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1. CANGILON 2. PIEDRAS 3. AQUI 4. AGUA PA FANTASMAS 5. RIO DE LAS TUMBAS 6. VIENTO 7. MI VIEJITA 8. NO HOPE 1. RADIO CHOMIO (CON ELI WEWENTXU) 2. RIO RADIO CORRESPONDENCIA ANFIBIA 3. 3EEE 4. F COLLECT 5. EVEN HEAVEN IS UNEVEN 6. EL AZAR 7. I, YOU 8. HETERODINA 9. SIN CONEXION 10. SSS1 11. SSS2 12. SSS3 |
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 | Description: | The initial seed for this project was planted in 2020 when NicolĂĄs Jaar wrote the song â??Piedrasâ? for a
concert at the Museum of Memory & Human Rights in Santiago, Chile, which commemorates the
victims of human rights violations during the military dictatorship led by Augusto Pinochet between
1973 and 1990. Between 2022-2023 it took on a new form as a radio play entitled 'Archivos de Radio
Piedras', which was shared on a dedicated Telegram channel. In 2024, the play was converted into a
24 channel installation at the University Museum of Mexico City (MUAC), where it was exhibited for 5
months.
Piedras 1 and 2 is a collection of the tracks featured within the play, all new music by Jaar, but partly
presented within the play as the music of Salinas HasbĂșn (the name a composite homage to Jaar's
grandmothers, Graciela Salinas and Miriam HasbĂșn).
The play follows two friends mourning the disappearance of Salinas HasbĂșn, a musician and writer
who vanished in the early 2020s. Although they live in a future where technology is advanced, they
resort to DIY radio methods because the anonymous group â??Las 0choâ? has launched a worldwide
attack on undersea internet cables, causing a global internet blackout.
The play's central theme revolves around the idea that truths, memories and identities speak from the
cracks (â??rasgadurasâ?), or the "in-between" spaces ("en el entre"). This concept is supported by the
way much of the narration unfolds - in the liminal spaces between radio frequencies. The instability
and transitory nature of a constantly shifting radio dial becomes not just a metaphor but the structure
of the play itself. Itâ??s in these moments of noise, static and interference that the deeper revelations of
the story emerge. This disjointed, ever-changing medium mirrors the way memory and trauma
operate within the play - non-linear, slipping through the gaps, found in fragments or ordinary
moments, rather than direct transmissions of â??officialâ? historical accounts.
This notion reaches its climax at the end of the narrative, when a text is discovered in which Salinas
speaks of finding a new number in a small pond in a cave mentioned in the first episodes of the radio
play. This pond, inside the â??cochlea of the worldâ?, is seen as a way to introduce real-life randomness
to computation. Embodied in the salt lakes of northern Chile, home to the worldâ??s oldest bacteria, this
randomness disrupts the rigid order of binary code, paving the way for a transformation of digital life. - Double vinyl LP pressing."Piedras 1 & 2 (2LP)" is a captivating double LP by the renowned electronic music artist Nicolas Jaar, released under Other People's Music. This release showcases Jaar's signature blend of experimental soundscapes, intricate rhythms, and emotive melodies that have made him a standout figure in contemporary electronic music. Across these two records, listeners are taken on an immersive journey through textured sonic landscapes that blur the boundaries between genres such as ambient, minimal techno, and avant-garde electronica. Nicolas Jaar has previously achieved critical acclaim with albums like "Space Is Only Noise" and "Sirens," earning accolades for his innovative approach to production and composition. Other People's Music is known for supporting boundary-pushing artists who redefine modern music; their commitment to artistic freedom makes them a respected label among connoisseurs of forward-thinking sounds. |  | Manufacturer No.: |
80418332 |
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