one of our great artists in sound. His work has been influential to a generation of sound artists, and continues......check out his available catalogue ( with, hopefully, more re-releases to come )-for example, his "pieces of winter" created with Stephan Mathieu, which is a snowfall miked, the sound of accumulation producing many revelations.......and, so much more. An artist you should be checking out, if you haven't already! am/ss/tm Favorite track: Paloma Wind 1.

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German composer Eva-Maria Houben and American sound artist John Hudak present 'Paloma Wind', a fascinating collaborative work.

This piece concentrates on the act of listening and on the process of a gradual emergence of a “we” (including both composers and listeners), which is based on the longings for a free and unlimited listening experience allowing various kinds of associations, visions and day-dreams. The two composers in co-operation are listeners—and the listeners will become composers while listening. Therefore, the composers do not try to describe in a detailed way the origin of the basic sounds and the work of converting sounds. A precise description would not allow people to imagine freely for themselves.

The composers focus on the development of a community of listeners and on the quality of the material. The piece sounds out the aesthetic potential of the sounds and attempts to sensitize the ear of the listener to the acoustic possibilities. The aim is to support inner and outer listening. Following this path to free listening, sonic material and musical material melt. In our listening, we may find mixtures of various sounds belonging to different social, cultural, musical, sonic environments. All kinds of objects are suitable to widen our sensitivity.

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EVA-MARIA HOUBEN studied Music Education at Folkwang-Musikhochschule Essen (Germany) and the organ with Gisbert Schneider. From 1993 until 2021 Professor Houben has been lecturing at Dortmund University`s “Institut für Musik und Musikwissenschaft”, focusing on both music theory and contemporary music.

As she is related to the wandelweiser group of composers, her compositions are published by edition wandelweiser, Haan (Germany). Her list of compositions includes works for solo instruments, ensembles, orchestra, voice solo or accompanied by instruments, voice and orchestra, choir, electroacoustic music. She has presented her work in the USA, Europe (UK, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Finland, Italy), and Asia.

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JOHN HUDAK is an American sound artist known for his experimental approach to soundscapes. Hudak began his career in the 1980s and has since released numerous albums and collaborated with various artists and musicians from around the world. His work often incorporates found sounds and field recordings, creating immersive, abstract compositions that challenge traditional notions of music.

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released March 8, 2024

Eva-Maria Houben:
The harmonium used in the recordings was an Indian Harmonium Paloma.

Recorded in Messelbroek, Belgium on 14th June 2023 on a Zoom H8 Handy recorder with the wonderful assistance of Guy Vandromme. Additional thanks to "Klangraum" Düsseldorf, Germany, where I had the chance to have rehearsals with this instrument many years before.

John Hudak:
Midi programming, recording, mixing and mastering via Ableton Live and Steinberg Wavelab Pro (Mac OS Versions), additional field recordings, cover photo and selfie by John Hudak 2023-2024.

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