The Music Folder #18 Mike ParadinasIn the new episode of our podcast series The Music Folder, we are delighted to host Mike Paradinas, best known as μ-Ziq, a pioneering figure in electronic music and founder of Planet Mu, in conversation with semiotician Gabriele Marino.Paradinas reflects on the concepts of the hardcore continuum, nostalgia and tradition, his early years in the breakbeat scene, and his collaborations with Aphex Twin and Luke Vibert. He also shares insights into the challenges of running an independent label today, from navigating the shifting landscape of digital music to balancing artistic vision with the realities of the industry.This episode was realized in partnership with INNER_SPACES and San Fedele Musica. Interview by Gabriele Marino, 04/02/2025The Music Folder is a talk series curated by Archivio Storico Ricordi, investigating the intersection of music, memory, and the arts.
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The Music Folder #17 Demdike Stare
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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