Cover art by A.L.
ODG174 : Various Artists / Apoptose 1
Apoptose or Apoptosis in English is a genetically directed process of cell self-destruction that is marked by the fragmentation of nuclear DNA.
Apoptosis plays a role in the formation of the body of an organism, for example the emergence of fingers. At the beginning of its formation, the hand looks like a mitten (or a palm), then the cells between the future fingers disappear. Similarly, the disappearance of the caudal appendage in the human fetus is due to this phenomenon of apoptosis. The regression of the tail in tadpoles during their metamorphosis into frogs is also due to apoptosis.
It plays a role in the formation of the brain: very early in embryogenesis, the brain undergoes an apoptotic wave which remodels it. Then, the neurons form random synaptic connections between them and a second apoptotic wave eliminates those who have not established useful bonds.
This is the basic idea behind the music from Apoptose. Starting with a basic track and degenerate it to make new forms of music.
Alinovsky says:
"I had 3 tracks left from the Voxolator album that I was ready to erase when I read an article about Apoptosis... which translated into the idea to give those tracks for a destructive remix or whatever to some of my fellow Off musicians from all over the world.
To my surprise they all responded yes and emailed back a lot of great sounding pieces of music to the extend that thinking of a short ep with four tracks there will be now 4 monthly volumes with no less than 22 remixes!
Enjoy!"
Musicians involved in Apoptose 1 are:
Alinovsky: https://alinovsky.bandcamp.com
OdNu:OdNu is the musical alias of Michel Mazza. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina and currently residing in Hudson, NY. Michel’s compositions are a constant experiment and interplay of instruments, different techniques, electronics and his moods and feelings (see also OUC021 and ODG125). Bandcamp: https://ab-odnu.bandcamp.com/album/my-own-island
The Dark Jazz Project: The Dark Jazz Project is an experimental adventure into the abyss by Musician and Composer Andrew Spackman (SAD MAN, Nimzo- Indian). Here he brings his typically quixotic and mercurial approach, fusing Jazzcore, free improvisation, dark ambience into a melting pot of noise, rhythmic chaos to create a dark and unsettled future. Think Sun Ra meets Vladislav Delay (see also ODG052, ODG072 and ODG079). Bandcamp: https://thedarkjazzproject.bandcamp.com
Itachi Mode: Agito Maruyama a.k.a ITACHI MODE is a Japanese musician who started his career as a guitarist in various bands, jumping from rock to fusion to techno or noise. After disbanding his own band, he devoted himself in composing only, providing music for typical Idols and singers (see OJP037 and OJP040).
Chris Jones: Chris Jones (guitars) is a veteran of London's improvisational/experimental music scene - began regular sessions in the heart of London's Brixton. Combining a shared love of jazz, krautrock, Canterbury and electronica (see OCD044).
Digital release on the 15th of September 2023.
Track listing:
1: Apoptose - Alinovsky - Embryonic
2: Apoptose - OdNu - Araucaria version
3: Apoptose - The Dark Jazz Project
4: Apoptose - Itachi Mode
5: Apoptose - Alinovsky - Drums 1 version
6: Apoptose - Chris jones
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