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Total Harmonic Distortion

from Intermodulation by Formen

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    Formen's interest in analog sound design and vintage production techniques led him into the world of vinyl cutting. Therefore, "Intermodulation" will not only be released digitally, but also as a strictly limited edition of 19 lathe cuts. Every single one of these records is cut on high quality PVC and was meticulously crafted by Formen himself in his studio in Biel/Bienne. As a result, each individual record is a unique work created by the artist. This is evident, among other things, from the personal signature and numbering in the run-out groove of each individual record.

    The covers of the lathe cuts were created by Arthoss Iliph, a very reclusive photographer from Basel. He made a name for himself at a young age with large-format analog photographs, primarily dealing with the interaction of society, nature and architecture. For Formen's cover, however, he has chosen abstraction: For several years, he has been experimenting with silver gelatin photographic paper, which he processes with light and heat to create different color gradients, degrees of saturation and organic patterns. Using this method, he has produced 19 different covers, which differ greatly from one another in terms of their motifs, but can be understood as variations on the same concept.

    We at Empty Space would like to point out that the vinyl cutting process is a technical and infrastructural challenge, which means that each cut sounds slightly different and may contain pops, soft crackles or lead-in noise. At the same time, however, we would like to emphasize that the beauty of the medium lies in its physical limitations as well as technical challenges. These lathe cuts are therefore, in the spirit of Ae, only "complete with surface noise".

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from Intermodulation, released March 8, 2024

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Formen Biel/Bienne, Switzerland

Formen is a musician and sound designer based in Biel/Bienne. He explores glitch aesthetics and electroacoustic soundscapes through vintage production techniques.

He is renowned for working exclusively with hardware, mixing and performing his tracks live at the mixing console. Most of his compositions are live performances, designed as one-take recordings without overdubs.
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