ORE001 : Rotterdam Electronic Improv Orchestra - REIO / Complex 2
This ensemble merges the refined structural language of late-period Pierre Boulez with elements of improvisation and composed material, all interwoven with electronic manipulation of acoustic instruments. The result is a bold, immersive sound—avant-garde in form, yet emotionally immediate.
Complex K is a sonic exploration inspired by the K-complex, a distinctive brain waveform occurring during stage-2 non-REM sleep. This neurological event is associated with transitions between wakefulness and sleep, sensory processing, and memory consolidation. In this work, the orchestra translates these sleep dynamics into a collective electro-acoustic journey, where evolving textures, sonic impulses, and fragmented structures mirror the unpredictable nature of dreams. Each performer contributes individual “dream fragments” through sound, forming a layered musical environment that reflects the interaction between unconscious processes and shared creative expression.
'Complex 2' features contributions from:
Jos Zwaanenburg, flutist with the Xenakis Ensemble and head of the Live Electronics department at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam
Marcel Wierckx, composer and educator in the Live Electronics department, known for his collaborations with the Messiaen Ensemble
REIO Orchestra is one of a kind 8-piece ELECTRONIC Improv Ensemble.
The improv scene in Netherlands is very important and unique. but mostly acoustic lineups or partly combined with electronics.
REIO is electro-acoustic setup ensemble, exposing the explorations between bounderies of Contemporary Classical Music elements of Pierre Boulez, Ligeti, Stockhausen, Dumitrescu,... Jazz-Electronic Improvisation as Supersilent, Humcrush, Warped Dreamer & elements of
Film Music / Ambiental / Electronics / Structured-organised Improvisation.
Manipulations of the sounds, complexity of the timbre, spontaneous interactions, "intricate" textures, organic flowing crossovers with the use of electronic devices that are highly evolving in the contemporary music scene in the world.
REIO is first Electronic Improv Orchestra that is researching on sound of individual member that contribute into the one bigger picture of big orchestral sound, which most of it is produced through the electronic devices, effect pedal boards, drone machines, modular synthesizers and other types of electronics.
Alessandro Russo: Saxophones & Electronics & Effects
Simone Bottasso: Accordion & Effects & Ableton
Jorrit Westerhof: Electric Guitat & Effects & Electronics
Stefan Lievestro: Pedal Steel & Effects & Electronics
Javi Herrero: Modular Synths & Electronics & Effects
Raphael Vanoli: Electric Guitar & Effect Pedals
1: Hippocampus
2: Theta Waves
3: k-Complex Crescendo
4: Rapid Eye Movement
5: Finite Impulse Response
6: False Discovery Rate
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