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1.1 Ultratronics 001.2 Ultratronics 011.3 Ultratronics 021.4 Ultratronics 031.5 Ultratronics 041.6 Ultratronics 051.7 Ultratronics 061.8 Ultratronics 071.9 Ultratronics 081.10 Ultratronics 091.11 Ultratronics 101.12 Ultratronics 111.13 Ultratronics 121.14 Ultratronics 131.15 Ultratronics 141.16 Ultratronics 151.17 Ultratronics 16 |
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| Description: | Ryoji Ikeda
Born in 1966 in Gifu, Ikeda currently lives and works in Paris and Kyoto. While rooted in electronic music, the internationally active composer and artist also produces art as experimentation. Ikedaâ??s immersive live performances and installations employ an elaborate orchestration of sound, visuals, matter, physical phenomena, and mathematical concepts. He established his online source as codex | edition. In 2022, Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art presented his first major solo exhibition in Japan since 2009.Ikeda has received the Prix Ars Electronica Collide @ CERN in 2014, and the 70th Japanese Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts (Media Arts Division) in 2020. - Released as a Digipak.
Track 08, 09, 10: original materials recorded 1989-92.
Track 11, 16 original materials recorded 1998-99."Ultratronics" is the latest CD release by acclaimed Japanese sound artist Ryoji Ikeda, produced by the renowned label Noton. This album continues Ikeda?s exploration of minimalism and digital aesthetics, presenting a meticulously crafted sonic landscape that fuses mathematical precision with immersive electronic textures. "Ultratronics" pushes boundaries in experimental music, offering listeners an intense auditory experience through intricate rhythms and high-frequency tones. The production quality exemplifies Noton's commitment to avant-garde electronic music.
Ryoji Ikeda is internationally recognized for his pioneering work at the intersection of sound art and science. With previous landmark albums such as "Dataplex," "Test Pattern," and "Supercodex," he has established himself as one of the leading figures in contemporary electronic composition. His installations have been exhibited worldwide, earning critical acclaim for their innovative use of data sonification and visual elements.
Noton (formerly Raster-Noton) is a German record label known for its cutting-edge releases in experimental electronica, minimal techno, and audiovisual art projects. Founded by Carsten Nicolai (Alva Noto), Olaf Bender (Byetone), and Frank Bretschneider, Noton stands out for its dedication to artistic innovation and high-quality productions that challenge conventional listening experiences. |
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| No. of tracks: |
17 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
80415502 |
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