The Music Folder #17 Demdike Stare
Interview by Gaetano Scippa, 13/01/2025
In this episode of our podcast series The Music Folder, we are delighted to host English electronic music duo Demdike Stare, in conversation with music journalist Gaetano Scippa.
Demdike Stare share their roots and the genesis of their journey, from local folklore to their deep love for soundtracks and (Italian) library music particularly the works of Piero Umiliani and Nora Orlandi - which are all about atmosphere. The conversation touches on their perception of music as a whole, beyond genres, during the 1990s, when they were inspired by revolutionary mixtapes from DJ Hype and Coldcut, the intersection of techno and hip-hop productions, seminal labels like Mo’ Wax and Warp, and their explorations of global sounds. Miles Whittaker and Sean Canty admit they still feel naive yet enthusiastic about discovering new music today, refusing to align with any specific movement.
Episode realized in partnership with INNER_SPACES and San Fedele Musica.
The Music Folder is a talk series, curated by Archivio Storico Ricordi, which investigates the intersection of music, memory, and arts.
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The Music Folder #16 Shackleton
The Music Folder #16 Shackleton
Interview by Gaetano Scippa, 5/11/2024
The Music Folder is a talk series, curated by Archivio Storico Ricordi, which investigates the intersection of music, memory, and arts.
In this episode of our podcast series The Music Folder, we are delighted to host English electronic producer Shackleton, in conversation with music journalist Gaetano Scippa.
This dialogue delves into the creation of psychedelic soundscapes and trance-like rituals, exploring the power of repetition and polyrhythms as elements that seep into memory. Together, they discuss the uncalculated drive to overwhelm the listener, the sound sources that have shaped Shackleton’s personal archive, and the art of sampling. The conversation also touches on the significance of collaborations, as well as the role of technology and AI in shaping the future of music.
Episode realized in partnership with INNER_SPACES and San Fedele Musica.
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The Music Folder #15 Fennesz
The Music Folder #15 Fennesz
Interview by Francesco Tenaglia, 24/9/2024
The Music Folder is a talk series, curated by Archivio Storico Ricordi, which investigates the intersection of music, memory, and arts.
In this episode of our podcast series The Music Folder we are pleased to present the Austrian producer and guitarist Christian Fennesz, in conversation with the critic Francesco Tenaglia.
The conversation explores Fennesz’s creative and compositional process, examining how the mixing phase becomes a form of sculpture. It also delves into his reworking of Gustav Mahler for a commission from the Viennese Cultural Institute in New York. Other key topics include the punk attitude of early glitch music, and the graphic design of his album covers by Jon Wozencroft, with the recurring theme of sea and water. The discussion also touches on unexpected connections, from Charli XCX to Adriano Celentano.
Episode realized in partnership with INNER_SPACES and San Fedele Musica. Ph. Carsten Nicolai.
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The Music Folder #14 Nicolas Jaar
The Music Folder #14 Nicolas Jaar
Interview by Gabriele Marino, 10/3/2024
The Music Folder is a talk series, curated by Archivio Storico Ricordi, which investigates the intersection of music, memory, and arts.
In this episode of our podcast series The Music Folder we are pleased to present the Chilean-American electronic music producer Nicolas Jaar, in conversation with the semiotician Gabriele Marino.
The conversation begins by tracing Jaar's unconventional artistic path and Marino's field of study, then reflects on the labels music critics attach to artists, and addresses a range of issues such as silence and sampling from a broader, sometimes political perspective.
Episode realized in partnership with INNER_SPACES and San Fedele Musica. Ph. Wissam Sader.
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The Music Folder #13 Suzanne Ciani
The Music Folder #13 Suzanne Ciani
Interview by Francesco Fusaro, 8/4/2024
The Music Folder is a talk series, curated by Archivio Storico Ricordi, which investigates the intersection of music, memory, and arts.
In this episode, we had the great pleasure of conversing with Suzanne Ciani, the renowned electronic music pioneer. A trailblazer in the world of modular synthesizers and sound design, Ciani's journey from a classical background to the vanguard of electronic music is discussed here with NTS Radio host, musician, and musicologist Francesco Fusaro.
Breaking the stereotype that electronic music is unfit for live performance, Ciani reminisced about her efforts to showcase electronic instruments on stage, addressed the significant topic of archiving and promoting women's contributions to music, and reflected on her initial reluctance to delve into her vault of unreleased tapes for Andy Votel's Finders Keepers label.
With a career spanning over five decades, Suzanne Ciani's pioneering work established a new paradigm. It proved electronic music's versatility in the studio and on stage and significantly shaped the landscape of modern sound. Episode realized in partnership with INNER_SPACES and San Fedele Musica.
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